The Help Group is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, and emotional challenges.

The Help Group reaches more than 25,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families annually through a wide-ranging network of specialized day schools, comprehensive mental health services, vocational training, and community engagement initiatives across Los Angeles and beyond. Its nine schools, serving 1,000 students from preschool through high school, provide customized education for young people with diverse learning, developmental, and emotional challenges. Beyond the classroom, The Help Group offers an array of essential programs—including mental health counseling, residential care, job readiness training, and targeted support for LGBTQ+ youth and adults—delivering critical resources that empower individuals, nurture resilience, and strengthen families. Through its deeply integrated services, The Help Group plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being and life outcomes of a diverse and often underserved population across the lifespan.

The Help Group boasts a staff of over 700 dedicated professionals, operating from state-of-the-art facilities across six Los Angeles campuses. Renowned for its excellence and broad scope of services, the organization’s reach extends across the nation and the globe. Through public awareness campaigns, university partnerships, research initiatives, professional training programs, parent education, and policy advocacy, The Help Group impacts the lives of countless individuals worldwide.

At the heart of The Help Group’s mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives.