22q and You Center

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

22q and You Center

Year Established:

1992

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

At The "22q and You" Center -- established in 1996 -- our goal is to provide the finest diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to these children and their families. We also continue to lead the way in researching 22q11.2 deletion, hoping to find out more about what causes it, how it affects children and how we can make their lives even better.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Board of Directors?:

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Associate Director

First Name:

Donna

Last Name:

McDonald-McGinn

Address:

Clinical Genetics Center 34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Phone:

+1 215 590 2920

Fax:

+1 215 590 3298

Email:

genetics@email.chop.edu

Website Address:

http://www.chop.edu/service/22q-and-you-center/

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Professional counseling

Medical referrals

Genetic testing

Referrals for non-medical services

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Research updates

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals

Financial assistance for:

Medical care

Transportation