SMA Support Groups By State
The following is a list of SMA support groups, organized by state.
Some State Coordinators organize in-person support groups in their area. Others wish to start them via phone, email or in-person when there is enough interest. If your state or area is not listed, and you are interested in starting a support group in your area, please contact our Connections Coordinator.
| City | Contact Person | Phone / Location | Meeting Times |
Illinois |
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| Northwest Suburbs of Chicago | SM Parent Support Group with Kathy Slattery | 224-366-8574 Arlington Heights/other |
Meets 4 to 6 times per year. Days of the week may vary. |
Minnesota |
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| Plymouth | Kelly Melhorn | Public Library 15700 36th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55446 |
Meets the second Saturday or Sunday of the month |
| South Metro and Lakeville | SM Parent Support Group Meeting with Marcy 651-338-4426 | For address and time call Patsy Butterworth, 763-592-9730 |
Meets monthly |
New Hampshire |
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| Bedford | Annie DiVello | 603-296-5241 125 Main Street, #E Newmarket NH |
Meets the third Wednesday of the month in January, April, July, October |
New Jersey |
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| Whippany | Tara McClain, MA, LPC Healthy Minds Counseling, LLC Heather M. Praml, M.Ed., LPC, NCC |
Morris County Library 30 E. Hanover Ave Whippany, NJ 07981 |
Meets September, November, February, April Providing free education, support and resources for parents, family members, teachers, school support professionals, counselors and anyone else working with children and adolescents with Selective Mutism. Email facilitators to be added to contact list for meeting dates and information. Topics include best practices for helping a child with SM thrive in school, parent advocacy skills, navigating 504s and IEPs, medication and more. Guest speakers renowned in the field of treating SM |
Oregon |
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| Portland | Rachel Alston | Figlia Americana 1100 SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon |
1st Monday of Every Month Time 10:00 am – 11:30 am |
Pennsylvania |
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| Jenkintown | Faith Logan | 505 York Rd, Lower Level #3 Jenkintown, PA 19046 (Greater Philadelphia Area) |
Fridays at 11:30 am, call for dates 215-887-5748 |
The following State Coordinators would LIKE TO start a support group in their area, but are waiting for enough willing participants:
Missouri |
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