Support Groups
The information on this page reflects ongoing groups offered by the San Diego Autism Society. For information about other support & informational groups available in San Diego county, visit the links below:
Visit our Community Resources page to view more local support groups.
San Diego Autism Society Support Groups
| A social group for young adults in their 20s, 30's & 40's | |
| DAY | 3rd Saturday of the month, beginning July 17th. - Padre game! |
| TIME | 3:00 pm till the end of the game |
| LOCATION | On July 17th, meet the group at the North Park Carls Jr. located at 3008 El Cajon Blvd. at 3:00 pm.
Please bring $5-$10 to pay for your meal.
After dinner, the group will board the #15 Bus (Downtown Limited Stops via El Cajon Blvd) and get off at the Broadway at 9th The group will arrive at approximately 5:10-5:15pm with plenty of time to locate seats. The game will start at 5:35pm. |
| DESCRIPTION | This group holds events in the Central and East County area of San Diego, every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning July 17. Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment where you can form lifelong friends and network. The group provides a safe, welcoming, family atmosphere to all its members, at each event. Every event is a fun, low cost activity that will bring the group together through its goal of working on existing and forming new social skills. |
| Monthly Support & Informational Meeting | |
| DAY | 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| TIME | 6:30-8:30pm |
| LOCATION | United Way Building 4699 Murphy Canyon San Diego, CA 92123 |
| DESCRIPTION | This group is open to parents, professionals, and members of the community interested in learning more about special topic areas. |
Information and Support Group - "Autism Through the Lifespan" in collaboration with San Diego City Schools - (Click here for topics and dates) |
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| DAY | 3rd Thursday of the month |
| TIME | 9:30-11:00am |
| LOCATION | Ballard Parent Center in Old Town *In Room 2 2375 Congress Street |
| DESCRIPTION | Each meeting will feature an expert speaker, an ASA parent mentor and the opportunity to ask questions and network.The meetings are free and open to all. Please Note – Childcare is not available |
| North County Coffee Talk - (Click here for more info) | |
| DAY | 2nd Thursday of the month |
| TIME | 9:00am |
| LOCATION | Locations vary- |
| DESCRIPTION | Calling all parents who would like to sit and chat with other parents of children with ASD. Meet and join others over a relaxing cup of coffee. |
| South Bay | |
| Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info) | |
| DAY | December 14, 2009 January 11, 2010 February 8, 2010 March 15, 2010 April 12, 2010 May 10, 2010 |
| TIME | 6:00-8:00pm |
| LOCATION | New Meeting Location: Saint Rose of Lima Parish 293 "H" Street Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703 phone: 1-800-281-8252 Meetings to be held in the Parish Hall |
| DESCRIPTION | |
| South Bay | |
| Grupo de Apoyo en Español/ Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info) | |
| DAY | 14 de Diciembre 11 de enero 8 de febrero *15 de marzo 12 de abril 10 de mayo |
| TIME | las horas de 6:00-8:00pm |
| LOCATION | Nuevo Ubicación: Saint Rose of Lima Parish 293 "H" Street Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703 teléfono: (800) 281-8252 Reuniones en el salón de la parroquia |
| DESCRIPTION | Para familias de niños y adolescentes con autismo. Un foro abierto para información, liderazgo, recursos en la comunidad, abogacía, y compañerismo. Los esperamos/ lo sentimos, no contamos con cuidado de niños. Para información llamar al 1.800.281.8252 |