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...
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
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...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
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...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos...
Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...
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 to Adult Disability Info
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Networking for Massachusetts’ SESPs, PCTI Graduates & SEPAC Chairpersons
Webinars, the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. For SESPs, PCTI Graduates, & SEPAC Leaders – Join the Conversation. Second Thursday of Every Month | 12-1 PM...
Understanding SSI, SSDI, Work Incentives, and Employment Rights
Springfield, MA and Virtual Options, September 10th, 2026, with Stavros Center for Independent Living in Western MA and the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. Are you receiving SSI or SSDI and thinking about employment? Do...
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...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day with the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston, September 13th, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Royals game for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day at Fenway Park.*ADA...
Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
Webinar, September 15, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing...
Transition to Adult: Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Incorporating Sensory Considerations and Dysregulation Related to Sensory Challenges.
Virtual Group, September 15th & 16th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
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...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day At the State House
Massachusetts State House, Boston, September 16, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury. Featuring:– a Spotlight on the Thomas P. Kennedy SCI Trust Fund— Which has awarded $6M+...
Recognizing Learning Disabilities and Advocating for Supports in School
Webinar, September 16, 2026. Learn with Lurie is a monthly webinar series offering evidence-based autism education for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals. All webinars are free and open to the public. * The Lurie Center...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, August 15, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
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...
Beyond Crisis: Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA> June 13th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide...
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...
“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...
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...
“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 6th, 2026, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, October 6, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2026, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Effective Strategies for Promoting Emotion Regulation at Home with the Yale Child Study Center.This monthly,...
Basic Rights in Special Education Parent Training
Webinar, October 14, 2026, with the Family Empowerment of Western Massachusetts. Free. Know your rights. Webinar lead by Johanne Pino from Massachusetts Advocates for Children This webinar will provide an overview of special education law...
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...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, October 21, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Educational Conference
Warwick, RI, October 31st, 2026. The SBAGNE “Across the Lifespan” is now open. This year’s conference will cover various related topics, featuring professionals and guest speakers in the disability and medical community from across New...
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...
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...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, November 18th, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
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...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, December 16, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, January 20, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, February 17, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Marlborough, MA, March 24th & 25th, 2027. BIA-MA is now accepting proposals for workshops for the 45th Annual Brain Injury Conference. This conference will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade...
