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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Youth Support - Sunserve Youth Group Meetings

Southwest 9th Street Location

1480 Southwest 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-5150 Ext: 204

Contact Hours: Tues, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Website

 http://www.sunserve.org

Description: Support group meetings that focuses on issues of interest to LGTBQ youth.

Description: Support group meetings that focuses on issues of interest to LGTBQ youth.

Youth Support - Youth Therapy Services

Southwest 9th Street Location

1480 Southwest 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-5150 Ext: 204

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

Website

 http://www.sunserve.org

Description: Provides therapist specializing in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming or questioning youth and young adults and assisting their families.

Description: Provides therapist specializing in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming or questioning youth and young adults and assisting their families.

Friends and Family of HIV Patients - PLWA

Southwest 27th Street Location

330 Southwest 27th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 462-2004

Contact Hours: Fri, 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Description: Provides support to family members and friends of those living with HIV/AIDS.

Description: Provides support to family members and friends of those living with HIV/AIDS.

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.

Cancer Support - Spanish Speaking

East Sample Road Location

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

15 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 366-6219

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

Website

 http://cancer.org/espanol

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

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

Cancer Survivor and Family Group - Pompano Beach

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides support to the families and friends of those diagnosed with cancer.

Description: Provides support to the families and friends of those diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer Support - Patients Undergoing Treatment

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a wellness group for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment.

Description: Provides a wellness group for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment.

Neurofibromatosis Group - NF Center

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, 3rd Floor, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides support and information to those with NF and their families. Members share their feelings, experiences and receive information about evaluation and treatment options, in meetings or through a phone support network.

Description: Provides support and information to those with NF and their families. Members share their feelings, experiences and receive information about evaluation and treatment options, in meetings or through a phone support network.

Parent Education and Support Groups

East Sample Road Location

1111 East Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 862-9236 Ext: 1

Website

 http://www.thetobycenter.org

Description: Provides support group for separation, divorce, co-parenting, dating, and other adjustments.

Description: Provides support group for separation, divorce, co-parenting, dating, and other adjustments.

Parents of Murdered Children

Hollywood Boulevard Location

3250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL, 33027

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides support to those experiencing grief due to the murder of a loved one. A counselor assists group members in sharing their feelings of loss and anger. In addition, special seminars are held for the professional community.

Description: Provides support to those experiencing grief due to the murder of a loved one. A counselor assists group members in sharing their feelings of loss and anger. In addition, special seminars are held for the professional community.

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.

Active Aging Program

North Dixie Highway Location

2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 463-9005 Ext: 109

Contact Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Website

 http://www.pridecenterflorida.org/community-programs/senior-advisory-council/

Description: Provides a weekly gathering for LGBTQ seniors called the Coffee & Conversation program and the Annual Active Aging Health Expo that offers a comprehensive overview of community resources such as health, finance, insurance, legal, travel, en

Description: Provides a weekly gathering for LGBTQ seniors called the Coffee & Conversation program and the Annual Active Aging Health Expo that offers a comprehensive overview of community resources such as health, finance, insurance, legal, travel, en

Meeting Rooms

North Dixie Highway Location

2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 463-9005 Ext: 101

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Website

 http://www.pridecenterflorida.org

Description: Provides a meeting place for monthly support groups.

Description: Provides a meeting place for monthly support groups.

Adult Support Groups

Wilton Drive Location

2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-5150

Website

 http://www.sunserve.org

Description: Provides Transgender, Women 4 Women, and Men Empowerment support groups.

Description: Provides Transgender, Women 4 Women, and Men Empowerment support groups.

Transgender Services

Wilton Drive Location

2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-5150 Ext: 126

Contact Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.sunserve.org

Description: Assists with all aspects of transgender issues, including resources, referrals to medical professionals, and advocacy to the trans community in all stages of transitioning (persons currently transitioning, are considering transitioning.

Description: Assists with all aspects of transgender issues, including resources, referrals to medical professionals, and advocacy to the trans community in all stages of transitioning (persons currently transitioning, are considering transitioning.

Safe Harbor

Wilton Drive Location

2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-5150

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

Website

 http://www.sunserve.org

Description: Provides a therapeutic group for gay, biseual and transgender men.

Description: Provides a therapeutic group for gay, biseual and transgender men.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alateen

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 491-1915

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

Website

 http://www.southfloridaal-anon.org/meetings.htm

Description: Provides support groups designed for teenagers who live with an alcoholic family member. Teens are encouraged to develop self-esteem and not to feel burdened with the issue.

Description: Provides support groups designed for teenagers who live with an alcoholic family member. Teens are encouraged to develop self-esteem and not to feel burdened with the issue.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 491-1915

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

Website

 http://www.southfloridaal-anon.org

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

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

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).

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.

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.

Children with Cystic Fibrosis Support - Hollywood

Johnson Street Location

3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021

17 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides support and encouragement to children with cystic fibrosis. Educational information is provided by the facilitator.

Description: Provides support and encouragement to children with cystic fibrosis. Educational information is provided by the facilitator.

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.

Eating Disorders Support Group - Palm Beach

Southwest 18th Street Location

6301 Southwest 18th Street, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boca Raton, FL, 33433

17 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides support to those who have, or think they may have, an eating disorder. All types of problems are discussed.

Description: Provides support to those who have, or think they may have, an eating disorder. All types of problems are discussed.

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.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Northwest 2nd Street Location - 227

227 Northwest 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 480-4463

Contact Hours: Wed, 10:00 AM - Noon

Website

 http://www.deerfield-beach.com/40/Active-Aging-NEFP

Description: Provides a support group where members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques, and offer mutual support. Training to cope with memory related disorders is provided, as well as information on community resources and services.

Description: Provides a support group where members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques, and offer mutual support. Training to cope with memory related disorders is provided, as well as information on community resources and services.