Maryville Autism
Coalition Support and Advocacy group.
The goal of MAC is to provide
information to parents, doctors, teachers, tutors, caregivers,
and anyone interested in learning more about autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Maryville Autism Coalition & Tennessee Voices for Children
Contact: Erin Thompson 865-776-6442 Plaid2000@aol.com
Shani Cutler 865-742-4775. shani.cutler@att.net
This
group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Childcare
will be available (please RSVP- MacMailBox01@aol.com)
Fairview United Methodist
2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Little Faces, Big Hearts of East TN
Support group committed to connecting famiilies and individuals affected by VCFS and other genetic disorders. This group is not limited to only these disorders.
We would like to provide a network for any family or individual with special needs.
For more info call Bridget Goad 865-771-2207 or email goadbridget@yahoo.com
Breakthrough Corporation
Hosts an Adult Asperger's Social Group monthly. It is often held on Sunday afternoons, but dates, times, and locations vary. For more information and details on the next event, contact: Tom Beeson at: (865) 335-3298.
Open Doors Loudon County
Mission of Open Doors Loundon Co. Support Group is to building a supportive community group committed to improving the lives of special needs children.
The group meets once a month for more info please contact Barbara at (865) 621-3661 or email early111@bellsouth.net
ASD connection
Wer'e not just the average support group- wer'e family.
Every Saturday nights from 6-9:00pm there is a place where families can gather to meet other families of ASD. Moms and Dad's can relax as their children play with others like them, or by themselves. We focus on helping each other, meeting at homes either in West or South Knoxville.
"ASD Connection" is our name. Wer'e more than a support group- wer'e family. contact info: Penn Perry-588-5573 or pennypanda@yahoo.com
CADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
(CHADD) now has a support group meeting monthly in Oak Ridge at the YWCA, 1660 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
meet at 7 pm, and the group is open to parents, adults, family members,teachers -- anyone who is coping with ADHD For more information locally, e-mail CHADDofOR@aol.com
Knoxville's ASD Parenting Support Group
Group created for the parents of ASD children in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding areas.
Autism Society, East Tennessee Chapter
ASA meets once
a month, last Monday of every month - Earth Fare near Lovell Rd.
at Turkey Creek) at 6:30pm... ASA-ETC Support Group Meeting
Dream New Dreams of Maryville
Location:
Fairview United Methodist
2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
Time:
We meet every Wednesday evening at 6:30-8 in the Church Library Child care is provided.
Contact:
MaryvilleSupport@aol.com
Hand In Hand Family Support
Seeking brighter futures for our children
Servicing: Jefferson, Hamblen, Hawkins, Cocke, Greene, and Grainger Counties.
Hand in Hand promotes and encourages the development of inclusive communities and schools.
We, as a group, are committed to support and train families of children with disabilities, in hope
that our dreams for our children will be fulfilled.
For more info Paige Nichols 423-317-0103 paigenichols@charter.net
Transitions Support Group for NAMI Knoxville
We meet at Lakeshore in Cherry Cottage on the third Tuesday night of each month (beginning in Sept. from 7-8:30 PM.
The group is for parents of children and young adults with mental illlness and autism.
NAMI Knoxville also sponsors education classes for parents of both children and adults.
For more information email help@namiknoxville.org or call (865) 602-7807
Click to vist website
Finding Hope
A women's Bible study group designed to provide spiritual growth for mothers/caregivers of a child or adult with special needs.
The group meets in the fall and spring as one of the Thursday morning 'Daybreak ' clsses. This is a special time of prayer, study and encouragement.
For more information Click to vist website
Anderson County
Tennessee Voices for Children Parent Support Group Contact: Seleste Garris, 423-562-2182 X114. Parent support group led by a professional & parent facilitator. This group meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Clinton Recreation Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Bradley County
Kindred Hearts Contact: Lana Payne, lpayne3638@yahoo.com. We have a great local support group that gets together as often as we can for dinner or coffee.
Greene County
Parent Support Group Contact: Christy Sauceman, 423-638-3327, saucemanc@aol.com. New support group in Greeneville for parents of chronically ill or disabled children. There will be two monthly groups on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The first group will meet September 5th at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The September 19th meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. at Hunt's Chapel Church on the Newport Highway.
Mother's Moving Mountains Hamilton County
What: We are a free support group for families Facing autism spectrum and related disorders (Aspergers, ADD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, & Develomental Delays) and Special Needs.
When: 2nd Fridays from Noon to 2:00 PM
Hamilton Family YMCA
7430 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga TN 37421
Meeting on specially announced times
LifeLines Family Share. Vist LifeLine website click here.
Call (423) 645-0504 for directions & to reserve a spot for a free light dinner
Why: For information, support, & encouragement.
Who: Lisa Dupree--MMM Facilitator (423) 847-3730
Adult Autism / Asperger's Activity and Support Group
Contact: The TEAM Centers Inc., Autism Spectrum Clinic: 423-622-0500. This support and activities group meets monthly for activities and community events. Call for more information.
Hawkins County
The Autism Spectrum Support Group Contact: Please call 423-357-5159. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Belmont Baptist Church, Mount Carmel, TN from 6:30 – 7:30pm.
Tennessee Voices for Children & NAMI Parent Support Group
Contact: Jim Griffin, 865-609-2490 and Linda Hurst, 865-691-8859. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lakeshore Mental Health Center (Cherry Cottage), 5908 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Knoxville Asperger's Support Group
Contact: Cathy McCaughan, 865-382-3080, aspie@domesticpsychology.com. This group meets the 3rd Monday of each month.
Asperger's Teen & Parents Support Group
Contact: Mary Rager, 865-851-8923, kabuchitama@yahoo.com
This groups meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at Lakeshore Mental Health Center (Cherry Cottage), 5908 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville,TN at 6:00 p.m.
Open Doors Monroe County
Parent Support Group Contact: Pamela Weston: p_weston@bellsouth.net, This group meets meeting at the Marcella Center for Arts and Education, 117 Washington Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874 one Saturday each month.
Sevier County
Sevier County Support Group Contact: Missy Helton, 865-428-5793. This group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month (times are varied), at the Trula Lawson Center, 550 East Gate Road, Sevierville, TN.
McMinn County
Autism Support Group of McMinn County. Contact: Alf & Ann Hacker, 423-506-2868 or alfhacker@bellsouth.net. Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 205 North Jackson Street, Athens, TN. Children are welcome and child care is available.
Asperger’s Teens & Parents Social Group "Escape".
Contact: Mary Rager, 865-851-8923, kabuchitama@yahoo.com . This group, which focuses on having fun and making friends in a safe and caring environment, meets at varous times and locations during the month. Contact Mary for more information.
Special Needs Parent Support Group
Contact: Jim Griffin, Tennessee Voices For Children, 865-609-2490. Group meets from 7- 8:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Deane Hill Recreation Center, 7400 Deane Hill Drive (corner of Morrell Road). Free childcare provided if you call in advance.
Adult Autism / Asperger’s Activity and Support Group.
Contact: The TEAM Centers Inc., Autism Spectrum Clinic: 423-622-0500. This support and activities group meets monthly for activities and community events. Call for more information.
Awesome Autism
Contact: Sue Lowery at: sue@lowerydesign.com. Their yahoo address for updates is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/awesome_autism/ . Group meets monthly at the Ronald McDonald House, Chattanooga, TN and their facilitator is Jackie Benkert. Next meeting is Monday 8/24/09 at 7:00pm.
Greene County
Parent Support Group. Contact: Christy Sauceman, 423-638-3327, saucemanc@aol.com. Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
The Sequatchie County Autism Support Group
Contact: Shannon Cunningham at: gizmo31980@aol.com. Please email for future meeting times and dates.
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