Aspergers Support Group Meetup

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

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

Website

 http://www.meetup.com/FTLaspergers

Description: SN ONLY - Provides an offline group meeting in various locations. Meet with local Teens and young adults affected by Asperger's Disorder or High Functioning Autism for social interaction. Peers, mentors, and family are welcome.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides an offline group meeting in various locations. Meet with local Teens and young adults affected by Asperger's Disorder or High Functioning Autism for social interaction. Peers, mentors, and family are welcome.

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a 12-step program for family and relatives that is held at locations such as treatment centers, hospitals, churches, community centers, or local 12-step clubs

Description: Provides a 12-step program for family and relatives that is held at locations such as treatment centers, hospitals, churches, community centers, or local 12-step clubs

Narcotics Anonymous - Gold Coast

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 524-1777

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

Website

 http://www.goldcoastna.org

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

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.

TAPS Peer Mentor Program

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 959-8277

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

Website

 http://www.taps.org/peermentors

Description: SProvides tools and skills needed to mentor fellow survivors looking for support from peers who understand the unique aspects of military tragedy.

Description: SProvides tools and skills needed to mentor fellow survivors looking for support from peers who understand the unique aspects of military tragedy.

Care Groups - Local Survivor Support

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 959-8277

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

Website

 http://www.taps.org/caregroups

Description: Provides emotional support and friendship for military survivors through local support groups.

Description: Provides emotional support and friendship for military survivors through local support groups.

Peer Support Hotline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 565-8860

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

Website

 http://www.translifeline.org

Description: Provides peer support and resources run by a trans/nonbinary peer operator for trans and questioning callers, whether in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

Description: Provides peer support and resources run by a trans/nonbinary peer operator for trans and questioning callers, whether in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

Amazing Families Program

North State Road 7 Location - Suite B1

4699 North State Road 7, Suite B1, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 459-1473

Contact Hours: Sat, Noon - 2:00 PM

Website

 http://www.healingartssfl.org

Description: Provides a family support group, an interactive and hands-on cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) mental health program.

Description: Provides a family support group, an interactive and hands-on cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) mental health program.

Uplifting and Protecting the Marginalized

North State Road 7 Location - Suite B1

4699 North State Road 7, Suite B1, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 459-1473

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

Website

 http://www.healingartssfl.org

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.

Strengthening Military Family Support

West Commercial Boulevard Location - Suite 112

6635 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 112, Tamarac, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 903-8279

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Website

 http://www.thejourneyinstituteinc.com

Description: Provides individual military and veterans and their families wellness counseling to help young children impacted by stress, trauma, or separation encountered during military deployment or homecoming of a family member.

Description: Provides individual military and veterans and their families wellness counseling to help young children impacted by stress, trauma, or separation encountered during military deployment or homecoming of a family member.

Alzheimer's Caregivers - Lauderdale Lakes

Northwest 36th Street Location

4320 Northwest 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 535-2802

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members or friends of those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease; members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques and mutual support in an atmosphere of caring and frankness.

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members or friends of those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease; members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques and mutual support in an atmosphere of caring and frankness.

Bereaved Parents and Siblings - Group Therapy and Counseling

West Sample Road Location - Suite 105

11764 West Sample Road, Suite 105, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 330-3721

Website

 http://angelbobby.org

Description: Provides private group therapy and counseling to bereaved parents and siblings, also group counseling for losses due to drug overdose and suicide.

Description: Provides private group therapy and counseling to bereaved parents and siblings, also group counseling for losses due to drug overdose and suicide.

Family Support Groups

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

4161 Northwest 5th Street, Suite 203, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones living with mental illness.

Description: Provides a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones living with mental illness.

Family Support Group - Spanish

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

4161 Northwest 5th Street, Suite 203, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a support group meeting in Spanish for caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Family members can speak frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.

Description: Provides a support group meeting in Spanish for caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Family members can speak frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.

Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 227-2345

Website

 http://www.cancer.org/

Description: Provides emotional support and education to cancer patients, family, and friends. Members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings. Groups are held at various locations.

Description: Provides emotional support and education to cancer patients, family, and friends. Members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings. Groups are held at various locations.

Cancer Support - American Cancer Society

Commercial Boulevard Location

3363 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 564-0880

Website

 http://cancer.findhelp.com

Description: Provides emotional support and education to cancer patients, family and friends. Group members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings. Several groups located through out the County.

Description: Provides emotional support and education to cancer patients, family and friends. Group members interact with each other and express their emotions and feelings. Several groups located through out the County.

Front Porch Parent Fellowship for Caregiver

W Cypress Creek Rd Location

2401 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 556-4739

Contact Hours: Sun, Noon - 2:00 PM

Website

 http://www.calvaryftl.org

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a support group for parents who have children with special needs. Offers family support, outreach education, respite (Kids Night Out), and church development.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a support group for parents who have children with special needs. Offers family support, outreach education, respite (Kids Night Out), and church development.

Sibshop

Stirling Road Location

3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

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

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides a support group for siblings with special needs, a place to discuss their feelings with other peers. Siblings will meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

Description: Provides a support group for siblings with special needs, a place to discuss their feelings with other peers. Siblings will meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

Recovery - Mental Health Aftercare

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 304-7412

Contact Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Description: Provides techniques for overcoming symptoms such as anger, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleeplessness, and compulsions.

Description: Provides techniques for overcoming symptoms such as anger, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleeplessness, and compulsions.

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

North Dixie Highway Location

5757 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 734-2000 Ext: 1

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

Website

 http://ftlauderdalebehavioral.com

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides structured group therapy and education held daily, allowing patients to choose the schedule most convenient for them and is designed for patients with mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders.

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides structured group therapy and education held daily, allowing patients to choose the schedule most convenient for them and is designed for patients with mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders.

LGBT National Hotline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 843-4564

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat, Noon - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

Description: Provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Description: Provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity.

LGBT National Youth Talkline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 246-7743

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat, Noon - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

Description: Provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth and those questioning their sexual orientation through age 25.

Description: Provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth and those questioning their sexual orientation through age 25.

Kids Konnected - Cancer Support

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 899-2866

Contact Hours: 24/7

Description: A 24 hour hotline where kids who have a parent with cancer can call and talk to other kids that understanding what they are experiencing.

Description: A 24 hour hotline where kids who have a parent with cancer can call and talk to other kids that understanding what they are experiencing.

K.E.E.S. Club - Kids Experiencing Empowered Support

Northeast 26th Street Location - Suite 70

1881 Northeast 26th Street, Suite 70, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 884-9195

Website

 http://www.bowtiekids.org

Description: Provides a peer-to-peer support group for individuals impacted by chronic pain.

Description: Provides a peer-to-peer support group for individuals impacted by chronic pain.

LAMBDA South - 12 Step Programs

East Las Olas Boulevard Location

1231-A East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.lambdasouth.com

Description: Provides a meeting place primarily for LGBTQ community. Programs include AA; Adult Children of Alcoholics; Al-Anon; Crystal Meth Anonymous; Compulsive Sex Addicts Anonymous; Co-Dependents Anonymous; NA

Description: Provides a meeting place primarily for LGBTQ community. Programs include AA; Adult Children of Alcoholics; Al-Anon; Crystal Meth Anonymous; Compulsive Sex Addicts Anonymous; Co-Dependents Anonymous; NA

Sibshop

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

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

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides a support group for siblings with special needs, a place to discuss their feelings with other peers. Siblings will meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

Description: Provides a support group for siblings with special needs, a place to discuss their feelings with other peers. Siblings will meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

Parenting Your Angry Child

North Dixie Highway Location - 817 - Suite 102

817 North Dixie Highway, Suite 102, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 785-8285 Ext: 0

Contact Hours: Sat, 2:00 PM

Website

 http://www.pircinc.org

Description: Provides a weekly parenting support group for children who are out of control.

Description: Provides a weekly parenting support group for children who are out of control.

Armed Forces Emergency/ International

North Federal Highway Location

3696 North Federal Highway, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 272-7337

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

Website

 http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

Description: Provides immediate worldwide assistance, including budget counseling, financial assistance, support groups, emergency communications, information and referral, counseling, and emergency intervention services to military personnel.

Description: Provides immediate worldwide assistance, including budget counseling, financial assistance, support groups, emergency communications, information and referral, counseling, and emergency intervention services to military personnel.

Heart Disease Group - Mended Hearts

Johnson Street Location

3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021

17 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 981-6346

Website

 http://mendedhearts.org/peer-support-for-young-adults-with-heart-disease/

Description: Provides support and education to those who have had, or expect to have, heart surgery and their families.

Description: Provides support and education to those who have had, or expect to have, heart surgery and their families.

Special Needs

Not a Physical Location

PO Box 3588, Lantana, FL, 33465

32 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 383-1111

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

Website

 http://www.211palmbeach.org

Description: Provides information and referrals for children with special needs, providing parents and caregivers support.

Description: Provides information and referrals for children with special needs, providing parents and caregivers support.

12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous Program

South Pine Avenue Location

616 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471

231 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 867-0660

Contact Hours: Tues, Wed, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.aaocalamarion.org

Description: Provides meetings, information, support, and helpline.

Description: Provides meetings, information, support, and helpline.

12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous Program

Not a Physical Location

Gainesville, FL, 32606

273 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 372-8091

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

Website

 http://aagainesville.org

Description: Provides meetings, information, support, and helpline for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

Description: Provides meetings, information, support, and helpline for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

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.

Support Group Meetings

Not A Phyical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 402-6685

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

Website

 http://www.clutterersanonymous.org

Description: Provides a 12 Step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, where individuals share their experiences and strengths to solve their common problems with clutter and help each other recover.

Description: Provides a 12 Step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, where individuals share their experiences and strengths to solve their common problems with clutter and help each other recover.