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About Special Kids WebsiteServices: Provides a place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes. ASK is your connection to family support in the state of Indiana. CAllen County Asthma Coalition (ACAC)Jan Moore, RRT-NPS 1818 Carew Street, Suite 120 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 260.373.7996 Services: Provides Open Airways for Schools, the Breathe Well, Live Well adult education program, assistance for Head Start programs and families, and attends health fairs and other community events. CAsthma Alliance of Indianapolis (AAI)Marion County Health Department3838 N. Rural StreetIndianapolis, IN 46205P: (317) 221-2473 Services: Provides asthma in-services for school and early child care staff, educational programs for parents, environmental assessments for homes and schools in Marion County and support for community events and policies regarding asthma. C Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)2 North Meridian Street, 7B Indianapolis IN 46204P: (800) 475-1355 Services: Supplemental insurance program that helps eligible families of children with serious, chronic medical conditions pay for treatment related to their child’s condition. C Consortium of Children’s Asthma Camps490 Concordia Ave St. Paul, MN 55103P: (651) 227-8014 Services: Provides a list of asthma camps by state, including dates and contact information. Also provides asthma camp toolkit, health history forms, parent curriculum, and other resources.
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation1 S.E. Ninth StreetEvansville, IN 47708P: (812) 435-8453 www.evsc.k12.in.us/ and click School Community Council Services: Provide week-long day camp each summer for elementary students with asthma. Support Power Breathers program for middle and high school students.
Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition [InJAC}2 N. Meridian St., 6BIndianapolis, IN 46204P: 317-819-1181 x221 Services: A voluntary group of people and organizations working to reduce the burden of asthma on the people living in Indiana. Implements programs through five workgroups: Data and Surveillance; Public Education; Children and Youth; Environmental Quality; and Health Care Providers.
Indiana State Department of Health Asthma Program2 N. Meridian St., 6BIndianapolis, IN 46204P: (317) 233-7299 Services: Provides general information, state asthma publications, asthma data and statistics, educational materials, and services for controlling asthma in Indiana. Note: The ISDH Asthma Program cannot answer individual questions relating to the diagnosis or treatment of asthma.
Partnership for a Healthier Johnson County – Asthma Coalition1125 W. Jefferson St., Suite V, P.O. Box 549Franklin, IN 46131P: (317) 346-3733 Services: Provide presentations and educational sessions to local schools and adult groups. Also maintain asthma-related supplies and educational materials to distribute to community members and groups.
Stay Active in Life from Riley Hospital for Children702 Barnhill Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46202P: (317) 274-7208 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/sail Services: Program for children addressing nutrition, physical activity, asthma education and being yourself.
Support Groups – Better Breathers from the ALAwww.lungin.org (Click Programs, then Better Breathers Clubs) Services: Support group for adults with asthma or other chronic respiratory illnesses. Sessions are usually held at a local hospital (full list of locations and phone numbers is available on the Web site).
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