A soft landing for the Caregiver where hard days are welcome.
Meet the Group Facilitators
Ally Wilson, LISW-S
Ally is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), therapist, and mom of four. Her journey into caregiver support began when her oldest son—now 8—was born with Down syndrome and was later diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
From the moment of his at-birth diagnosis, she was fortunate to be welcomed into a strong community of parents and caregivers. Through monthly support groups, she found connection, practical resources, and people who truly understood the unique path of disability parenting. That community became an essential part of her family’s journey.
As the years went on, their lives filled with therapy appointments, medical visits, school meetings, and the countless mental tasks that come with advocating for a child with additional needs. Like many caregivers, she realized that while so many people asked how her son was doing, very few asked how she was doing—or how to support the person supporting him.
The Caregiver Collective was created from that experience. Her hope is to provide caregivers with time, space, and community to reconnect with themselves, regulate their nervous systems, and explore ways to care for their own emotional well-being while navigating the realities of caregiving.
In addition to facilitating the Caregiver Collective, she operates a private therapy practice where she works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship stress, burnout, and life transitions.
Emily Billings, CT
Emily is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Dayton and a passionate advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. With a background in education and a deep commitment to inclusive communities, Emily works to empower caregivers, equip support staff, and promote a culture that presumes competence in people with disabilities. She leads caregiver support initiatives, develops trainings on accessibility and neurodiversity, and is dedicated to expanding opportunities for meaningful participation and connection. She lives in Columbus with her husband and three sons and is passionate about building communities where every family feels supported and every voice is valued.
Want to know more about what to expect? Feeling unsure if Caregiver Collective is for you? If you don’t see an answer to your question, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Your Questions, Answered
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All parents and caregivers of disabled and/or neurodivergent children (including adult children) are welcome to attend. We are not diagnosis specific and welcome all experiences including (but not limited to) Autism, Rett syndrome, Epilepsy, Limb differences, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and Medically Complex/Fragile.
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Always! This is an open group. New members are always welcome to join. Even if we have reached our limit for our in-person session, reach out to learn more about our social events and virtual groups.
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Group size is limited to 12 participants to help create a comfortable, supportive environment where everyone has space to share and connect.
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Currently we are only able to accept private pay, however we are actively looking for ways to make this as accessible as possible for families. Please Contact Us if finances limit you from attending as we have limited scholarships available.
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The group registration fee goes towards the rental fees, refreshments, and materials provided. This is more than a support group. The group time is intentionally structured and lead by trained professionals who are also parents of disabled children.
Partner with us!
Being a Caregiver is no easy task. Your generous partnership helps lighten the load by giving families access to a supportive space, specialized therapeutic resources, and opportunities to attend community events free from financial strain.
One Time Donations
We accept one-time donations of any amount to apply towards our scholarships so that families can access the Collective at a reduced fee or at no-cost.
Annual & Monthly Donations
Offering three tier options of $500, $1000, and $2500, Partners will have the ability to directly impact families in an incredibly valuable way. Grey Space Counseling provides partnership options so that the community can recognize the supporters and advocates of Caregivers.
Local Space & Product Donations
Interested in donating a product used in care packages for families? Have a service that may provide a Caregiver with some joy or respite? Willing to host an event for our families to connect?
