MAINE (ME)
NAMI - MAINE
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Maine. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Maine, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Maine.
Intentional Warmline
Mental health peer support with a trained peer specialist available 24/7 to Maine residents
Autism Society Maine
Autism Society Maine offers support groups and their vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
G.E.A.R Parent Network
G.E.A.R. Parent Network is a parent-run organization whose mission is to empower parents and caregivers of children who have emotional and behavioral health needs through sharing our lived experiences and knowledge, promoting hope and self-reliance with no shame, no blame and no judgment.
MARYLAND (MD)
NAMI - Maryland
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Maryland. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Maryland, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Maryland.
Maryland Helpline
The Maryland Helpline is a warmline as well as a crisis line. It offers support, guidance and assistance on how to access support services.
Pro Bono Counseling Project Warmline
The ProBono Counseling Project allows you to speak with someone who will listen to your concerns and refer you to additional resources.
Parents' Place of Maryland
Parents Place of Maryland offers families individualized support from parent trainers and parent training professionals who know what it means to have a child with a disability .
ARC Maryland
ARC Maryland is a Parent to Parent USA Alliance Member organization. They connect parents and caregivers with a trained parent "mentor" who has a child with a similar diagnosis and understands what you are going through. They are trained to provide information and emotional support.
Autism Society Baltimore
Autism Society Baltimore offers support groups and their vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
Jewish Social Services Agency
JSSA offers a support group for parents/caregivers of adult children with disabilities. In addition, there is a community support line for connection to other resources and support groups for families in Montgomery County.
MASSACHUSETTS (MA)
NAMI - Massachusetts
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Massachusetts. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Massachusetts, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Massachusetts.
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
MVCS offers a variety of programs and services for the residents of Martha's Vineyard.
Boston Peer Support Line
Boston Peer Support Line provides a supportive ear to callers who want to share their thoughts and feelings about life and its challenges.
Family Ties of Massachusetts
Family Ties is a Parent to Parent USA Alliance organization. They connect parents and caregivers with a trained parent "mentor" who has a child with a similar diagnosis and understands what you are going through. They are trained to provide information and emotional support.
Parents Helping Parents
Parents helping parents connects parents with parents in both virtual and community support groups. Find the support and feedback you need to help yourself and your children. All services are free, anonymous, confidential, and accessible.
MICHIGAN (MI)
NAMI - Michigan
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Michigan. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Michigan, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Michigan.
Peer Support Warmline
The warmline will connect individuals with peer support specialists who are trained to support and empower callers.
The Family Center
The Family Center is the statewide parent-directed center within Children's Special Health Care Services in Michigan. The Family Center offers emotional support and information to families of children and youth who have physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
Autism Society Greater Detroit
Autism Society Greater Detroit offers support groups and their vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
MINNESOTA (MN)
NAMI - Minnesota
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Minnesota. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Minnesota, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota Warmline
The Minnesota Warmline provides peer support and a connection with others. Peer support staff is available to listen to you, provide support and connect you with resources.
Family Voices of Minnesota
Family Voices of Minnesota is a Parent to Parent USA Alliance Member organization. They connect parents and caregivers with a trained parent "mentor" who has a child with a similar diagnosis and understands what you are going through. They are trained to provide information and emotional support.
Autism Society Minnesota
Autism Society Minnesota offers support groups and their vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota
DSAM parent groups are in communities across Minnesota as well as specialty support groups for new parents, parents of adults, and parents of children with a dual ASD-Ds diagnosis. Parent-to-Parent Connections offers one-on-one mentorships, creating a community of support of people that have walked the same path. Grandparent-to-Grandparent Connection and Sibling-to-Sibling Connection is available as well.
MISSISSIPPI (MS)
NAMI - Mississippi
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Mississippi. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Mississippi, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Mississippi.
Contact the Crisis Line
Contact the crisis line offers trained volunteers who are ready to provide you with compassionate, non-judgmental help for anyone in need of emotional support.
MISSOURI (MO)
NAMI - Missouri
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Missouri. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Missouri, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Missouri.
Compassionate Ear Warmline
The Compassionate Ear warmline offers non-crisis supportive listening, coping strategies and a reprieve from loneliness and isolation.
St. Louis Arc
The mission of the St. Louis Arc is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to lead better lives by providing a lifetime of high-quality services and family support . Various support groups for your specific needs are offered year round.
Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
DSGO is an organization dedicated to creating an extensive network of support for individuals with Down Syndrome ant those who love and care for them.
MONTANA (MT)
NAMI - Montana
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support in Montana. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Montana, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Montana.
Montana Peer Network
Montana Peer Network provides family peer support across the state for families of children with special needs such as those with developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges.