Local Support Groups
These are currently active support groups in the North Central Florida Area:
- + Autism Spectrum Disorder Focus Group, Palatka, FL
Contact: Cheryl Brenner at 386-467-3820
A support group for parents to network with one another, share stories and give other ideas on helping their children succeed. Occasional trainings are provided to help parents learn how to help their children.
Location:
Adult Education, Safety and Security Complex
113 Putnam County Blvd
East Palatka, FL
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
Scheduled Meeting Dates: Please contact Cheryl for this information
- + PHPF’s Helping Hands Support Group, Ocala, FL
Contact: Julie Boisvert at 352-861-0057, jboisvert@phpf-fountain.org, http://phpf-fountain.org
"Helping Hands" (a parent support group for parents of children living with ASD) invites you to "connect" with your peers. Gather valuable information, share thoughts, feelings, experiences and ideas. Parent Partners from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) are present at each meeting. All special needs parents are welcome.
Location:
Ocala Public Library - Conference room A
2720 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL
http://phpf-fountain.org
Scheduled Meeting Dates: Last Wednesday of each month, 6-8pm
- + PHPF’s Helping Hands Support Group, Gainesville, FL
Contact: Pam Kissoondyal 352-318-3155, pamsk@ufl.edu, http://phpf-fountain.org
A support group for parents of children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. All special needs parents are welcome.
This group formerly known as SPEC (Special Parents of Exceptional Children) is now collaborating with Parents Helping Parents of Florida. They meet at the CARD office each month. Informal meetings are from 7-9PM, newcomers are welcome to show up at 6pm to meet and discuss their concerns.
Location:
CARD Offices
1405 NW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
Scheduled Meeting Dates: 2nd Fridays of each month, 7-9pm, new parents are invited to arrive at 6pm.
- + Support Group for Adults on the Spectrum, Gainesville, FL
Contact: Robin Byrd 352-846-3700 or email
This is a discussion group for adults with ASD. Meetings are the last Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon. Please feel free to bring your lunch!
Location:
CARD Offices
1405 NW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
- + Citrus Autism Society (CASS), Inverness, FL
Contact: Marianne Bryant 352-726-9242 or email
This is a social group for families and especially children to get to know each other and make friends.
Location:
Key Training Center (located off HW 44)
130 Heights Ave.
Inverness, FL
- + Endeavor Adapted Athletics & Recreation
Contact: Shelly Voelker at 352-275-9505 or fcc3a@att.net.
If you are interested in receiving emails about fun events for children with various physical and mental disabilities in the Gainesville area please contact Shelly Voelker at 275-9505 or fcc3a@att.net. Current and past events have included swimming, bowling, soccer, baseball, and open recess.
- + Special Students of Hernando is a community resource and support group for any parents, guardians, caregivers, providers, or educators that have or interact with children who have ANY disability.
We are not a disability specific group.
INFORMATION: Special Students of Hernando Website
- + Kids Abilities Network of North Central Florida Online Group
Contact: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KidsAbilitiesNCFL/
This is a local group where families with special needs can communicate and share information. All parents, caregivers, associates, and other loved ones who have interests in activities for children and young adults with special needs (and their siblings) are invited to join and share. Examples of topics include but are not limited to: Sports (Endeavor, Top Kickers, Buddy Sports, Special Olympics etc...), Support Groups, Play Groups (Magnolia Park Social Skills Graduates), Education & Homeschooling Information, Arts (GACA,APAC), Recreation (Family Fishing Days, fairs)
- + Autism Support Group Meeting
Contact: Jaime Bracken at 386-397-1882 or jbracken@ufl.edu
All interested persons welcome. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00PM. Location:
Columbia County Public Library 490 NW Columbia Ave, Lake City, Fl 32055
- + Autism Community Support Group Brooksville
Contact: 352 346-1677 or 352 584-1263
Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00PM.
Location: Baycare Behavioral Health, 7074 Grove Road, Brooksville 34609
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