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.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Vermont.
Pathways Vermont Support Line
Pathways Vermont Support Line provides confidential, non judgmental support and connection.
Vermont Family Network
Vermont Family Network is a Parent to Parent USA Alliance Member organization. Parents are matched with a “veteran” parent—someone who has a child with a similar disability. These one-to-one parent matches offer a perspective from someone who has “been there” and understands what you are going through.
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.
MHA - Mental Health America
MHA offers parent and caregiver support throughout Virginia.
Autism Society Central Virginia
The Autism Society of Central Virginia 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.