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Pennsylvania Support Groups Page 1 (877) 231-4244 Find a Pennsylvania Support Group! This list contains support groups that ASERT is currently aware of, organized by county. In the future, PAautism.org will house a searchable database of support groups that will help you find a nearby group that meets your needs, and will also allow you to submit a support group for inclusion. Check back often for updates! All Counties Group Name: ABOARD's Autism Connection of PA Website: http://autism-support.org/ Phone: 1-800-827-9385 Email: [email protected] Details: Staffed by families Group Name: Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Website: http://autisticadvocacy.org/ Email: General inquiries: [email protected]; Membership inquiries: [email protected]; Speaking inquiries: [email protected]; Chapter inquiries: [email protected] Details: ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self- advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of Autistic adults in the areas in which they operate. Group Name: Parent to Parent of PA Website: www.parenttoparent.org Phone: 888-727-2700 Details: Connecting parents who have children with similar disabilities within their community. Group Name: PLYN Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pyln.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PYLNetwork Details: Online group for young adults with disabilities

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Pennsylvania Support Groups Page 1

(877) 231-4244

Find a Pennsylvania Support Group! This list contains support groups that ASERT is currently aware of, organized by county. In the future, PAautism.org will house a searchable database of support

groups that will help you find a nearby group that meets your needs, and will also allow you to submit a support group for inclusion. Check back often for updates!

All Counties Group Name: ABOARD's Autism Connection of PA Website: http://autism-support.org/ Phone: 1-800-827-9385 Email: [email protected] Details: Staffed by families Group Name: Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Website: http://autisticadvocacy.org/ Email: General inquiries: [email protected]; Membership inquiries: [email protected]; Speaking inquiries: [email protected]; Chapter inquiries: [email protected] Details: ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of Autistic adults in the areas in which they operate. Group Name: Parent to Parent of PA Website: www.parenttoparent.org Phone: 888-727-2700 Details: Connecting parents who have children with similar disabilities within their community. Group Name: PLYN Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pyln.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PYLNetwork Details: Online group for young adults with disabilities

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Adams Group Name: Autism York Address: 1805 Loucks Road, Suite 800, York, PA 17404 Website: www.autismyork.org Phone: 717-801-1272 Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-York/176093895770835 Details: 1st Thursday of Month 7-8:30pm

Allegheny Group Name: Adult Social Group for Adults w/HFA/ASP Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Website: www.autismsupportpgh.com Phone: 412-363-8388 Details: Janice Nathan [email protected] for ages 18+ (ABOARD) Group Name: TRACKS Consulting Support Group Address: Pittsburgh, PA Phone: 724-763-1002 Email: [email protected] Details: The TRACKS Consulting Support Group is run by three special education teachers who are dedicated to supporting families who are supporting school age children with autism. Meets from 7:00-8:30, monthly, 2nd Thursday of the month. TRACKS Consulting encourages you to bring questions about IEPs, inclusion, and other topics pertaining to your child, when you attend. Group Name: ABOARD Autism Connection of PA Address: 35 Wilson Street, #100, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 Website: www.autism-support.org Phone: 800-827-9385 Email: [email protected] Details: ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA provides autism support to parents across the state of Pennsylvania, including autism support groups, autism resources, and autism conferences and events. Group Name: Adult Social Group for Adults w/HFA/ASP Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Website: www.autismsupportpgh.com Phone: 412-363-8388 Details: This support group is a Discussion Group and Social Outings Group for adults eighteen and older who are on the autism spectrum and live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) http://www.aboard.org.

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Group Name: ASA of Pittsburgh Parent Discussion Group Address: 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146 Website: [email protected] Phone: 412-856-7223 Details: Contact: Heidi Hess. Meets Monthly at 7 pm at the Monroeville Public Library Group Name: Ask-an-Aspie Website: www.Ask-an-Aspie.com Phone: 412-605-0113 Email: [email protected] Details: Group is for parents, families, and service providers of people on the autism spectrum. Join group and see meeting schedule at website: www.Ask-an-Aspie.com Group Name: Asperger Teen Group "The Network" Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Website: [email protected] Phone: 412-760-8906 Details: Contact: Michelle Chapla (ABOARD). This group is sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) http://www.aboard.org. Group Name: Asperger Young Adult Social Group Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Website: http://www.teenautismsupportpgh.com/ Phone: 412-421-7655 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Wendy Halley (ABOARD). This is a social group for young adults on the autism spectrum between the ages of 18 to 23 who live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) http://www.aboard.org. Group Name: Autism Link Website: http://www.autismlink.com/ Phone: (412) 537-9879 Email: [email protected] Details: Kristin Gallagher Group Name: Easter Seal's Sibling Support Group Address: 2525 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Website: http://westernpa.easterseals.com Phone: 412-281-7244 x 269 Details: Contact: Tiffany Mori Parent group; sibling group for ages 5-12.

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Group Name: Growing Together: For Family Members of Adults With Special Needs Phone: 412-904-5945 Email: [email protected] Details: Support group for family members of adults with special needs allows parents and others to share information, resources and stories with other families. Contact: Linda Marino Group Name: I Matter Too Sibling Support Group - Gibsonia Phone: 724-351-2582 Email: [email protected] Details: Group for siblings. Contact: Tammie Sauers. Group Name: North Hills Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Phone: 412-358-0993 Details: Support group for parents of children with autism spectrum. Sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) http://www.aboard.org. Group Name: S.M.A.R.T Address: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Website: www.smartaspies.com Details: A social group for autistic adults ages 18 and over. This is a group run by Aspies for Aspies. The purpose of the group is to provide safe and fun social venues especially for autistic adults. Almost all of our activities are low stimulation. Any adult aged 18 or older diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or who strongly suspects they may be on the autism spectrum is welcome. Asperger group 18+ must join to get info. on meetings (ABOARD)

Armstrong No groups currently known.

Beaver Group Name: Beaver County Parents of ASD & Learning Differences (BCPAL) Address: 1301 Riverside Drive, Beaver, PA 15009 Website: http://educateourkids-devotedtoedu.blogspot.com/ Phone: 724-775-1362 Details: Contact: Rachel Cornelius meets 2nd Tues. of month 6-8. A support group sponsored by ABOARD Autism Connection for anyone connected with Asperger's, Autism, PDD- NOS, ADHD, or Learning Differences. Meetings discuss real issues, resources and give parents a place to relax and share their journeys without judgement. *Childcare available

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Group Name: Parents of Kids with ASD & Learning Differences Phone: (724)991-2105 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Renee Nichols

Bedford Group Name: Bedford County Autism Support Group Address: 6957 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford 15522 Phone: 814-766-2478 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Debbie Ott. Group meets first Thurs. of month 6:30-8:30 (except July & Aug.)

Berks Group Name: SPELL Address: 227 N. 5th Street, Reading 19601 Website: www.berkscountyspell.org Phone: 610-376-6988 Details: Contact: Elizabeth Hemmings (Spanish-English) meets 3rd Tues/month 7-9. SPELL is a support group operated under the guidance of local advocates Michele Ford and Elizabeth Hemmings. SPELL was created to help parents gain information, resources and support while assisting them in their journey of parenting exceptional children. Group Name: ASA Berks County Chapter Address: PO Box 6683, Wyomissing, PA 19601 Website: http://autismsocietyofberks.org/ Phone: 610-736-3739 Details: The mission of the Autism Society of Berks County is to provide information and support for individuals within the autism spectrum, their families, and professionals through community awareness, education, and research related to autism.

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Blair Group Name: Parent Support Group (The Arc of Blair County) Address: 431 Jackson Ave. Altoona Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-943-9002 Details: Terri Rossman Try to meet SOME Mon. nights. The Arc of Blair County serves all individuals, birth through life, with any form of delay in development including AD/HD, speech delays, Autism, Bi-polar, Epilepsy, reading delays, Down syndrome, behavioral concerns, Cerebral Palsy, or other developmental disabilities.

Bradford Group Name: P.A.S.K.A. (Parents of Autism Spectrum Kids & Adults) Address: 158 Chemung Street Waverly, New York 14892 Website: https://www.facebook.com/PaskaParentsOfAutismSpectrumKidsAndAdults Phone: 570-423-3705 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact Allison Bard. Meets 1st Sat. of month from 3-5 (Parent Support) - right on border of NY state. We are based out of Bradford County PA and run a support group for Parents/Grandparents/caregivers ONLY the 1st Saturday of the month. We also have a support group on Facebook for parents/grandparents/caregivers only.. called P.A.S.K.A. but is listed as a GROUP (coffee cup icon). Group Name: Bradford and Sullivan County Support Group Address: PO Box 52, Monroeton, PA 18832 Phone: 570-268-0988 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Brenda Matson

Bucks Group Name: The Coffeehouse Center Address: 967 North Newton Road, Warminster 18974 Website: www.fsabc.org Phone: 215-757-6916 x237 Details: Family Service of Bucks County for Young Adults (must be a resident of Bucks). The Coffeehouse program is open to participants ages 18 through 26 who are seeking opportunities to practice being social and to gain a sense of social competence in a community with an understanding of Asperger’s or PDD/NOS.

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Group Name: Autism Spectrum Support Group Address: 696 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954 Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bucksautism/ Email: [email protected] Details: This Autism Spectrum Support Group is for parents or family members of individuals with autism, Asperger's, PDD and other diagnosis. We are devoted to offering support. Group Name: Bucks County Autism Support Coalition Address: PO Box 660, Warrington, PA 18976 Website: http://www.bcasc.org Phone: 267-885-4500 Details: The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition is an all volunteer, community-based group focused on maximizing the personal development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Butler Group Name: Autism Society of Butler County Address: PO Box 275, Evans City, PA 16033 Website: http://autismsocietyofbutlercounty.tripod.com/index.html Phone: 724-538-4425 Email: [email protected] Details: The Autism Society of Butler County (ASBC) is a local chapter of the national Autism Society of America organization. We are an all volunteer, non-profit organization. Our support group received its charter from ASA in June, 2002. Butler County members of the Autism Society of America are automatically members of the Autism Society of Butler County. Group Name: Cranberry CARES Parents in Toto Address: 143 S. Main Street, Zelienople 16063 Website: http://www.parentsintoto.org/support-groups Phone: 724-473-0990 Email: [email protected] Details: Cranberry CARES Parent Support Group sponsored by ABOARD's Autism Connection of PA; 10am-Noon. This informal gathering helps parents feel that they are not alone; that our children have wonderful hidden gifts. Contact: Catherine Lalonde For parents of children w/ Asperger/HFA Group Name: Jacob's Blessing Butler City Support Group Address: 110 Seminole Trail, Butler 16001 Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-234-3090 Details: Support Group

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Group Name: Parent Group/Adults on the Spectrum Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-699-0966 Details: Contact: Bonnie Schaefer. Group is not meeting currently-would like to get it started if people are found. Group Name: Parents in Toto Website: http://www.parentsintoto.org/index.htm Phone: (724)473-0990 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Mary Limbacher

Cambria Group Name: Hand in Hand Address: 1798 Soap Hollow Road, Johnstown 15905 Website: www.handinhandonline.org Phone: 814-248-0007 Email: [email protected] Details: For those raising children with special needs, trainings, support groups and outreach in Somerset area through the local hospital. Cresta Micik [email protected] (ABOARD &ASA)

Cameron Group Name: North Central Autism Support Group Address: Emporium, PA 15834 Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-486-3034 Details: Do not meet anymore, but phone calls & emails welcome. Contact: Mary Lee Uber.

Carbon Group Name: Carbon County Advocates for Hope Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-386-5097 Details: Not up & running, will take calls & emails. Contact: Dee Hall.

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Centre Group Name: Nittany ROAR Address: State College, PA 16803 Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-441-1843 Details: Contact: Nicole Feaster- not meeting at this time, but will take calls & emails Group Name: Penns Valley ASD Support Group Address: Old Gregg Building, Spring Mills, PA 16875 Phone: 814-349-4448 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Angela Smith; 1st Friday every other month

Chester Group Name: Chester County Autism/PDD Support Group Phone: 610-742-8392 Email: Contact: Jane Thurston [email protected] Details: Parent support group and activities. Contact: Jane Thurston. Parent luncheons around the county and families-only listserv ([email protected]). Group Name: Mothers of Children with Disabilities Support Group Address: 900 Lawrence Dr, West Chester, PA 19380 Website: http://www.­arcofchestercounty.org Phone: 610-692-3737 Details: The Arc of Chester County hosts a support group for mothers of disabled children each Monday. The group is run by The Arc of Chester County with The YWCA Mother's Center. Register by phone. 610-692-3737 Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: ASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. ASAPhilly Listserv: A place to push event/conference details, important research, local, state or federal government detail and/or action items amongst parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a moderated environment.

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Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: TALKASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. TALKASAPhilly: A place for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders to communicate in an open environment. This is to be a welcoming place for all ASA Philly families to have conversations, to ask questions, to share in a virtual support group. It is meant to be a place that is safe and comfortable for individuals to share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, needs, wants, desires for their loved ones with autism. This is not a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly: Each year, more adolescents are reaching the age of 17 or are already adults. Family members are seeking information and support on how to access and develop programs and services that are appropriate for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Clarion Group Name: Parent Café Website: http://www.mentorparent.org/announcements/66-parent-cafe.html Phone: 814-437-7000 Details: Meets 3rd Tuesday of Every Month from 6-8 pm. This is an informal, open discussion forum for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children/adolescents of all ages. Parent Cafe offers a confidential, yet comfortable atmosphere for individuals to share concerns, ask questions, seek/provide advice, and connect with others that may share in similar struggles of parenting. Led by a parent from the community and facilitated by Heart 2 Heart Therapist Shanin Kelly. Please join us for light refreshments, and bring your ideas and helpful suggestions with you. For Questions and to RSVP Please contact: Lisa Kray - Program Coordinator, [email protected] or Ladonna Strouse - Executive Director, [email protected].

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Clearfield Group Name: DuBois ASD Parent Group Address: DuBois Phone: 814-653-2671 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Kelly King.

Clinton No groups currently known.

Columbia Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: Danville, PA 17821 Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-275-8904 Details: Meets at Camp Emerge over Summer. During year, evening meetings are 4-5 times/year.

Crawford Group Name: Autism Support Group Address: 612 Walnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-336-2685 Details: Contact: Amy Derlink (ABOARD) Group Name: ASA Northwestern Chapter Parent Support Group Address: PO Box 3923, Erie 16508 Website: www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: 814-455-3540 Details: Parent Support Group and also 1-1 parent matching, The goal of our organization is to share: our contacts, our experiences and our friendships. We will inform you of the many professional agencies that we have in our area. We will notify you of any important news or legislation that could affect your family. We will listen to your concerns at our monthly support meetings. And we will share the fun and laughter at our family gatherings.

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Group Name: Crawford County Autism Support Group Address: 612 Walnut Street, Meadville 16335 Phone: 814-336-2685 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Amy Derlink (ABOARD) Group Name: Autism Society Northwestern PA Website: http://www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: (814) 455-3540 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Tish Bartlett

Cumberland Group Name: Asperger's Parent Support Group Address: 333 North Front St, Harrisburg, PA Phone: 717-233-1681 Details: Contact: Rachel Kuhr. Meets 1st Tuesday of month 6:30-8 Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Teen Group Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Teen population meets while Parent Group meets Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Adult ASD Support Group (ASA Greater Harrisburg) Address: Community Center of Giant Camp Hill Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: (717) 732-8408 Details: Group is for people with ASD, age 18 and up who are out of H.S. Group Name: Shippensburg Autism Parents Group Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shippensburg-Autism-Parents-Group/72347779945 Details: Connect, support and inform each other of events and concerns in our community.

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Group Name: Parents of Amazing Children Phone: 717-602-2554 Email: [email protected]. Details: Support group for parents with children who have special needs. Contact: Nicole Cekovich. Sponsored by Carlisle Regional Medical Center, the group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays in The Live Well Center, 3 Alexandra Court.

Dauphin Group Name: UCP Central PA Address: 44 S. 38th St, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Website: www.ucpcentralpa.org Phone: 800-998-4827 Details: Help parents navigate the systems & understand EI and Special Ed. Provide Family Support events year round Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Teen Group Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Teen population meets while Parent Group meets Group Name: Adult ASD Support Group (ASA Greater Harrisburg) Address: Community Center of Giant Camp Hill Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: (717) 732-8408 Details: Group is for people with ASD, age 18 and up who are out of H.S. Group Name: Autism Society of America Greater Harrisburg Area Address: PO Box 101, Enoloa 17025 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: Parent Support Group, Teen Support Group, Adult Support Group. The Greater Harrisburg Area Autism Society meets the second Thursday of the month at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. Group Name: Dauphin & Lebanon County Parent Support Group Phone: 717-533-9505 Email: [email protected] Details: Parent Support Group. Contact: Patty Deutsch.

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Group Name: Teens & Tweens Friendship Group Phone: 717-533-9505 Email: [email protected] Details: Teen Support Group. Contact: Patty Deutsch. Group Name: Hershey Bridges Support Group for Young Adults with ASD Address: First United Methodist Church of Hershey 17033 Email: [email protected] Details: (18-35yrs) Times and locations vary. Jesse will email or contact, usually Thursday nights once a month. Contact: Jesse Salness.

Delaware Group Name: Garnet Valley Autism Spectrum Support Group Website: www.gvautismsupport.weebly.com Details: Contact: Dawn Hoyt . Support Group for parents and has social activities during the month for the kids as well. Group Name: DELCO County PDD/Autism Spectrum Support Address: PO Box 210, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Website: www.delcofamilypass.com Phone: 484-469-0459 Details: Delaware County Family PDD/Autism Spectrum Support (PASS) Inc. began in the late 1980's as a local group of mothers who had children with autism in Delaware County, PA. We are a 501(c)3, non-profit, incorporated, public charitable organization, whose Board of Directors consists entirely of volunteer parents, all of whom have children on the Autism spectrum. Parents only listserv, through Yahoo Groups, to network and gain support, anytime. Please contact us to join. Twice a year support group meetings for Parents, with informative speakers, sharing specific knowledge about autism, treatments, education and medical needs. Please see our meetings page for more information. Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: 4785 Park Lane, Aston, PA 19014 Phone: 610-485-3627 Email: [email protected] Details: Offers a parents-only listserv, open by invitation to parents in Delaware and Chester Counties. Contact: Maureen Montecchio. Group Name: ASCEND Address: P.O. Box 531, Ardmore, PA 19003 Website: www.ascendgroup.org Phone: 610-449-6776 Email: [email protected] Details: Support for families of children with Asperger’s. To find out about meet –up groups that are ongoing parent run please log on to this website: http://www.meetup.com/autism-414/

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Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: ASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. ASAPhilly Listserv: A place to push event/conference details, important research, local, state or federal government detail and/or action items amongst parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: TALKASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. TALKASAPhilly: A place for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders to communicate in an open environment. This is to be a welcoming place for all ASA Philly families to have conversations, to ask questions, to share in a virtual support group. It is meant to be a place that is safe and comfortable for individuals to share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, needs, wants, desires for their loved ones with autism. This is not a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly: Each year, more adolescents are reaching the age of 17 or are already adults. Family members are seeking information and support on how to access and develop programs and services that are appropriate for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Address: Emporium, PA 15834 Website: [email protected] Phone: 814-486-3034 Email: [email protected] Details: This group is not actively meeting, but phone calls & emails are welcome.

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Erie Group Name: ASA Northwestern chapter Parent Support Group Address: PO Box 3923, Erie 16508 Website: www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: 814-455-3540 Email: [email protected] Details: Parent Support Group and also 1-1 parent matching. The goal of our organization is to share: our contacts, our experiences and our friendships. We will inform you of the many professional agencies that we have in our area. We will notify you of any important news or legislation that could affect your family. We will listen to your concerns at our monthly support meetings. And we will share the fun and laughter at our family gatherings. Group Name: Autism Society Northwestern PA Website: http://www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: (814) 455-3540 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/171690289562088/ Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Tish Bartlett

Fayette Group Name: PAK- Parents Of Autistic Kids Address: 215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown 15401 Website: [email protected] Phone: 724-430-9824 Email: [email protected] Details: Loraine Sproul Parent Support Group (ABOARD) 1st Tuesday of month except Dec.

Forest No groups currently known.

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Franklin Group Name: Youth with Asperger's/HFA Parent Support Group Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AspieParentsFranklinCoPA/ Phone: 717-360-1312 Email: [email protected] Details: Listserv for a group of parents living in Franklin Co. PA with children of all ages diagnosed with Aspergers, High Functioning Autism, PDD or NLD. This group is meant to facilitate communication about meetings and offer a forum for discussion amongst the members. Contact: Michele Epps Group Name: Shippensburg Autism Parents Group Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shippensburg-Autism-Parents-Group/72347779945 Details: Connect, support and inform each other of events and concerns in our community.

Fulton No groups currently known.

Greene Group Name: PAK- Parents Of Autistic Kids Address: 215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown 15401 Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-430-9824 Details: Loraine Sproul Parent Support Group (ABOARD) 1st Tuesday of month except Dec. Group Name: Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-413-6650 Details: Contact: Tracie Campbell

Huntingdon No groups currently known.

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Indiana Group Name: Family Support Group (FBR & ARC) Address: 1570 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701 Website: http://www.familybehavioralresources.com/services-provided/autism-services-family-support-groups/179 Phone: 724-463-3600 Email: [email protected] Details: Support groups are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6pm and the 1st Thursday of the month at 9:30am at The Arc of Indiana County.

Jefferson No groups currently known.

Juniata Group Name: Autism Support Group Website: http://juniatacoautismsupportgroup.webs.com/ Phone: 717-571-5859 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JuniataCountyAutismSupportGroup Details: This is a place for parents or loved ones of people with Autism in Juniata County. Quarterly support group meetings.

Lackawanna Group Name: The Parents Loving Children Through Autism Foundation (PLCTA) Address: 1243 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 Website: www.plcta.org Phone: 570-341-3388 Details: Non-profit organization offering support and encouragement for families that are raising children with autism: meetings, workshops, social clubs and monthly trips.

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Lancaster Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Spanish Support Group Address: Lancaster General Hosp. Dining Room 1, Ground Floor 17604 Website: https://forms.lghealth.org/Classes/Class.aspx?className=Autism+Support+Group+Bienaventuranza-Spa.+M+6%3A00PM Phone: 717-341-2980 Email: [email protected] Details: A support group in Spanish for parents and caregivers of children with Autism: To provide an environment where parents are able to meet and support one another emotionally concerning similar issues in raising children diagnosed with ASD. Emma Guitierrez & Alicia Ortiz - Support Group for Spanish speaking parents ONLY! Held at LGH/ First Monday 6-8pm Group Name: Amish Parent Support Group Address: 2124 Creek Hill Road 17601 Phone: 717-392-2823 Details: Sam & Georgia Martin group is for Plain Amish Population Only! Group Name: Sibling Support Group Address: The Conference and Training Center at IU 13, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Website: http://www.thearcoflancasterco.org/programs-services/sibshop/ Details: For Sibs ages 8-12 years old through The Arc of Lancaster County. Monthly meeting are held September through May from 6:30-8:00 PM

Lawrence Group Name: Comprehensives Support Group Address: 194 East State Street, Sharon 16146 Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-630-2237 Details: Dr. Ken Wallace Autism Support group for parents. Each meeting a topic is selected and information is presented by a member of our clinical staff, discussions are held on issues important to you as parents, and space is provided for your children to play

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Group Name: Autism Warriors Address: 351 Mohawk School Road, Bessemer, PA 16112 Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-667-7782 x 1176 Details: Meets at Mohawk Elementary (Cafeteria 6-7:30 contact them for dates of meetings) 1x a month Group Name: Comprehensives Support Group Address: 194 East State Street, Sharon 16146 Website: http://www.comprehensivewraparound.com/ Phone: 800-630-2237 Email: [email protected] Details: Dr. Ken Wallace Autism Support group for parents. Each meeting a topic is selected and information is presented by a member of our clinical staff, discussions are held on issues important to you as parents, and space is provided for your children to play under the supervision of members of our TSS staff.

Lebanon Group Name: Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Phone: 717-533-9505 Details: Patty Deutsch no specific meetings but will take emails Group Name: Spectrum Friends Address: 1705 East Cumberland Street, Lebanon 17042 Email: [email protected] Phone: 717-304-9710 Details: Dave Knauss ASD Adult Support Group meet at A& M Pizza Restaurant Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Autism Spectrum Support Group of Lebanon County Address: Lebanon, PA 17042 Email: [email protected] Details: Family activities for children with ASD. Meetings are on hiatus for now. Group Name: Teens & Tweens Friendship Group Email: [email protected] Phone: 717-533-9505 Details: Contact: Patty Deutsch.

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Group Name: Parent Support Group Phone: 717-533-9505 Email: [email protected] Details: Parent Support Group. Contact: Patty Deutsch

Lehigh Group Name: ASA Lehigh Valley Chapter Address: PO Box 267 , Coopersburg, PA 18036 Website: www.asalehighvalley.org Phone: 610-778-9212 Details: Mimi Ludwig (President) Teen Support Group & Parent Support Group w/ speakers Group Name: LIV with Autism Address: PO Box 436 Mountain Top 18707 Website: www.livwithautismfoundation.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liv-with-Autism-Foundation/159706150731157 Details: Parent support, social activities . Check Facebook page for upcoming support groups and events.

Luzerne Group Name: S.A.F.E. Inc. Address: 275 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre 18702 Website: http://www.autismsafe.org Phone: 570-822-7259 Details: Contact: Patricia Cave. Monthly Support Groups for S.A.F.E. families in both Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton locations. Teen Club, a social skills/support group for teens ages 13 – 17. Young Adult Group, a program specifically designed to meet the needs of our young adult population ages 18 – 25. Support groups for young adults, teens and parents.

Lycoming Group Name: SASSY Address: 4th & Mulberry St. , Williamsport, PA 17701 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/493146124033318/?fref=ts Email: [email protected] Details: 4th Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

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Group Name: GAPS (Groups for Advocacy & Parent Support) Phone: 570-360-1562 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Robin Maines

McKean Group Name: Kane and Bradford PALS Parent Support Group Address: 110 Campus Drive, Bradford 16701 Phone: 814-362-6535 Email: [email protected] Details: Meet monthly in McKean County in Kane and Bradford. Contact: Christie Chesebro Group Name: North Central Autism Support Group Phone: (814)486-3034 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Mary Lee Uber

Mercer Group Name: Parent Group/Adults on the Spectrum Phone: 724-699-0966 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Bonnie Schaefer. Group is not meeting currently-would like to get it started if people are found. Group Name: Comprehensives Support Group Address: 194 East State Street, Sharon 16146 Phone: 800-630-2237 Email: [email protected] Details: Dr. Ken Wallace Autism Support group for parents. Each meeting a topic is selected and information is presented by a member of our clinical staff, discussions are held on issues important to you as parents, and space is provided for your children to play under the supervision of members of our TSS staff. Group Name: PACT Phone: 724-699-0966 Email: [email protected] Details: Support group of parents and siblings that have made it a group goal to raise awareness in their community about autism and ABOARD’s Autism Connection. Contact: Bonnie Schaefer

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Group Name: Autism Society Northwestern PA Website: http://www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: (814) 455-3540 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Tish Bartlett Group Name: Parents of Autistic Kids Together Phone: (724)699-0966 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Bonnie Schaefer

Mifflin Group Name: The A-Team Spring-Ford Address: 19 West Linfield-Trappe Road, Royersford 19468 Website: Facebook only Phone: 484-984-2014 Details: Parent Support Group, Social Outings for family, speakers. The A Team is Spring-Ford Area's Autism Support Network. We meet at the Spring Valley YMCA in Limerick (Royersford) right off of Township Line Rd. Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Parents of Autistic Kids (PAK) Address: Yeagertown Luthern Church, Main Street, Yeagertown, PA 17099 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentsOfAutisticKids Phone: 717-248-8540 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Melissa Maxwell. Meets once a month (1st Monday of month @6 )

Monroe Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: Danville, PA 17821 Website: email: [email protected] Phone: 570-275-8904 Details: Meets 4th Monday of each month and some Wed. Mornings also runs Camp Emerge

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Group Name: Pocono Autism Society, Inc. Address: East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Website: http://poconoautism.org/ Phone: 570-421-2299 Details: Pocono Autism Society is a non-profit support organization for families and professionals involved with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders. We advocate for the general welfare of persons with autism and foster dialogue between parents and professionals to enhance diagnosis, therapy, education and recreation of persons with autism. We promote public awareness of the problems of persons with autism.We have 2 monthly meetings. An evening meeting early in the month at ESU and a daytime meeting late in the month in Brodheadsville.

Montgomery Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: ASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. ASAPhilly Listserv: A place to push event/conference details, important research, local, state or federal government detail and/or action items amongst parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: TALKASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. TALKASAPhilly: A place for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders to communicate in an open environment. This is to be a welcoming place for all ASA Philly families to have conversations, to ask questions, to share in a virtual support group. It is meant to be a place that is safe and comfortable for individuals to share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, needs, wants, desires for their loved ones with autism. This is not a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly: Each year, more adolescents are reaching the age of 17 or are already adults. Family members are seeking information and support on how to access and develop programs and services that are appropriate for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Group Name: Surviving & Thriving Support Group Address: 114 Forest Ave, Narbeth, PA 19072 Website: www.survivingthriving.com Phone: 215-247-5832 Details: Support Groups for parents and grandparents Group Name: Plymouth Meetings Area’s Exceptional Families of Exceptional Children Support Group Website: http://exceptionalfamiliesofexceptionalchildren.org/Home.php Details: Group created by working parents who strive to create a connection group so that parents can learn, connect, and support one another as they experience the challenges and joys of raising an exceptional child.

Montour Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: Danville, PA 17821 Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-275-8904 Details: Meets at Camp Emerge over Summer. During the year evening meetings are 4-5 times/year.

Northampton Group Name: ASA Lehigh Valley Chapter Address: PO Box 267 , Coopersburg, PA 18036 Website: www.asalehighvalley.org Phone: 610-778-9212 Details: Teen Group

Northumberland Group Name: Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Details: Meets at Camp Emerge over Summer. During the year evening meetings are 4-5 times/year.

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Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm

Perry Group Name: ASA Harrisburg Address: Harrisburg, PA 17025 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 800-244-2425 Group Name: UCP Central PA Address: 44 S. 38th St, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Website: www.ucpcentralpa.org Phone: 800-998-4827 Details: Help parents navigate the systems & understand EI and Special Ed. Provide Family Support events year round Group Name: Autism Society of America Greater Harrisburg Area Address: Harrisburg, PA 17025 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 800-244-2425 Details: Parent Support Group, Teen Support Group, Adult Support Group

Philadelphia Group Name: Autism Sharing & Parenting Address: Philadelphia, PA 19144 Website: autismsharingandparenting.org Phone: 215-413-7106 Details: Parent Support Group (Does have sitting) during school year meets 3rd sat. of month and 3rd wed. of the month. Group Name: Abriendo Caminos A Los Latinos Con Familias Excepcionales Phone: 215-744-5014 Email: [email protected] Details: Support group for any family member or friend of a person with a disability. Contact Ana Pacheco or Ana Padilla 267-237-4580.

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Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: ASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. ASAPhilly Listserv: A place to push event/conference details, important research, local, state or federal government detail and/or action items amongst parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: TALKASAPhilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. TALKASAPhilly: A place for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders to communicate in an open environment. This is to be a welcoming place for all ASA Philly families to have conversations, to ask questions, to share in a virtual support group. It is meant to be a place that is safe and comfortable for individuals to share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, needs, wants, desires for their loved ones with autism. This is not a moderated environment. Group Name: ASA Greater Philadelphia: FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly Listserv Address: 1036 Nash Ave, Landsdale, PA 19446 Website: www.asaphilly.org Phone: 610-358-5256 Details: List serves for parents, relatives and caregivers of individuals with ASD, family members of older adolescents, age 17+ and adults with ASD. FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly: Each year, more adolescents are reaching the age of 17 or are already adults. Family members are seeking information and support on how to access and develop programs and services that are appropriate for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Group Name: ASCEND Website: www.ascendgroup.org Phone: 610-449-6776 Email: [email protected] Details: Support for families of children with Asperger’s. To find out about meet –up groups that are ongoing parent run please log on to this website: http://www.meetup.com/autism-414/ Group Name: Autism Sharing & Parenting Address: Philadelphia, PA 19144 Website: autismsharingandparenting.org Phone: 215-413-7106 Email: [email protected] Details: Autism Sharing & Parenting (ASP) is a volunteer-run, community-based support group. Parent Support Group (Does have sitting) during school year meets 3rd sat. of month and 3rd wed. of the month.

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Group Name: Family Resources for Autism Address: Philadelphia, PA 19102 Website: http://www.varietyphila.org/serve/autism-initiative/ Phone: 215-735-0803 x 16 Group Name: Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales (HUNE) Address: 2200 N 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19133 Website: http://www.huneinc.org/ Phone: 215- 425-6203 Details: Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales (HUNE) empowers parents of exceptional children to obtain a free and appropriate quality education for their children and other children with disabilities. HUNE provides training programs on all aspects of Special Education, including Transition Services. HUNE also provides supports and limited individual assistance for parents of exceptional children. Group Name: Jewish Family and Children’s Services Address: 101125 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116 Phone: 267-256-2269 Email: [email protected] Details: Parent and Grandparent Support groups, open to the whole community regardless of religion. Contact: Lisa Ney Group Name: Northeast Families For Autistic Support (NEFFAS) Website: www.facebook.com/groups/neffas/ Phone: 215-407-3027 Email: [email protected] Details: Parent support group in Northeast Philadelphia for families with children of all ages with autism. Meets monthly (one Saturday per month) at the Northeast Regional Library. Group Name: Philadelphia Autism Network Address: Philadelphia, PA 19129 Phone: 267-784-2009 Email: [email protected] Details: Free monthly trainings on practical issues such as behavior, toileting and language development, free childcare, no registration required. Group Name: Philadelphia Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Group Name: PIN of PA: Support for Families of Children with Behavior Problems Address: 1211 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia, PA 19107 Website: http://dbhids.org/parents-involved-network Phone: (215) 751-1800 or (800) 688-4226 Email: [email protected] org or [email protected] Details: PIN provides information, helps parents find services and will advocate on their behalf with any of the public systems that serve children. These include the mental health system, education, and other state and local child-serving agencies. Contact: Michelle Sánchez or Becky Español.

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Group Name: Special Parents of Exceptional Children (SPEC) Address: Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-248-5930 Email: [email protected] Details: For families of children with ALL disabilities. Monthly support group with a speaker on Saturdays at Chestnut Hill Library. Free, no need to register, light food. Group Name: SPIN-NET PACE Address: 10541 Drummond Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Website: http://spin.convio.net/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5655 Phone: 215-612-7518 Details: Autism Caregiver Support Group meeting 1-2 times each month, covering different topics. Contact: Barbara Livengood-Dickson. Group Name: Variety’s Autism Resource Center Address: Philadelphia, PA 19102 Website: www.varietyphila.org/serve/autism-initiative/ Phone: 215-735-0803 x 16 Details: Provide resources, host community events Group Name: West Philadelphia Parents of Autistic Children (P.A.C.S.) Address: Philadelphia, PA Phone: 267-231-4120 or 215-472-2764 Email: [email protected] (that’s three ‘L’s and the # 1!) Details: Free parent support group - no registration required. Group will meet every fourth Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30. Located at 6050 Market St.

Pike Group Name: Pocono Autism Society, Inc. Address: East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Website: http://poconoautism.org/ Phone: 570-421-2299

Potter Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: Danville, PA 17821 Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-275-8904 Details: Meets 4th Monday of each month and some Wednesday mornings. Also runs Camp Emerge.

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Schuylkill Group Name: Schuylkill County Autism Society Address: 802 Phillips St., Port Carbon, PA 17965 Phone: 570-875-2110 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Jessica Nestor

Somerset No groups currently known.

Snyder Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Details: Meets at Camp Emerge over Summer. During the year evening meetings are 4-5 times/year. Group Name: Hand in Hand Address: 15905 Website: www.handinhandonline.org Phone: 814-248-0007 Email: [email protected] Details: For those raising children with special needs, trainings, support groups and outreach in Somerset area through the local hospital.

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Sullivan Group Name: Bradford and Sullivan County Support Group Address: PO Box 52, Monroeton, PA 18832 Phone: 570-268-0988 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Brenda Matson

Susquehanna Group Name: Parent Support Group Address: Danville, PA 17821 Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-275-8904 Details: Meets 4th Monday of each month and some Wednesday mornings. Also runs Camp Emerge.

Tioga Group Name: TASC Support Group Address: Millerton, PA 16936 Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-549-5661 Details: We meet at PIP or other locations if we have the groups swimming or bowling.

Union Group Name: Parent Support Group Email: [email protected] Details: Meets at Camp Emerge over Summer. During year evening meetings are 4-5x per year. Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm

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Venango Group Name: Autism Society Northwestern PA Website: http://www.nwpa-asa.org Phone: (814) 455-3540 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Tish Bartlett. Group Name: Venango Support Group Phone: (814)678-8694 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Amy Rankin.

Warren Group Name: Parent Group/Adults on the Spectrum Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-699-0966 Details: Contact: Bonnie Schaefer. Group is not meeting currently-would like to get it started if people are found. Group Name: Pre-Teen Support Group Address: YMCA Warren Phone: 814-688-8334 Details: Emily runs group. For dates and times contact her Through the Barber National Institute. Group Name: Parents as Advocates Phone: (814)726-8406 Email: [email protected] Details: Contact: Jodi Wilson

Washington Group Name: Washington County Aboard Address: 339 North Jefferson Ave, Canonsburg Pa 15317 Phone: 724-743-0445 Details: Meets the last Thursday of each month

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Wayne Group Name: Wyoming County Resource Center H.A.N.D.S. Address: 41 Philadelphia Ave. Tunkhannock 18657 Website: www.wyomingcountyfamilyresourcecenter.org Phone: 570-836-2350 Details: Parent Support Group, Resource Center "Parenting with Pride" First Wednesday of each month - 6:30-7:30. Day care available.

Westmoreland Group Name: Autism Society Westmoreland County Website: https://www.facebook.com/WCC.ASA Phone: (724) 834-0597 Email: [email protected]

Wyoming Group Name: Parent Support Group for Children with Special Needs Phone: 570-836-2350 Email: [email protected] Details: Support group that gets kids together for activities. Contact: Mildred Johnson

York Group Name: FOAK-Friends of Amazing Kids Address: PO Box 643, Hanover 17331 Website: www.thefoak.org Phone: 717-965-2587 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thefoak Details: Parent Support Group & Outings for families. At FoAK’s monthly meetings, we schedule speakers to target specific issues and topic, but we also provide time to focus attention on the needs of our audience. 3rd Thursday of Month, contact for location.

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Group Name: ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter Address: 55 Miller St. Summerdale, PA 17093 Website: www.autismharrisburg.org Phone: 717-732-8408 Details: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm Group Name: Autism York Address: 1805 Loucks Road, Suite 800, York, PA 17404 Website: www.autismyork.org Phone: 717-801-1272 Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-York/176093895770835 Details: 1st Thursday of Month 7-8:30pm Group Name: Autism York Address: PO Box 7322, York, PA 17404 Website: www.autismyork.org Phone: 717-801-1272 Details: Monthly support groups, Adults ASD group, family events Group Name: Autism York South Address: 17945 Barren Road North, Stewartstown, PA 17363 Website: www.autismyork.org Phone: 717-801-1272 Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-York/176093895770835 Details: 2nd Wed. of Month 7-8:30pm Group Name: UCP Central PA Address: 44 S. 38th St, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Website: www.ucpcentralpa.org Phone: 800-998-4827 Details: Help parents navigate the systems & understand EI and Special Ed. Provide Family Support events year round.