MAtrix Support Groups

Our support groups are a wonderful opportunity 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

New! Father's Support Group for Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Flyer. 7:30 -- 9:00 PM, 30 N. San Pedro Rd., Conference Room, San Rafael. Contact Doug at 415.785.4319.

HABLA ESPANOL? Grupo de Apoyo para Familias con Ninos con Necesidades Especiales -- Flyer. 10 -12 del media dia, Canal Alliance, Salon 88L, 91 Larkspur St., San Rafael. Para mas informacion llame a Claudia Rivera al 415.475.2145.

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

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

Coming Soon!! Support Group for Teenage Siblings of Children with Disabilities. If your teen is interested, please call us at 415.884.3535 to give us contact information so we can send them an invitation directly. Matrix Board Member and MFCC intern, Heidi Peratoner, will be facilitating the group with input and assistance from teens.

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.

SONOMA COUNTY

Petaluma Parents Support Group -- Flyer. Meets monthly at The Cypress School. Call 800.578.2592 for more information.

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.

SOLANO AND NAPA COUNTIES

Support Group for Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren with Special Needs -- Flyer. 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 -- Meets the 1st Saturday of the month in Fairfield, 10 AM. Call 707.423.2545 ext. 103 for location and additional information.

YAHOO GROUPS -- Don't forget! 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. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/matrixparents to join.

Matrix is a parent-run information and resource center helping families in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.