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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LOSS Team

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 one on one support to survivors of a loved one who were lost to death by suicide. Services includes support group and grief counseling. This is not for suicide attemptors.

Description: Provides one on one support to survivors of a loved one who were lost to death by suicide. Services includes support group and grief counseling. This is not for suicide attemptors.

C.A.R.E.

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 455-6477

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://missfoundation.org

Description: Provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, fully-moderated online support group forums, counseling, advocacy, research, bereavement support groups, and education (C.A.R.E.).

Description: Provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, fully-moderated online support group forums, counseling, advocacy, research, bereavement support groups, and education (C.A.R.E.).

Overeaters Anonymous Locator

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Wilton Manors, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(505) 891-2664

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Website)

Website

 http://www.oa.org

Description: Provides information on local Overeaters Anonymous meetings around the country.

Description: Provides information on local Overeaters Anonymous meetings around the country.

Support Group - Broward

Southwest 9th Avenue Location

1480 Southwest 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 212-3027

Website

 https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGFTL/

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

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.

SCISG Broward Chapter

Nob Hill Road Location

4399 Nob Hill Road, Encompass Health, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 696-7204

Website

 http://scisg.org/broward-chapter

Description: SN ONLY - Provides emotional support through in-person and virtual meetings where individuals can socialize, learn, and share regarding life with spinal cord injury, neurological disorders and other disabilities.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides emotional support through in-person and virtual meetings where individuals can socialize, learn, and share regarding life with spinal cord injury, neurological disorders and other disabilities.

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.

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.

Alzheimer's Caregivers - Sunrise - Daniel Cantor Center

Nob Hill Road Location

5000 Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 742-2299

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

Description: Sharing coping skills, ideas and information in caring for the patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.

Description: Sharing coping skills, ideas and information in caring for the patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.

Alzheimer's Caregivers - Sunrise Health and Rehab Center

Nob Hill Road Location - Sunrise Health and Rehab Center

4800 Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

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.

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.

Vitas Healthcare - Support Group

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a virtual support group to persons grieving the loss of a loved one.

Description: Provides a virtual support group to persons grieving the loss of a loved one.

Grief Couseling and Support group

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a virtual support group for individuals to discuss feelings and emotions related to bereavement. Individual grief counseling through telehealth is also available.

Description: Provides a virtual support group for individuals to discuss feelings and emotions related to bereavement. Individual grief counseling through telehealth is also available.

New Outlooks

North University Drive Location

1392 North University Drive, Plantation, FL, 33322

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides a professionally led support group sessions for women going through major life changes. Members learn how to cope with upheavals such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, etc.

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides a professionally led support group sessions for women going through major life changes. Members learn how to cope with upheavals such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, etc.

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.