A Vision for Autism Support, All in One Place
Building a more connected future for autistic individuals and families across Northwest Florida.
Who We Are
The Hub Comprehensive Autism Center is a mission-driven nonprofit developing a new model for autism support in Northwest Florida. By bringing therapy, education, evaluations, family resources, life skills, and community experiences into one thoughtfully designed center, The Hub aims to make support more coordinated and easier for families to navigate.
Rooted in collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based practice, The Hub is being designed as a place where individuals feel accepted, families feel seen and empowered, and meaningful opportunities continue through every stage of life.
Our Vision
The vision for The Hub is to grow into a full-scale campus that serves as the trusted, central resource for autistic individuals and their families. It will be a comprehensive, inclusive, and safe environment offering therapy, education, evaluations, daily living support, community experiences, and meaningful opportunities — all in one place.
Our Mission
To transform the autism care experience by uniting therapy, education, diagnostics, resources, and family support in one comprehensive center — providing collaborative, compassionate care grounded in expertise and designed around the unique needs of every child.
Why The Hub Began
The Hub began with a simple belief: families should not have to piece together autism support across disconnected providers, locations, and systems. We believe providers, educators, and families should work together around the strengths, needs, and goals of each individual. The Hub was created to make that collaboration possible in one welcoming place.
Why The Hub Began
The Hub began with a simple belief: families should not have to piece together autism support across disconnected providers, locations, and systems. We believe providers, educators, and families should work together around the strengths, needs, and goals of each individual. The Hub was created to make that collaboration possible in one welcoming place.
What Guides Us
Collaboration
We partner closely with families and unite our entire team around shared goals, ensuring every child’s support system works together — clearly, consistently, and with the child’s best interest at the center.
Compassion
We meet families with patience, empathy, and genuine understanding, creating a safe, welcoming experience where parents feel supported and children feel accepted exactly as they are.
Individualized Care
Support is thoughtfully tailored to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and pace, ensuring care meets them where they are and evolves as they grow.
Meet The Founder
Gabrielle Griffith founded The Hub with a clear vision for autism support in Northwest Florida. Drawing on her experience as the owner of 850 Therapy, LLC, she is working to create a collaborative model where individuals receive thoughtful support and families feel seen, empowered, and connected.
Her vision is for The Hub to become more than a place where services are provided. It will be a community designed to grow alongside the individuals and families it serves.
Serving Families Across Northwest Florida
Okaloosa County
Walton County
Santa Rosa County
Escambia County
Nearby communities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hub Comprehensive Autism Center?
The Hub is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit developing a comprehensive center for autism support in Northwest Florida. Its planned model will bring therapy, education, evaluations, family resources, life skills, and community experiences together in one place.
Is The Hub currently providing services?
The Hub’s center and programs are currently in development. Updates about its progress, events, and future service availability will be shared through the website, email list, and social media.
What services are planned?
Planned services include occupational, physical, and speech therapy, ABA services, autism evaluations, public school educational alternatives, tutoring, social skills programming, life skills, transition support, parent education, and community experiences.
Who will The Hub serve?
The Hub is being designed to support autistic individuals from early childhood and eventually through adulthood, along with their parents, caregivers, and families.
What areas will The Hub serve?
The Hub plans to serve families across Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa, and Escambia counties, as well as nearby Northwest Florida communities.
How can I support The Hub?
You can support the mission by donating, volunteering, attending an event, becoming a community partner, or sharing The Hub with others.
How can I receive updates?
Join The Hub’s email list or follow its social media accounts for updates about the center’s development, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
Be Part of The Hub’s Future
Your support can help create a lasting Northwest Florida resource where autistic individuals and their families find greater connection, support, and opportunity through every stage of life.