The HEAL Foundation - Helping Enrich Autistic Lives

MISSION: Inspiring, educating, and funding services for those affected by autism in our community.

VISION: Make our community the best place to live for those affected by autism.

The HEAL Foundation is a local non-profit organization in Northeast Florida. Through grants HEAL supports organizations serving those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Foundation serves as an outreach organization providing, educational programs and camps tailored to the needs of our Autism Community.

Since 2004, HEAL is proud to have awarded over two million dollars in grants providing:

• Summer camps, sports leagues, support groups
• Educational enhancements and iPads for ESE Classrooms
• Educational seminars for parents, teachers and therapists
• Year round fun recreational and social events for families
• HEAL – Service Dogs

Autism Spectrum Disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. The CDC reports that 1 in 38 school aged individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since the 1980’s Autism The recent sharp rise in numbers of Autism has been described as an epidemic among children. Many with Autism also suffer from a constellation of illnesses, intestinal disorders and autoimmune diseases. The cause of Autism is a heavily debated subject; scientific researchers are looking into genetics and environmental causes.

We invite you to browse our website to see what’s happening  in our community, watch videos of our camps, and find ways to become involved with HEAL.