Family & Caregiver Suppor

Caring for an individual with autism comes with unique challenges, and families deserve a strong support system. This section offers connections to parent support groups, grandparent networks, respite care services, and sibling support programs. Whether you're looking for peer mentorship, family counseling, or self-care resources, this category ensures you are never alone on your journey.

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Autism Collier Parent Support Group

(239) 595-1971

https://www.autismcollier.org/event-list

Autism Collier Grandparent Support Group

(239) 595-1971

https://www.autismcollier.org/event-list

We the People, By the People, For ALL the People: Family Grassroots Advocacy Support

(239) 595-1971

https://www.facebook.com/groups/forallthepeople

Weekly Advocacy ZOOM Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85787837867

Sharing the Commitment: ESE advisory support

https://www.collierschools.com/page/8625

Family Care Councils of Florida – Area 8

https://www.fccflorida.org/support-groups.html

Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds

https://www.collierhealthyminds.com/caregivers

NAMI Collier County

(239) 260-7300

https://namicollier.org/

Epilepsy Support Group – Epilepsy Florida

(877) 553-7453

https://www.epilepsyfl.com/

Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)

(800) 825-5736

https://fndusa.org/program-detail-page/

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

(800) 333-4530

https://florida-card.org/

Autism Society of Florida Across the Spectrum Support Group

(407) 207-3388

https://www.autismfl.org/events

Topaz Assistance Dogs Inc.

(239) 776-0953

https://www.topazdogs.org/

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity

(617) 393-3824

https://aane.org/

Dan Marino Foundation

(954) 368-6000

https://danmarinofoundation.org/

US Autism Foundation

https://usautism.org/

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.

https://www.copaa.org/