COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Access a growing number of Los Angeles community support groups dedicated to offering services and programs to children and adults with special needs.
CHADD
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a national non-profit organization that serves individuals with ADHD/ADD and their families.
L.A. Parent
The go-to resource for parents in the greater Los Angeles area, helping them find the right schools and summer camps, as well as caregivers and party entertainment.
Team of Advocates for Special Kids
Parent Training and Information Center that parents and professionals can turn to for obtaining needed early intervention, educational, medical or therapeutic support service for children.
Services in Your Area:
Ashley Children's Psychology Center
9036 Reseda Blvd. #204 Northridge, CA 91324
818-886-3531
Support for families with Attention Deficit Disorder
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Autism Society of Los Angeles
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 110-788 Los Angeles, CA
90045
562-804-5556
Info & referral services, advocacy
Armenian Autism Outreach Project (AAOP)
818-542-AAOP(2267)
www.armenianautismoutreach.org
320 Arden Avenue, Ste. 240
Glendale, CA 91203
818-542- 2267
Support/Info for Armenian families who have a loved one with ASD or a Dev. Disability
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Bridge Focus
16360 Roscoe Blvd. # 120 Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-895-5132
Drug/alcohol dependent parents Span. spk. 0-12yrs
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CHADD-Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder – San Fernando Valley Chapter
P.O.Box 571072 Tarzana, CA 91356
772-242-3301
Help families cope with ADD
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Chinese Services Center
767 N. Hill St. #400 Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-253-0880
Cantonese & Mandarin support groups
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Community Advocacy and Developmental Disabilities (CADD)
c/o PAI #902 3580 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010
323/930-1717
Advocacy and training for parents, Span. Spk. 213/387-3617
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Cultivar Y Crecer
15600 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91406
818/756-6423
Support group for Spanish speaking families
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daDA
Fathers Support Network
(Lanterman Regional Center)
Meeting locations may vary
213-687-8903
Support group for fathers of children with disabilities
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Down Syndrome Assoc. of Los Angeles
16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180 Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-786-0001
Educ. Speakers, peer counseling, recreation, support groups
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Dyslexia Association Los Angeles
Providence Tarzana Medical Center 18321 Clark Street Tarzana, CA 91356
818-506-8866
Support group meets the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Epilepsy Found. of LA
3600 Wilshire Blvd. #920 Los Angeles, CA 90010
310-670-2870 ext 108
Support & resources for people with seizure disorders, Spanish speaking also
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Etta Israel Center
12722 Riverside Drive, Suite 105
North Hollywood
CA 91607
818-985-3882
Supports inclusion in private Jewish schools
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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles
5777 W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90045
310-670-2870 ext 102
Groups for teens, adults and parents. Social and family events.
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Familias Unidas
Meets monthly at NLACRC Lancaster
43210 Gingham Ave
Lancaster, CA 93535
661-945-9598
For Spanish speaking families in the Antelope Valley of children with special needs.
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Fragile X Assoc. of So. California
1528 N. Pepper St. Burbank, CA 91505
800-688-8765 818-754-4227
Promote awareness of Fragile X. Span Speaking also.
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Friends of Autism Support Group
Meets monthly at NLACRC Lancaster office
43210 Gingham Ave Lancaster, CA 93535
661-951-1271
For families, relatives, caregivers & professionals involved with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sorry, no child care available.
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Greater LA Council on Deaf
2222 Laverna Ave. Los Angeles, CA
90041
323/478-8000
Interpreters, peer counseling for Deaf
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HaMercaz
866/287-8030
Support, workshops and referrals for individuals with special needs in the Jewish community
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HELP Group
13130 Burbank Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91490
818/781-0360
Nonpublic and residential school for students. Support and social groups for teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
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Japanese Speaking Parents Assoc.
c/o Little Tokyo Service Center, 231 E. 3rd Str. Los Angeles CA 90013
626-447-6286
Japanese Support groups
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Jewish Family Services
Central Access
877-275-4537
Family counseling
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John Tracy Clinic
806 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-748-5481
Hearing impaired programs and support
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Just 4 Us Social Support Group
North Los Angeles County Regional Ctr
15400 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-756-6225
Social and self-advocacy groups for adults with developmental disabilities. Various locations.
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Korean Parents Support Group
NLACRC
818-756-6221
For Korean families
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National Alliance on Mental Illness of San Fernando Valley
Various locations in San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita
818-994-6747
Support groups for family members of people with depression or mental illness, parent education and advocacy
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Prader-Willi California Foundation
310-316-8243
Support, information, social and fundraising events
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Santa Clarita Autism Asperger Network
661-294-9750
Support, information, and special events
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Special Families Support Group
28470 Avenue Stanford, # 105
Santa Clarita CA 91355
661-294-9715
Support group for parents or caregivers of children with special needs.
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Twice Exceptional Network LA
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2E_Network_LA/
Online only
Support and resources for twice exceptional kids (gifted and learning disabled)
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) LA
www.ucpla.org and
www.kenproject.com (for support groups)
6430 Independence Av Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818/782-2211
Support and services for individuals with CP. Support group and advocacy instruction.
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United Community Care Givers
9849 Glade Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-998-4461
Support for foster parents & Education
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Autism Society of America Santa Barbara (ASASB)
P. O. Box 30364
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0364
(805) 560-3762
www.asasb.org
Autism Society Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley
8635 Greenleaf Ave. Unit B
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 665-5496
www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org
Area Board 9 on Developmental Disabilities
200 E Santa Clara Street, Suite 210
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-0220
The Center for the Partially Sighted
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 458-3501; (800) 481-EYES (3937)
www.low-vision.org
The 21st Blessing
South Bay Free Methodist Church
25514 Narbonne Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 539-8663
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/21st_blessing
2E Network/ 2E Network LA
7056 Hatillo Ave., Winnetka
Los Angeles, CA 91306
(818) 710-0511
Coachella Valley See Me As I Am Down Syndrome Support Group
81-168 Palm Meadows Dr.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-9308
Community Parent Resource Center
Loving Your Disabled Child (LYDC)
4528 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
Disability Rights Legal Center
Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Center
800 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1120
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 736-1334
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County
2973 Harbor Blvd. #335
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-0202; (714) 444-2675 (fax)
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County
9114 Adams Avenue, #288
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 916-0456
epilepsysupportnet.org
Etta Israel Center
Exceptional Family Resource Center
9245 Sky Park Court, #130
Los Angeles, CA 92123
(800) 281-8252; (858) 268-4275 (fax)
www.EFRConline.org
Fiesta Educativa, Inc.
3939 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-6696
www.fiestaeducativa.org
The Foundation for Mexican American Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(909) 485-3394; (909) 494-4181 (fax)
The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
818.781.0360
Jewish Family Resources
866-287-8030
jfsla.org
Family Focus Resource Center
Northride, CA
818-677-6854
www.csunfamilyfocus.com
INFORM Program Coordinator
Inland Empire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Korean American Special Education Center
2301 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 124
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 254-0616
PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS-RESOURCES/SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
914-643-3761 or 914-621-8200
Learning Disabilities Association of California
808 West Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 673-3612
www.ldaca.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Los Angeles
37 N Auburn Ave., Suite 3
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
P.O. Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
(626) 355-7407
www.lalda.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Orange County
P.O. Box 25772
Santa Ana, CA 92799-5772
(714) 638-1777
www.oclda.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Pomona Valley
PO Box 1114
Claremont, CA 91711-1114
(909) 621-1494
UCLA CART Research
310-794-2215
Prader-Willi California Foundation
3655 Torrance Boulevard Suite 360
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-3339
www.PWCF.org
The Help Group- UCLA Autism Research
818-778-7130
Parents 4 Bipolar Kids
74617 Morning Dr.
29 Palms Ca 92277
(760) 367-6144
North LA County Regional Center Family Resources
818-778-1900
nlacrc.org
Actors for Autism
18344 Oxnard St., Suite 101
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 705-1600
www.actorsforautism.org
The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
877 994 3588
www.thehelpgroup.org
Christian Educational Therapy
731 N. Beach Blvd. Suite 209A
La Habra, CA 90631
(310) 738-5397
www.ChildD.org
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