Baltimore City
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Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
14707 Old Hanover Road
Boring, MD 21020
off Hanover Pike between Reisterstown and Hampstead in Boring Post office bldg.
Contact: MDAsperger@aol.com
www.aspergers.org/index.html
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Meetings: Formed in 1999 in response to the growing needs of both families and individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Also serve individuals who have normal to high intelligence and experience social-communication difficulties and sensory integration problems. Individuals diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), or hyperlexia are included.
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm . |
Peter F. Gerhardt Ed.D. |
830 Willam Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
443.257.9108
fax - 410-468-0577
Pgerhardt@researchautism.org |
Meetings: Support group for adults with autism.
Date and Time: Call for meeting times and location. |
GILD: Group for Independent Learning Disabled Adults |
P.O. Box 322
Brooklandville, MD 21022
410.363.4300
www.gildlearningdisable.org |
Meetings: Group for the Independent Learning Disabled provides recreation and support for adults 18 years and older with a learning disability. Members meet monthly to plan activities. Social Skills and Life Skills classes are available. |
Baltimore
County
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Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America |
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
1708 West Rogers Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209
410.655.7933
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Meetings: Everyone is welcome.
Date and Time: The support group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.
Fee: none |
Baltimore County Autism and Verbal Behavior Interest Group |
Hope Presbyterian Church
4748 Shelbourne Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
410.719.7273
Contact: Wil Gehne
wilfried.gehne@cms.hhs.gov
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Meetings: a collection of families who are raising children with autism spectrum disorder, working with Baltimore County Public Schools to provide services for their children, and are implementing or advocating for ABA/VB programs in the treatment of their children. The group shares strategies and resources to help each other at group meetings and through the online Yahoo Group - BaltoCo_ABAVB.
Date and Time: Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
CHADD |
Loyola College Graduate Center
2034 Greenspring Avenue
Timonium, MD
410.617.1500
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Meetings: Support and information for parents of children and adults with AD/HD and ADD
Date and Time: 1st Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm
Fee: none |
Peter F. Gerhardt Ed.D. |
830 Willam Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
443.257.9108
fax - 410-468-0577
Pgerhardt@researchautism.org |
Meetings: Support group for adults with autism.
Date and Time: Call for meeting times and location. |
GILD: Group for Independent Learning Disabled Adults |
P.O. Box 322
Brooklandville, MD 21022
410.363.4300
www.gildlearningdisable.org |
Meetings: Group for the Independent Learning Disabled provides recreation and support for adults 18 years and older with a learning disability. Members meet monthly to plan activities. Social Skills and Life Skills classes are available. |
Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
14707 Old Hanover Road
Boring, MD 21020
off Hanover Pike between Reisterstown and Hampstead in Boring Post office bldg.
Contact: MDAsperger@aol.com
www.aspergers.org/index.html |
Meetings: Formed in 1999 in response to the growing needs of both families and individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Also serve individuals who have normal to high intelligence and experience social-communication difficulties and sensory integration problems. Individuals diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), or hyperlexia are included.
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm . |
Villa Maria
Residence Family Support Meetings |
In-Service
Training Room
2300 Dulaney Valley Road Timonium, MD
RSVP - Sue - 410-252-3643 x109
Questions - Bev - 410-704-4116
410-239-8578 (evenings) |
Meetings:
Support and information for parents of children with emotional disorders;
some sessions on special topics for parents
Date and Time: one Tuesday each month 5:45-7:30pm
- call for date
Fee: none
Childcare and food provided
Please RSVP by 10am Monday |
Carroll
County
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| FOCAS |
862 Snowfall Way
Westminster, MD 21157
410.857.1596
focascc@yahoo.com |
Meetings: Families of Children with Autism Support Group (FOCAS) provides support to families of children with autism and those who provide services to them in Carroll County, Maryland. In addition to monthly meetings, FOCAS provides other services and activities including, but not limited to, small support groups, resource lists, guest speakers and social gatherings.
Date and Time: Call for meeting information. |
Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
14707 Old Hanover Road
Boring, MD 21020
off Hanover Pike between Reisterstown and Hampstead in Boring Post office bldg.
Contact: MDAsperger@aol.com
www.aspergers.org/index.html |
Meetings: Formed in 1999 in response to the growing needs of both families and individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Also serve individuals who have normal to high intelligence and experience social-communication difficulties and sensory integration problems. Individuals diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), or hyperlexia are included.
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm . |
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Pathways to Parent Support & Training |
SPEECH PATHways
Westminster Professional Center
532 Baltimore Blvd., Ste. 403 Westminster, MD
RSVP - 410.374.0555 or speechpathways@direcway.com with name and phone #.
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Sponsoring Agency: SPEECH PATHways
Meetings: PPST is a group specially designed for parents & caregivers of children with speech & language delays/disorders. The first group of its kind in Carroll County, PPST will offer parent training and support. Each meeting will include a meet & greet, a guest lecture on various topics & a Q&A time. Trained professionals & other parents/caregivers will be on hand for support and guidance.
Date and Time: 3rd Friday of each month from 7-9pm
Fee: none RSVP to contact info on left |
Cecil County
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ACCESS, Autism in Cecil County Education and Support for Success |
Karen Mackie
47 Barksdale Court
Elkton, MD 21921
410.620.9945
cecilautism@aol.com
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Activities: Support group generally meets on the third Friday of each month, from 6:30 - 8pm.
Call to confirm meeting time and location. Childcare is available.
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Charles County
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group of Southern Maryland
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301/862-7535
tgriest@olg.com
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Meeting Information: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month, September to June; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Terri Griest's home (call for directions); 3rd Wednesday of each month, September to June, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Coffee Quarter, San Souci Plaza, Lexington Park, MD |
Dorchester County
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Helping Hands Parent Support Group |
Dorcester County Library Meeting Room
303 Gay Street
Cambridge, MD
Contact Heidi Rochon at 410.479.4934 or hrochon@boo.net
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Meetings: The MD Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health provides monthly support to parents with children having difficulties because of mental health needs. Parents will be able to receive and share information during these meetings. A wide array of information will be available as well as access to a full-time family advocate. If you plan to attend or would like more information, please contact Heidi Rochon at 410.479.4934 or hrochon@boo.net
Date and Time: 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: none |
Harford County
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Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
14707 Old Hanover Road
Boring, MD 21020
off Hanover Pike between Reisterstown and Hampstead in Boring Post office bldg.
Contact: MDAsperger@aol.com
www.aspergers.org/index.html |
Meetings: Formed in 1999 in response to the growing needs of both families and individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Also serve individuals who have normal to high intelligence and experience social-communication difficulties and sensory integration problems. Individuals diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), or hyperlexia are included.
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm . |
Harford County Chapter of the Autism Society of America |
1315 Vanderbilt Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact:Ruth Good 410-836-7177 Ext. 617 or bkgood@comcast.net
www.harfordcountyautismsociety.com |
Meetings: Everybody is welcome. The agenda includes introductions and general announcements, along with time for open discussion. Meetings frequently feature guest speakers.
Date and Time: third Monday of each month, 7-9pm at McFaul Activities Center in Bel Air, MD, 525 W. MacPhail Road. |
Howard County
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CHADD - Howard County Parent Support Group
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Norbel School
Performing Arts Center
6135 Old Washington Road
Elkridge MD 21075
www.norbelschool.org
410.796.6700 |
Meetings: Support for parents of children with AD/HD
Date and Time: 2nd Tue of each month from 7-8:30pm
Fee: none |
CHADD
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Loyola
College Graduate Center
Columbia Campus
8890 McGaw Road
Room 362
Columbia MD
410.617.7600 |
Meetings:
Support and information for parents of children with AD/HD and ADD
Date and Time: 2nd Wed of each month at 7-8:30pm
Fee: none |
Howard County Asperger's Support Group
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410.579.2996
410.480.2203 |
Meetings: Support and information for parents of children with Asperger syndrome
Fee: none |
Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
14707 Old Hanover Road
Boring, MD 21020
off Hanover Pike between Reisterstown and Hampstead in Boring Post office bldg.
Contact: MDAsperger@aol.com
www.aspergers.org/index.html |
Meetings: Formed in 1999 in response to the growing needs of both families and individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Also serve individuals who have normal to high intelligence and experience social-communication difficulties and sensory integration problems. Individuals diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), or hyperlexia are included.
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm . |
Howard County Chapter of the Autism Society of America Support Group
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Meeting House
Oakland Mills Interfaith Center
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
Contact: Catriona Johnson at 410-760-5595 or catriona.johnson@howard-autism.org
www.howard-autism.org |
Meetings: Support group meetings give opportunities for parents to share experiences and listen to speakers on topics of interest. HCC-ASA also offers speakers, social events, and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
Date and Time: third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. |
NAMI Howard County
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10598 Marble Fawn Ct
Columbia MD 21044
410.772.9300
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Meetings:
For parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues. Admission FREE!
Date and Time: Last Wednesday of each month (except July)
7:30-9pm |
Montgomery
County
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Anger
Busters |
Upper
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, MD
301.990.6880 x311 |
Sponsoring
Agency: Jewish Social Services Agency
Meetings: Group for boys and girls ages 7-10 helps children
manage their feelings in home, in school, and with friends |
Asperger
Syndrome Parent Support and Advocacy Group |
Gaithersburg
MD
301.990.6880 x311 |
Sponsoring
Agency: Asperger Syndrome Parent Support and Advocacy Group
Meetings: Non-sectarian information and support for parents
of children of all ages with non-verbal learning disability, Asperger
syndrome, PDD, and HFA |
CHADD
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Silver
Spring Center
8818 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring MD |
Meetings:
Support and information for parents of children with AD/HD and ADD
Date: 1st Mon of each month at 7:30 pm
Fee: none |
CHADD
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Ridgeview
Middle School
Gaithersburg MD
301.840.4780
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Meetings:
Support and information for parents of children with AD/HD and ADD
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CHADD
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Ohr Kodesh Congregation
8300 Meadowbrook Lane,
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
301.571.3883 |
Meetings:
Information for parents of children and adults with AD/HD and ADD
Date: 3rd Wed of each month at 7:30
Fee: $5 donation accepted for CHADD non-members |
Child
& Adolescent Family Support |
10730
Connecticut Ave.
Kensington MD
301.949.5852
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Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For families and frineds of children and adoplescents
experiencing a mental illness
Date and Time: 2nd Tues of each month from 7:00-8:30pm
Fee: none |
Families
for Intensive Autism Treatment |
Holy
Cross Hospital
Silver Spring MD
301.419.8037
202.366.0836 |
Meetings: Support and information for parents of children
with autism and related disorders
Fee: none |
Family
Support |
Unitarian
Universalist Church
501 Mannakee St.
Rockville MD
301.384.8100 (Ursula) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For families and friends of anyone experiencing
a mental illness
Date and Time: 2nd Wed of each month from 2:30-4pm
Fee: none |
Family
Support |
NAMI
Montgomery County
10730 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington MD
301.771.1960 (Ann) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For families and friends of anyone experiencing
a mental illness
Date and Time: 4th Tues of each month at 7pm
Fee: none |
Family
Support |
Montgomery
General Hospital
18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney
Room C, 2nd floor
301.963.9472 (Helen) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For families and friends of anyone experiencing
a mental illness
Date and Time: 2nd Saturday of each month 9am
Fee: none |
Child
and Adolescent Family Support |
NAMI
Montgomery County
10730 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington MD
301.949.5852 (Brenda) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For families and friends of children and adolescents
experiencing a mental illness
Date and Time: 2nd Tues of each month 7-8:30pm
Fee: none |
Sibling
Support |
NAMI
Montgomery County
10730 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington MD
301.949.5852 (Nicole) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For adult siblings of anyone experiencing a mental
illness
Date and Time: 3rd Tues of each month 6:30-8pm
Fee: none |
Family
Support in Spanish |
Montgomery
General Hospital
18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney
Room 201B
301.949.5852 (Eric) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For Spanish-speaking families and friends of
anyone experiencing a mental illness
Date and Time: 3rd Saturday of each month from
6:30-8pm
Fee: none |
Spouse
Support |
NAMI
Montgomery County
10730 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington MD
202.482.1287 (Bill) |
Sponsoring
Agency: NAMI
Meetings: For spouses of anyone experiencing a mental illness
Date and Time: Friday TBD each month at 7pm (call
office for date)
Fee: none |
Montgomery
County Asperger Parent Support Group |
Rockville
MD
301.519.0155 |
Meetings: Support and information for parents of children
with Asperger syndrome
Fee: none |
Parent
Support Group for Parents of Children with Asperger's Syndrome,
PDD, or Autism |
Gaithersburg
MD
301.990.6880
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Sponsoring
Agency: Jewish Social Services Agency
Meetings: Support and information for parents of children
with Asperger syndrome, PDD, or autism
Fee: none |
Montgomery County Chapter of the Asperger's Association of Maryland |
Christy Gordon LCPC
16220 S. Frederick Road
Suite 502
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
301-519-0155
skyswan42@hotmail.com |
Meetings: Montgomery County Chapter of the Asperger Association of Maryland also has a listserve at www.yahoogroups.com.
Search MC-ASPERGER-PARENT-SUPPORT-GROUP.
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Support Group for Parents of Children with Aspergers Syndrome
Upper Montgomery County |
Jamell White LCSW-C
Jewish Social Services Agency
11 B Firstfield Road
Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20878
301-990-6880 Ext. 321 |
Support group for parents of children with Aspergers Syndrome.
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Prince George's County
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Prince George's County Chapter of the Autism Society of America |
301-627-5150
info@princegeorgesautism.org |
Notes: Support group for parents, educators and professionals.
Meetings: Meets the second Monday of each month from September to June, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The ARC of Prince George's County; 1401 McCormick Drive; Largo, MD 20774
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Queen Anne County
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Parents of Easily Frustrated and Explosive Children |
Grasonville MD
410.827.4629 |
Activities: Support, information and counseling for parents of children who are easily frustrated and /or explosive
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Somerset County
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Autistic Children's Support Group of Worcester County, Inc
Lower Shore (Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties) |
Autistic Children's Support Group of Worcester County, Inc
P.O. Box 1322
Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811
Phone: 410-352-5011
Fax: 410-352-5012
Wendy DiBuo |
Activities: Support group for parents, educators and professionals. A lending library and quarterly newsletter are available.
Date and Time: Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Call for information. |
NAMI MD Lower Shore (Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties) |
NAMI MD Lower Shore
Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties
Princess Anne, MD
410-641-6809
www.namimdls.com |
Activities: Providing practical help, education and emotional support for families coping with the crisis of newly diagnosed mental illness or the crisis of on-going chronic mental illness of a loved one.
Date and Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm
Fee: none |
St. Mary's County
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group of Southern Maryland
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301/862-7535
tgriest@olg.com
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Meeting Information: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month, September to June; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Terri Griest's home (call for directions); 3rd Wednesday of each month, September to June, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Coffee Quarter, San Souci Plaza, Lexington Park, MD |
Talbot
County
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Helping
Hands Parent Support Group |
108
Maryland Ave.
Easton MD
410.479.4934 |
Sponsoring
Agency: Talbot Family Network
Meetings: Support and information for parents of children
with mental health needs
Date and Time: 4th Tues of each month at 6:30pm
Fee: none |
Wicomico County
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Family
Resource Support Group for Wicomico County |
207
Maryland Ave Ste 5
Salisbury MD
Contact Pat Boykin 410.632.2695 or Geraldine Hayward 410.543.2138
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Meetings:
Free tips, information and resources about ADD, ADHD, Special
Education, Individual Educational Plans, 504s, Behavior Intervention
Plans, and Self-Care for Parents
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesdays of each month at
7pm
Fee: none
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NAMI MD Lower Shore (Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties) |
NAMI MD Lower Shore
Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties
Princess Anne, MD
410-641-6809
www.namimdls.com |
Activities: Providing practical help, education and emotional support for families coping with the crisis of newly diagnosed mental illness or the crisis of on-going chronic mental illness of a loved one.
Date and Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm
Fee: none |
Worcester County
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Autistic Children's Support Group of Worcester |
| 410.352.9959 |
Meetings: Support and information for children with autism
Fee: none |
Family Resource Support Group |
Agape Project, Quail Run II
Berlin, MD
410.641.1011 |
Date and Time: 4th Tuesday of each month at
7-8:30pm
Fee: none |
Family Resource Support Group |
207 Maryland Avenue Suite #5
Salisbury MD
Contact Pat Boykin at 410.632.2695 or Geraldine Hayward at 410.543.2138 for more information. |
Date and Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7-8:30pm
Fee: none |
NAMI MD Lower Shore (Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties) |
NAMI MD Lower Shore
Worcester, Wicomico & Somerset Counties
Berlin, MD
410-641-6809
www.namimdls.org |
Activities: Providing practical help, education and emotional support for families coping with the
crisis of newly diagnosed mental illness or the crisis of on-going chronic mental illness of a loved one.
Date and Time: Please call for more information
Fee: none |
Call-in
Support Groups
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Teleconference for ADHD Adult Support Group
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email Kerch McConlogue for conference call number and instructions
Call currently limited to 20 participants. |
Meetings: Support and information for adults with ADD and AD/HD
Date and Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 - 9 pm on the phone in the comfort of your own home.
Fee: long-distance fees apply |
Pathfinders for Autism
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Toll-free 866.806.8400
www.pathfindersforautism.org
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District of Columbia
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District of Columbia Chapter of the Autism Society of America
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5167 7th Street N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20011
202.561.5300
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Meetings: Support group meets on Saturday mornings. Call for dates and meeting locations.
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Maryland (Statewide)
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Families for Intensive Autism Treatment, FIAT
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P.O. Box 238
Olney, MD 20830-0238
301.419.8037
fiatmd@comcast.net
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Meetings: FIAT is a parent support and networking organization for parents of children with autism. FIAT offers information on intensive early autism intervention approaches, provides speakers on topics of interest to the membership, and strives to help families cope with autism. Members receive three newsletters per year and a parent resource packet. FIAT currently has a Yahoo Group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FIAT/
Date and Time: FIAT meets the first Wednesday of every month at Holy Cross Hospital, Auditorium 1, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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