Support Group Partners
To further our commitment to our mission and the people we serve, UDS offers the following information from our support group partners. These groups provide friendship and many times the strength and support needed to face the challenges of disabilities of all types. This is all part of our UDS Cares Initiative.
General Resources:
Parents’ Source
*A complete family resource guide to services and support in Berks and Lancaster County.
www.parentssource.com
COBY’S Family Services
* Educates and supports children and adults in reaching their full potential through parenting classes and counseling services.
(717) 392-0504
www.cobys.net
Lancaster General Hospital
*Hosts a wide variety of health-related support groups.
800-341-2121
www.LancasterGeneralHealth.org
Joni and Friends
*Many services including support groups for people affected by disabilities.
(717)509-6170: Contact person-Sib Charles
www.joniandfriends.org
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center
*Provides a variety of programs for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
(717)393-0425: Contact person-Lori Shoemaker
www.schreiberpediatric.org
New Horizons
*An online resource for individuals with disabilities and their families, including a message board for those that may not be able to attend support meetings outside their home.
www.new-horizons.org
United Cerebral Palsy of PA
*Offering help to those with CP and a link to finding resources for a wide variety of other disabilities.
www.ucpofpa.org
Penn State Hershey
*Offering a wide variety of health related information and support groups statewide.
CareLine: 1 (800)243-1455 or (717) 531-6955
www.pennstatehershey.org
Ephrata Community Hospital
*Offering a wide variety of support groups in Lancaster County.
(717)859-3991
www.ephratahospital.org
ADD/ADHD
CHADD
*Children with Attention Deficit Disorders
1(800)233-4050 (National Resource Center on ADHD)
www.chadd.org
ALS/Lou Gehrigs
ALS Association
*Will help you find a support group in your community.
Lancaster/Harrisburg: (717)566-1700: Contact person- Judy Lyter
www.alsassoc@alsphiladelphia.org
Autism:
ABOARD
*Advisory Board on Autism & Related Disorders
1(800)827-9385
www.aboard.org
The Lancaster County Autism Support Group
*Providing support for parents whose child is autistic.
(717) 481-7604: Contact person-Elaine
(717)626-4182: Contact person Angie
Autism Society of Berks County
*Providing education and support for parents and professionals regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(610)736-3739
Brain/Spinal Cord Injury
Brain and Spinal Cord.Org
*Offering up to date information and a link to PA support groups.
(800)800-0640
www.brainandspinalcord.org
Care Givers
*Support for all caregivers, particularly those caring for the aging with dementia.
(717)367-1121 x33164: Contact person-Deb
www.caregiver.com
Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network
1(888) 5-PARENT
Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania
*Information and support for those affected by CP.
1(866)761-6129 or (717)441-6049
www.ucpofpa.org
Developmental Disabilities
The ARC of Lancaster County
*Providing support services and support groups for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
**Includes support opportunities for siblings of special needs individuals.
(717)394-5251: Contact person-Ellen
www.TheArcofLancasterCo.org
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Support Group of the Susquehanna Valley, Inc
*Offering support to the entire family of a Down Syndrome individual.
www.susquehannadssg.org
Multiple Sclerosis
*Provides information and assists individuals and families find a local chapter support group.
(800)344-4867
www.nationalmssociety.org
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Association
1(800)572-1717
www.mdausa.org
Neuropathy
Neuropathy Support Group of Lancaster
*Information and a link to support groups in your area.
(800)341-2121
www.neuropathy.org
Spina Bifida Resource-Quarryville, PA
*Serving individuals born with spina bifida and their families.
(717)786-9280