RESOURCES
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stepping Forward Counseling Center:
https://www.steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com
A safe space for children struggling with neuro-biological disorders or emotional difficulties offering mental health services, programs, and summer camps to clients. Our staff of highly compassionate and knowledgeable mental health specialists are experts in the evaluation and treatment of emotional and mental ailments. (973-635-6550) - Address: 26 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 - Email: steppingforwardcounseling@msn.com
Kid Strong:
KidStrong's curriculum is based on the latest in developmental science and leverages experts in the fields of pediatric occupational therapy, child development, sports physiology, and physical education. - Wayne: 1055 Hamburg Turnpike D6, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973- 805-7600) - Waldwick: 140 Franklin Turnpike #9, Waldwick, NJ 07463 (201-808-5000)
Unique Athletics:
https://www.uniqueathletics-sn.com/
Provide fitness programs to children and adults with special needs. Unique Athletics has ABA trained staff, dedicated coaches and co-owners that share a mission of providing sports and athletics opportunities to everyone with or without special needs. (201-693-4399) - Address: 21-05 Morlot Ave, Fairlawn, NJ 07410
Jump Therapy of Fairlawn:
https://www.jumptherapy.org/jumptherapy-office-of-fair-lawn-nj.html
For children who need a smaller, more structured environment with less stimulation serving children 2.5-5 but have a maximum of 5 children. Though it offers a variety of inflatable bounce houses and ball pits, this location offers us the ability to often change the structure of the class integrating a multitude of suspended and floor equipment often used in an individual session but utilizing it to promote improved social interaction and functional play. Parking available on site. (201-794-7700) - Address: 16-00 Route 208 South, Fair Lawn NJ 07410
Inclusive Movement Center:
Unleash the power of play. Get ready to move, learn, and grow today! - Address: 198 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 - Email: rrinaldi.imc@gmail.com or nsalese.imc@gmail.com
Training 4 Life:
Structured martial arts classes to help develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, as well as gain valuable social skills, through the use of positive reinforcement. (973-839-9300) - Location: 681 NJ-23, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 - Email: chrislaciura@gmail.com
Parents Anonymous:
The mission of Parents Inc. is to protect children by strengthening families through mutual support, parent leadership, and advocacy.