In a crisis? For local crisis support, call CCR at 1-844-757-3224. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Family support

Family support: who to contact

For educational needs, IEPs and other school concerns, start with Haylie Spicer or Tammy Hawk. For mental health resources and support, contact the Mental Health Family Navigator.

Education and school support

School or IEP questions? Start here

For questions about educational needs, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or other school concerns, start with Haylie Spicer or Tammy Hawk.

Haylie Spicer

Education Liaison

First contact for educational needs, IEP questions and other school concerns.

Call 814-730-3623

Tammy Hawk

Family Advocate

First contact for educational needs, IEP questions and other school concerns.

Call 814-730-3623

Contact Haylie Spicer or Tammy Hawk at 814-730-3623 for educational assistance and advocacy.

Call Haylie or Tammy: 814-730-3623

The Mental Health Family Navigator works alongside the educational advocates to help families feel supported and to help address mental health needs. The Navigator is not the first point of contact for school or IEP questions.

Children and family coordination

CASSP Coordinator

The Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) helps families bring together the people and agencies supporting a child with emotional or behavioral needs. Contact Kayloni about CASSP questions and meeting coordination.

Mental health navigation contact

  • NameLindsey Brown
  • RoleMental Health Family Navigator
  • AgencyForest Warren Human Services (FWHS)
  • Phone814-726-2100, extension 8403
  • Emailfamilynav@wc-hs.org
  • Address285 Hospital Drive
    Warren, PA 16365

When you call, you will be asked for extension 8403. If you reach voicemail, please leave your name, a number where you can be reached and a short message, and your call will be returned.

What the Navigator can help with

  • Working out which service or program fits your situation
  • Understanding what a letter or decision means for your family
  • Finding out whether a provider is taking new referrals
  • Getting ready for a mental health appointment, including what to bring
  • Working alongside the educational advocates to support your family and help address mental health needs
  • Being pointed to a real person when the information online is not enough

Please do not send private health details by email. Email is not a secure way to share medical or personal information. Send a short message and ask for a call back, and we will talk it through by phone.

If you need help tonight

Crisis help is available right now

The Navigator's office keeps regular business hours. If you need someone tonight, these lines answer 24 hours a day.

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This hub is only useful if it is correct. If a phone number has changed, a pantry has moved, or a program no longer exists, tell us and we will fix it.

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