Special Needs Support Groups

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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.

You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.

ABOUTFACE USA
a support group for families dealing with facial differences. (919) 877-9901

ARC OF NORTH CAROLINA
serves people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families. Contact this number to locate a chapter in your area. (800) 662-8706

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
provides information and referral in all areas of assistive technology that includes laws, advocacy, and funding. (919) 850-2787

AUTISM SOCIETY OF NC
offers information, referral, advocacy and parent support services as well as direct service programs for persons with autism. (919) 743-0204

BEGINNINGS
Offers emotional and technical support to families with deaf or hard-of-hearing children, deaf parents with hearing children, and professionals serving those families. (800) 541-HEAR

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NC
a state-wide organization dedicated to providing education, outreach prevention and support to all persons affected by brain injuries and their families. (919) 833-9634

CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (CHADD)
offers information, education, support and advocacy for families dealing with AD/HD. (919) 990-1032

CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF WAKE COUNTY
assists parents in locating and selecting childcare (919) 832-7175

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INC.
provides case management, parent training and assistance, information and referral for families of children with special needs. Call to find out about other programs they offer. (919) 781-3616

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY
self-help support group for bereaved parents of children, any age, who have died. (919) 787-0176

EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF NC
provides home health services, summer camp referral, recreational services support, durable medical equipment to people who cannot afford it and information and referral. (800) 662-7119

EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF NC
provides assistance to individuals with epilepsy with regard to social services, employment, and educational rights. (919) 876-7788

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN¹S ASSISTANCE CENTER (ECAC)
provides assistance with educational problems by providing parent education workshops, lending library, parent-to-parent support, information and assistance to parent groups and much more. (800) 962-6817

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK OF NC
links parents and professionals with information and services for the benefit of children with special needs. Maintains a state-wide database on services and supports for families. (800) 852-0042

GENERATIONS-TADPOLE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LENDING LIBRARY
lending library loans over 200 low-tech assistive technology devices including toys, literacy kits, reference books and more. (888) 288-7948

GOVERNOR'S ADVOCACY COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES provides information, referral and advocacy for people with disabilities. Will provide individual advocacy services. (919) 733-9250

HELPING HORSE
provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons for the disabled. Volunteers lead the horses while rider is riding. (919) 848-0153

HOPELINE, INC.
trained volunteers provide free, confidential, caring, non-judgmental support and referral information to people of all ages. (919) 832-3326, teen talkline number is (919) 231-3626

HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY
provides grief counseling sessions and grief support groups. (919) 828-0890

KIDSPEACE FOSTER CARE AND FAMILY SERVICES (FCFS)
a therapeutic foster care program. KidsPeace is seeking families to join their professional team, providing care to school-aged children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Foster families receive training, guidance, and financial support. (919) 872-6447

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF NC
provides support, information, advocacy and referral to parents, professionals, children and adults. (919)493-LDNC

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NC
provides information, advocacy, education, and referrals to parents, schools, and professionals. (919) 981-0740 Also: information and referral non-crisis line now available 5am-6 pm. 1-800-897-7494. www.mha-nc.org

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF RARE DISEASES (NCRD)
information clearing house and resource for children or adults diagnosed with a rare disease. Also offers drug cost share program to help financially with medication. (800)999-6673

NC HEALTH CHOICE
a health insurance program for uninsured through age 18. (800) 367-2229

PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN OF NC
provides advocacy, support, and information to parents of blind children. Will assist in obtaining resources for educational needs. (919) 847-3470

RALEIGH PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
 provides recreational programs for Wake County youth with special needs. (919) 831-6835

SAFECHILD (STOP ABUSE FOR EVERY CHILD)
offers welcome baby program, workshops, information and support groups that meet the needs of parents coping with the challenges of child rearing within the context of other life crises. (919) 231-5800

TAMMY LYNN CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Early interdiction, respite, school to residential services. (919) 832-3909

TRIANGLE DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
information exchange network for new and experienced parents and professionals. (919) 835-3739

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY NC
provides assistance to help persons with a wide range of disabilities to gain independence. (800) 868-3787

UNITED WAY 2-1-1
free phone service provides comprehensive community information 24/7. In Chatham, Durham, Orange & Wake dial 211 or 1-800-831-1754. Assistance in Spanish M-F 9:30 am - 6 pm.

YWCA
provides aquatics and recreation programs for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. (919) 828-3205