Whether it is online, in person, or over the phone, there is a local community of family members and friends dedicated to supporting families. While all groups welcome everyone, regardless of the diagnosis, some groups have different focuses. Don’t be afraid to try a few different groups to see which one works for you!
Autism Support Groups
Autism Society Inland Empire
ieautism.org
Offers a variety of support for individuals with autism, family members, and professionals. Serves all of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including the Coachella Valley. We also have Resource Specialists by email, phone or social media.
- Facebook group for families and professionals (private group) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutismSocietyInlandEmpire/
- Newly Diagnosed Adults Meet Up – Meets monthly (4th Tuesday of the month; virtual)
- Talk to Me Tuesday – Meets every other Tuesday (parents and adults with Autism; virtual)
- Murrieta Teen and Adult group- Meets monthly (in person)
- Rancho Cucamonga Adult Group – Meets twice a month (once online and once in-person)
- Autistics Diagnosed As Adults – Adults Support Group (Virtual, Monthly) – A peer-led support group for adults with a late autism diagnosis.
Autism Moms and Dads of Coachella Valley
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2323222654800571
This is a group for moms of autistic children. This is a judgement free zone. We know as autism moms, things can get lonely, confusing, hard, sad, and desperate. With this we can work together, for friends, answers and help. With community we can do this together and fight for our kids!
High Desert Autism Support Group
Contact: Diana Ramos (562) 587-4121 or Mr. Ramos (562) 587-2545
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/High-Desert-Autism-Support-260830774477603/
HDAS currently meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10:00am and 3rd and 4th Tuesday at 6pm. They discuss and learn about different topics related to autism. Please contact to provide exact location of meeting.
San Bernardino Autism Support Group Meetup (Autism)
https://www.meetup.com/San-Bernardino-Parents-of-Aspergers-kids-Meetup-Group/
This meetup will consist of people who have been affected by autism. This group shares ideas and experiences.
Your Village- Loma Linda University Health
Your Village is an Autism Support Group led by a collaborative group of professionals from local IE school districts, community clinics, and universities. Your Village’s mission is to provide a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to share experiences, find community, and gain insightful information from other parents, professionals, and experts. Our team approach focuses on connecting and supporting families and celebrating the unique diversity, strengths, and differences of our autism community. Information sessions on various topics are pre-recorded and made available to parents and caregivers for convenient access. Upon request, our team is also available to meet individually via Zoom to offer guidance to parents and caregivers on information, community resources, and available supports. Please email Janine Benner at [email protected] for information, links to recorded presentations, or any questions.

Autism Society Options Policy
This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to Autism in the Inland Empire in one place.
All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society Inland Empire. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society Inland Empire assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.