What We Do
The Mountain State Parents Child and Adolescent Network (MSP-CAN) works to improve the service delivery system through a connected set of activities that educate and support parents and caregivers while informing practitioners, administrators, and policy-makers. Training and Support for Parents and Caregivers: Our training helps parents and caregivers move past the shame, blame, guilt, and stigma often tied to childhood mental illness. We teach parents about emotional disorders, available treatments, and their local service delivery system. MSP-CAN builds hope and confidence in parents and helps them partner effectively with providers and schools to create and carry out individualized, strength-based care for their children. The Network also sponsors parent education and training and instructs parents so they can become trainers themselves. Education for Administrators and Policy-Makers: We also educate administrators and policy-makers so they better understand the many factors that contribute to emotional disorders and the need for interagency collaboration and family partnership to achieve the best outcomes for youth and families. Through these efforts, we support collaborative programs that value partnership with families and provide individualized, strength-based care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does MSP-CAN serve?
MSP-CAN serves parents and caregivers of children and youth facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Our approach is child-centered, family-focused, and strength-based.
What kind of support can my family receive?
MSP-CAN provides advocacy, referral, and one-on-one support services, plus training that helps parents and caregivers understand emotional disorders, treatments, and their local service delivery system.
How does MSP-CAN help parents work with providers and schools?
We build hope and confidence in parents and help them partner effectively with providers and schools to create and carry out individualized, strength-based care for their children.
Can parents become trainers themselves?
Yes. The Network sponsors parent education and training and instructs parents so they can become trainers themselves and support other families in their community.
Does MSP-CAN work with administrators and policy-makers?
Yes. MSP-CAN educates administrators and policy-makers so they better understand the factors that contribute to emotional disorders and the need for interagency collaboration and family partnership.
How do I get in touch with MSP-CAN?
You can reach MSP-CAN by phone at 304-428-0365 or 1-800-244-5385, by email at [email protected], or through the contact form on this page.
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📍 2351 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
📞 304-428-0365
Whether you are a parent seeking guidance, a caregiver looking for training, or a policy-maker interested in family partnership, MSP-CAN is here to help. Explore our resources, learn about our advocacy and referral services, or reach out directly to start a conversation about strength-based care for your child.