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Description: Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific disabilities, illnesses or other health conditions, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem. (AIRS PN-8100.3000)

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NV (27)


Carson City (2)


Elko (1)


Henderson (1)


Las Vegas (12)


Pahrump (2)


Reno (9)


CT (1)


Danbury (1)


NV

Carson City, NV

1535 Medical Parkway-Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
1535 Medical Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
 Phone: 775-445-7500
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Address: 1535 Medical Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-445-7500
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@carsontahoe.org
URL: https://www.carsontahoe.com/
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: 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.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/15/2017
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HIANN Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church-Health/Disability Related Support Groups for TBI, Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
3680 Highway 395 South
Carson City, NV 89705
 Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Address: 3680 Highway 395 South
Carson City, NV 89705
Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@hiann.org
URL: http://www.hiann.org
Services Provided: Offers a support group meeting once a month for individuals that have had traumatic brain injuries including their families, caregivers and professionals. Meeting are held at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/20/2018
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Elko, NV

Elko-Northern Nevada Autism Network, Northern Nevada Autism Network
618 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
 Phone: 775-934-6870
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Northern Nevada Autism Network
Address: 618 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-934-6870
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: http://www.nnan.org
Services Provided: Support meetings for parents and grandparents of children with autism. Assistance with finding autism related resources including respite, treatment, and doctors for diagnostic evaluation.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/6/2018
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Henderson, NV

HealthSouth-Henderson-Parkinsons Support Group, Friends of Parkinsons
10301 Jeffreys Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052
 Phone: 702-381-4141
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Friends of Parkinsons
Address: 10301 Jeffreys Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 702-381-4141
Fax: 702-838-2640
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com
URL: http://www.friendsofparkinsons.org
Eligibility: Persons diagnosed with Parkinson's or movement disorders and their caregivers and family.
Services Provided: Professionally facilitated support groups are offered to individuals living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers to share their experiences in a warm, friendly environment.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Las Vegas, NV

ALS Support Services, ALS Association Nevada Chapter
3191 East Warm Springs Road
Unit B404
Las Vegas, NV 89120
 Phone: 702-777-0500
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: ALS Association Nevada Chapter
Address: 3191 East Warm Springs Road
Unit B404
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: 702-777-0500
Fax: 702-777-0503
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@alsanv.org
URL: http://webnv.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=NV_homepage
Eligibility: Residents of Nevada or clients receiving treatment in the state of Nevada diagnosed with ALS.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Hosts monthly clinic and support groups for people with ALS. Offers advocacy for insurance issues and conducts home visits for newly diagnosed patients.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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Friends of Parkinsons-Main Office-Las Vegas Tremblers, Friends of Parkinsons
2400 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
 Phone: 702-381-4141
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Friends of Parkinsons
Address: 2400 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 702-381-4141
Fax: 702-838-2640
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com
URL: http://www.friendsofparkinsons.org
Eligibility: Persons diagnosed Parkinson's disease and their caregivers and family.
Services Provided: Offers singing group for those diagnosed with Parkinson's and their caregivers and family.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Friends of Parkinsons-Main Office-VIP Support Group, Friends of Parkinsons
2400 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
 Phone: 702-381-4141
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Friends of Parkinsons
Address: 2400 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 702-381-4141
Fax: 702-838-2640
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com
URL: http://www.friendsofparkinsons.org
Eligibility: Veterans with Parkinson's diagnosis or movement disorder diagnosis.
Services Provided: Offers support group for veterans diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or movement disorder. Groups are open to their caregivers and family as well.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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HealthSouth-Las Vegas-Valley View-Parkinsons Support Group, Friends of Parkinsons
1250 South Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
 Phone: 702-381-4141
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Friends of Parkinsons
Address: 1250 South Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-381-4141
Fax: 702-838-2640
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com
URL: http://www.friendsofparkinsons.org
Eligibility: Persons diagnosed with Parkinson's or movement disorders and their caregivers and family.
Services Provided: Provides an opportunity for caregivers to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to Parkinson’s disease as well as referral services.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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HealthSouth-Oquendo-Parkinsons Support Group, Friends of Parkinsons
9175 West Oquendo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89148
 Phone: 702-381-4141
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Friends of Parkinsons
Address: 9175 West Oquendo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: 702-381-4141
Fax: 702-838-2640
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com
URL: http://www.friendsofparkinsons.org
Eligibility: Persons diagnosed with Parkinson's or movement disorders and their caregivers and family.
Services Provided: Professionally facilitated support groups are offered to individuals living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers to share their experiences in a warm, friendly environment.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Las Vegas Senior Center-Nevada Council of the Blind, Nevada Council of the Blind
250 North Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
 Phone: 702-383-0600
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Nevada Council of the Blind
Address: 250 North Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-383-0600
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: rickthepolak@embarqmail.com
URL: http://www.nvblind.org
Eligibility: Visually impaired or friend/family of.
Services Provided: Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Las Vegas Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Lunch and Learn, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo for Brain Health
888 West Bonneville Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89106
 Phone: 702-778-6702
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo for Brain Health
Address: 888 West Bonneville Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: 702-778-6702
Fax: 702-483-6026
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: louruvosocialservice@ccf.org
URL: http://www.keepmemoryalive.org
Eligibility: Individuals affected by neurodegenerative/neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers.
Services Provided: Provides information, education, and social support services for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and various associated neurocognitive disorders.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/27/2018
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Parent Support Meeting, FEAT of Southern Nevada
7055 Windy Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
 Phone: 702-368-3328
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: FEAT of Southern Nevada
Address: 7055 Windy Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-368-3328
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: info@featsonv.org
URL: http://www.featsonv.org
Services Provided: Support meetings to network with other families affected by autism and receive information on local programs.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/3/2018
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Peer Support Group, Blindconnect
6375 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
 Phone: 702-631-9009
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Blindconnect
Address: 6375 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: 702-631-9009
Fax: 702-646-3452
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: contact@blindconnect.org
URL: http://www.blindconnect.org
Eligibility: Legally blind individuals 16 and older within coverage area.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers a peer support group for legally blind individuals.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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SIBS, Grant A Gift Autism Foundation
630 South Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89106
 Phone: 702-564-2453
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Grant A Gift Autism Foundation
Address: 630 South Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: 702-564-2453
Fax: 702-527-5353
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: programs@grantagiftautismfoundation.org
URL: http://grantagiftfoundation.org/
Eligibility: Adolescent siblings of those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Services Provided: Program involves clinic workshops or community outings each month. Designed for adolescent siblings of those with autism spectrum disorder. Program strives to make siblings feel special in their own way while developing a more thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/20/2018
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Stroke Support Group, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
3186 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
 Phone: 702-784-7983
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Address: 3186 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702-784-7983
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: https://sunrisehospital.com/
Services Provided: Support group for persons who have suffered a stroke.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
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Sunrise-Las Vegas-Epilepsy Support Group, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
3186 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
 Phone: 702-731-8115
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Address: 3186 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702-731-8115
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: https://sunrisehospital.com/
Services Provided: Support group for persons with seizure disorders.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
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Pahrump, NV

Pahrump Senior Center-Nevada Council of the Blind, Nevada Council of the Blind
1370 West Basin Avenue
Pahrump, NV 89041
 Phone: 702-383-0600
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Nevada Council of the Blind
Address: 1370 West Basin Avenue
Pahrump, NV 89041
Phone: 702-383-0600
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: rickthepolak@embarqmail.com
URL: http://www.nvblind.org
Eligibility: Visually impaired or friend/family of.
Services Provided: Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Pahrump Senior Center on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Support Group, Pahrump Disability Outreach Program
1020 East Wilson Road
Unit 13 and 14
Pahrump, NV 89048
 Phone: 702-516-0847
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Pahrump Disability Outreach Program
Address: 1020 East Wilson Road
Unit 13 and 14
Pahrump, NV 89048
Phone: 702-516-0847
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: staff@pdop.info
URL: http://pahrumpdisabilityoutreachprogram.com/
Eligibility: Children with disabilities.
Services Provided: Provides support for children with disabilities and their families. Support group/quarterly meetings.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/6/2018
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Reno, NV

ALS Support Services, ALS Association Nevada Chapter
1575 Delucchi Lane
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 702-777-0500
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: ALS Association Nevada Chapter
Address: 1575 Delucchi Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 702-777-0500
Fax: 702-777-0503
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@alsanv.org
URL: http://webnv.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=NV_homepage
Eligibility: Residents of Nevada or clients receiving treatment in the state of Nevada diagnosed with ALS.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Hosts monthly clinic and support groups for people with ALS. Offers advocacy for insurance issues and conducts home visits for newly diagnosed patients.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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Down Syndrome Support Group, Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada
1301 Cordone Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 775-828-5159
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada
Address: 1301 Cordone Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-828-5159
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: DSNNNInfo@gmail.com
URL: http://dsnnn.org/
Eligibility: Individuals and family associated with Down Syndrome
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers support groups for families and friends of people with Down Syndrome. Meeting topics cover a wide-range of information of interest to the Down syndrome community and include educational speakers, opportunities for focused conversation and time for connection through shared experience. Childcare available.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/1/2018
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Family Support Service, Nevada PEP
4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 775-448-9950
Service Categories:
Community Advocacy Agencies
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Nevada PEP
Address: 4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-448-9950
Service Categories:
Community Advocacy Agencies
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: pepinfo@nvpep.org
URL: http://www.nvpep.org
Eligibility: Families with children with mental health needs.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: As the designated Statewide Family Network, Nevada PEP helps families with children with mental health needs. PEP representatives assist families in advocating for their children to access services, information, support, and resources.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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HIV/AIDS Health Education and Risk Reduction, ACCEPT
100 Washington Street, Suite 250
Reno, NV 89503
 Phone: 775-786-5886
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: ACCEPT
Address: 100 Washington Street, Suite 250
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-786-5886
Fax: 775-786-5893
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: adminasst@acceptonline.org
URL: http://www.acceptonline.org
Eligibility: Must be HIV positive or a person living with AIDS or a friend/loved one of an HIV positive person.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: 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.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 2/4/2019
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Inspire Survivorship Program, Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation
3550 Barron Way
Suite 9A
Reno, NV 89511
 Phone: 775-825-0888
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Mental Health Counselor (LPC, LCPC, CMHC)
Organization Name: Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation
Address: 3550 Barron Way
Suite 9A
Reno, NV 89511
Phone: 775-825-0888
Fax: 775-825-4726
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Mental Health Counselor (LPC, LCPC, CMHC)
Email: info@nvchildrenscancer.org
URL: http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org
Eligibility: Current resident of Northern Nevada or have been an NNCCF child between the ages of 17 and 25. Cancer survivor or currently in treatment for cancer.
Services Provided: Provides education, scholarships, college prep, counseling, peer support and encouragement to young patients/survivors as they receive cancer treatment, survive cancer, pursue higher education and seek to return to a sense of normalcy in their lives.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/6/2018
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JUSTin HOPE Foundation-Reno-First Responder Training on Autism, JUSTin HOPE Foundation
PO Box 13383
Reno, NV 89507
 Phone: 775-453-9262
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: JUSTin HOPE Foundation
Address: PO Box 13383
Reno, NV 89507
Phone: 775-453-9262
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: justinhopefoundation@gmail.com
URL: http://www.justinhope.org
Eligibility: First responders.
Services Provided: Trains first responders on identifying the signs of autism and other related conditions. How to effectively interact with those individuals.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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JUSTin HOPE Foundation-Reno-Health/Disability Related Support Groups for Autism, JUSTin HOPE Foundation
PO Box 13383
Reno, NV 89507
 Phone: 775-453-9262
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: JUSTin HOPE Foundation
Address: PO Box 13383
Reno, NV 89507
Phone: 775-453-9262
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Email: justinhopefoundation@gmail.com
URL: http://www.justinhope.org
Eligibility: All families affected by autism.
Services Provided: Coordinates meetings of families who have similar needs as well as provide resources. Offers parent to parent support and education.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Renown Hospital-Health/Disability Related Support Groups for TBI, Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
10101 Double R Boulevard
Reno, NV 89521
 Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Address: 10101 Double R Boulevard
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@hiann.org
URL: http://www.hiann.org
Services Provided: Offers a support group meeting once a month for individuals that have had traumatic brain injuries including their families, caregivers and professionals. Meeting are held at and Reno Renown Hospital South.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/20/2018
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Support Group, Nevada PEP
4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 775-448-9950
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
Organization Name: Nevada PEP
Address: 4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-448-9950
Service Categories:
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Local Support Groups, General
URL: http://www.nvpep.org
Eligibility: Families with children with disabilities and mental health needs.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers support groups for families with children with disabilities and mental health needs in English and Spanish. The monthly meetings are an opportunity for families to share their experiences and ideas with other families. Each meeting covers a different topic and PEP representatives are there to answer questions and provide information.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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CT

Danbury, CT

National Organization for Rare Disorders, National Organization for Rare Disorders
55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
 Phone: 203-744-0100
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: National Organization for Rare Disorders
Address: 55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-744-0100
Fax: 203-263-9938
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: http://www.rarediseases.org
Eligibility: Persons with a rare disease.
Services Provided: Provides information on rare diseases in understandable language for patient and their families. Referrals to support groups and resources.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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