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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
“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...
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...
Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 9, 2026, with the Haverhill, MA, SEPAC. Presented by Johanne Pino, Project Outreach and Training Coordinator, Young Adult Leaders Fellowship Supervisor, Massachusetts Advocates for Children. * This event is for all families, caregivers,...
MassHealth Children’s Mental Health Services & Role of Family Partners
Webinar, November 9, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. MassHealth Children’s Mental Health Services & Role of Family Partners.Location: Virtual – Zoom link emailed prior to event, MADate and time: Mon, Nov...
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...
Suicide Prevention Conference
Bedford, NH, November 13, 2026, by the Southern NH Area Health Education Center. Fortifying Hope across the Lifespan is a statewide conference dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, mental health, and support for those impacted by...
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...
Moving to Young Adult Life: Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options
Webinar, November 17, 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....
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...
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...
Building Post-High School Services for Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 18, 2026, with the Institute for Community Inclusion MA Center in Boston. What do strong post-high school services look like in practice? Join Maria Paiewonksy and the MA Center to explore ways to...
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...
My Kid Is Not Going to School – What Now?
Webinar, November 30, 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...
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...
Massachusetts’ Sibling Support Holiday Gathering
Dedham, MA, December 5, 2026. Join the the MSSN Holiday Gathering – this gathering is open to everyone in their MSSN community and is a chance to connect, catch up, and enjoy good food and...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual, December 8, 2026, with LUK, Inc. of Fitchburg, MA. .Join the LUK Community Training Academy for this free virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. This training takes place on Zoom, and has three...
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. *...
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual, December 17, 2026, with LUK, Inc. of Fitchburg. Join the LUK Community Training Academy for a free virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training. This training has three hours of pre-work before the training...
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. *...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Advocacy Day
State House in Boston, MA, February 10, 2027. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is a great opportunity for you to learn about the BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff, to advocate...
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...
Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions (DRBI) Symposium
Marlborough, MA, May 14 – 16, 2026, with the Coalition for Developmental Approaches. The Coalition for Developmental Approaches, formerly the DIR/Floortime Coalition, are parents, families, and professionals promoting parent and family choice in treatments. They...
PPAL’s Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference
Online event, May 21, 2027, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Recognize the importance of lived experience, watch PPal award their Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon workshops on...
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...
