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 Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program- A comprehensive community-based Suicide Prevention Program.

CALL: 800-273-TALK(8255) or TEXT 'Help' to 741741.

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Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten.

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Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - Law Enforcement support for programs preventing juvenile crime and violence.

For the substance abuse treatment facility nearest you, click here.

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 Find help in your state or region for children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses or disabilities - click here.  For resources in Spanish, click here.

  U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

 U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

 Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

 Visit School Websites - links to over 70,000 school websites from around the country.

 Covering Kids & Families works to reduce the number of uninsured children and adults who are eligible for public health care coverage programs but not enrolled. To find low-cost and free health care for children call 1-877-KIDS-NOW.

Choose a topic to begin:

• Agencies & Organizations for Children with Disabilities - click here.

• Education Resources & Information - click here.

• Literacy Resources - click here.

• Articles of Interest - click here.

• Miscellaneous Information & Resources - click here.

• Things To Do & Places To See - click here.

• Support Group Information - click here.

Education Resources & Information

 
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities:
Ages Birth - 2
Dr. Julia Lyons, Part C Coordinator
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
American Samoa Hospital Authority
Government of American Samoa
Pago Pago, AS 96799
(011) (684) 633-4929 or 2697
 
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 - 5
Moeolo Va'atausili Preschool Specialist
Special Education Division
Department of Education
Pago Pago, AS 96799
(011) (684) 633-1323
 

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Literacy Resources

State Adult Education/Literacy Office
Board of Higher Education, American Samoa Community College - Mapusaga
Phone: (011) 684-699-9155

Literacy Links:

• Samoa News - American Samoa's daily newspaper

• American Samoa (U.S. External Territory) Maps

• The Original Mythology of Samoa

• US Department of Education American Samoa Resources

• Department of Education

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Articles of Interest

Samoa News - American Samoa's daily newspaper

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Miscellaneous Information & Resources

Things To Do & Places To See

National Park of American Samoa (Pago Pago) - http://www.nps.gov/npsa/

Fagatele Bay - National Marine Sanctuary - Guided tours of the majestic natural reserve area can be scheduled by calling the Fagatele Bay office.
Phone: (011) 684-633-7354
 
Tia Seu Lupe Historical Park and Fagatogo Historical Walking Tour - Take the time to experience the legendary sites of American Samoa by revisiting the past with the Historical Preservation Office.
Phone: (011) 684-633-2384
 
ASCC Land Grant in Malaeimi provides an exhibit of ethnobotonical plants and the history of ancient Samoan medicinal remedies. By appointment.
Phone: (011) 684-699-1575

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