Family Support

An important part of the work of MDS is helping families find ways to connect with one another. Attending meetings of the Family Council of the Monadnock Region is a good way to start. The Family Council enhances, expands and supports the role that families play in making decisions about the design and implementation of MDS services and supports. They provide a forum for families to make their concerns, needs and preferences known to their area agency and to its policy makers.

There are support groups for young adults with disabilities, siblings, parents, people with acquired brain injuries, autism spectrum disorders and for families. Contact your Service Coordinator to find out how to access these and other useful groups. You can also check the MDS Calendar to see what’s coming up.

MDS offers recreational activities such as Respite Alternatives for children of varying ages, including Reach Out, Teen Time, Summer Camp Journey and School Vacation Mini-Camps.

MDS will soon launch a Family Forum on this website, a monitored electronic discussion board for families in our area with similar concerns and the desire to exchange ideas and provide support to one another.

In addition to these resources, there are also hundreds of organizations and associations in the Monadnock region who welcome people of all abilities to join in activities. Check out our Community Connections page to find out more.