Resources - Support Groups
Support groups are listed when they come to our attention and changes such as location, date or time are made likewise. If you do not find a group in your area, please call ASM for further assistance: 1-800-273-5200.
Please call or make 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.
AANE Group for Adults with Aspergers
Location: The Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, Adult Day Room (close to entrance)
Day: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm - please call in advance.
Contact: Robert Lagos - robertslagos@maine.rr.com or (207) 846-3063
Wilma Wake - wilma.wake@gmail.com or (207) 985-8776
Nate Scoville - nathanscoville@yahoo.com or (207) 604-0436
Adult Social Function: For Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Meets one evening monthly for conversation, games, activities, outings and refreshments.
Day: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Maine General Medical Center, 35 Medical Center Parkway (Cafeteria), Augusta
Contact: Call the Autism Society of Maine if you would like to join the group: 1-800-273-5200
Aroostook Autism Support Group
Location: Aroostook Medical Center, Presque Isle
Day: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm
Contact: Maeghan Sheehan Swanson (207) 554-0482 or Lisa Brewer (207) 227-0601
Website: https://www.facebook.com/aroostookautismsupport/
Autism & ADHD Parents & Caregivers Support Group
Location: Loranger Elementary School, classroom #18, Old Orchard
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Contact: Gigi Duquette (207) 350-0898 or email: ggi.duquette@gmail.com
Autism & Developmental Disabilities Caregiver Group
Location: Easterseals, 125 Presumpscot St., Portland
Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00am to 11:00am or 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Contact: Lindsay Payeur - lp3143@centerforautism.com or 207-573-7424
Autism Caregivers Support Network of Eastern Maine
Location: Special Children’s Friends, 78 Union St., Ellsworth
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Contact: Laurie (207) 667-9101, Tess (207) 266-0072 or support@pyramidcounseling.com
Autism Parent Support Group
Location: 262 Harlow St., Bangor
Day: First Monday of each month (October thru May) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: Bonnie Harris, Penquis Autism Community Services (207) 973-3642
Website: http://www.penquis.org/index.php?id=2&sub_id=309
Bangor Biomedical Support Group
Location: 676 Broadway, Bangor (at the store Serendipitous)
Day: Meets the second Saturday of each month from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: Ellen - (207) 667-3221, ellen@createyourownhappiness.com
GEAR
GEAR provides support groups statewide. Check for a local listing. gearparentnetwork.com
Contact: 1-800-264-9224
Mid Coast Region Path Finders
Trail Hiking and Social Networking for adults (21+) with ASD
Location: Belfast area
Day: Two Saturdays a month (weather permitting) May thru October
Time: 10:30am
Contact: Debbie Pennesi for more information and location of walk: debpennesi58@verizon.net or phone: 774-258-2480
Parent to Parent of Maine
Connecting families to a network of support & information
Contact: 1-800-870-7746
Website: http://www.mpf.org
Social Skills Group for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (ages 13-18)
Location: Brewer Community Center, 10 Cutler Place, Brewer
Day: Tuesday Afternoons April 4 to June 27, 2017
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Contact: Melissa Lowe mlowe@woodfords.org or (207) 852-5306
Teen Social Group (ages 11-18)
Location: Autism Society of Maine, 72 B Main St., Winthrop
Day: October 13th, November 17th, December 15th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: Cathy Dionne - asm@asmonline.org or 1-800-273-5200
Please call ASM for Youth Group criteria before attending your first meeting.
Parent/Guardian group with Cathy Dionne is optional to attend while children are in their group.
See Flyer for Details
Teen Social Group (ages 13-19)
Must be accompanied by an adult, open to the community.
Location: The Progress Center Building #2, 35 Cottage St., Norway
Day: 1st Monday of each month
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: Lynne Wheeler 207-890-3179 if you are interested in joining the group
Topics on Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Caregiver's Support Group
Location: Bridgton Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive, Bridgton (Old Hospital Building)
Day: Third Tuesday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: Kendra (207) 256-7393 or Mary Ann (207) 935-3631
topicsonasdbridgton@gmail.com
Youth Social Group (ages 6-12)
Must be accompanied by an adult, open to the community.
Location: The Progress Center Building #2, 35 Cottage St., Norway
Day: 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Contact: Lynne Wheeler 207-890-3179 if you are interested in joining the group
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.