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In keeping with our mission, FCBC encourages, promotes, and assists
in the development of additional FCBC support groups in other geographic
locations. Being part of a group with others who are in the same
situation can be very comforting and rewarding. Knowing that you
are not alone and being able to connect with others who share your
experience can also bring much hope and confidence. Support groups
are a wonderful way for parents to both receive and give help to
others, and to share ideas, knowledge and suggestions.
If you are interested in starting a FCBC support group please contact
Beth@fcbcsupport.org
so that we can include you in our listing. We would be glad to provide
a packet of information to assist you in development.
UNITED STATES:
California
ORANGE COUNTY AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming in Spring, 2009
CONTACT: Sara Gardner at sesgardner@cox.net
SAN DIEGO AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: 11330 Campo Road, Room 410, La Mesa
WHEN: The first and third Saturday of the month
TIME: 4:30—5:45 P.M.
CONTACT: Tonya Langdon at blestby3@cox.net
Connecticut
KILLINGWORTH AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: Killingworth Library
WHEN: The third Wednesday of each month
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
CONTACT: Divinna Schmitt at Divinna@comcast.net
Louisiana
MONROE AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Please email or call for meeting location and schedule.
CONTACT: Lisa Hibner at hibnerl@bellsouth.net, or call 318-771-1442
Massachusetts
"BASKETS" SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings are open to all caregivers. We generally have guest speakers on pertinent topics at our evening meetings. Our morning meetings are discussion based and focus on networking with others and gaining skills and confidence in CPS (Collaborative Problem SolvingSM).
WHERE: Evening meetings are held at Kid’s Club, 65 Phillips Street, Andover. Morning Meetings are held at Congregation Beth Israel, 501 So. Main Street, Andover.
WHEN: Evening meetings are generally held the first Monday of the Month. Morning meetings are generally held the third Thursday of the month (call or email to check schedule).
TIME: Evening meetings: 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. (7:00-7:30 Networking), Morning meetings: 9:30a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Beth Edelstein at: Beth@fcbcsupport.org
NEWTON SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings on hold until the Spring, 2009
CONTACT:Lindsay Pike at lindsaypike@comcast.net
Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL TWIN CITIES SUPPORT GROUP
Primarily web-based: http://groups.google.com/group/cps-support-mpls.
Email: cps-support-mpls@googlegroups.com
CONTACT: Milena Higgins at milena.higgins@gmail.com
New Jersey
MOUNTAINSIDE AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Email or call for meeting schedule and location
CONTACT: Felicia Pecorelli at felicia12345@comcast.net, or call 201-538-6253.
New York
NYC SUPPORT GROUP
A special thank you to Lenore Standish Shaw for her more than five years of dedicated service as the support group leader. We are currently looking for a new parent volunteer to lead this group. Contact: Beth@fcbcsupport.org if interested. NYC group members may wish to attend the Westchester Area Group.
GREATER WESTCHESTER AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: TMFD (Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department), 250 Weaver Street, Larchmont
WHEN; Monthly – email or check web site at www.jacobsys.com/fcbc/support/.
for schedule
CONTACT: Elaine Shapiro at FCBC@Jacobsys.com
LONG ISLAND AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Email for location and schedule
CONTACT: Christine Keller at info@sanghaspirit.com
Ohio
NORTHEAST SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: Brownhelm Congregatioinal United Church
of Christ, 2144 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion
WHEN: every 4th Wednesday evening of the month
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
CONTACT: Amanda Thomas at amthomas718@mac.com
Pennsylvania
DELAWARE COUNTY-MAIN LINE SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming
CONTACT: Jennifer Mossor at: mzmoe04@yahoo.com
Rhode Island
WOONSOCKET AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: Globe Park School, 192 Avenue A, Woonsocket
WHEN: Once a month, email to check schedule
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Kathy Lemay at: qsquare44@hotmail.com
Virginia
SHENANDOAH VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming
CONTACT: Marcella O'Brien at marcellao@comcast.net
Washington
GIG HARBOR AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming
CONTACT: Lisa Browning at 4browning@comcast.net
UNITED KINGDOM
SUTTON AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Parent led support group offering support and education in safe,
non-judgemental environment.
WHERE: 24 Thornton Rd., Sutton
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Ring on 0208 4041977
SOUTH AMERICA
Chile
SANTIAGO AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: Las Violetas 2155 Provedencia, Santiago
WHEN: The last Tuesday of the month.
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Isabel Bozzo at Isabel.bozzo@ifxnw.cl
Ring: 562 225 3510
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