Advocacy
We speak up for the people who need it most. MSP-CAN teaches parents how to advocate for their own children and offers training that helps you grow into a family leader. Key benefits: families, youth, caregivers, and professionals can join upcoming events, trainings, and conferences to build awareness of children’s mental health issues.
Referrals
We share information with anyone who asks and connect parents and families to trusted local professionals. We help you learn about children’s mental health needs and the supports available in your region or across the state. Key benefits: get information (brochures, literature, and/or websites) matched to your specific need(s); learn about children’s mental health, treatment, and support services; and receive useful details for whatever your family needs — from free trainings to medical and dental information.
Support
We stand with our communities and neighbors every day. MSP-CAN offers one-on-one support from parents and caregivers who have lived experience raising their own children with mental health challenges — people who understand the unique struggles you may be facing. Key benefits: chances to join parent-to-parent support groups; 1:1 individual support from any staff member; and the knowledge, coping skills, and support system that help parents share concerns with others in similar situations and secure the best possible services for their children.
Common Questions About Getting Support
Who does MSP-CAN serve?
MSP-CAN serves parents and caregivers of children and youth facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. That support comes from parents and caregivers with lived experience raising their own children who experience mental health challenges.
What types of support are available?
MSP-CAN provides advocacy, referrals, and support. This covers help learning to advocate for your own child, referrals to trusted local professionals, information on children’s mental health and treatment and support services, parent-to-parent support groups, and 1:1 individual support from staff.
Can MSP-CAN connect me with services near me?
Yes. MSP-CAN shares information with anyone who requests it, refers parents and families to trusted local professionals, and helps you learn about children’s mental health needs and supports in your region or across the state.
Are trainings or events available to attend?
Families, youth, caregivers, and professionals can join upcoming events, trainings, and conferences to build awareness of children’s mental health issues. MSP-CAN also offers training to help you become a family leader.
How can I reach MSP-CAN?
You can contact MSP-CAN by phone at 304-428-0365 or 1-800-244-5385, by email at [email protected], or through the contact section of this site.
Contact Us
📍 2351 Garfield Avenue Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
📞 304-428-0365 or 1-800-244-5385
Whether you are just starting to explore your child’s mental health needs or looking for ongoing encouragement, MSP-CAN is here to walk alongside you. Explore advocacy, referrals, and support, then reach out by phone or email to connect with someone who understands.