Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in San Diego, California

Compare 6 listings for parent support & advocacy groups in San Diego, California. Review available age groups, languages, settings and contact details, then confirm current services, fees and wait times with each provider.

Support and advocacy organizations connect families with peer support, workshops, help navigating school plans (IEPs) and funding programs, and someone to talk to who has been there. Many are parent-founded nonprofits and free to join. They are often the fastest way to learn how services actually work in your area — ask about parent mentoring and newcomer sessions.

How to compare parent support & advocacy groups in San Diego

Compare peer support, advocacy help, meeting format, eligibility, languages and fees. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.

  • Is the group for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, siblings or a particular community?
  • Are meetings facilitated, peer-led, professionally led or a mix of formats?
  • What privacy expectations, accessibility supports and language options are available?
  • How can someone join, and are meetings free, online, in person or offered both ways?

Providers

  1. Autism Society San Diego

    Autism Society San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the autism community in San Diego. They offer recreational and social programs including dance parties, camps (family, adult…

    Age groups
    preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en, es, zh, vi, tl, ar, fa
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 858-715-0678

    Provider website

  2. Autism Tree

    Autism Tree is a San Diego-based nonprofit serving families since 2003. They offer programs and events for children ages 0–5, school-age children 6–12, teens, and adults, along with resources and…

    Age groups
    early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 619-222-4465

    Provider website

  3. Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

    Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is a nonprofit organization that connects families and individuals with disabilities to resources, services, and opportunities in San Diego County and…

    Languages
    en, asl
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 619-685-6970

    Provider website

  4. National Foundation For Autism Research

    The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) is a San Diego nonprofit founded in 2003 offering support for autistic individuals and their families through vocational training programs, social…

    Age groups
    adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    clinic, community

    Phone: +1 858-679-8800

    Provider website

  5. Be Involved. Act Now. Cure Autism.

    Champion Autism (formerly BIANCA) is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization providing information, resources, and support to families with children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorder…

    Age groups
    early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en, es
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 888-815-2676

    Provider website

  6. Love & Autism

    Love & Autism is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, dedicated to creating a neurodivergent-affirming world. They provide mental health services for…

    Age groups
    teens 13 17, adults 18 plus

    Provider website

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