MAtrix Support Groups

Our support groups are wonderful opportunities to share experiences and network around common needs. If you are interested in joining any of our support groups or need more information please contact us at 415.884.3535, toll free 800.578.2592.

MARIN COUNTY
Father's Support Group for Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 -- 9:00 PM, 30 N. San Pedro Rd., Conference Room, San Rafael. Contact Doug at 415.785.4319.

HABLA ESPANOL? Apoyo en Español y Consultas Sobre Los IEPs -- 10 AM del media dia, Canal Alliance, Salon 88L, 91 Larkspur St., San Rafael. Para mas informacion llame a Claudia Rivera al 415.475.2145.

Grandparent's Gathering -- Support Group for Grandparents of Children with Special Needs Meeting the 1st Sunday of the month at Matrix in Novato. Call 415.475.2118.

Adoption Support Group for adoptive parents of school-age children with special needs (between the ages of 5 and 18). Call 415.475.2188 for more information, including meeting dates and times.

Asperger's Syndrome and Similar Profiles Parent Support Group Flyer. Meets monthly at Matrix in Novato; call 415.475.2182 for meeting dates and times.

SONOMA COUNTY
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias con Ninos con Necesidades Especiales -- Spanish Speaking Parent Support Group
Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at Becoming Independent in Santa Rosa, 12 Noon. Call 415. 475.2129.

Petaluma Parents Support Group -- Meets monthly at The Cypress School. Call 800.578.2592 for meeting dates and times..

SOLANO AND NAPA COUNTIES
Support Group for Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren with Special Needs -- Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at Matrix in Fairfield. Call 707.423.2545 ext. 102.

Support Group for Parents of Kids with Special Needs -- Flyer. Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at Matrix in Fairfield, 6:30 PM. Call 707.422.4593.

Support Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome -- Flyer. Meets the 1st Saturday of the month in Fairfield, 10 AM. Call 707.423.2545 ext. 103 for location and additional information.

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SIBLINGS
Sib Shops -- Flyer. For children (ages 8 to 12) who have a sibling with special needs. Through games and stories, learn about how others handle difficult situations, give and get support, and learn more about special needs and issues brothers and sisters may encounter. Saturday, October 11th, 10 AM to 12 PM, San Rafael. Call 800.578.2592 to request a registration form.

YAHOO! GROUPS
New!! Teen Yahoo! Group for Siblings of Children with Special Needs -- A great opportunity for teems to connect with other teens in similar situations --post thoughts, ramblings, random YouTube links, you name it! To join click here or call Chris at 415.475.2119.

The Matrix Parents Yahoo! Group is a wonderful opportunity for parents to support each other and discuss relevant issues in their lives and the lives of their children. Click here to join now.