Harbor Regional Center offers support groups of various types to serve all kinds of people - parents, grandparents, siblings, single parents, disabled parents, to name a few.  If there is a need, we'll even create a new group.  We want to know what kind of support group you would be interested in attending. Please complete a brief survey by clicking on the link below.

Support Group Inquiry

Many of the support groups have a Harbor Regional Center facilitator, so as to better communicate your concerns and answer your questions.  The HRC groups that meet at HRC Torrance or HRC Long Beach include:

Adult Siblings Support Group
South Bay Down Syndrome Family Support Group
South Bay Autism Support Group
Unidad Y Fuerza
Sibling Club!

There are a wide variety of support groups which serve our Southern California area and support groups for families who speak Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese.  You can find a printable support group directory here, or you can contact the HRC Resource and Assistive Technology Center, or click below, for information on the following support groups:

Developmental Disabilities
Early Childhood
Low Incidence Conditions
Specific Populations & Special Interest
Learning Disabilities
Syndromes and Conditions
Medical and Neurological Needs
Language and Culture Specific
Resource Centers

Area Support Groups by Topic
Find information about local support groups by topic area--from language specific groups to groups based on disability, there's something for everyone!

Support Group Survey
We want to know how we can serve you better. Please help us by completing this brief survey about your support group needs.

South Bay Autism
Come and share information and resources with other families at the South Bay Autism Support Group

Down Syndrome
The DownSyndrome Support Group of the South Bay provides parent to parent support, information sharing, education and guest speakers.

Adult Siblings Support Group
This group will be a time when Adult Sibling can share stories and strategies and obtain valuable information regarding developmental disablities.

Unidad Y Fuerza
acompáñenos para conocer a padres, conversar, y obtener apoyo.

Sibling Club!
Sibling Club meetings are designed for children ages 7 - 16 who are siblings of HRC clients

Parent to Parent
Mentors are available for HRC parents who would like peer support.

Grandparents Support Group
A place where grandparents can come to receive information and supoort as it relates to their grandchild with a developmental disability.

Korean Parent Group
This group is designed to offer support to Korean parents who have a son or daughter who is an HRC client.