CARE Clubs and Peers Social Groups

Social Skills Groups: CARE Clubs & PEERS®

At Heartspring, we have a number of social groups and clubs to help your child learn and grow.

Financial assistance is available for all Heartspring CARE Clubs and PEERS Groups.

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CARE Clubs

The Community Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE) program offers a wide range of social skill-building opportunities. Our goal is to help neurodiverse children and teens learn valuable skills necessary for social and emotional development. Each club is tailored to fit the individual needs of the participants.

  • Focuses on friendship-forming social skills
  • Activities-based groups
    • Sensory activities
    • Team-building games
    • Science experiments
  • Meets twice a month for a semester
  • Ages: middle and high school

To get started download and submit the application below. Applications are reviewed by Heartspring staff to determine which group(s) fit your child's needs.

CARE Clubs Application  


NEW!  Music Therapy CARE Club

Led by Heartspring Board Certified Music Therapist Roxanne Nelson, this CARE Club is for neurodiverse children or those who need support to build social skills and enjoy music.

  • Focuses on the social experience of music while nurturing functional skill development
  • Pricing is dependent upon semester and level of support for the group
  • Limited spots available
  • Spring, summer, and fall semesters available
  • Ages vary based on semester

To get started, download and submit the application below. Heartspring staff review applications to determine which group(s) best suit your child's needs.

Music Therapy Club Info Sheet    Music Therapy Club Application  

For more information on Music Therapy CARE Clubs, please email caremusictherapy@heartspring.org.


Social Skills Group Therapy: PEERS® for Adolescents

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERSĀ®) provides evidence-based social skills treatment for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.

  • Focuses on making and keeping friends
  • 16 weekly, 1.5-hour sessions
  • Ages: middle and high school
  • Conducted by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Group Therapy for insurance billing
  • Parents attend a follow-up session and are provided information on how to assist their teen.

For more information on PEERS Groups, please call: 316-634-8710 or email ssgenrollment@heartspring.org.

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For assistance or more information on our CARE clubs, please email CARE@heartspring.org, or call 316-634-8710.