Below is a collection of support groups that we have been made aware of. If you know of any support groups in Pasco County that are not currently listed, please let CARD know.
Pasco County Support Groups
For 1 Small Voice
Location:HOPE Youth Ranch, 17933 East Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
Contact Name:Kathleen Puglisi, Director and Rhonda Coleman, Co-Director
Contact Phone: Kathleen 352-428-2753 and Rhonda 727-858-8266
Contact Email: for1smallvoicegroup@gmail.com
Date/Time: 1st Monday of each month, 6:30-8pm
Who: Families affected by autism
Description: Working together to provide support, encouragement and education to families touched by Autism through monthly meetings, parent training, guest speakers, special events, etc. IEP support is also provided. Call ahead to verify meeting date/time.
Heart 4 H.O.P.E. Autism Programs
Contact Name:Pastor Darin Roberts, Children's Pastor
Contact Phone: Church phone: 727-934-0058, Cell: 727-809-0926
Contact Email: darin@kidpreacher.org
Who: Children and families affected by autism
Description: Offering Sunday School classes, summer camps, Parent's Night Out events, support group meetings and trainings.
Helping Hands: Autism and Related Neurological Disorders Support Group
Location:Medical Center of Trinity (Conference Rooms A&B), 330 State Road 54, Trinity, Florida 34655
Contact Name:Jonica Chittum
Contact Phone: 813-402-9442
Contact Email: jonica.chittum@hcahealthcare.com
Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm
Who: Parents, friends, teachers, or any family member impacted by autism and related neurological disorders such as Tourettes, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Aspergers, or other autism spectrum disorders.
Description: Our mission is to connect special needs families by bringing our community together to support each other, gain more knowledge to help our kids, raise awareness, and give families HOPE for the future!
Kinship Services Network of Pasco
Location:Multiple locations throughout the county
Contact Name:Patrick Smith
Contact Phone: 813-716-8254
Who: Non-parent Relative Caregivers of individuals with various disabilities
Description: Kinship Services Network of Pasco holds monthly kinship support group events where relative caregivers can receive valuable information about support services offered to help keep their families strong. Any non-parent relative caregiver caring full-time for a child may participate in the program by calling Patrick Smith at The Children's Home, Inc. at (813) 716-8254.