Consumer Support Services

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides a range of peer-to-peer social activities, support groups, and educational opportunities.

Description: Provides a range of peer-to-peer social activities, support groups, and educational opportunities.

Bereavement/Grief Counseling

West Cypress Creek Road Location - Suite B - 106

2700 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite B-106, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 514-7569

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9a-5p evening and weekend appointments

Website

 http://mahcs.com

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides bereavement/grief counseling for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides bereavement/grief counseling for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.

MS Support Group

6520 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 776-6805

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-7pm (Call for support group hours and locations)

Website

 http://msfocus.org

Description: Provides information and support to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their family and friends.

Description: Provides information and support to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their family and friends.

Bereavement Support Group

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides support to anyone experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one.

Description: Provides support to anyone experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one.

Individual and Group Counseling

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides individual counseling and support groups for seniors who are having difficulty coping. A caregiver support group is also offered.

Description: Provides individual counseling and support groups for seniors who are having difficulty coping. A caregiver support group is also offered.

Bereavement Support Groups

Pine Island Road Location - Suite 200

150 Pine Island Road, Suite 200, Plantation, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 467-7423

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.heartlandhospice.com

Description: Provides bereavement support for adults and children.

Description: Provides bereavement support for adults and children.

Special Needs Family Support Group

South Flamingo Road Location

6591 South Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL, 33330

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 434-3306 Ext: 102

Contact Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-12noon (Call for Support Group meeting schedule)

Website

 http://www.schottcommunities.org

Description: Schott Communities welcomes families of the special needs population to its support gathering. Come share your experiences with other families, siblings, and guardians.

Description: Schott Communities welcomes families of the special needs population to its support gathering. Come share your experiences with other families, siblings, and guardians.

Wellness Center - Support Group for Co-Infected Adults

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

2921 Northeast 6th Avenue, Wellness Center of SF Svcs, Wilton Manors, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 612-3653

Contact Hours: (Support Group) Tue, 7:30pm-9pm (See description)

Website

 http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org

Description: Provides a support group for co-infected adults (HIV positive and Hepatitis B and C).

Description: Provides a support group for co-infected adults (HIV positive and Hepatitis B and C).

Wellness Center - Support Group for HIV Positive Gay Men

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

2921 Northeast 6th Avenue, Wellness Center of SF Svcs, Wilton Manors, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 612-3653

Contact Hours: (Support Group) Thu, 7pm-8:30pm (See description)

Website

 http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org/Home_Page.html

Description: Provides a support group for HIV-positive gay men.

Description: Provides a support group for HIV-positive gay men.

Caregivers Support Group

Northwest 103rd Avenue Location

301 Northwest 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33026

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 450-6888

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Website

 http://www.ppines.com

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members and friends of those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease; frailty or beginning dementia.

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members and friends of those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease; frailty or beginning dementia.

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 222-5542

Website

 http://ga-sfl.org/meetings.htm

Description: Provides a support group locator or peer support for compulsive gamblers. Members share their feelings and experiences to help each other cope with similar situations.

Description:  Provides a support group locator or peer support for compulsive gamblers. Members share their feelings and experiences to help each other cope with similar situations.

South Florida Region of Narcotics Anonymous

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 967-6755

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Website

 http://www.southbrowardna.org

Description: Provides a support group for individuals using narcotics with the desire to stop using. The program advocates complete abstinence from all substance use.

Description: Provides a support group for individuals using narcotics with the desire to stop using. The program advocates complete abstinence from all substance use.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 491-1915

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.southfloridaal-anon.org

Description: Provides a support group that helps families of alcoholics practice the 12-step program and share information about living with an alcoholic family member.

Description: Provides a support group that helps families of alcoholics practice the 12-step program and share information about living with an alcoholic family member.

Katherine Elizabeth Foundation

Northeast 30th Avenue Location

20381 Northeast 30th Avenue, Suite 120, Aventura, FL, 33180

21 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides individual support and healing to families that have encountered a negative or fatal prenatal diagnosis through the term of the pregnancy, after birth and in the event of death of their infant.

Description: Provides individual support and healing to families that have encountered a negative or fatal prenatal diagnosis through the term of the pregnancy, after birth and in the event of death of their infant.

Cancer Support - Spanish Speaking

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 366-6219

Contact Hours: (1st Mon of each month) 6pm

Website

 http://cancer.org/espanol

Description: Provides support to Hispanic female cancer patients, family and friends. Group members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings.

Description: Provides support to Hispanic female cancer patients, family and friends. Group members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings.

Veterans Affairs - Caregiver Support

US Department of Veterans Affairs Services

810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20420

899 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 260-3274

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-11pm (EST); Sat 10:30am-6pm (EST)

Website

 https://www.va.gov/health

Description: The Caregiver Support Line was created to recognize the significant contributions made by caregivers allowing Veterans to remain at home surrounded by family and friends.

Description: The Caregiver Support Line was created to recognize the significant contributions made by caregivers allowing Veterans to remain at home surrounded by family and friends.