Support Group Happenings
BERKS COUNTY
ASD Social Support Groups
Luci Schaeffer
lschaeffer@unendingpromise.org
Unending Promise provides a variety of opportunities for individuals of all ages to socialize and share with one another. New in April is the introduction of our Healthy Relationships Academy which will impact the way individuals with ASD interact with one another and make and maintain relationships.
BUCKS COUNTY
Special Needs Support Group
Ericka Potts
This is a support group for parents, caregivers and families of special needs children. During these monthly meetings the hope is that we can come alongside each other to share information about community resources. This support group is a great place to gain support from other parents, caregivers and families who have a loved one with special needs. *Child care may be available. **Teen/Adult Social Group forming – Please RSVP to express interest
CAMBRIA COUNTY
AERI Ebensburg Adult Social Group
Jamie Ford
jford@familybehavioralresources.com
Anyone is welcome to attend our adult social groups (typically one per month), and we also plan to have one walking group per month in the Altoona and Johnstown area.
Mainline Area Special Needs Advocacy Group
Maria Moreland
mainlinespecialneeds@gmail.com
The Mainline Area Special Needs Advocacy Group is a local support group for parents and caregivers in the mainline area. Our mission is to empower parents to become self advocates, provide support, and share valuable information and resources. Group meetings are held at the DiSepio Institute and Wellness Center on the Saint Francis University campus on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm. Refreshments will be available. Childcare is not available.
CLEARFIELD, JEFFERSON, ELK COUNTIES
Connected with ASD
Kelly King
Connected with ASD is held in DuBois, PA and serves families from the tri-county (Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk) area. The meeting is generally a casual event with lively conversation around topics related to ASD. Meetings are generally held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 at Eat and Park on Rt 255. For more information or to confirm meetings, please email.
COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER & UNION COUNTY
CSIU Parent Support Group
Kathy Baas & Jerry Stropnicky
We are preparing for the 2016 season of CampEmerge - our 41st, 42nd & 43rd camps! Camp Emerge is a camp set up directly for the families of those touched by autism. The camp is designed to help bring families together for a weekend, to work on their feelings, fears, dreams and relationships with each other. It is designed to allow the family to sit back, relax and just be together without the worry or pressure to explain differences. For more information: http://campemerge.org/