Guiding Families Through Mental Health Services

Nicolina's Parent Peer Specialist

Nicolina’s Wishes Family Healing Program will improve the lives of families who are affected by mental health issues and illness by creating a culture of understanding, support, and connection. This safe spot will provide a training area for state organizations, non-profit and local county agencies to conduct trainings.  Presently Nicolina's Wishes is collaborating with FREDL and the National Federation of Families to provide Parent Peer Specialists services to support, educate, and assist families in need. A variety of informational workshops and wellness programs will be conducted. Nicolina’s Wishes will strive to function as a concierge to help families navigate mental health systems in Beaver County.  Will provide educational and support services for individuals, families, and peers affected by mental health issues and illness. This foundation will advocate mental health and wellness, suicide prevention, and grief support to engage with community and on-site programming to include family peer support, wellness and resource education. 

  Nicolina's Wishes, a non-profit organization based in Beaver County, is pleased to introduce a new and valuable service for families and caregivers who are raising children with mental health and behavior challenges. Our Parent Peer Specialist (PPS) program emphasizes the vital role that caregivers play as the primary support system in the lives of these children. Our highly trained PPS staff members have personal experience as parents or caregivers who have successfully navigated similar challenges, and they are ready to provide additional support to families who could benefit from their expertise. 

At Nicolina's Wishes, our PPS staff members actively engage with families, collaborating closely to identify their unique strengths, establish achievable goals, and develop strategies to reach those goals. The ultimate outcome of our program is the promotion of positive outcomes for both caregivers and youth. Our organization is committed to assisting families by adopting an positive approach that involves "Doing For, Doing With, and Cheering On!" We invite you to learn more about the specific activities carried out by our PPS staff members below.