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REGION 1
ASRC Support Group for Girls with Brothers or Sisters on the Spectrum (Wallingford - Region1)
The Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center (ASRC) is offering a social support group for typically developing siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders. The groups will be facilitated by Dr. Julie Wolf, who has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has a number of years experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The first group will be for girls between the ages of 11 and 13. In the future, groups for boys and for children of other ages may be offered. The group will be held bi-weekly on Saturday mornings from 9:30 until 11:00 am. Each session will be centered around a fun activity that will foster a comfortable environment for the group members and also provide opportunities for discussion and social support. There is a registration fee of $80. For additional information or to register, please contact ASRC at: 203-248-5222.
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ASRC Sibling Support Groups (Wallingford - Region 1)
The Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center (ASRC) is offering 2 social support groups for typically developing siblings of children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. The girls group will be facilitated by Dr. Julie Wolf and the boys group will be run by Andres Arteaga, LCSW. The age range of the groups will be determined based on compatibility of the members and where the most interest is expressed.
Support groups will be held bi-weekly on Saturday mornings for 90 minutes per group at ASRC's Center located at 101 North Plains Industrial Road, Harvest Park, Building 1A in Wallingford. Each session will be centered around a fun activity that will foster a comfortable environment for the group members and also provide opportunities for discussion and social support.
Groups will be starting after the 1st of the year!
For more information contact the ASRC at 203-265-7717 or visit us on the web at www.ct-asrc.org.
ASRC Shoreline Area Support Group (East Haven - Madison - Region 1)
The Shoreline Area Support Group brings together parents of children on the Autism spectrum living in the towns of East Haven, North Haven, West Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook and any other towns along the shoreline. Meetings typically are held at 7:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday or Thursday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Society Church at 297 Boston Post Road, Madison. For more information, please contact group facilitator Michelle Guerra at 203-435-4585.
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Circle of Parents Support Group (Ansonia - Region 1)
The Circle of Parents Support Group provides information, education, resources and peer support for parents of children with emotional, behavioral or mental health issues and for any parent in need of support.
They meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Ansonia, 235 Prindle Ave. Other locations are available in Connecticut, for a listing of these locations or for more information please call 800-244-5373. Refreshments are provided.
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CT Down Syndrome Congress (Statewide)
CDSC is a special interest group that advocates for persons with Down syndrome and their families. We are a welcoming and supportive group of over 350 parents, numerous professionals and over 20 advocacy groups statewide. We provide support to our members through our annual convention, by co-sponsoring parent/professional conferences and hosting numerous local and state-wide activities (e.g. picnics, playgroups, mom's night outs, holiday parties, etc.) For contact info and to see our calendar of events, visit our website at http://www.ctdownsyndrome.org.
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CT Mom's Apraxia Support Group (Stratford - Region 1 & 2)
The CT Mom's Apraxia Support Group meets the third Sunday of every month, beginning at 4:00, in Stratford, CT. For more information about this support group or if you would like to join please contact Michele Wasikowski at 203-521-6112 or 203-298-9722 or by email at: michelewasikowski@yahoo.com.
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Epilepsy Parent Support Group (Middletown - Region 1)
The Epilepsy Foundation of CT warmly invites parents of children with epilepsy to attend this support group. The group meets at the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut located at 386 Main Street in Middletown, CT. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:00PM. If you plan to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Linda Wallace at lwallace.efct@sbcglobal.net. For more information please contact the Epilepsy Foundation of CT at: 800-899-3745.
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Family Support Network (Statewide)
The Connecticut Family Support Network holds monthly meetings in various areas. For more information, please contact the following:
State Coordinator Jennifer Carroll 860-657-8180 email: jtcarroll@cox.net
Northwest Region Alice Buttwell 860-350-6025 email: AliceMMBB@aol.com
Southwest Region Lisa Sheppard 203-556-7317 email: lnshep@aol.com
Northeast Region Mona Tremblay 860-928-6514 email: monamotheroftwins@msn.com
North Central Region Shelia Harris 860-297-4358 email: afcamp@sbcglobal.net
Southeast Region April Dipollina 860-444-6607 email: dipollina@sbcglobal.net
South Central Region Tesha Imperati 203-234-3983 email: teshaimp@aol.com
Families United for Children's Mental Health Support Groups (Statewide)
Families United for Children's Mental Health conducts support groups throughout the state in the following towns: Bridgeport, Enfield, Groton, Norwich, Plainville, Plainfield, Portland and Wauregan. For information on dates and times in your area, please visit http://ctfamiliesunited.homestead.com/SupportGroups.html, call Lorna Grivois at: 860-537-6125 x101 or email them at: lornagrivois@sbcglobal.net.
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The Food Allergy Association of Connecticut (Statewide)
The Food Allergy Association of Connecticut (FAACT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support to parents of children with food allergies and increasing public awareness and understanding about food allergies. They promote education and awareness with monthly meetings, guest speakers, special events and a parent support network. For more information about FAACT, please visit their website at www.faact.org.
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The Greater Waterbury Area Parent Support/Resource Group, CT Family Support Network - Northwest Region (Waterbury - Region 1)
The Greater Waterbury Area Parent Support/Resource Group meets the first Monday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Waterbury WARC, located at 1929 East Main Street in Waterbury. For information and presentation topics, please contact Alice B. Buttwell, Northwest Regional Coordinator, CT Family Support Network at 860-350-6025 or 203-709-3850 or email her at Alicemmbb@aol.com
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Harmony Group (Wallingford - Region 1)
Harmony Group is a non-profit organization created by parents of disabled children that is dedicated to children with disabilities and the improvement of their quality of life through the enhancement of public awareness. They are a key starting point for advocacy, education and information in the pursuit of better education for disabled children. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, 6 Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford. For more information, please contact Lucy at 203-675-0001 or Michelle at 203-269-0088.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Statewide)
NOFAS Connecticut is a statewide support and advocacy group for parents and caregivers of individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). We offer support and information to families and professionals by phone and through support groups. We also offer an email list-serve which is open to parents and professionals, to enhance our efforts in sharing support and information. Our goal is to raise community awareness regarding prevention of FASD and improving the quality of life for those affected. For more information please contact, NOFAS Connecticut at 860-942-4507, or email them at nofasct@yahoo.com.
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National Spinal Cord Injury Association, CT Chapter (Statewide)
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association provides a variety of support groups to people suffering from spinal cord injuries throughout the state of Connecticut. Our support groups allow individuals the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics with other's that have a spinal cord injury. Support group meetings are held at many area hospitals and independent living centers throughout the state of Connecticut. Support groups are organized and run by NSCIA CT Chapter member volunteers.
For support group locations, dates and times please visit: http://www.sciact.org/services.asp#support.
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Naugatuck Parent Group (Naugatuck - Region 1)
The purpose of this support group is parent education in the form of workshops, networking, sharing information and experience. Their goal is to help parents become effective participants in planning for their children's education. For meeting information, check the Citizen's News Calendar, or contact Eileen Coyle at 203-723-4305.
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North Star - Support Group for Parents of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Developmental Delays (Ansonia - Region 1)
The North Star Support Group is a friendly and supportive place to meet other parents, learn from each other and access resources. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Derby. Please call ahead to verify meeting times and locations. For more information call Cathy Adamczyk at 203-735-6098 or Sara Locke at 203-881-0259.
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Parents Helping Parents (East Haven - Region 1)
Parents Helping Parents is a newly formed support group for families of children with special needs. They meet on the third Monday of every month at the Beach House on Cosey Beach Ave. in East Haven, CT from 6:30 until 9:00 pm. For more information please contact Debbi Giordano at: 203-466-2196 or by email at: gdt.giordano@snet.net or contact Lisa Baber at: 203-468-9161 or by email at: labb708@sbcglobal.net.
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Pizza Parents Support Group (Branford - Region 1)
The Pizza Parents Support Group is for parents of children with any disability. Come meet other parents and share your obstacles and miracles in life. The first meeting will be October 20, 2005 at 6:00 pm at the Italian-American Social Club on 40 Hamre Lane in Branford, CT. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, but child care will not be. For more information or additional dates and times please contact Tesha Imprati at: (203) 234-3983 or by email at teshaimp@aol.com.
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SEPTA Network (Special Education PTA) (Milford – Region 1)
ALL PARENTS/TEACHERS WELCOME!!
SEPTA Network is designed to be a resource and support for Parents and Teachers of Special Education children for Connecticut towns including (but not limited to) Stratford, Milford, Trumbull, Shelton and West Haven.
SEPTA Network is based in Milford, Connecticut and is a member of the National PTA Organization with a dedicated focus on advancing the quality and delivery of Special Education services in our public schools.
SEPTA Network meets on the last Monday of each month, with accommodations made for various holidays. These meetings start promptly at 7:00 p.m. and are scheduled to end at 9:00 p.m. Child care provided with one week’s advanced notice.
For further information, please contact Douglas Sharafanowich via phone at 203-876-1189, via email at info@septanetwork.org, or visit their website at www.septanetwork.org.
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Shoreline Special Families Support Group (North Branford - Region 1)
A support group for all family members of children with special needs ranging from Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Physical Disabilities, ADD, ADHD, etc.
This group meets once a month typically the 3rd Sunday (6:00 pm) or Monday (6:30 pm) at Evergreen Woods, Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT. Childcare is provided for a nominal fee. For more information please contact Andrea Alexander at: (203) 484-7645 or by email at: andealex@sbcglobal.net.
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Support Group for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Wallingford - Region 1)
This group, sponsored by the Autism Spectrum Resource Center (ASRC), is intended for adults with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or PPD who are 15 years of age or older. Participants do not need a formal diagnosis.
Meetings are held on the second Friday of every month, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at ASRC at 101 North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford. The group also has several social activities, such as hiking, board games and DVD nights each month.
Dave Tipping, an adult with Aspergers, facilitates this group. For more information, please contact Dave Tipping at 203 484-2937 or nz1j@juno.com
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Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children -- Sharing and Caring (Middletown - Region 1)
This support group is for Parents of Special Needs Children. They meet on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Fellowship Room downstairs, 1055 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT. From more information please contact Nancy Geromin at 860-345-7397 or 860-345-8205.
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West Haven Parent Support Group (West Haven - Region 1)
The West Haven Parent Support Group invites parents, grandparents, caregivers and friends of a child or children with special needs to come join them for a parent support group meeting on the second Monday of every month. The meetings take place at the West Haven City Hall on Campbell Avenue from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Child care is provided at all support group meetings. For more information please contact Karen Muro at KarenMMuro@aol.com.
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