Mental Health Support & Speakers for Boston Metro Communities
Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2026, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Cape Ann Communities
Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Summer/Fall 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health...
Young Adult Leaders Fellowship for Those with Disabilities
With Massachusetts Advocates for Children – Deadline to Apply is November 15th, 2026. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) invites young adults 18 to 26 years old with an intellectual disability and/or autism to apply for MAC’s...
Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Me2 Orchestra: Boston
Boston, MA, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Mondays. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Western Mass
Greenfield, MA, September 15th – November 3, 2026, for Families in Western Massachusetts, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Western Mass. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Winchester Communities
Winchester, MA, September 19th – November 7th, 2026, for Families in the Winchester, MA, communities, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) NAMI Cambridge-Middlesex – Central Middlesex. The course provides family caretakers with education...
NAMI Mass Statewide Family-to-Family Groups for Caregivers of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Virtual Statewide, October 2 – November 20, 2026, with the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness / NAMI Mass. Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family members of people diagnosed with...
Hispanic Parent Support Group / Grupo de apoyo para padres hispanos
Virtual Support, Mondays, Fall 2026/Winter 2027, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education,...
Me2 Orchestra: Vermont
Burlington, VT, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Tuesdays. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Sib Club for Boston Area Families
Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall 2026, Winter, Spring 2027. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons, for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with...
Moving to Young Adult Life: Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options
Webinar, October 19, 2026, with PPal of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs....
Voter Education For Youth with Disabilities Ages 14 – 21
Boston, MA, October 19, 2026, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. Voter Education Workshop. Eligibility: Transition age youth (14-21) with a documented disability, in high school or a post-secondary program living in the Greater...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Seven Hills (Chelmsford) – October 20, 5:30pm-7:30, 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. View from All Sides is a two-day training conference, hosted by the Children’s Trust, that brings together prevention and family support experts to share...
My Kid Is Not Going to School – What Now?
Webinar, October 21, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as...
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
Me2 Flute Choir: Boston
Boston, MA, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Wednesdays. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Beyond Big Feelings: Understanding Behavior
Webinar, October 21, 2026, with the Plymouth Massachusetts Family Network. When children have big reactions, it can be hard to know what they need or how to respond. Join Hannah Davis, MA, BCBA, LABA to...
Me2 Choir: Boston
Brookline, MA, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Wednesdays. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Me2 Orchestra: Manchester, NH
Manchester, NH, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Wednesdays Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Know your Rights: School Discipline
Webinar, October 22nd, 2026, with the Peabody, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Open to the public. Mass Advocates for Children and Attorney Jennifer White will be hosting a virtual training for Peabody SEPAC all...
Bridging the Divide: Mental Health & Cancer Care Conference
Somerville, MA and Virtual Option Hybrid Training Event, October 24, 2026. Free and open to all. The Engage Initiative and BRIDGE NET study team invites you to an in-person training event focused on best practices...
Advocacy Bootcamp en español/El Campamento de Abogacía en español
Boston, MA, & Zoom, 24 de octubre, 7, 14 y 21 de noviembre, 2026, con MassFamilies. La región Metro de MassFamilies invita a las familias hispanohablantes con niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 años)...
Transition Conference: The Disability Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
Deaf Mental Health Symposium: Worcester
Worcester, MA, October 26, 2026, with the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital. This year’s symposium will focus on DBT in Deaf Mental Health, exploring culturally and linguistically responsive approaches to providing evidence-based behavioral health services...
Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit
Worcester, MA, October 27th, 2026, with The Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Collaborative. This one-day conference brings together professionals across Massachusetts who are committed to father engagement by providing workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitors / resources from across...
Practical Strategies for Home, Community & Transitions
Webinar, October 27, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Join an informative presentation on how changes made before a difficult moment can often make a big difference. In this interactive one-hour virtual workshop, explore practical...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, October 27, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. October topic – meet members of FCSN’s Youth Advisory Board. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the...
Through My Eyes: A Dyslexia Simulation Experience
Virtual Event, October 27, 2026, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham. This immersive simulation guided by literacy leader Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALT, places parents and educators in the learner’s seat, allowing them to experience the...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, October 28, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Estate Planning for Siblings
Webinar, October 29, 2026, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Many siblings of people with disabilities have questions about what the future will look like. What happens if I’m no longer able to help my sibling?...
Bullying: What to Know-What to Do
Webinar, October 30, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. The Parenting Power-Up Parent/Caregiver Connection and Support Group with Zack LaVergne, Family Support Specialist, at PPal. Connect, learn from, and support other parents...
Disability Youth Services Job Lab
July 23rd, 2026, with Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR). Disability Advocates is hosting the Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) virtual forum on changes and threats to Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) in...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, November 3, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2026, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Transition Resource Fair: Northampton
Northampton, MA, November 5, 2026, sponsored by Family Empowerment, ServiceNet,and the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Hampshire County Area Office will share a presentation about the transition process and available...
How To Understand Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
Webinar, November 5, 2026, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Neurodiversity & Disability Studies Summit
UMass Amherst with Virtual Option, Event, November 6, 2026. Free and open to the community. This event brings the Five College community together for refreshments, an interactive poster session, a keynote presentation and Q&A.The keynote...
Bullying: What to Know-What to Do
Webinar, October 30, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. The Parenting Power-Up Parent/Caregiver Connection and Support Group with Zack LaVergne, Family Support Specialist, at PPal. Connect, learn from, and support other parents...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
Family Resource Fair for All Disabilities
Billerica, MA, November 14, 2026, with the Billerica SEPAC. Join ua free community resource fair connecting families of children with disabilities and special needs with local organizations, schools, support services, recreation programs, healthcare providers, advocacy...
Adoption & Mental Health
Shrewsbury, MA, November 16, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Free. Weathering the Storm: Adoption and Mental Health – An interactive meeting to hear parents, community members and professionals, share their experience...
Finding a Provider: Practical Tips for Families
Webinar, November 17, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. The Alliance welcomes Terri Farrell, Senior Project Director with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health and Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry, for...
From Definition to Diagnosis: Evolving Approaches to Dyslexia Evaluation
Webinar, November 17, 2026, the Landmark School in Prides Crossing. The revised IDA definition of dyslexia reflects two decades of advances in research and our understanding of dyslexia. But what does it mean for those...
Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents (Part 2)
Virtual, November 18, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents Part 1. Why does my child cover their ears? Why do they hate certain clothes? Why are they constantly moving, jumping,...
International Mental Health Conference: Boston
In Boston with Virtual Option, November 21 & 22, 2026. Mental Health Conference 2026 — a hybrid international conference inviting mental health professionals, researchers, teachers, and campaigners worldwide.Theme: Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics &...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, November 23, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, November 24, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. November topic – meet Dr. Lusa Lo, professor of special education, UMass Boston.* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in...
Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 30, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Johanne Pino, Project Outreach and Training Coordinator, Young Adult Leaders Fellowship Supervisor, Massachusetts Advocates for Children* This workshop will address...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, December 1, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
Pediatric Healthcare Summit with Boston Children’s Hospita
Virtual Event, December 2, 2026, hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital, Bradley Hospital, and Hasbro Children’s. This course provides clinicians with the latest updates and innovations in pediatric healthcare in order to improve patient care and...
How To Give Clear Directions
Webinar, December 3, 2026, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
Psychiatric & Behavioral Medications for Autistic Individuals
Webinar, December 16, 2026, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, January 5, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
Using Positive Language To Improve Behavior
Webinar, January 7, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Supporting Healthy Aging in Autism
Webinar, January 20, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, January 26, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. January topic – meet Laurie VanderPloeg, Associate Director, Council for Exceptional Children* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, February 2, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
How To Use Social Stories To Teach Your Child New Skills & Expectations
Webinar, February 4, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Medications & Environmental Associated with Neurodevelopemental Conditions
Webinar, February 10, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, February 23, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. February topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
How To Help Your Child Understand And Label Emotions
Webinar, March 4, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Assessment & Treatment of Seizures Individuals with Autism
Webinar, March 17, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, March 30, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. March topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
The Massachusetts School Counselors Association Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options, April 5 & 6, 2027. Keynote Speaker: Terri Tchorzynski – Courageous Redesign: Designing Proactive Systems for Stronger Student Outcomes. Over the last few years it has become evident that the plates...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, April 27, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. April topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, May 25, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. May topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Behavioral & Medical Approaches to Address Self Injury in Individuals with Autism
Webinar, June 16, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Healthy Weight Clinic -Supporting Autistic Individuals
Webinar, July 14, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Mental Health Support Group for Parents of Young Adults
Gardner, MA, and Virtual Options, Mondays, Fall 2026/Winter 2027, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. For families in the Garnder area communities. The PPAL Central MA office offers free support to families when...
