Support Groups offered by
Family Behavioral Resources – Autism Services
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For specific details about a group or to make an RSVP, please call the individual office location for the group. RSVPs for our Social Skill/Play Groups are required three business days before your scheduled support group date so that we can effectively prepare for the evening and secure adequate staff. Adult walk-ins for the Family Support Group are welcome; however, we encourage you to call in case a group is cancelled due to low or no enrollment.
General inquiries are welcomed by our Autism Services office. However, your questions may best be answered by the Group Facilitator. They can give you first-hand insight as to the dynamics of the Family Support Group, as well as the ages and diversity of children amongst the Social Skill/Play Group.
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.
Groups are held at our FBR offices, unless otherwise noted.
Do you have feedback as to the needs of your region or community? Have an idea for a topic or speaker? You are welcome to contact any office or facilitator with your thoughts.
Armstrong County Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8:30PM
724-548-7747
Facilitator: Melissa Alcorn-Ferry, Eileen Saltzgiver
Assessments will be sent to families to discuss needs of this community. Please call the FBR Armstrong office if you have feedback! We hope to relaunch the group soon.
Beaver Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
2nd Monday of the month
6:30PM-8PM
Dad's Support (NEW GROUP, FORMED BY REQUEST!)
Last Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8PM
724-775-1362
Facilitators: Michelle Chapla and Rachel Cornelius
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
Bedford Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play, Sibling Support
** This group is currently on hiatus until needs are reassessed for this group. Feedback and input is welcome. Please call Kara Kaylor or Cassi Group with your thoughts!
Facilitators: Kara Kaylor, Cassi Group
Brentwood Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
2nd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-881-2400
Facilitators: Lisa Leach
Guest Speaker for September 2010: Cindy Duch, Director of Parent Advising for the PEAL center presents "Developing a Strong IEP"
Butler Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
724-282-9010
Facilitators: Courtney Walsh and Stacey Motonis
*The Family Support and Social SKill/Play Groups are on hiatus until needs are reassessed. Feedback is welcome!
Cranberry Township Groups:
Family Support (*Social Skill/Play Group Needs TBD)
2nd Tuesday of the month (*Change in day and time)
6PM-7:30PM
724-772-2677
Facilitator: Noelle Herrick
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
with Cathy Hughes, Family Support Coordinator
Indiana Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
1st Monday of the month
6PM-7PM
724-465-0369
Facilitator: Amy Flickinger
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
*** Join FBR every Monday at the YMCA from 6PM-7:30PM for "Crossroads at the YMCA," a social skills group. Call Amy Flickinger for details.
Lancaster Groups:
Adolescent Social Skills (Ages 12-16, 17-21) - NEW!
Ages 12-16 -- End of September; Date TBA
Ages 17-21 -- September 2 from 4PM-5PM
717-295-5500
Facilitator: Christy Foote
Feedback from our H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Focus Group led to the creation of new Adolescent Social Skills Groups. Hope to see you there!
Latrobe Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play, Sibling Support
3rd Tuesday of the month
6PM-8PM
724-537-8100
Facilitators: Kara Kaylor, Lori Mondock
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
with Cathy Hughes, Family Support Coordinator
Mercer Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
724-981-4462
Facilitator: Michelle Chapla
Location: The Arc of Mercer County (MCAR) @ MCAR's Cafe'
850 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
Monroeville Groups:
HFA/Asperger's Group for Older Children
2nd Tuesday of the month (*Change in day, please note!)
6PM-8PM
412-824-4005
Facilitators: Brenda Healey, Stephanie Williams
September 2010: Activity to be determined
*The Family Support and Social SKill/Play Groups are on hiatus until needs are reassessed. Feedback is welcome!
New Kensington Groups:
Family Support, Sibling Support, Asperger's Support (**please note the AS group meets as enrollment permits)
Social Skill/Play
3rd Tuesday of the month (*Change in day and time)
6PM-7:30PM
724-337-1890
Facilitator: Felicia Junod, Noelle Herrick
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
North Hills Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Monday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-366-8342
Facilitator: Teresa O' Brien
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
North Huntingdon Groups:
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
Last Monday of the month
6PM-7:30PM
724-861-9200
Facilitators: Eileen Saltzgiver and Beth Giglio
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
Robinson Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
3rd Thursday of the month
6PM-8PM
412-788-4224
Facilitators: Alison Marcin, Courtney Walsh
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
Somerset Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
1st Thursday of the month
6PM-7:30PM
814-444-0620
Facilitator: Teresa Bateman
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
Uniontown Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
4th Tuesday of the month
6PM-7:30PM
724-438-4960
Facilitators: Kara Kaylor, Brittany Winfrey
Topic for September 2010: Open Forum and General Discussion
with Cathy Hughes, Family Support Coordinator
Washington Groups
Family Support, Social Skill/Play
724-229-0311
Facilitator: Lisa Leach
** This group is on hiatus until needs are reassessed for this group. Feedback and input is welcome. Please call Lisa Leach with your thoughts!
ADULT SUPPORT GROUP AVAILABLE! Please call Lisa Leach for more information.
Last Update: 9/2/2010
FBR Autism Services: 1-866-4-FBR-ASD or autismservices@familybehavioralresources.com