Disability Resources for Pediatrics: Support Groups

Phone: 508-835-4278

Phone: 508-849-5600 ext. 211

Provides support to adults,teens, families of children with Asperger Syndrome, as well as Educators, and other Professionals who work with Asperger Syndrome.
Also support and services to individuals with high functioning Autism, Pervasive Development Disorders and Non-Verbal Learning Disability.

Offers Support, Education, Workshops, and Community Outreach to support families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Phone: 508-835-4278

Parent-to-Parent Support and Connections, Information, Referral Services, School Advocates and Workshops

"Informing, Educating, Empowering Families"
Some Pro-bono School Advocates, Parent Training, and Information Center
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Advocacy and Family Support

NAMI offers a Family-to-Family Education Program which is a free course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.

Parental Stress 24 Hour Helpline
Phone: 800-632-8188

"The Massachusetts Family Voice for Children's Mental Health"
Advocacy and Family Support; serves Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Millbury, Milford, Southbridge and Worcester areas.

Phone: 508-849-5600 ext. 211

Provide one-to-one friendships and integrated employment for people with intellectual disabilities

Provides extensive services in home, in the community or at an Easter Seals facility.

Offer support to families for the family member in his/her home. May provide staff resources, goods and services, financial assistance, information and referral, suport groups, educational forums, training sessions and parent-to-parent connections.

A Free Program Providing Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs and Who May Be Assisted by Medical Technology in the School Setting. DPH helps coordinate families & schools in dealing with children with complex care needs during their school day.