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    • Life on the Frontline
    • Guilt/Blame/Shame
    • Isolation/Loneliness
    • Exhaustion
    • Self Care
    • Medication
    • What We Celebrate
    • Handling the Holidays
    • Relationships
    • Unhelpful Comments
    • Trying to Understand
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    • A (AL - AR)
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VERMONT (VT)

NAMI - Vermont

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support  in Vermont. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Vermont, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers. 

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find the nami Vermont near you
Support for families and caregivers in Vermont

MHA - Mental Health America

MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Vermont.  

find your local mha affiliate in vermont

Pathways Vermont Support Line

Pathways Vermont Support Line provides confidential, non judgmental support and connection.  

learn more about pathways Vermont support line

Vermont Family Network

Vermont Family Network is a  Parent to Parent USA Alliance Member organization. connects 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.   

Learn more about vermont family network

VIRGINIA (VA)

NAMI - Virginia

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers resources and support  in Virginia. Click the buttons below to learn more about NAMI Virginia, find an affiliate near you, and get information specifically for families and caregivers. 

learn more about nami Virginia
find the nami Virginia near you
Support for families and caregivers in Virginia

MHA - Mental Health America

MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Virginia.

find your local mha affiliate in virginia

Autism Society Central Virginia

 The Autism Society of Central Virginia offers a wide range of support programs for family members and caregivers of individuals with Autism.

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Autism Society Central Virginia SibShops

 The SibShops program is  for brothers and sisters (ages 7 to 13) of children with special needs. SibShops are a great opportunity for brothers and sisters of children with any developmental disabilities to obtain peer support and education in a fun recreational environment.  

learn more about autism society central virginia sibshops

Autism Society Tidewater

  Autism Society Tidewater  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. 

learn more about autism society tidewater

Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia

  POAC offers  in-person support group meetings for caregivers, which provide an informal and safe space to talk openly with other families. 

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Virginia Down Syndrome Association

  The Virginia Down Syndrome Association benefits the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through individual and family support, education, community awareness, and advocacy.  

learn more about virginia down syndrome association

Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia

  The  Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia offers  a  support group for Dads.  Dads of children with any disability are welcome to join.  

learn more about down syndrome association of Northern virginia

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. 

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