The NFXF Community Support Network

Community is built into everything we do. Knowing there are others impacted by Fragile X out in the world and sharing your challenges and triumphs is incredibly empowering. We urge you to connect with others through the Community Support Network. The advice, personal stories, and friends you make will keep you strong, competent, and confident in dealing with all things Fragile X.

 

Types of Community Support

You might also want to visit and participate in our Facebook, X, and Instagram channels.

NFXF chapters are officially affiliated with the NFXF in support of our mission to provide unwavering support for every family affected by Fragile X. Support includes providing educational and awareness opportunities, fundraising, and supporting the NFXF mission. Check out some of our event recaps.

Community partners are independent, tax-exempt organizations that collaborate with the NFXF to support the Fragile X community, raise awareness, and offer educational opportunities to families in their geographic area. These groups are primarily run by volunteer parents and are not formally affiliated with the NFXF.

Community contacts are dedicated volunteers who are available to answer questions and provide educational and emotional support, especially to those with newly diagnosed children. Their email addresses are provided here to get the conversation started.

If you or one of your siblings is living with Fragile X and would like to join a group of like-minded individuals, this group is for you! This group is not part of the search tool on this page, but please contact sibselfrl@fragilex.org or visit the Sibling & Self-Advocate Network Facebook page to join or learn more.

Find Support Near You

Search by your location to find the nearest community chapter, partner, or contact. You can also choose by state, but keep in mind that many chapters cover multiple states. Results will be sorted from nearest to farthest.

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Community Contact

Aimee Valencia

California, United States
Community Contact

Anita Inz

New York, United States
Phone: 718-875-4901
Community Contact

April White

Tennessee, United States
Phone: 931-626-1721
Community Contact

Carley Rothstein

North Carolina, United States
Phone: 610-248-1170
Community Contact

Christy Dobal

California, United States
Phone: 253-677-9224
Community Partner

Colorado Fragile X

Colorado, United States
Phone: 720-841-5489

Leadership

Laura Ayers
Community Partner

Families for Fragile X

Florida, United States
Phone: 305-992-4430

Leadership

Michele Kaplan
Community Partner

Fragile X Alliance of Ohio

Ohio, United States

Leadership

Leslie Bagdasarian
Community Partner

Fragile X Alliance of Texas

Texas, United States
Phone: 210-383-3825

Leadership

Shannon Gatewood
Community Partner

Fragile X Association of Michigan

Michigan, United States
Phone: 313-881-3340

Leadership

Tiah Solway
Community Partner

Fragile X Association of Southern California

California, United States
Phone: 818-754-4227

Leadership

Jennifer Newsome
Phone: 949-510-0925
Community Partner

Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri

Missouri, United States

Leadership

Lesley Clark
Community Contact

Ginger Stringer

Colorado, United States
Phone: 719-391-2249
Community Contact

Jane Berzner

New York, United States
Phone: 516-374-2346
Community Contact

Joey Christoff & Catherine Frey

indiana, United States
Phone: 260-466-1223
Community Contact

Julie Ayers

Kentucky, United States
Phone: 859-421-1388
Community Contact

Kasia Parnell

Georgia, United States
Community Contact

Leeanne Rau

Alabama, United States
Phone: 205-978-4230
Community Contact

Leslie Bobrowski

Rhode Island, United States
Community Contact

Nancy Hertzig

New York, United States
Phone: 845-235-4743
Community Contact

Nanette McCall

Nevada, United States
Phone: 775-331-7248
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Arizona Chapter

Arizona, United States
Phone: 623-217-3308

Leadership

Ashley Murray
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Central Illinois Chapter

Illinois, United States

Leadership

Amy Zeleznik
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Connecticut Chapter

Connecticut, United States
Phone: 860-233-1904

Leadership

Tammy Selinger
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Greater Chicago Chapter

Illinois, United States
Phone: 847-921-4034

Leadership

Dawn Brown
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Greater New York City Chapter

New York, United States
Phone: 646-737-4209

Leadership

Lisa MacKechnie
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Heartland Chapter - Iowa and South Dakota

Iowa, United States
Phone: 515-779-3547

Leadership

Nancy Carlson
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Houston Chapter

Texas, United States

Leadership

Laurie Bridges
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Kansas Chapter

Kansas, United States

Leadership

Brooke Stack
Phone: 913-244-1784
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Louisiana Chapter

Louisiana, United States
Phone: 225-933-2271

Leadership

Patricia Kisamore
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Minnesota Chapter

Minnesota, United States
Phone: 805-286-7438

Leadership

Jennifer Barber
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Nebraska Chapter

Nebraska, United States

Leadership

Kelly Randals Coleman
Phone: 402-778-5802
NFXF Chapter

NFXF New Jersey Chapter

New Jersey, United States
Phone: 973-615-5357

Leadership

Cara Capela
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Northern Virginia Chapter

Virginia, United States
Phone: 703-283-9050

Leadership

Andrea Creighton
NFXF Chapter

NFXF South Carolina Chapter

South Carolina, United States
Phone: 803-572-1559

Leadership

Roger Kuperman
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter

Pennsylvania, United States
Phone: 610-212-2337

Leadership

Kara Frech
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Tri-State Chapter

Kentucky, United States
Phone: 859-342-8150

Leadership

Joe Garera
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Vermont Chapter

Vermont, United States
Phone: 802-635-1327

Leadership

Leslie & Lanie Kanat
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Virginia Peninsula Chapter

Virginia, United States
Phone: 757-223-6254

Leadership

Lori Armer
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Virginia Tidewater Chapter

Virginia, United States
Phone: 757-270-3949

Leadership

Jayme Vecsey
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Western Massachusetts Chapter

Massachusetts, United States
Phone: 413-584-1859

Leadership

Denise Devine
NFXF Chapter

NFXF Wisconsin Chapter

Wisconsin, United States
Phone: 414-333-4120

Leadership

Julie Gey
Community Contact

Nikki Kiakona

Hawaii, United States
Phone: 808-990-4026
Community Partner

North Carolina Fragile X Foundation Community Support Network

North Carolina, United States
Phone: 919-563-5812

Leadership

Steve Strom
Phone: 919-345-2572
Community Contact

Rebecca Johnson

Wisconsin, United States
Phone: 218-208-7588
Community Contact

Richard Barlotta

New Jersey, United States
Phone: 201-838-7444
Community Contact

Rosie Perez

Florida, United States
Phone: 305-342-6415
Community Contact

Steve & Gwen Jagde

New York, United States
Phone: 914-329-8061
Community Contact

Summer Kohne

Indiana, United States
Phone: 260-350-2528
Community Contact

Tammy Jones

Idaho, United States
Phone: 208-830-6666
Community Partner

Texas Fragile X Association

Texas, United States
Phone: 972-757-8939

Leadership

Becky Cox
Phone: 214-536-8339
Community Contact

Valerie Hansen

Oklahoma, United States
Phone: 918-829-5911
Community Contact

Wendy Geiger

Washington, United States
Phone: 208-750-8348