Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Mental Health Support & Speakers for Boston Metro Communities
Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2026, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been...
NAMI Cape Cod: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support
Virtual Series, June 8th – July 27th, 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...
NAMI Massachusetts Statewide: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support
Virtual Series, June 18th – August 6th, 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+
Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars
Webinar, July 22nd, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...
Disability Healthcare Rights Virtual Forum
July 23rd, 2026, with Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR). Disability Advocates is hosting the Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) virtual forum on changes and threats to Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) in...
Young Adult Mental Health Advocacy Day
Worcester, MA, July 27th, 2026. Youth MOVE Massachusetts and the Statewide Young Adult Council (SYAC) are hosting their annual Young Adult Advocacy Day event. Join a day dedicated to mental health advocacy.* At Young Adult...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, July 28th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars
Webinar, August 5th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars
Webinar, August 11th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...
Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Bridgewater, MA, August 30th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Meet children with varying levels of support needs from across the state. Activities will include group games and arts & crafts. Light refreshments will...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Western Mass
Greenfield, MA, September 15th – November 3, 2026, for Families in Western Massachusetts, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Western Mass. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills...
Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide prevention for the Autistic community from studies conducted in partnership with...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Winchester Communities
Winchester, MA, September 19th – November 7th, 2026, for Families in the Winchester, MA, communities, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) NAMI Cambridge-Middlesex – Central Middlesex. The course provides family caretakers with education...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge
Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...
Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future
University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
Dyslexia Conference in Boston
Boston Univeristy with online Options, October 16th, 2026, with The Dyslexia Foundation. The 2026 theme will be Dyslexia in Schools: ADHD, Anxiety and Dyslexia. More speaker and workshop information will be available Summer 2026. *...
“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
Transition Conference: The Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
International Mental Health Conference: Boston
In Boston with Virtual Option, November 21 & 22, 2026. Mental Health Conference 2026 — a hybrid international conference inviting mental health professionals, researchers, teachers, and campaigners worldwide.Theme: Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics &...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
