Overview

The Help Group is pleased to offer ongoing support groups for parents and families of children, adolescents and young adults with special needs. These groups are open to the public and free of charge. Each group is facilitated by a team of experts, including members of The Help Group's educational and therapeutic staff and fellow parents.

Parent Support Networks

Designed for parents and families of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, the ASD Parent Support Network provides a caring environment for parents to share experiences, network and learn coping and intervention strategies from other parents, as well as professionals. ASD support groups are open to parents, grandparents and caregivers. The groups take place at The Help Group's Culver City and Sherman Oaks campuses.

Culver City Campus

4160 Grand View Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90066

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

First Tuesday of every month

Gina Gonzalezreyna, MA, MFT
ggonzalez@thehelpgroup.org 310.751.1167
4160 Grand View Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90066

Sherman Oaks Campus

13130 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm

First Wednesday of every month

Mary Bauman, PhD
mbauman@thehelpgroup.org
818.779.5273
13130 Burbank Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
 

Transitioning Teens & Young Adults

Parent to Parent: A support network of Advance LA

P2P is a free monthly support group for parents of teens and young adults offered by Advance LA. The intention of P2P is to provide a safe space for parents to connect with others dealing with similar issues. At P2P, participants can share struggles and celebrate successes of their young adult children whose transition out of the home is complicated by challenges related to ASD, ADHD and learning differences.

Sherman Oaks Campus

13164 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Samantha Kakac
skakac@thehelpgroup.org
818.779.5198

13164 Burbank Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91401