TEAM Resource Library Topic: Support Groups
There is one thing all children have in common: they don’t come with a parent manual. Despite all the information from experts on the “right way” to raise a child, parents still learn a great deal from trial and error. Support groups provide opportunities to both share insights and glean knowledge from others. In addition to groups for parents, community groups for supporting independent living are also available in Northwest Arkansas.
Local Support Groups
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church, 2535 W. New Hope Road, Rogers
Phone: (479) 633 – 6694
Email: Susie Zamastil, szamastil1@aol.com
Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas (DSCNWA) links families with children with Down Syndrome. They have monthly meetings, and they also invite speakers to talk to the group. In addition, they host social events and holiday parties to help bring families together.
Contact: (479) 644 – 9208, Jennifer, jennifermcwhorter@dscnwa.com
Website: www.dscnwa.com
Español Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs, Parent Resource Library, 614 E. Emma, Suite 131. A cross-disability support group for Spanish-speaking families with children with special needs; it is located at the Family Support Program & NWA Community Parent Resource Center
Contact: (479) 927 – 3283, Elizabeth
Website: www.nwacprc.org/index.html
Please email share@childrenstherapyteam.com if you have information to add to our support groups list.