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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
LOS ANGELES AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming
CONTACT: Starr Taxman at taxmanstar@aol.com
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
WHERE: Lee Joyner United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe
WHEN: The first Thursday of each month
TIME: 7:00-9:00 P.M. .
CONTACT: Lisa Hibner at hibnerl@bellsouth.net, or call 318-771-1442
Maine
GREATER PORTLAND AREA SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: Wilson School Library, Cumberland
WHEN: The third Tuesday of each month
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Allison Fluet at afluet@maine.rr.com;
(207) 829-4164
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: Temple Emanuel of Andover (evening meetings). Morning meetings are held at an alternate location.
WHEN: Evening meetings are typically, the first Monday of the month. Schedule for the morning meeting varies (email to check schedule and location).
TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (evening meetings), 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (morning meetings).
CONTACT: Beth Edelstein at: Beth@fcbcsupport.org
NEWTON SUPPORT GROUP
WHERE: The CPSSM Clinic, 313 Washington Street,
Newton Corner
WHEN: monthly, evening
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
CONTACT:Lindsay Pike at lindsaypike@comcast.net
Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL TWIN CITIES SUPPORT GROUP
WHEN: meets monthly
CONTACT: Milena Higgins at milena.higgins@gmail.com
New Jersey
ESSEX COUNTY AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group forming
CONTACT: Susan Dillon at Susandillon@mindspring.com
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
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
CANADA
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group Forming
CONTACT: Sara Hoskins at sarhos@shaw.ca
UNITED KINGDOM
GLOUSTERSHIRE AREA SUPPORT GROUP
Group Forming
CONTACT: Lynne Shrubb at seven@lynne17.wanadoo.co.uk
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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