Advocacy Resource Center – Parent Support Group

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Contact Information

The Arc of Bristol County
Contact: Melissa Melvin, Parent Support
Email Address: mmelvin@arcnbc.org
Phone: 508-996-8551

412B County Street New Bedford, MA 02740
Area Served: Southeast

Map Location Advocacy Resource Center - Parent Support Group

Narrative

Parent Education and training in areas of need specific to your child.

Our team of professional staff is available to you on an ongoing basis throughout the treatment period. We will work with you, your child’s school, and any other providers involved in their care.

Provides support, information & sharing concerns that families encounter. Monthly meetings are usually held in parents homes. Two-three times a year families gather for a day of fun!

Service Types

  • Disability Awareness
  • Education Law
  • Family Support

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Developmental Disability
  • Diabetes
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Spina Bifida
  • Tourette Syndrome

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service