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May 7
-Dec 18

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...

Jun 8
-Jul 27

NAMI Cape Cod: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support

Virtual Series, June 8th – July 27th, 2026,  with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...

Jun 25
-Aug 20

Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+

Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...

Jun 27
-Dec 26

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...

Jul 2
-Dec 1

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...

Jul 9

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Ayer, MA, July 9th, 2026, with LUK, Inc. and Nashoba Boards of Associated Health. The Fitzpatrick Collaborative. This training is a blended format, and has two hours of pre-work before the training so that the...

Jul 16
-Jul 18

BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference

Virtual Event, July 16th – 18th, 2026, with the Multi Service Eating Disorders Association in Newton, MA. A 3-day virtual conference for those working in the field of eating disorders. MEDA’s Conference 2026 provides training...

Jul 16

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...

Jul 21

Innovation Forum: “After I’m Gone”

Webinar, July 21st, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. This webinar will discuss adults with autism or other disabilities with developmental disabilities only and their families. The session will include a panel and a discussion on...

Jul 22

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, July 22nd, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Jul 23

Disability Healthcare Rights Virtual Forum

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...

Jul 27

Young Adult Mental Health Advocacy Day

Worcester, MA, July 27th, 2026. Youth MOVE Massachusetts and the Statewide Young Adult Council (SYAC) are hosting their annual Young Adult Advocacy Day event. Join a day dedicated to mental health advocacy.* At Young Adult...

Jul 28

The Mental Health IEP

Webinar, July 28th, 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,...

Aug 5

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, August 5th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Aug 11

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, August 11th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Aug 11

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...

Sep 17

Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community

Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide prevention for the Autistic community from studies conducted in partnership with...

Sep 17

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...

Oct 2
-Oct 4

Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge

Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...

Oct 6

Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future

University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...

Oct 16

Dyslexia Conference in Boston

Boston Univeristy with online Options, October 16th, 2026, with The Dyslexia Foundation. The 2026 theme will be Dyslexia in Schools: ADHD, Anxiety and Dyslexia. More speaker and workshop information will be available Summer 2026. *...

Oct 16

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...

Oct 21
-Oct 22

“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...

Oct 21

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...

Oct 24

Transition Conference: The 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...

Oct 26

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...

Nov 11

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...

Nov 21
-Nov 22

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 &...

Dec 11

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...