Consumer & Family Support Groups

The following is a current list of support groups for families of children and adults with developmental disabilities. It is intended to help families make connections, find supports, and share resources. If you would like assistance finding a support group that meets your particular needs, you may consult your case manager or contact either the Family Resource Network or CARE Parent Network.

Autism Society Support Group Dublin, 1st Wednesday at 7:00p.m.
(925) 373-6468 for info./flyer

Baby and Me: Hayward (510) 547-7322

Berkeley YMCA: offers swimming and gymnastic programs for Alameda county special needs children. For more information contact Youth and Family Program Director Eden O'Brien-Brenner at 510-665-3238 or eobrienbrenner@baymca.org.

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
117A Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA
(925) 362-8660
down_syndrome@sbcglobal.net
www.dsconnection.org
Parent Support Groups, Parent and Education Advocacy and Classes for babies, young children, teens and adults with Down syndrome in Danville, Oakland, Albany and SF.

Down Syndrome League of the Greater Bay Area: a variety of parent support groups (925) 556-1700

East Bay Learning Disability Association: (510) 433-7934

Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
(800) 632-3532 Support groups in Berkeley, Concord, Fremont, and Walnut Creek

Family Resource Network: A variety of support groups, training, and resources for Alameda County families (510) 547-7322 or email at o-frnoak@inreach.com

A Father's Perspective: Part of the Team- Oakland 7:00-8:30 pm, the last Thursday of each month Call (510) 547-7322

Parents Helping Parents: 3rd Saturday (except July and August) at St. Rose Hospital, 10 am - 12 pm. (510) 276-9479

Parent Support Group: parents of young children with disabilities; 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 El Cerrito-Cameron School (510) 681-3882

Prader-Willi California Foundation: (800) 400-9994

Prader-Willi Support Group/Support for Families of Children with Disabilities: (415) 469-4518

Padres Unidos - para padres Latinos que tienen hijos con discapacidades, ultimo Sabado de cada mes Hayward, 3 - 5 P.M. Comunicarse con Gloria (510) 383-1200 extension 2933 o Angela (510) 656-8926.