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.

Support Group

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 257-1717

Website

 http://www.als.org/florida/florida/local-care-services/florida-support-groups

Description: Provides opportunities to learn more about living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Description: Provides opportunities to learn more about living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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.

Uniper Care

Hiatus Road Location

5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 745-9567

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

Website

 http://www.adrcbroward.org/uniper-care

Description: Provides live and interactive classes; stay active physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; share your knowledge in peer-led groups; meet new people; video call with family and friends from the comfort of your home.

Description: Provides live and interactive classes; stay active physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; share your knowledge in peer-led groups; meet new people; video call with family and friends from the comfort of your home.

Survivors of Suicide Group

Southeast 24th Street Location

218 Southeast 24th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641

266 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 264-6761

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

Website

 https://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/crisiscenter/pages/crisiscenter.aspx

Description: Offers a support group for survivors who have lost someone to suicide.

Description: Offers a support group for survivors who have lost someone to suicide.

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).

AA Meetings

Northwest 10th Terrace Location - Suite 404

3317 Northwest 10th Terrace, Suite 404, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

Contact Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wed, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Website

 https://aabroward.org/locations/

Description: Provides meetings, information, and support.

Description: Provides meetings, information, and 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.

Support Groups Locator

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 https://aakp.org/center-for-patient-engagement-and-advocacy/support-groups/

Description: Provides a list of support groups by State.

Description: Provides a list of support groups by State.

I Heart Caregivers

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://act.aarp.org/iheartcaregivers/

Description: Provides family caregivers a place to share their stories and learn how they can help improve caregiver support in their state.

Description: Provides family caregivers a place to share their stories and learn how they can help improve caregiver support in their state.

Caregiving - Mental and Emotional Support

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2019/caregiver-stress-burnout.html?intcmp=AE-CAR-CLB-R4-C2

Description: Provides internet based support groups and discussion forums for caregivers and care recipients.

Description: Provides internet based support groups and discussion forums for caregivers and care recipients.

Reach to Recovery (Peer Support)

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: Supports individuals through face-to-face visits or by phone who recently have been diagnosed or facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis.

Description: Supports individuals through face-to-face visits or by phone who recently have been diagnosed or facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis.

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.

Support Group

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(407) 415-8757

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

Website

 http://afsp.org/find-a-support-group

Description: Provides support for survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide through support groups and a Survivor Outreach Program.

Description: Provides support for survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide through support groups and a Survivor Outreach Program.

List of Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/south-florida/resources-support-fl/sofl-support-groups

Description: Provides a list of support groups by county.

Description: Provides a list of support groups by county.

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.

Family Supports Services - Nurturing Parenting Program

Northwest 53rd Street Location

10250 Northwest 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-9400 Ext: 1107

Website

 http://arcbroward.com/programs/infants-children

Description: SN ONLY - Parent Facilitator provides support, strategies, resources, and parent and family group meetings or networking opportunities. Family Support Services are provided in family home.

Description: SN ONLY - Parent Facilitator provides support, strategies, resources, and parent and family group meetings or networking opportunities. Family Support Services are provided in family home.

Across the Spectrum - Parent Virtual Support Group

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(407) 207-3388

Contact Hours: Tues, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Website

 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-2vpzwsGdKDmDSgRbUGkCKGLY3VrSVv#/registration

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a monthly virtual support group where parents can share, connect, and discuss diagnoses, family life, special diets, educational needs, and more.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a monthly virtual support group where parents can share, connect, and discuss diagnoses, family life, special diets, educational needs, and more.

Military Parent Online Autism Support Group

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

Contact Hours: Tues, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Website

 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldOCoqT0oHdAAE8PqD7J0dZi28CK4dPAW#/registration

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a monthly virtual support group where military parents can share, connect, and discuss diagnoses, family life, special diets, educational needs, and more.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides a monthly virtual support group where military parents can share, connect, and discuss diagnoses, family life, special diets, educational needs, and more.

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.

Support Group

Not a Physical Location

PO Box 382035, Miami, FL, 33238

26 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 836-3408

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Description: Provides a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Description: Provides a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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.

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.

Support Group Directory

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.braininjuryfl.org/how-can-we-help/support-groups/

Description: Provides a list of local brain injury support groups.

Description: Provides a list of local brain injury support groups.

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.

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.

UHealth Sylvester - Grief/Coping Sessions

East Newport Center Drive Location - Suite 100

1190 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 571-0111 Ext: 3

Contact Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com/DiversityandSchoolClimate

Description: Provides grief and trauma counseling sessions to the Parkland community for those affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MDS) tragedy. One session will last approximately one hour and is free of charge.

Description: Provides grief and trauma counseling sessions to the Parkland community for those affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MDS) tragedy. One session will last approximately one hour and is free of charge.

Pregnancy Massage Class

Coral Hills Dr Location - 3100

3100 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 344-3344

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (Call for class schedule)

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Program involves partners/labor coaches of pregnant women in helping with the discomforts that go along with pregnancy and labor.

Description: Program involves partners/labor coaches of pregnant women in helping with the discomforts that go along with pregnancy and labor.

Support Groups

Coral Hills Dr Location

3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 344-3344

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Al-Anon, American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, Bereavement, American Lung Association - Better Breathers, Breast Cancer, CHADD,

Description: Al-Anon, American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, Bereavement, American Lung Association - Better Breathers, Breast Cancer, CHADD,

Support Groups

Coral Hills Dr Location - 3100

3100 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 344-3344

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Al-Anon, American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, Bereavement, American Lung Association - Better Breathers, Breast Cancer, CHADD,

Description: Al-Anon, American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, Bereavement, American Lung Association - Better Breathers, Breast Cancer, CHADD,

Stroke Support Group

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 786-7333

Contact Hours: Thurs, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Provides support and information to those recovering from a stroke, their family members, caregivers, and friends.

Description: Provides support and information to those recovering from a stroke, their family members, caregivers, and friends.

Alzheimer's Support Group

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 786-7392

Contact Hours: Mon, 10:30 AM - Noon

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members, and friends of those with Alzheimer's or Dementia.

Description: Provides support to caregivers, family members, and friends of those with Alzheimer's or Dementia.

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.

Celebrate Recovery - Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 https://locator.crgroups.info

Description: Provides a faith-based program to help those with emotional issues and addictions through a Christian 12-step recovery process. Offers a locator tool to find organizations with Celebrate Recovery support groups locally.

Description: Provides a faith-based program to help those with emotional issues and addictions through a Christian 12-step recovery process. Offers a locator tool to find organizations with Celebrate Recovery support groups locally.

Teen Support Groups

Griffin Road Location

6100 Griffin Road, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 262-7111

Website

 http://www.card.miami.edu

Description: SN ONLY - Provides individualized direct assistance through family support, technical assistance and consultation, parent and professional training programs, and public education activities.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides individualized direct assistance through family support, technical assistance and consultation, parent and professional training programs, and public education activities.

Parent Support Groups

Griffin Road Location

6100 Griffin Road, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 262-7111

Website

 http://www.card.miami.edu

Description: SN ONLY - Provides various parent support groups to assist families in understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and network with other families registered with CARD.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides various parent support groups to assist families in understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and network with other families registered with CARD.

Support Group

West Cypress Creek Road Location

2900 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 601-1930

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

Website

 http://www.chchearing.org

Description: Provides support groups for late-deafened adults, hard of hearing, hearing parents of children who are deaf.

Description: Provides support groups for late-deafened adults, hard of hearing, hearing parents of children who are deaf.

Peer Counseling

North State Road 7 Location - Suite 102

4800 North State Road 7, Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 722-6400

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.cilbroward.org

Description: Provides meetings for consumers to share their experiences, teach one another how to access resources, and share plans for disability-related issues.

Description: Provides meetings for consumers to share their experiences, teach one another how to access resources, and share plans for disability-related issues.

Q Chat Space

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33307

5 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-6024

Website

 http://www.lgbtcenters.org/Programs/Q-Chat-Space

Description: Provides live, chat-based, online support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer or questioning, and all of the communities).

Description: Provides live, chat-based, online support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer or questioning, and all of the communities).

Family Groups and LIFT from LOSS - Broward

Southwest 36th Street Location

7600 Southwest 36th Street, Davie, FL, 33328

10 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 988-5438

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

Website

 https://childbereavement.org/support-groups/grief-support.html

Description: Provides peer support groups to those who have lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend due to illness, accident, suicide, homicide, or those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

Description: Provides peer support groups to those who have lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend due to illness, accident, suicide, homicide, or those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

Virtual Grief Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 988-5438

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

Website

 http://www.childbereavement.org

Description: Provides virtual grief support groups.

Description: Provides virtual grief support groups.

Jenna's Friendship Corner

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(212) 448-9494

Website

 https://cbtf.org/friendshipcircle/

Description: Connects survivors and friends the old-fashioned way, through the mail.

Description: Connects survivors and friends the old-fashioned way, through the mail.

Comprehensive Family AIDS Program (CFAP)

South Federal Highway Location

1401 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 728-1036

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://childrensdiagnostic.com/comprehensive-family-aids-program-cfap/

Description: Provides comprehensive primary and specialty care, case management, outreach, support groups, and HIV/AIDS reduction education to families affected by HIV.

Description: Provides comprehensive primary and specialty care, case management, outreach, support groups, and HIV/AIDS reduction education to families affected by HIV.

Substance Use Services

Northwrest1st Avenue Location

415 Northwest 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34475

237 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 732-0877

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.christian12step.org

Description: Provides a faith-based support group for substance use disorder.

Description: Provides a faith-based support group for substance use disorder.

Circle of Support

West Commercial Boulevard Location

8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL, 33321

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 655-7040

Contact Hours: Mon, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Website

 http://www.tamarac.org

Description: Provides discussions about life's challenges from stress, anxiety, worry, etc.

Description: Provides discussions about life's challenges from stress, anxiety, worry, etc.

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.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter

Cypress Rd Location

5701 Cypress Rd, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 907-8966

Website

 http://www.compassionatefriends.org

Description: Provides emotional support during the natural grieving process after the death of a child at any age from any cause; also offers siblings support sub-group for bereaved children.

Description: Provides emotional support during the natural grieving process after the death of a child at any age from any cause; also offers siblings support sub-group for bereaved children.

Navagation

Southeast 6th Avenue Location

959 Southeast 6th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 665-6249

Website

 http://www.dfbcommunitycares.org

Description: Assists youth and adults to identify and address personal and community issues by connecting them with supportive services.

Description: Assists youth and adults to identify and address personal and community issues by connecting them with supportive services.

PEP Squad - Parents Empowering Parents

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 964-4040

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

Website

 http://facebook.com/groups/PEPsquadDRI

Description: Provides a closed Facebook-based support group, connecting families of children with the autoimmune disease type 1 diabetes during various life stages and experiences. The PEP Squad also holds periodic support group meetings.

Description: Provides a closed Facebook-based support group, connecting families of children with the autoimmune disease type 1 diabetes during various life stages and experiences. The PEP Squad also holds periodic support group meetings.

Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33330

9 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 553-7453

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Support Groups

Northeast 3rd Avenue Location

512 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Broward Office, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 779-1509 Ext: 8775537453

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Support Groups

San Jose Boulevard Location

5209 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL, 32207

294 Miles—Get Directions

(904) 731-3752 Ext: 8775537453

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Support Groups

Northeast 1st Street Location

309 Northeast 1st Street, Suite 20 and 21, Gainesville, FL, 32601

267 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 378-4324 Ext: 8775537453

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Description: Provides a variety of monthly support group meetings. Online support groups via Facebook are also available.

Support Groups for LGBTQ+

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 483-5300

Website

 http://www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org

Description: Offers support group for people with similar experiences, concerns, and needs an opportunity to come together to give and receive support.

Description: Offers support group for people with similar experiences, concerns, and needs an opportunity to come together to give and receive support.

Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 483-5300

Website

 http://www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org

Description: Provides a support group for men's and women's issues such as divorced and separated; widows and widowers; seniors; adults 40 and over; LGBTQ Teens, adults, family, friends and allies.

Description: Provides a support group for men's and women's issues such as divorced and separated; widows and widowers; seniors; adults 40 and over; LGBTQ Teens, adults, family, friends and allies.

Counseling Groups

Not a Physical Location

5622 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 483-5300

Website

 http://www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org

Description: Provides a range of semi-structured counseling groups, aimed to assist a specific range of clients and/or concerns, such as anger management, dialectical behavior therapy, emotion regulation, interpersonal growth/teen/youth coping groups.

Description: Provides a range of semi-structured counseling groups, aimed to assist a specific range of clients and/or concerns, such as anger management, dialectical behavior therapy, emotion regulation, interpersonal growth/teen/youth coping groups.

Online Program for Problem Gamblers (OPPG)

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

16 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 236-4848

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

Website

 http://www.gamblinghelp.org

Description: Provides an online gambling supports program titled Online Program for Problem Gambling (OPPG).

Description: Provides an online gambling supports program titled Online Program for Problem Gambling (OPPG).

Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center

Tampa General Circle Location

6 Tampa General Circle, Rm 212, Tampa General Rehabilitation C, Tampa, FL, 33606

177 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 313-2940

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

Website

 http://www.floridahealth.gov

Description: Provides statewide information and referral, community support, and advocacy for spinal cord injury survivors and their families.

Description: Provides statewide information and referral, community support, and advocacy for spinal cord injury survivors and their families.

Survivor Support Groups

Executive Parkway Drive Location

2645 Executive Parkway Drive, Weston, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

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

Website

 http://www.fisponline.org

Description: Provides a support group for survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide) meets with a group leader twice a month to help each other through the grieving period.

Description: Provides a support group for survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide) meets with a group leader twice a month to help each other through the grieving period.

Survivors of Suicide - Weston

Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Location

2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, 33331

7 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

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

Website

 http://www.fisponline.org

Description: Provides a support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

Description: Provides a support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

Survivors of Suicide - Hollywood

South Ocean Drive Location - Room 121

1301 South Ocean Drive, Room 121, Hollywood, FL, 33019

19 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

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

Website

 http://www.fisponline.org

Description: Provides a support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

Description: Provides a support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

Survivors of Suicide - Imperial Point (Spanish Speaking)

North Federal Highway Location

6401 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

Contact Hours: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Website

 http://www.fisponline.org

Description: Provides a Spanish speaking support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

Description: Provides a Spanish speaking support group for family and friends of those who have lost loved ones by suicide.

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.

Cancer Support

West Prospect Road Location

4850 West Prospect Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 763-6776

Contact Hours: Mon -Thurs, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM -3:00 PM

Website

 http://www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org

Description: Provides cancer support and networking groups, lectures, workshops, where men, women and children living with cancer, along with their families, caregivers, and friends.

Description: Provides cancer support and networking groups, lectures, workshops, where men, women and children living with cancer, along with their families, caregivers, and friends.

Gilda's On the Go

West Prospect Road Location

4850 West Prospect Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 763-6776

Website

 http://www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org

Description: Provides cancer support and networking groups, lectures, and workshops, where men, women, and children living with cancer, along with their families, caregivers, and friends.

Description: Provides cancer support and networking groups, lectures, and workshops, where men, women, and children living with cancer, along with their families, caregivers, and friends.

Jeff Masarek Behavioral Health Center (JMBHC)

North University Drive Location

7171 North University Drive, Suite 207, Tamarac, FL, 33321

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 909-0888

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.jfsbroward.org/services/behavioral-health

Description: Provides outpatient individual, marital, family, group trauma therapy and Psychoeducational testing. Counseling also available for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

Description: Provides outpatient individual, marital, family, group trauma therapy and Psychoeducational testing. Counseling also available for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

Silver Care

South Pine Island Road Location

5890 South Pine Island Road, Suite 201, Davie, FL, 33328

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 370-2140

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.jfsbroward.org/services/silvercare

Description: Provides trauma-informed treatment including individualized activities/plans, counseling sessions, social events, community health and wellness services, financial assistance for food and transportation, support groups, and more.

Description: Provides trauma-informed treatment including individualized activities/plans, counseling sessions, social events, community health and wellness services, financial assistance for food and transportation, support groups, and more.

Support Groups

NE 9th St Location

311 NE 9th St, Chiefland, FL, 32626

273 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 493-2333

Website

 http://www.havenhospice.org

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

Support Groups

NW 90th Blvd - Location

4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606

273 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 378-2121

Website

 http://www.havenhospice.org

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

Support Groups

West US Hwy 90 - Location

6037 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL, 32055

312 Miles—Get Directions

(386) 752-9191

Website

 http://www.havenhospice.org

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

Description: Provides various support groups, including grief support counseling for persons affected by a loved one, a grief support camp for children and teens dealing with loss, and a caregiver support group.

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.

Children Coping with Grief

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 an interactive and hands-on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mental health program designed to teach children how to navigate through their unique grief process.

Description: Provides an interactive and hands-on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mental health program designed to teach children how to navigate through their unique grief process.

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.

Forget Me Not

Inverrary Boulevard Location - Suite 305

3810 Inverrary Boulevard, Suite 305, Lauderhill, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-0550

Website

 http://www.hmhbbroward.org/copy-of-healthy-families

Description: Provides support groups and individual peer counseling for parents who have lost babies due to miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

Description: Provides support groups and individual peer counseling for parents who have lost babies due to miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

STRIVE Support Group

North Federal Highway Location

4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 776-3075

Contact Hours: Wed, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Website

 http://www.holy-cross.com

Description: Provides a support group for stroke survivors, their family members, and friends. Meetings are held at the Sister Innocent Conference Center.

Description: Provides a support group for stroke survivors, their family members, and friends. Meetings are held at the Sister Innocent Conference Center.

Virtual Support Groups

North Federal Highway Location

4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.holy-cross.com/support-groups

Description: Provides several virtual support groups for bereavement, cancer, and Alzheimer's.

Description: Provides several virtual support groups for bereavement, cancer, and Alzheimer's.

Transition Program Caregiver Support Groups

Southwest 34 Avenue Location

3231 Southwest 34 Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34474

234 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 873-7415

Website

 http://www.hospiceofmarion.com

Description: Provides weekly caregiver support so caregivers can rest, exercise, reach out to others for support, talk about their worries, and more.

Description: Provides weekly caregiver support so caregivers can rest, exercise, reach out to others for support, talk about their worries, and more.

Bereavement Support Groups

Southeast 62nd Street Location - 2895

2895 Southeast 62nd Steet, Ocala, FL, 34480

228 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 873-7456

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

Website

 http://www.hospiceofmarion.com

Description: Provides support groups for families and caregivers of terminally ill patients who have recently passed.

Description: Provides support groups for families and caregivers of terminally ill patients who have recently passed.

Pet Bereavement Online Support Group

Griffin Road Location

2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 266-6848

Contact Hours: Tue, 5:30 PM

Website

 https://humanebroward.com/pet-loss-grieving/

Description: Provides a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a pet.

Description: Provides a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a pet.

Developmental Disability Parent Support Groups

North Nob Hill Road Location - 5100

5100 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 315-8664

Website

 http://www.jafco.org

Description: Provides support groups for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.

Description: Provides support groups for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.

Developmental Disability Grandparent Support Groups

North Nob Hill Road Location - 5100

5100 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 315-8664

Website

 http://www.jafco.org

Description: Provides support groups for grandparents of children with developmental disabilities.

Description: Provides support groups for grandparents of children with developmental disabilities.

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.

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.

Online Family Support Group - Addictions/CoDependencies

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 692-9727

Website

 http://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347632&id=12

Description: Provides an online peer-led support group that offers education and resources for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

Description: Provides an online peer-led support group that offers education and resources for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

In-Person Family Support Group

West Atlantic Boulevard Location

5400 West Atlantic Boulevard, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 692-9727

Contact Hours: Mon, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Website

 http://learn2cope.org

Description: Provides a peer-led support group that offers education and resources for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

Description: Provides a peer-led support group that offers education and resources for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

Tele-Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 284-4422

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

Website

 https://lighthouseguild.org/support-services/telesupport-groups/

Description: Provides tele-support groups that offer guidance, training, and support.

Description: Provides tele-support groups that offer guidance, training, and support.

Support Group Meetings

Not A Physical Location

Torrance, CA, 90504

2318 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 766-6779

Website

 https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/

Description: Provides local support group meetings, online meetings, and phone meetings.

Description: Provides local support group meetings, online meetings, and phone meetings.

Community Council Against Substance Use

3482 NW 10th St Location

3482 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL, 34475

237 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 438-5990

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mcchildrensalliance.org

Description: Provides interventions that reduce the impact of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other substance use on youth.

Description: Provides interventions that reduce the impact of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other substance use on youth.

Students Against Destructive Decisions - Sadd

3482 NW 10th St Location

3482 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL, 34475

237 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 438-5990

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mcchildrensalliance.org

Description: Provides prevention tools for underage drinking, substance use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. Also offers peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism.

Description: Provides prevention tools for underage drinking, substance use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. Also offers peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism.

Txt-A-Tip

3482 NW 10th St Location

3482 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL, 34475

237 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 877-2838

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

Website

 http://www.mcchildrensalliance.org

Description: Provides an anonymous text tip line for youth to text to report concerns about substance use, mental health, gun violence, or school safety.

Description: Provides an anonymous text tip line for youth to text to report concerns about substance use, mental health, gun violence, or school safety.

Socially Active Youth (SAY) Support Group

North Flamingo Road Location - Outpatient Rehab Conference Room

703 North Flamingo Road, Outpatient Rehab Conference Rm, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 844-9830

Contact Hours: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Last Fri of each month)

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Provides a support group for teenagers with physical disabilities. Teenagers will learn strategies to overcome daily struggles while being socially active with others.

Description: Provides a support group for teenagers with physical disabilities. Teenagers will learn strategies to overcome daily struggles while being socially active with others.

Memorial Regional South - Stroke Support Group

Washington Street Location

3600 Washington Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 518-5725

Contact Hours: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Provides information to individuals recovering from a stroke, their family members, and friends. Guest speakers educate participants on available therapies and community resources.

Description: Provides information to individuals recovering from a stroke, their family members, and friends. Guest speakers educate participants on available therapies and community resources.

Cancer Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 265-4325

Contact Hours: Varies by support group

Website

 http://www.mhs.net/services/cancer/cancer-support-services/support-groups

Description: Coordinates supports groups of patients, family members and caregivers to discuss various cancer-related topics in-person and online.

Description: Coordinates supports groups of patients, family members and caregivers to discuss various cancer-related topics in-person and online.

Childbirth Education

Taft Street Location

7031 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 276-0845

Contact Hours: (Classes: 3 Fri a month) 10:00 AM -1:00 PM (Call to confirm schedule)

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Provides ten classes on pregnancy topics like nutrition, hospital procedures, comfort measures, infant care, safe baby, breastfeeding, family planning, and a class baby shower to wrap up the series.

Description: Provides ten classes on pregnancy topics like nutrition, hospital procedures, comfort measures, infant care, safe baby, breastfeeding, family planning, and a class baby shower to wrap up the series.

Kinship Initiatives Support Services

Taft Street Location

7031 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 276-0839

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri (By appointment with families)

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Provides services required to maintain a stable home for kinship families. A kinship caregiver is raising a child or children because the biological parent(s) cannot do so.

Description: Provides services required to maintain a stable home for kinship families. A kinship caregiver is raising a child or children because the biological parent(s) cannot do so.

Nurse Family Partnership

Taft Street Location

7031 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 276-0845

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Provides first-time pregnant women education and support during pregnancy, post-birth up to two years in-home service by a registered nurse.

Description: Provides first-time pregnant women education and support during pregnancy, post-birth up to two years in-home service by a registered nurse.

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.

Anger and Stress Mgmt Support Grp

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7139

7139 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055 Ext: 105

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

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides a support group for individuals with anger management issues.

Description: Provides a support group for individuals with anger management issues.

Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

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

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides support for adults and teens, referrals, survivor packages, and phone support offered for those in need.

Description: Provides support for adults and teens, referrals, survivor packages, and phone support offered for those in need.