Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag

Assisting child, teens and their families cope with the death of a loved one. Gives an environment to express their feelings. Through peer support children and teens will learn to cope and adjust to the changes in their lives.

Support group for persons with seizure disorders.

Provides information on treatment resources for families with children diagnosed with autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and related disorders. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance to parents and create an opportunity for them to benefit from contact with other parents with similar needs and concerns.

Provides scholarships and encouragement to young patients and survivors as they receive cancer treatment, survive cancer, pursue higher education, and seek to return to a sense of normalcy in their lives.

Support group for persons who have suffered a stroke.

Free weekly support groups: NAMI Family Support Group for family members/friends of adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental illness. No prior registration required to attend support groups. Free Education courses offered for family members/friends, parents/caregivers, and adults living with mental illness. Call office for more information or to register. Meetings held via Zoom.

Offers bereavement support groups and classes for those who are grieving.

Offers a support group for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. Program provides services that educate clients with HIV/AIDS about HIV transmission and how to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. This includes the provision of information; including dissemination about medical and psychosocial support services and counseling to help clients improve their health status.

Program provides eligibly for Ryan White Part A program, case management, adherence counseling, education/outreach events, transportation, food vouchers, nutritionist consultations, HIV/AIDS support group, and HIV/AIDS educational conferences.

Support meetings for parents and grandparents of children with autism. Assistance with finding autism related resources including respite, treatment, and doctors for diagnostic evaluation.

Provides a comprehensive range of mental health treatment, consultation, education and referral services including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Outpatient services including general counseling, adult and child psychiatry, behavioral drop-in center, support groups, behavioral health screening, medication clinic, and case management. No one is refused service based on inability to pay.

Resource center provides information on support groups, massage therapy, exercise/yoga classes, cosmesis room, our lending library, financial assistance, Merriner Cottages, clinical trials, emotional support or nutritional counseling.

Living Well is a life support group for persons living with HIV/AIDS. All HIV-positive individuals are welcome to attend regardless of age, gender, or history of your HIV diagnosis. If newly diagnosed or a longer-term survivor there is emotional support so as to not feel as though the individual is alone.

We provide parent-to-parent monthly support group meetings, extensive resources and educational workshops to allow parents/caregivers to connect with other families who have similar needs. We have various events throughout each month.

Provides information, education, and support to assist residents as they age-in-place. Services are provided as needed and at monthly meetings.

Provides networking and educational services including advocacy, research worldwide, fundraising activities, printed materials, brochures, and community outreach for type 1 diabetes.

Educational support group for adults, their families, and caregivers who have COPD or other lung health conditions.

Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada offers over 50 programs and events during the year, typically 4-6 per month, for our members. These services include cognitive training classes, physical fitness programs with personal trainers, art classes, yoga classes, trips to the Shakespeare Festival at Lake Tahoe, attending sporting events, and a variety of other educational and social activities. The cost of membership is $25 per year and all events are offered to members and their caregivers/family at no additional cost. Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada offers support services to traumatic brain injury survivors and their family at these events in various ways including discussions during selected meetings and introductions to Board Members with specific experiences in different areas of interest.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder support group.

Provides a comprehensive resource for accurate, up-to-date information, support, and acceptance to maximize the quality of life for individuals with 5p- and their families. This syndrome is a chromosomal deletion disorder that results in intellectual and developmental issues in children. Also supports five Regional Family Get-Togethers per year.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information

Provides current information about thyroid cancer and support services available to people at any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as their caregivers. Receives ongoing input and review from numerous thyroid cancer specialists.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Some groups are being held virtually; please call or visit website to verify.

• Internet Information Resources
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.

See the website for local and online meetings and resources.

United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals. Offers options to request assistance, connect with a mentor, connect with a chapter, advocacy, and product and service information.

Spinal Cord Resource Center: Submit questions on any aspect of Spinal Cord Injury/Disease or get information and resources that may help you resolve a situation including local support.

Disability Products & Services Guide: Search the United Spinal Association Disability Products & Services Directory to discover providers and organizations that specialize in optimizing the health, independence and quality of life of people with a spinal cord injury or disease.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Information and Referral
• Legislative Advocacy
• Self Advocacy Support

An online-only resource for families and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified. (PDD/NOS)

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral