NLACRC & FAMILY FOCUS RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORT GROUPS

Parents of Adult Consumers (PAC) Support Group
Meets last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at NLACRC Van Nuys
This is a support group for parents and caregivers of adults who are NLACRC consumers. Meet other parents, get resources, learn about issues concerning adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, call (818) 677-7063 or by e-mail at family.focus@csun.edu. RSVPs are appreciated.

Parent Support Group
Meets Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Support for parents who are experiencing challenging behaviors with their children/teens. Do you notice that your child has difficulty regulating emotions, difficulty communicating or acting out? Learn tools to better understand, clarify and process challenges. This group meets with a minimum of 8 parents. To reserve your spot, please call 888-353-8285. Meetings will be held at CARE, Inc. 15315 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 306, Sherman Oaks.

Teen Support Group
Meets Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Support for teens experiencing anxiety, stress, challenges or confusion. Do you feel like no one understands you? Is life overwhelming? Learn tools to cope and express your problems with other teens with similar challenges. This group meets with a minimum of 8 student participants. To reserve, call 888-353-8285. Meetings will be held at CARE, Inc. 15315 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 306, Sherman Oaks.

Armenian Autism Parent Support Group
Connect and network with other parents. Hosted by Dr. Agnesa Papazyan.  First meeting will be held July 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Northridge, 19520 Nordhoff Street, Northridge 91324. Your kids can play at the gym for $10. Please reserve your spot at 818-341-3818 or by e-mail at info@werockthespectrumnorthridge.com.
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AV Autism Support Group
For families, relatives, caregivers & professionals involved with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sorry, no childcare available. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 4th Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon at NLACRC, 43210 Gingham Ave., Lancaster.

Cultivar Y Crecer Parent Support Group
A group for Spanish-speaking family members of NLACRC consumers. Meetings are held once a month at NLACRC’s San Fernando Valley office. For more information, please call (818) 374-9107. 
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Familias Unidas
A Spanish support group for families in the Antelope Valley. Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the NLACRC, 43210 Gingham Ave., Lancaster. Please call 661-945-9598 for more information.

Filipino Support Group
A group for Filipino family members of NLACRC consumers. Meetings are held once a month at NLACRC’s San Fernando Valley office. Contact: Theresa Quary at (818) 374-9107 or join the email list at filsgrp-owner@yahoogroups.com.    >>View the 2018 meeting schedule

Santa Clarita Valley Support Group (Autism)
Autism support group for parents that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at NLACRC, 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 150, Santa Clarita. For more information, call 661-775-8450 or visit their web site at www.santaclaritaautism.org.

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