In addition to the information available through our chapter, there are a number of other organizations and resources that might be of assistance to families dealing with Tourette Syndrome.

 

St. Louis Arc
1177 N. Warson Road, St Louis, MO 63132 | 314-569-2211 (www.slarc.org)

A non-profit, United Way agency that provides support and services to more than 3,000 adults and children with developmental disabilities, and their families, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area; an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States.

 

St. Louis Institute for Neurological Development (MIND)
100  Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield, MO 63017 | 636-537-9800

MIND is the Midwest’s first and only brain-based treatment and educational center dedicated to the evaluation and management of neurobehavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Missouri Dept. of Mental Health / St. Louis Tri-County Regional Office
111 N. 7th St., 6th Floor, Wainwright Building, St. Louis, MO 63101 | 314-244-8800

Working with individuals, families, agencies, and diverse communities, the Missouri Department of Mental Health establishes philosophy, policies, standards, and quality outcomes for prevention, education, habilitation, rehabilitation, and treatment for citizens of the state who are challenged by mental illness, substance abuse/addiction, and developmental disabilities.

Hawthorne Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133 | 314-512-7800

A partner with other public agencies that treat children with mental health and developmental issues

Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services
1992 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114 | 314-785-1702

A federally mandated system in the state of Missouri to help protect the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.  MO P&A is a non-profit public interest law firm, whose mission it is to protect the legal rights of individuals with disabilities by providing advocacy and legal services.

Websites: ndrn.org or moadvocacy.org

Wrightslaw

An online resource with “information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.”

Pathways to Independence
11457 Olde Cabin Rd., Suite 235, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-863-0202

Supports, educates, and empowers adults with learning disabilities and associated disorders to help them obtain the personal growth, enhanced social skills, and self-reliance needed for productive employment and meaningful personal relationships.

 

Empowers families to advocate for themselves, so that children with special needs can reach their full potential in education and life – through support, training, and education.