Support Groups

B.A.B.I.E.S.
Parents of infants and toddlers with known or suspected developmental disabilities or delays.
Meets 5:30-7:00pm Thursdays, at BABIES, 200 Charlois Blvd., Winston-Salem
Call 774-8812 for information

Children's Cancer Patient Support Program
The Children's Cancer Patient Support Program (CCPSP) provides support to Pediatric Oncology Patients and their families during treatment and follow-up periods through counseling services, informational programs, networking opportunities, assistance with school issues, social events and various other activities.
Call 716-0793 for information.

C.H.A.D.D.
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Charlotte Celiac Support Group
Daphne Ledford - Chairman
3947 Abington Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Ms. Kay Walker - Executive Director
North Carolina Chapter
3900 Barrette Drive, Suite 306
Raleigh, NC 27609

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
Debra Waites, Executive Director. 3585 Cedar Hill Rd., N.W., Canal Winchester, OH 43110. Phone: 614-837-2586 http://www.cvsaonline.org/

Diabetes Care Center, Pediatric Classes
Courses for parents and families with diabetes. Contact Dorothy Wishnietsky, RN, CDE, or Gwendolyn Glenn. For more information, call 336-716-8244.

Families for Early Autism Treatment of North Carolina (F.E.A.T.)
Parents of children with autism
Call (336) 773-1377 or visit http://www.featofnc.org/

Family Forum
Parent education and support regarding developmental disabilities, in collaboration with Parents Together, The Children’s Center, and The Special Children’s School.
Meets Noon to 1:00 pm monthly; locations vary.
Call 727-2440, 924-5301, or 924-9309 for information

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HIV
Education for parents, foster parents, health care providers, childcare workers, and school officials provided by Dara Garner-Edwards, LCSW (North Carolina Baptist Hospitals and the Brenner Children’s Hospital, Department of Social Work Services).

Case management and assistance to children and families with HIV infection.

Learning Disabilities Association
Parents of children with learning disabilities.
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood, Winston-Salem
Call 945-7861 for information

The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Syndrome Support Group
Support and education for individuals w/ NF and their families
Contact person: Cindy Pfeifle, 6633 Elmstone Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

Parents of Exceptional Children
Parents of children with developmental disabilities
Meets 2nd Tuesday every other month, 6:30pm, at Children’s Center, Winston-Salem
Call 773-1994 or 768-3190 for information

Parents Together
One-on-one support experience for parents of children with special needs or developmental disabilities. Support provided through parent-to-parent training and matching.
Director: Ann Parker
Phone: (336)924-5301 or visit http://www.parentstogether.com/

Pediatric Cardiology Support Group
Support group via newsletter. Contact Kari Crawford, PNP, at 336-713-2228.

Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
Parent-to parent support for families of children with Down Syndrome
Call 759-9619 or visit http://www.pdssn.com/

The Saturday Club
Support and socialization for teens and pre-teens with special needs
Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month
Call (336) 727-2505 or visit http://www.thedepot.com/groups-SatClub

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