Support Groups offered by
Family Behavioral Resources – Autism Services
Groups are held at our FBR offices, unless otherwise noted.
For specific details about a group or to RSVP, please call the individual office. We are proud to offer these support groups for families in collaboration with the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD).
If you prefer to receive support group flyers by mail, please call the FBR office(s) from which you wish to receive monthly updates.
Starting in August 2008, all support group updates will be posted here on our website.
If you prefer to receive support group flyers by mail, please call the FBR office(s) from which you wish to receive monthly updates.
Starting in August 2008, all support group updates will be posted here on our website.
Armstrong County Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8PM
724-548-7747
Facilitator: Melissa Penman
On hiatus until September 2008.
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8PM
724-548-7747
Facilitator: Melissa Penman
On hiatus until September 2008.
Beaver Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
1st Thursday of the month
6:30PM-8:30PM (*Please note change in time)
724-775-1362
Facilitator: Michelle Chapla and Rachel Cornelius
Upcoming Topics Include -
September 2008: Children with Autism in the School Setting
October 2008: Social Skills for Children with ASD
November 2008: ASDs and the Family
Upcoming Topics Include -
September 2008: Children with Autism in the School Setting
October 2008: Social Skills for Children with ASD
November 2008: ASDs and the Family
Brentwood Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
2nd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-881-2400
Facilitators: Courtney Walsh and Deb Dorsey
Topic for September 2008: Helping Children with ASD Through Chiropractic Care. Featuring Dr. Jonas Marry.
Butler Groups:
3rd Tuesday of the month
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
5:30PM-7:30PM
724-282-9010
Facilitator: Teresa O'Brien
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Topic for September 2008: Helping Children with ASD Through Chiropractic Care. Featuring Dr. Jonas Marry.
Butler Groups:
3rd Tuesday of the month
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
5:30PM-7:30PM
724-282-9010
Facilitator: Teresa O'Brien
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Cranberry Township Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
2nd Thursday of the month
2nd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
724-772-2677
Facilitator: Teresa O’ Brien
**Now held at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
**Now held at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Gibsonia Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Monday of the month
6:30PM-8:30PM
724-449-9222
Facilitator: Christine Sheffey
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
3rd Monday of the month
6:30PM-8:30PM
724-449-9222
Facilitator: Christine Sheffey
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Indiana Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
1st Wednesday of the month
6PM-7PM
724-465-0369
Facilitators: Amy Flickinger and Crystal Doak
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Mercer Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
*1st Meeting - September 11, 2008 from 6PM-8PM; Open Forum
(Steady day per month will be chosen at first meeting)
(Steady day per month will be chosen at first meeting)
724-981-4462
Facilitators: Michelle Chapla, Susan McConnell
Location: The Arc of Mercer County (MCAR) @ MCAR's Cafe'
850 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Location: The Arc of Mercer County (MCAR) @ MCAR's Cafe'
850 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Monroeville Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
2nd Monday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-824-4005
Facilitator: Christine Sheffey
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Mon Valley Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
1st Monday of the month
6:30PM-8PM
724-229-0311
Facilitator: Lisa Leach
Location: First Baptist Church
601 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063
On hiatus until September 2008. Topic TBA.
On hiatus until September 2008. Topic TBA.
New Kensington Groups:
Family Support, Asperger’s/HFA Support, Sibling Support,
Social Skill/Play
1st Tuesday of the month
6PM-8PM
724-335-9733
Facilitator: Melissa Penman
On hiatus until October 2008 due to Labor Day Holiday. Topic TBA.
On hiatus until October 2008 due to Labor Day Holiday. Topic TBA.
North Huntingdon Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
Last Monday of the month
6PM-7:30PM
724-861-9200 or 724-861-4700
Facilitators: Rick Murray & Catherine Hughes
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum. We are hoping to reschedule our August guest speaker for October 2008. Keep checking back for updates!
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum. We are hoping to reschedule our August guest speaker for October 2008. Keep checking back for updates!
Robinson Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-788-4224
Facilitators: Alison Marcin, Courtney Walsh, Lisa Leach
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Topic for September 2008: Open Forum
Somerset Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
4th Thursday of the month
6:30PM-8PM (*Please note change in day and time)
814-444-0620
Facilitators: Colleen Patrick-Evans & Margo Zur
Topic for August 2008: Open Forum
Speaker for September 2008 TBA
Topic for August 2008: Open Forum
Speaker for September 2008 TBA
Washington Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Monday of the month
6:30PM-8:30PM
724-229-0311
Facilitator: Lisa Leach
On hiatus until September 2008. Guest speaker TBA.
On hiatus until September 2008. Guest speaker TBA.
***Uniontown Family Support Groups are under development! Please forward all inquiries to Autism Services.
Additional FBR support or services offered to:
Bedford Groups:
The FBR Somerset Office hosts a Sibling Support Group and Social Skill/Play Group in collaboration with the ABOARD Bedford Parent/Family Support Group
1st Thursday of the month at the Everett Church of God
6:30PM-8:30PM
Facilitated by Parents
Childrens' Groups facilitated by Colleen Patrick-Evans
On hiatus until September 2008.
McKeesport Area Family Support Group— A collaborative effort between the McKeesport Area School District, FBR and ABOARD
The FBR Somerset Office hosts a Sibling Support Group and Social Skill/Play Group in collaboration with the ABOARD Bedford Parent/Family Support Group
1st Thursday of the month at the Everett Church of God
6:30PM-8:30PM
Facilitated by Parents
Childrens' Groups facilitated by Colleen Patrick-Evans
On hiatus until September 2008.
McKeesport Area Family Support Group— A collaborative effort between the McKeesport Area School District, FBR and ABOARD
3rd Tuesday of the month at the MASD Administration Building, 3560 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132, 6PM-7:30PM. Open to community. Facilitated by Catherine Hughes. RSVP to Patty Tkacik, Director of Special Education, at 412-664-3622. Assists parents of children with unique abilities, including those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Guest Speaker for September 2008: Cindy Duch, Director of Parent Advising for the PEAL Center! Details to follow soon.
Guest Speaker for September 2008: Cindy Duch, Director of Parent Advising for the PEAL Center! Details to follow soon.
For general information about our support groups, or if you would like to see a H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Focus Group in your area to assess needs, please call:
FBR Autism Services: 1-866-4-FBR-ASD or autismservices@familybehavioralresources.com
(Last Update – 9/4/08)