Horizons to Hope
Mental Illness and Disability Support Networks in Bucks and Montgomery Counties
Supporting parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults with intellectual disability and mental illness.
Welcome to Horizons to Hope!
We’re so glad you found us. As parents of a child with intellectual and mental health disabilities, we know how hard it can be to find the right support and understanding. That’s why we created Horizons to Hope: a space built by parents, for parents, where families like ours can find encouragement, connection, and hope.
Whether this journey is new for you or something you’ve been walking for years, you are not alone. Our mission is to make things a little easier by sharing resources, services, and stories that can truly make a difference for your child and your family.
If there’s a provider, service, or program that has helped your family and isn’t listed here yet, we’d love to know about it. Use our “Add a Community Resource” form to share it and help another family on their path.
If you believe in our mission, please consider donating to help us grow our databases and continue to reach families in new areas. Together, we can grow a supportive community built on care, understanding, and hope for all our special families.
Resource Database
Common Childhood Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Illness
About Horizons to Hope
Kerry and Garrett Hood are the founders of Horizons to Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual disability and/or mental illness.
Horizons to Hope is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation, so the full amount of your contribution is deductible for federal income tax purposes.
What Our Users Are Saying
Community Blog
Welcome to our community blog, a space created by and for parents raising children with intellectual disability and/or mental illness. Here you’ll find personal stories that shine light on both the challenges and the joys of the journey. Community members share advice, lessons learned, and the everyday victories that often go unseen.
“A Thanks-Giving Cup & Saucer”
A child with special needs is a life long journey, not only for the child but for everyone in their life. Instead of a manual it comes with a whole host of ups and downs and challenges that get big and bigger.
From Hurt To Hope As A Young Girl
A website such as Horizons To Hope is an incredible place for parents and family alike who are watching their children struggle to gain access to resources that walk them through how to deal with such difficult mental health issues, and restore hope in that light at the end of the tunnel. Even in my teenage years, I believe I would’ve benefited from such a unique resource that would’ve reached me in the depths of what I felt like only I was battling.
Poetry by G
Beyond the HorizonThe horizon is beautiful. A fire burns, consuming the cold shadows of past regrets. I have lingered on the ledge too long, staring
A Father’s View
“As G’s father, I can’t describe the joy I felt when he was born. I imagined a life full of all the things a father could hope for his son.”
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Silver Sponsors
Compassionate, personalized mental health care designed around you. At Phoenix Personalized Care, we provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. Our holistic approach focuses on both mind and body—helping you heal, grow, and thrive.
Website: https://phoenixcare.health
Rise, heal, and rediscover your strength with Phoenix Personalized Care.
Lisa Mahoney Counseling provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for individuals, couples, and families, serving children (10+) through adults. Services address anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, parenting, and relationship concerns using evidence-based approaches, with in-person and telehealth options available.
Phone: (215) 966-2745
Website: https://lisamahoneycounseling.com/
Dressed as most famous heroes of our time, we visit hospitals, special needs schools, and grief centers bringing joy to children.
Contact: Alyssa LaRocca
Email: alarocca@hhfdny.org
Website: Hhfdny.org
A Step Up Academy provides individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based support for the autistic community through integrated education, behavioral, and clinical services. Our compassion-focused approach helps students build on their strengths, fostering independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful growth.
Contact: info@astepupacademy.com
Phone: (267) 332-1300
Website: https://www.astepupacademy.org/
A true Quakertown favorite for great food, cold drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a night out with friends!
Hours: Mon–Sat: 11 AM–2 AM | Sun: 11 AM–12 AM
Location: 801 W Broad St, Quakertown
Phone: (215) 536-9969
Website: https://www.thewestendpa.com/
Support local and stop in!
Contact
Willow Grove: (215) 944-6900
East Norriton: (484) 681-4120
Website
Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park for Kids | Unforgettable Fun
From award-winning burgers to pasta, steak and seafood, there’s something for everyone, and you won’t go home hungry. Our portions are generous, giving our customers excellent value for their dollar. There’s no pretense. Just good times, good people and great food in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Location: 501 E Walnut St. Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-8483
Website: https://attheperk.com/
Socials: Follow @theperkeateryandpub on Instagram and Facebook
Diamond Sponsors
Tap Into Abundance Now Transformational Success Coaching
Heidi Garis, MSW, offers transformational coaching and holistic healing support for women navigating stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, life transitions, and the deep weight of “holding it all together.” Blending traditional psychotherapy training with energy psychology, nervous system support, mindset work, and intuitive healing modalities, Heidi helps clients release emotional burdens, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater clarity, calm, confidence, and inner alignment.
Contact: Heidi@TapIntoAbundanceNow.com
Website: www.TapIntoAbundanceNow.com
Koch Toyota
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Koch Ford
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Koch Honda, Mazda & Volkswagen
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
The Perk
From award-winning burgers to pasta, steak and seafood, there’s something for everyone, and you won’t go home hungry. Our portions are generous, giving our customers excellent value for their dollar. There’s no pretense. Just good times, good people and great food in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Location: 501 E Walnut St. Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: 215-257-8483
Website: https://attheperk.com/
Socials: Follow @theperkeateryandpub on Instagram and Facebook
Koch Toyota
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Koch Ford
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Koch Honda, Mazda & Volkswagen
Koch Automotive is a regional automotive provider offering a one-stop experience for buying, financing, and maintaining vehicles.The group strongly emphasizes customer service and actively participates in community initiatives, charities, and local outreach events throughout the region.
Phone: (610) 865-3880
Email: info@koch33.com
Website: https://koch33cars.com/
Phoenix Personalized Care
Compassionate, personalized mental health care designed around you. At Phoenix Personalized Care, we provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. Our holistic approach focuses on both mind and body—helping you heal, grow, and thrive.
Website: https://phoenixcare.health
Rise, heal, and rediscover your strength with Phoenix Personalized Care.
Lisa Mahoney Counseling
Lisa Mahoney Counseling provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for individuals, couples, and families, serving children (10+) through adults. Services address anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, parenting, and relationship concerns using evidence-based approaches, with in-person and telehealth options available.
Phone: (215) 966-2745
Website: https://lisamahoneycounseling.com/
Humble Heroes of FDNY
Dressed as most famous heroes of our time, we visit hospitals, special needs schools, and grief centers bringing joy to children.
Contact: Alyssa LaRocca
Email: alarocca@hhfdny.org
Website: Hhfdny.org
A Step Up Academy
A Step Up Academy provides individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based support for the autistic community through integrated education, behavioral, and clinical services. Our compassion-focused approach helps students build on their strengths, fostering independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful growth.
Contact: info@astepupacademy.com
Phone: (267) 332-1300
Website: https://www.astepupacademy.com
The West End Pub and Grill
A true Quakertown favorite for great food, cold drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a night out with friends!
Hours: Mon–Sat: 11 AM–2 AM | Sun: 11 AM–12 AM
Location: 801 W Broad St, Quakertown
Phone: (215) 536-9969
Website: https://www.thewestendpa.com/
Support local and stop in!
Urban Air Adventure Park
Contact
Willow Grove: (215) 944-6900
East Norriton: (484) 681-4120
Website
Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park for Kids | Unforgettable Fun
Become a Sponsor
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Silver Sponsor $50/Month
-Your business logo & URL appear on our homepage.
-A welcome mention in our monthly newsletter.
-Your business receives a shout-out post on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.
Gold Sponsor $100/Month
-Your business logo with contact phone & email and URL appear on our homepage.
-A welcome mention in our monthly newsletter.
-Your business receives a shout-out post on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.
-Your business will have opportunities to display marketing materials at all fairs and festivals attended by Horizons to Hope.
Diamond Sponsor $200/Month
-Your business appears on our home page with priority visibility.
-You receive a priority business profile on our website, including your logo, business description, contact information, and an URL link to your website.
-A welcome mention in our monthly newsletter.
-Your business receives a shout-out post on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.
-Your business will have opportunities to display marketing materials at all Horizons to Hope events.
-Your business will be highlighted in our quarterly impact report, showcasing how your support helps families in the community.
Sponsorship Sign-Up Form
Fill out the contact form to be contacted directly by our team. Thank you for being a part of the Horizons to Hope journey!
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