Resources - Support Groups
Please note that groups listed are either meeting online or postponed due to COVID-19. You may reach out
to the group contact person for their status.
Support groups are listed when they come to our attention and changes such as location, date or time are
made likewise. If you have a group that you would like to be listed, fill out
information form and
send to: info@asmonline.org. If you do not find a group in your
area, please call ASM for further assistance:
1-800-273-5200.
You may want to call the contact person for the support group you want to attend make sure the group is
meeting as listed.
Disclaimer - References in this web site to any specific products, services or therapies
do not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by The Autism Society of Maine. ASM is not responsible for
the contents of any “off-site” web page referenced from this server.
Parent / Caregiver Groups
ASM Parent / Caregiver's Support Group
Location: Online
Day: Last Friday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Cathy Dionne, asm@asmonline.org or 1-800-273-5200
ASM Parent / Caregiver Autism Support Group
Location: Online
Day: Second Friday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Contact: Jen Cyr, jennacyrdsp@gmail.com
Parenting a Child with Emotional / Behavioral Concerns
Location: Online
Day: Weekly - Wednesday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Contact: G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 1-800-264-9224
Website: https://gearparentnetwork.org/events/
Parent to Parent of Maine
Contact: Maine Parent Federation, 1-800-870-7746
Website: http://www.mpf.org
Topics on Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Caregiver's Support Group
Location: In Person, First Congregational Church of Bridgton, 33 S. High St., Bridgton
Day: Third Tuesday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: Kendra, bridgtonais@gmail.com
Adult Groups
Southern Maine Support Group for Adults with Asperger's / Autism
Location: Online
Day: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Contact: Robert Lagos, robertslagos@maine.rr.com or (207) 846-3063
Nate Scoville, nathanscoville@yahoo.com or (207) 604-0436
ASM Adult Social Function: For Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Day: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Online
Contact: Autism Society of Maine, 1-800-273-5200
York County Autistic Adults Support Group
Location: Kennebunk Public Library, 112 Main St., Kennebunk
Day: Currently not updated
Time:
Contact: Wilma Wake, 207-329-9730 wilma.wake@gmail.com
Teen / Youth Groups
ASM Teen Social Group (ages 11-18)
Location: Online
Day: Last Friday of each month
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: tara@asmonline.org or 1-800-273-5200
Group Criteria, ASM Teen Group Web Page
ASM Teen Social Group (ages 17-22)
Location: In person, 893 Main St., Fryeburg
Day: Second Monday of each month
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Contact: bridgtonais@yahoo.com
Group Criteria
Maine Youth Chat (ages 14-26)
Location: Online
Day: Each Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Contact: Dylan Campbell, Maine Parent Federation, dcampbell@mpf.org
Social Networking Online
Social networking is becoming increasingly popular for those who cannot go to a support group or choose to connect online.
My Autism Team is a reputable and friendly place to connect with other parents. Make your connection with other parents by their town and
age and gender of their child.