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SUPPORT GROUPS IN INDIANA
BLENDING IN
Teen Fun and Games Club Monthly activities on the second Saturday of every month from 3-4:30pm Addmission: Free Beech Grove, Indiana https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831396403767985 Ages 13-19 For more information or to join, visit Blendingin.org or email dane@blendingin.org
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CARTER’S PLAY PLACE
Westfield Public Library 333 W. Hoover St., Westfield, IN 46074 Second Tuesday of every month Diversity Group – Please join our connections group for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse people. We will be meeting to reflect on ways to bring joy and wellness into our lives as we navigate the challenges of caring for individuals with diverse abilities.
WESTFIELD P.O.M.S. – PARENTS OF MIRACULOUS STUDENTS
Creating pathways to equitable services and empowering families of the special needs community https://www.facebook.com/groups/2903073516677059 Contact: Tendra Duff, Joanne Tedesco or Chelsea Beaman westfieldpoms@gmail.com
INDIANA FAMILIES OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (INFADD)
Family members of people with developmental disabilities who live in Indiana. Jeanne Fitzgerald: (317) 965-9116 besmommy2000@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/INFADD2
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Alyssa Edwards: (317) 308-4823 indyepilepsy@gmail.com aedwards@efa.org https://www.epilepsy.com/local/indiana/support-groups
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME (NADS)
1460 Renaissance Dr., Suite #102, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone: (630) 325-9112 Fax: (847) 376-8908 info@nads.org · Parent Support · Resource Referrals · Public Awareness · Self-Advocate Program · More Than Down Syndrome Retreats · Conferences and Seminars · Public Speakers for Schools, Medical Professionals, and
Community Organizations
INDIANA CANINE ASSISTANCE NETWORK (ICAN)
5100 Charles Ct., Suite 100, Zionsville, IN 46077 Phone: (317) 672-3860 Fax: (317) 731-7361 ican@icandog.org ICAN trains and places assistance dogs with individuals with disabilities and provides foundational life skills to inmates through their experience as trainers. ICAN is the only ACCREDITED
service dog training program based in Indiana.
BRIGHTSTARS
brightstars-owner@yahoogroups.com BrightStars is a Hendricks County-based home school group with the purpose of providing social interactions for home-schooled children. We are a casual, informal, secular group that has weekly meetings at various parks and places in Hendricks County.
CINCINNATI SPECIAL NEEDS HOMESCHOOLING
Cincinnati, Ohio (865) 591-1802 Amy Chamberlain amy.chamberlain@lcc.culturalcare.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1835887663297900/ A group for special-needs homeschooled students and their parents to participate in group events and find support.
TURNSTONE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
3320 North Clinton St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46805 (260) 483-2100 angela@turnstone.org http://www.turnstone.org/ Founded in 1943, Turnstone’s mission is to provide therapeutic, educational, wellness, and recreational programs to empower people with disabilities.
KOKOMO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
belovedjoy79@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/277198992464549 A safe place for encouragement, help, and advice on anything related to autism from parents who have children on the spectrum. No judgment or condemnation.
AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
P.O. Box 1537, La Porte, IN 46352 asnci@yahoo.com http://www.asnci.org/ The mission of the ASNCI is to support, educate, and empower those struggling with autism and their families. We will support those with autism through support groups and any or all resources available in our community. We will raise public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders. We will empower those in the autism community to never give up in their search to help their loved ones reach their full potential. We will solicit and receive funds to accomplish this mission.
SOMEWHERE ON THE SPECTRUM AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
gilkison519@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/somewhereonthespectrum Support for individuals, parents, caregivers, and professionals affected by autism.
AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER OF KOKOMO
612 E. Blvd, Kokomo, IN 46902 (765) 455-4213 contact.us@arc-kokomo.org http://arc-kokomo.org/ ARCK is a local, volunteer-run, 100% nonprofit organization founded by parents of children with autism. Our goal is to bring the autism community together for support and education.
ASPERGER/AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP OF GOSHEN
Goshen, IN (574) 742-6394 zdenek527@yahoo.com Asperger Autism Group of Goshen is a support group for parents of children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum. It was started in August 2006. “We aim to support families by sharing practical information and resources, along with our insights, struggles, laughter, and tears.”
THE AUTISM COMMUNITY IN ACTION (TACA)
2222 Martin St., Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92612 (855) 726-7810 teamtaca@tacanow.org http://www.tacanow.org/ Mission: TACA provides education, support, and hope to families living with autism. Vision: For every individual diagnosed with autism to lead an independent life.
COLUMBUS AUTISM NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP
columbusautismnetwork@gmail.com http://columbusautismnetwork.com/ We are a support group of parents and caregivers in Columbus, IN, and the surrounding area. Contact us for more information.
SOS KIDS
(812) 631-3654 oneilgang@hotmail.com SOS Kids Parent Network connects parents of children or adults with special needs who live in SW Indiana so that we can share information and experiences ... and learn from each other!
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP HUNTINGTON
123 West Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992 (800) 609-8449 Ext 909 khopper@inautism.org http://www.inautism.org/ This site is set up to provide a place for sharing about autism events. It’s also for parents to communicate with other parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. who are in need of support.
BLOOMINGTON AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Esther Asplund esther.asplund@att.net (812) 333-8972
EASTER SEALS CROSSROADS
4740 Kingsway Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46205 Bonnie Fisher (317) 466-1000 x2488 bfisher@eastersealscrossroads.org https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/our-programs/learn/ autism-family-resource-center/ Group for parents or caregivers of a child with autism to meet other parents and caregivers at Parent Support Group meetings held every third Wednesday of the month in the Autism Family Resource Center.
NORTHSIDE INDIANAPOLIS AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Jane Grimes jane@appliedbehaviorcenter.org
AUTISM COMMUNITY CONNECTION
2455 Fairview Pl., Box 2, Greenwood, IN 46142 (317) 676-4222 k.higgins@autismcc-in.org http://www.autismcc-in.org/ The Autism Community Connection serves individuals with autism and their families in and around the Johnson County area by connecting them with community resources, social events, and enriching programs to help navigate their autism journey.
AUTISM EVANSVILLE
U.S. Post Office at 1310 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN (812) 202-9405 director@autismevansville.org http://www.autismevansville.org/ We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in southwest Indiana serving local individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder.
APAC
6876 Maywood Cir., Avon, IN 46123 (317) 837-0205 cmmhappycamper@aol.com https://www.autismconnect.com/ Our goal is to help the millions of parents whose children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to build a better life for their children. We want to empower them by providing them easy access to a community of parents, professionals, resources, and treatment options. Armed with this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children in the right direction.
MORGAN COUNTY AUTISM FOUNDATION
56 N. Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151 (765) 813-0003 kaharmon22@gmail.com https:// cfmconline.org/donors/funds-2/ morgan-county-autism-foundation-fund-1281/ Not-for-profit organization in Morgan County, IN, for the purpose of raising autism awareness in our community and providing training to individuals, teachers, and other professionals; and to purchase needed educational technology so that individuals with autism can succeed to the best of their abilities.
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP GREENE/SULLIVAN
Krisi Crabb krisicrabb@gmail.com An opportunity to meet and share stories, successes, and resources with others on this journey in our area. Sign up for email alerts, newsletters, and updates at the following link: http://eepurl.com/bNIDiD
INDIANA ABA PARENTS
Kristine Lewis kristinend@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/ IndianaABAParents/about The Indiana ABA Parents Facebook group is for parents and guardians of children who need intensive behavioral (ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for autism or other developmental disorders.
FAMILIES OF AUTISM COMING TOGETHER (F.A.C.T.S)
Laura Tucker ljtucker12@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/FACTS17/ F.A.C.T.S is a peer-to-peer parent support group set up in 2017 by parents of children and young adults with a diagnosis of autism living in the Mid-Ulster, Northern Ireland, area. Our goal is to improve facilities for autistic people so that they can live in a safe and positive environment with independent living skills and the opportunities to lead the life that they choose.
THE HAZEL CENTER
(317) 813-9524 info@thehazelcenter.com http://www.thehazelcenter.com/ A nonprofit organization providing support for children with high-functioning autism and their families.
THROUGH THE EYES OF SPECIAL KIDS
219 South Scatterfield Rd., Muncie, IN 46016 (765) 610-4674 throughtheeyesofspecialkids@gmail.com http://throughtheeyesofspecialkids.yolasite.com/ Through The Eyes of Special Kids was born to connect families with resources and support.
JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD
Patty Reed phreed1@aol.com
WABASH VALLEY AUTISM
SUPPORT GROUP
Stacy Holley, Pat Hoxworth 2001 Hulman St.,
Terre Haute, IN 47803 (812) 299-5950 (fax) stholl04@aol.com PLHoxworth@juno.com
FUSE
1133 W. Main St., Ste. E, Greenfield, IN (317) 462-9064 info@fuseinc.org http://www.fuseinc.org/ FUSE empowers families and individuals with disabilities and mental health needs by providing information, training, support, and encouragement. Please visit our website to learn more about our services.
RISE AND SHINE
Susan Crowell scrowell@inautism.org Our Mission: To improve the lives of all people affected by autism in Indiana.
AUTISM SPECTRUM COALITION
P.O. Box 524, Crown Point, IN 46308 (219) 789-9874 maapatoasis@gmail.com http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/ Provides a single resource for families and the many professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger syndrome, autism, and PDD/NOS.
SPECIAL PARENTS-SPECIAL KIDS
Lafayette, IN (765) 543-7252 tiffanyjkendall@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/specialparentsspecialkidsinc To provide events and services to kids with special needs and their families.
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS
Tracy Briggs tracy.biggs@franciscanalliance.org
REACH-IN SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY
1858 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 786-8402 ourreachin@yahoo.com https://myreachin.com/ This group welcomes parents of children with ANY/ALL disabilities. Currently, online group meetings are held every Thursday evening 6:30-8 pm by invite to Zoom. If you wish to join, contact Tracy Brown at (812) 736-9276 to join the Facebook group. In the future, face-to-face meetings are planned. Contact Tracy Brown with questions and/or check the website often for updates.
THE VOICE
319 Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 Viv Blakeslee (574) 294-6197, ext.5 blakesleev@adecinc.com http://www.adecinc.com This group is support-education focused for parents of children with ANY/ALL disabilities who receive special education services.
VIRTUAL MEETING EACH WEDNESDAY, 7-8 PM
Group started on July 28. Participants can contact me through my email behaviorfocused@yahoo.com, connect on IG at Focused_ABA. My group focuses on providing parents and/or caregivers within a marginalized group additional resources for support and knowledge to help best improve their caregiving experience and improve their individual quality of life as well. I help disseminate knowledge on topics that could impact parent and/or caregiver experiences.
AUTISM SOCIETY OF KENTUCKIANA
P.O. Box 21895, Louisville, KY 40221-0895 Rebecca Thompson (502) 263-5708 info@ask-lou.org ask-lou.org Monthly support meetings, second Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Contact Rebecca Thompson to be added to listserv for meeting announcements.
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