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Mental Illness Support and Social Programs

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Counselor Led Preteen (10–13) Mental Health Support Groups — Bucks County & Nearby

Ambler Counseling — Teen Support / Skills Groups
Focus: Counselor-led skills/support groups addressing anxiety, depression, trauma; often able to cohort by age (including younger teens).
Format: In-person (some hybrid possible)
Service Area: Bucks & Montgomery County
Website: https://amblercounseling.com/ambler-counseling-teen-groups

Ambler Counseling — Teen Therapy & Support (Bucks County page)
Focus: Therapist-led group therapy and support groups for teens; inquire about 10–13 cohort or middle-school group.
Format: In-person / group therapy
Service Area: Bucks County locations
Website: https://amblercounseling.com/teen-therapy-bucks-county-pa

Psychology Today — Teen Group Directory (Bucks County)
Focus: Directory of counselor-run groups (e.g., Middle School DBT+ Grades 6–9, Girls Confidence 11–13). Listings change frequently — contact hosts for current cohorts.
Format: In-person / Telehealth (varies)
Service Area: Across Bucks County (Perkasie, Doylestown, Newtown, etc.)
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/pa/bucks-county?category=adolescents-teenagers-14-to-19

Family Service Association of Bucks County — Teen Center
Focus: Clinician-facilitated group therapy and workshops for youth; ask about a middle-school (11–13) group cycle.
Format: In-person
Service Area: Bucks County (includes a Quakertown office)
Website: https://fsabc.org/empowering-youth-at-the-family-service-association-of-bucks-countys-teen-center-near-roebling-pa/

NAMI Bucks County — Teen Support Group
Focus: Structured peer group for ages 12–17; not counselor-run, but age-appropriate and well-facilitated. A good adjunct while waiting for a therapist-led cohort.
Format: In-person (Sellersville)
Service Area: Bucks County
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/teen/

Family Service Association of Bucks County — Quakertown Office
Notes: Ask about starting or placing into a middle-school (10–13) support group. They run clinician-led groups and may cohort by age if enough families are interested.
Website: https://fsabc.org/

Local Middle Schools & School Counselors (Quakertown Community SD)
Notes: Many schools host counselor-run groups or partner with local agencies; ask the school counselor about current or upcoming small groups for anxiety, social skills, grief, etc.
Website: https://www.qcsd.org/

Bucks County Youth Mental Health Support Groups

NAMI Bucks County – Teen Support Group
Peer support group for youth ages 12–17 living with mental health challenges.
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/teen/

NAMI Youth Connection Support Group
Youth peer support groups (Bristol & Warrington) for ages 12–17.
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/youthsupportgroups/

NAMI Bucks County – Other Support Groups
Includes Anxiety & Depression, LGBTQ Youth, Connections, and more (about 20 total groups).
Website: https://paautism.org/support_group/nami-bucks-support-programs/

Youth MOVE PA – Thrive for Hope
Virtual peer support group for youth & young adults (ages 16–29).
Website: https://youthmovepa.wildapricot.org/Peer-to-Peer-Support

Bucks County LIFE (Access Services)
Provides peer support specialists and navigation for youth/young adults up to age 26.
Website: https://www.accessservices.org/services/buckslife/

Family Service Association of Bucks County – Teen Center
Offers group therapy, workshops, and support services at their Teen Center.
Website: https://fsabc.org/empowering-youth-at-the-family-service-association-of-bucks-countys-teen-center-near-roebling-pa/

Teen Connections (SOS Therapy Services)
Weekly 12–14 week social/emotional regulation group for teens in Holland, PA.
Website: https://www.sostherapyservices.com/teenconnections

Adult (25+) Mental Health Support Groups

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group
Peer-led support for adults (18+) with mental health conditions.
Format: In-person + Virtual
Location: Montgomery County / Region
Website: https://namimontcopa.org/support-and-education/support-groups/

NAMI Family Support Group (Montgomery County)
Support for adult family members and caregivers.
Format: In-person / Virtual
Location: Montgomery County
Website: https://namimontcopa.org/support-and-education/support-groups/nami-family-support-group/

LiveWell Foundation – Free Online Adult Support Groups
Peer-led support for depression, mood, and overall well-being.
Format: Virtual
Location: Greater Philadelphia / Online
Website: https://www.livewell-foundation.org/supportgroups

LiveWell Philadelphia Peer-Support Groups (Free)
Peer support for adults dealing with depression and anxiety.
Format: In-person + Virtual
Location: Philadelphia
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/livewell-philadelphia-peer-support-groups-free-philadelphia-pa/199837

Support Meetings – PA Peer Support Coalition
Peer support for mental health, addiction, and justice-involved adults.
Format: Virtual
Location: Statewide / Online
Website: https://papeersupportcoalition.org/support-meetings/

Support Groups (NAMI Philadelphia)
Peer support groups including Connection, LGBTQIA, and POC groups.
Format: In-person & Virtual
Location: Philadelphia
Website: https://namiphilly.org/support-and-education/support-groups/

Support Groups (NAMI Main Line / SE PA Counties)
Adult groups by county including Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
Format: In-person / Virtual
Location: Southeastern PA
Website: https://namimainlinepa.org/support/support-groups-by-county-in-southeastern-pennsylvania/

Support Groups (Montgomery County Adults)
Groups such as Anxiety Management for Adults and DBT Adult Skills Training.
Format: In-person / Virtual
Location: Montgomery County, PA
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/pa/montgomery-county?category=adults

Support Groups for Siblings of a Child with Mental Illness

Growth Works – Sibshops
Focus: Registered Sibshops program offering peer support and recreation for siblings of kids with special needs.
Format: In-person
Location: Southampton, Bucks County, PA
Website: https://growthworkscenter.com/sibshops/

SOS Therapy Services – Sibling Connections
Focus: Weekly sibling workshop with supportive activities for children who have a sibling with special needs.
Format: In-person
Location: Holland, Bucks County, PA
Website: https://www.sostherapyservices.com/siblingconnections

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) – Sibshops
Focus: Six Saturday workshops per year for siblings of CHOP patients (grades 1–12).
Format: In-person
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: https://www.chop.edu/events/sibshops-chop

NAMI Main Line PA – Educational Support Group for Adult Daughters, Sons & Siblings
Focus: Monthly support group for adult siblings/children of individuals with mental health conditions.
Format: In-person / Virtual (check schedule)
Location: Philadelphia / Regional
Website: https://namimainlinepa.org/support-groups/

PA Family Network – Adult Siblings Group (Virtual)
Focus: Recurring statewide online group for adult siblings to connect, learn, and plan for the future.
Format: Virtual
Location: Statewide (open to Bucks County residents)
Website: https://paautism.org/support-groups/

Sibling Support Project – Sibshops Locator
Focus: National directory to find Sibshops (sibling support programs) near Bucks County.
Format: Various (in-person & virtual depending on host)
Location: Nearby programs in PA and NJ
Website: https://siblingsupport.org/sibshops/find-a-sibshop-near-you/

Easterseals of SEPA – Sibshop/SibTeen
Focus: Periodic Sibshop/SibTeen groups for children and teens with siblings who have disabilities.
Format: In-person (check availability)
Location: Kulpsville, Montgomery County, PA
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/

Creative Health Services – Sibshop
Focus: Periodic Sibshop groups supporting siblings of children with special needs.
Format: In-person
Location: Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA
Website: https://creativehs.org/

Support Groups for Parents and Caregivers

NAMI Parent Support Group (Bucks County)
Focus: Support, education, and sharing among parents/caregivers of youth with mental health, developmental, substance use, or behavioral issues.
Format: In-person / Virtual (depending on schedule)
Location/Meeting Info: Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 pm at NAMI Office, Warrington (1432 Easton Road, Suite 2D).
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/education/support-groups/nami-parent-support-group/

NAMI Family Support Group (Bucks County)
Focus: Peer-led group for adult loved ones/caregivers of individuals with mental illness.
Format: Virtual (currently)
Location/Meeting Info: Various sites (Penndel, Newtown, Warrington); meetings held online during certain periods.
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/education/support-groups/family-support-group/

NAMI Family-to-Family (Bucks County)
Focus: 8-session educational & support program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness.
Format: In-person / Virtual (hybrid options)
Location/Meeting Info: Registration required; multiple Bucks County locations.
Website: https://namibuckspa.org/education/mental-health-education/nami-family-to-family/

Family Service Association of Bucks County – Parent Support Group
Focus: Weekly support and education for parents/caregivers; includes strategies, resources, and emotional support.
Format: In-person
Location/Meeting Info: Family Service Association offices, including Quakertown (134B Mill Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951).
Website: https://fsabc.org/

Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) – Quakertown
Focus: Support group for parents whose children have behavioral issues.
Format: In-person
Location/Meeting Info: 279 Aubrey Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
Website: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4418/QCSD/3996807/Support_groups_around_Bucks_County.pdf

State wide Parent Support Groups for ADHD

BuxMont CHADD (Bucks & Montgomery Counties) 

Services: Provides education, advocacy, and peer support for parents of children with ADHD. Offers monthly speaker meetings, parent-support discussions, and a directory of local ADHD professionals. 

Contact: 267-326-7760 | Email: BuxMont@chadd.org 

Website: https://www.buxmontchadd.com/ 

 PA Parent & Family Alliance (Statewide – supports Bucks County families)

Services: Free one-on-one peer support, virtual parent groups, resources and trainings for caregivers of children with ADHD, anxiety, behavioral or learning challenges. 

Contact: Parent Support Line: 570-664-8615

Website: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/

The Rainbow Room – Weekly Support Group (Youth & Allies)

Note: While this group is focused on LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14–21), it is a supportive environment that may benefit parents looking for resources or social support for their teens.

Description: A welcoming, non-judgmental space for LGBTQ+ youth to connect, receive peer support, and build community.

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