Marguerite Roberts, MS, NP
The Family Resource Center serves children, adolescents, families and professionals. We provide a range of resources through our
Behavioral Health Library.
Marguerite Roberts, MS, NP, organizes and runs conferences, workshops and family support programs, and is on hand to assist you with your research needs. Our
Behavioral Health Library is open M-F. Our hours are 10 – 12 for groups or by appointment, and from 12 - 4 for walk-in appointments. Our fax is 978.354.3777.
Family Rounds, 12-1:30 p.m., the third Thursday of the month, at MassGeneral
for Children at North Shore Medical Center, Lynch Conference Center. For more info contact
Marguerite Roberts.
Our last talk of the Winter/Spring program 2010, "An Overview of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder" given by Jefferson Prince, MD, was well received with over 130 participants. Please see the following link for slide presentation
BP52010_JP.pdf
FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS complete list
ADHD Parent Support Groups – parents support and guide one another through the challenges of parenting children with behavioral, social and educational issues. Meets weekly and morning and evening groups are available. Contact the
Family Resource Center for more information. Summer Sessions Available view flier
Bipolar Disorder Parent Support Group - A support group for parents of children with bipolar disorder. An opportunity to share strategies and support. First Wed. of every month, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
view flierCommunity Education Programs – programs are available throughout the year in the area of children’s medical, developmental, behavioral and mental health. The topics and format change based on community requests. Programs are available for parents, educators and professionals.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group – a free support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. The group meets the 1
st and 3
rd Monday of the month from 11– 12 p.m. in the Family Resource Center. Contact Elaine Rossen 978.741.1215 x2623 or contact the
Family Resource Center.
view flierG.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery Group, affiliated with Learn to Cope, is open to anyone who has lost a family member or loved one to fatal overdose. First Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Call 781.593.5224 or email graspnorthshorema@gmail.com with questions. view flier
Health Education Consultations – assistance provided to families in accessing information related to their child’s special needs. Literature, books, videos and computer links are easily attained in the Resource Center with the guidance of a Clinical Specialist.
Learn to Cope North Shore - a
parent to parent peer support group for families living with the drug addiction of a loved one. Weekly group meets every Thursday 7-9pm in the Lynch Conference Room of MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center. No registration or fee. Contact Joanne Peterson at 508.801.3247 or go to www.learn2cope.org view flier
Parents Helping Parents --This support group meets weekly and follows a successful statewide model. Free, confidential and anonymous. Call 1.800.882.1250 to get a referral. See also the Parents Helping Parents website: www.parentshelpingparents.org or contact the Family Resource Center for more information. view flyer
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Sibling Support Program – Sibshop is an exciting program for siblings (age 8-12) of children with any developmental, behavioral or medical health disorder. Programs are also available for 4-6 year olds. Contact the Family Resource Center for more information. view calendar SibshopPICNIC2010
