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    • Social Strategies for Teens & Caregivers
      Wed, Jun 01
      Options and Advocacy
      Social Strategies for Teens & Caregivers
      Join us for a 14-week group using the PEERS curriculum designed to help socially motivated teens & their caregivers learn strategies for making & keeping friends. For more info. or to register contact dan.bressler@opad.org
      Details
    • Wed, Jun 08
      Zoom
      Spanish Parent Cafe-Charla de padres
      Invitado especial: Diego Valdivia Supervisor de servicios al inmigrante en la Voz Latina YMCA
      RSVP
    • Integrating Autism into Our Community-Autistic Identity & Intersectionality
      Multiple Dates
      Thu, Jun 09
      Community Foundation Center
      Integrating Autism into Our Community-Autistic Identity & Intersectionality
      Interested in learning more about Autism? Join Options & Advocacy Autism Resource Center for this free 4 part training series hosted by Community Foundation Center
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    • Stefanie Sullivan Joyful Arts Classes
      Sat, Jun 11
      Options and Advocacy
      Stefanie Sullivan Joyful Arts Classes
      Interested in art exploration? Join us for a variety of art experiences over 5 weeks. Sign up for 1 class or for the 5-week session. Eligibility: Must be over the age of 18 with intellectual or developmental disabilities & a resident of McHenry County-to register go to www.optionsandadvocacy.org
      Details
    • Buddy Break-Must RSVP to susan.perkins@opad.org
      Sat, Jun 25
      First Church
      Buddy Break-Must RSVP to susan.perkins@opad.org
      Buddy Break is a free kids/respite program where kids with special needs make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music, activities and more! Siblings have fun too! Meanwhile, their caregivers get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours.
      Details
    • Options and Advocacy Picnic Familiar anual y feria de recursos
      Fri, Jul 22
      Pavellon principal en Emricson Park
      Options and Advocacy Picnic Familiar anual y feria de recursos
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    • Save the Date-Options & Advocacy Annual Family Picnic & Resource Fair
      Fri, Jul 22
      Emricson Park-Main Pavilion
      Save the Date-Options & Advocacy Annual Family Picnic & Resource Fair
      Come join us for some fun in the sun, delicious eats, connect with other families & visit with some of our community partners at your leisure.
      Details

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    Call us:

    815-477-4720
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    815-477-4700

    Find us: 

    365 Millennium Drive Suite A

    Crystal Lake, IL 60012

    Office Hours:

    Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 4:00

    Friday: 8:30 - Noon