If your group is not included, please write us at indianafedfam@comcast.net and we will add it to this list.
LCFS Rainbows Support Group
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month the LCFS-Rainbows Support group meets at 1525 N. Ritter. It is open to the community of families with children who have mental health & multiple challenges. It is family led, family driven & family supported. Educational topics and speakers are chosen by the families. A warm meal is provided for everyone and childcare is available for 5-18 year olds. Please make reservations by contacting 317-205-8222 or dmcnair@choicesteam.org
Raising Special Kids
Raising Special Kids is a Down syndrome support group formed in conjunction with Hillcroft Services, Inc. and Down Syndrome Indiana to provide a network for families and caregivers in East Central Indiana.
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 7pm at:
Hillcroft Services
114 East Streeter Avenue
Muncie IN, 47303.
Hillcroft and VSA Arts provide quality therapeutic programming for children of all ages for each monthly meeting. Therefore, reservations are required in order for us to plan accordingly.
Please include the name and age for each participant.
Through the Eyes of Special Kids
Em-POWERED, En-COURAGED, En-ABLED
Through The Eyes of Special Kids
Support Group
Support group is for parents and/or guardians of
individuals with any disability. Through the Eyes of Special Kids
is a group designed to connect families and provide
resources to assist in advocating for their child’s special needs.
The group meets the 3rd Wednesday night
of every month at Bethany Christian Church,
1920 N. Rangeline Road, Anderson, IN 46012
(across from Highland High School)
6:30pm-7:30pm
Call 765-393-2366 for more information.
Autism Siblings Group
Our Autism Siblings Group is continuing, starting this month – Oct. 25th, 9-11am with the help of two wonderful volunteers – Sara Legge and Julie Brant.
Sarah Legge recently moved to Fishers from the Chicago area, with her husband and three daughters - the oldest of whom has autism. Sarah has found having a child with autism is both challenging and extremely enlightening. She has found her niche in working with these great children! In the Chicago area, she stayed very busy as a certified developmental therapist, trained ABA therapist and parent advocate for many families who had children on the autistic spectrum.
Having twin daughters who are not on the spectrum, Sarah feels very strongly about meeting the emotional and social needs of the siblings. She is very excited to be involved with the Hamilton County Autism Siblings Group and is looking forward to meeting all of the parents and their children!
Julie Brant met a little boy with autism, in May 2001. Shebegan providing ABA therapy until May 2003, when she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Purdue University . While she pursued a Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis in 2004, a little girl with autism came into her life. She began working as an ABA therapist until the family found an intervention called RDI: Relationship Development Intervention®. She worked as an RDI extender with a few different families until January 2007. She knew that she had found her purpose in life.
After internships in school settings, she received her master’s degree in May 2006 to pursue a position as a school social worker in the private schools part-time, while she began building The Hope Source, Inc. to serve families and their children and adolescents with autism. In January 2007, she went to Houston to begin her intensive training and supervision to become a RDI® Program Certified Consultant, the first consultant in Indiana . After 18 months, she had received her certification and now serve families from all over Indiana , Ohio , and Kentucky .
The Hope Source, Inc. and the RDI® Program has given her the opportunity to work with families and educators, supporting them through every aspect of the child’s life, at home and at school. She feels blessed everyday to see the quality of life improve not only for the child, but for everyone who loves the child.
For more information on The Hope Source, Inc. and the RDI®Program, please visit www.asdhopesource.com
If you are interested in participating in the group, please join us at Grace Community Church , 5504 E. 146th Street , Noblesville , IN 46062 .
The Noblesville Autism Support Group meets from 9 to 11am the 2nd Saturday of each month in the cafe at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 17090 Mercantile Blvd., Noblesville.
To find out more about the Noblesville Autism Support Group, contact Jane Grimes at 317-403-6705 or grimesje@sbcglobal.net.
Lifestream, Inc.
Delaware County, Muncie, IN
First (lst) Tuesday each month
6:30 p.m.
At
Woods Edge Apartments, Housing Office
4700 W Woods Edge Lane, Muncie
Jay County, Portland, IN
Second (2nd) Tuesday each month
1 PM
At
Jay County Public Library
315 N. Ship, Portland, IN
Madison County, Anderson, IN
Second (2nd) Wednesday monthly
7 p.m.
At
Anderson Public Library
111 E 12th St., Anderson, IN
For more information call:
1-800-589-1121 or
(765) 759-1121
Care for Children
Care for children while kinship parents attend meeting may be available.
Call LifeStream (Judy Rust)
at least one week prior to for more information and details.
Note: No support group in your area? Let us know of your interest and we will help get one started.
A new group is being formed in Grant Co. in 2005. Let us know if you are interested in being on the mailing list.
Indianapolis Bipolar Parents Group
IndplsBPparents and Parents of BP children have joined forces to form "Indianapolis Bipolar Parents Organization". It is our position, that by working together, we can effectively advocate for children with mental illness.
NORTH INDIANAPOLIS
Meets the 4th Sunday of the month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
St. Vincent's Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
1707 West 86th St., Indianapolis
This location is not currently equipped to provide childcare
Contact cathy@indplsbpparents.org
(Please note new meeting day below starting immediately)
SOUTH INDIANAPOLIS
Place: Keenan-Stahl Boys and Girls Club
1949 Troy Ave. (on Troy between Keystone and State) 784-456
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month , 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
SPIRIT
Central United Methodist Church
300 Mary Street
Evansville IN
With SPIRIT being a joint effort of our community, you will have the access to parents and professionals with contacts and resources. Our parents and guest presenters may offer their knowledge and experience whenever you need help. Our support group is also able to make inquiries on unmet needs to help you.
Youth Outreach Program (812) 422-2494
Vanderburgh Co. Wraparound (812) 476-5437
Family Action Network (FAN) of Madison County
Family Action Network (FAN) of Madison County is expanding it’s monthly meeting base. Recently, the group, which focuses on support and education for families affected by childhood mental illness and behavior disorders, opted for a second meeting each month.
FAN meets twice a month:
The 2nd Thursday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2020 Brown Street, Anderson, IN
The 4th Friday of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m., also at 2020 Brown Street, Anderson, IN
Rules of the group are simple: no fees or dues and participants agree to maintain a safe and confidential environment to share the triumphs and struggles of dealing with childhood mental illness.
FAN is an affiliate of the Indiana Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health with a mission to improve the quality of life for Madison County families. Future topics include medication for children; identifying family resources; and advocating for the children.
For further information, contact David Dimoplon at the Center for Mental Health, 641-8221 or Judi Turpen, 644-7969.
