Autism Connections
December 20-26 | Issue 39
Reminder: ASGC Offices Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 2
As a reminder, ASGC offices will be closed December 24 - January 2, and no programming or support groups will be held from December 20 – January 1, with the exception of Adult Support Group, which will still be held December 26 and January 2 on Zoom.

This also means our Helpline email and phone number will not be staffed until we return on Monday, January 3. We will be glad to respond to your inquiry when we return to the office on Monday, January 3; however, if your need is urgent, please use the emergency services noted below.

  • If you have a medical emergency, please contact 911 or your local emergency services.
  • If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or need someone to talk to, call the free and confidential National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio - Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda. Los centros pueden responder preguntas generales sobre salud mental, depresión, suicidio, recursos de salud comunitarios y mucho más. 1-888-628-9454. 
  • If you or another person with a disability you know is a victim of abuse, neglect, theft, a crime, etc., contact the Major Unusual Incident (MUI) and Prevention Department for your county. You can also contact the Ohio Department of DD hotline during normal business hours at 1-866-313-6733.