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.

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.

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.

Family Support Groups

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

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

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

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

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

Peer-To-Peer

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

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

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a 10-week peer-led recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges.

Description: Provides a 10-week peer-led recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges.

Connection Recovery Support Groups

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

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

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

Description: Provides a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

Family Support Group - Spanish

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

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

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

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

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

Ending the Silence

Northwest 5th Street Location - Suite 203

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

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a support group designed to allow teens to learn about mental illness, including a 50-minute presentation and testimonies from young adults living with mental illness and their recovery journey.

Description: Provides a support group designed to allow teens to learn about mental illness, including a 50-minute presentation and testimonies from young adults living with mental illness and their recovery journey.

Connection Recovery Support Group - After Work

Northwest 46th Avenue Location

301 Northwest 46th Avenue, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Contact Hours: Mon, 7:00 PM

Website

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLUm81OnMrBHGGbaflBn9djXelXFtp0kHAiSGUlo0MBHD5MA/viewform

Description: Provides an evening support group to destress, have open discussions and sharing experiences.

Description: Provides an evening support group to destress, have open discussions and sharing experiences.

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.

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.

BCPS School Staff Support Group

Trails End Location

10561 Trails End, Pine Trails Park, Parkland, FL, 33076

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 321-1590

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com

Description: Provides trauma support groups for Broward County Public School staff after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy.

Description: Provides trauma support groups for Broward County Public School staff after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy.

STUDENT Support Group (Grades 9-12)

Trails End Location

10561 Trails End, Pine Trails Park, Parkland, FL, 33076

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 321-1590

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com

Description: Provides trauma support groups for students of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school tragedy.

Description: Provides trauma support groups for students of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school tragedy.

PARENT Support Group

Trails End Location

10561 Trails End, Pine Trails Park, Parkland, FL, 33076

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 321-1590

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com

Description: Provides parent trauma support groups for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school shooting.

Description: Provides parent trauma support groups for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school shooting.

Knitting Support Group

Trails End Location

10561 Trails End, Pine Trails Park, Parkland, FL, 33076

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 321-1590

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com

Description: Provides parent knitting trauma support groups for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school tragedy.

Description: Provides parent knitting trauma support groups for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) school tragedy.

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.

Support Groups For Seniors

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

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

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides support groups for seniors.

Description: Provides support groups for seniors.

Bereavement Support Group

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

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

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

Individual and Group Counseling

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

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

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

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

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

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.

Breast Cancer Support - Pembroke Pines

North Flamingo Road Location

603 North Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 844-9736

Contact Hours: Wed, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Description: Provides a women-only support group brings together women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, whether they are newly diagnosed, in remission or breast cancer survivors

Description: Provides a women-only support group brings together women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, whether they are newly diagnosed, in remission or breast cancer survivors

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.

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

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.

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.

Bereavement/Grief Counseling

West Cypress Creek Road Location - Suite B - 106

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

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 514-7569

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

Website

 http://mahcs.com

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

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

Cancer Support - American Cancer Society

Commercial Boulevard Location

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

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 564-0880

Website

 http://cancer.findhelp.com

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

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

Lung Cancer Support - Better Breathers

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 524-4657

Website

 http://www.lung.org/help-support/better-breathers-club

Description: Provides an opportunity for lung disease patients and their families to meet and learn about their condition from concerned health care professionals in a supportive environment.

Description: Provides an opportunity for lung disease patients and their families to meet and learn about their condition from concerned health care professionals in a supportive environment.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a support group sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Description: Provides a support group sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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.

Parkinson's Communication Group

South Pine Island Road Location

5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, 33328

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 262-7707

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

Website

 http://www.nova.edu

Description: Provides opportunity for group practice of exercises and strategies for improving speech clarity, memory, attention, and swallowing due to difficulty related to Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

Description: Provides opportunity for group practice of exercises and strategies for improving speech clarity, memory, attention, and swallowing due to difficulty related to Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

Caregivers Support Group

Northwest 103rd Avenue Location

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

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 450-6888

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

Website

 http://www.ppines.com

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

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

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.

Parkinson's Communication Group

Griffin Road Location

6100 Griffin Road, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 262-7707

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

Website

 http://www.nova.edu

Description: Provides opportunity for group practice of exercises and strategies for improving speech clarity, memory, attention, and swallowing due to difficulty related to Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

Description: Provides opportunity for group practice of exercises and strategies for improving speech clarity, memory, attention, and swallowing due to difficulty related to Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

Aphasia Caregiver Support Group

Griffin Road Location

6100 Griffin Road, Davie, FL, 33314

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 262-7707

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

Website

 http://www.nova.edu

Description: Provides support and information to family and friends of people with aphasia due to stroke.

Description: Provides support and information to family and friends of people with aphasia due to stroke.

Connection Recovery Support Groups

Northwest 6th Street Location

2520 Northwest 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 316-9907

Contact Hours: Mon, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Website

 http://www.namibroward.org

Description: Provides a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

Description: Provides a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

Heterosexual HIV Support Groups

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

2921 Northeast 6th Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 568-0152

Contact Hours: Wed, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Description: Provides a safe environment where HIV positive heterosexuals can support each other and exchange information.

Description: Provides a safe environment where HIV positive heterosexuals can support each other and exchange information.

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.

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.

MS Support Group

6520 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 776-6805

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

Website

 http://msfocus.org

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

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

Online Support Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(925) 715-7731

Website

 http://starlegacyfoundation.org

Description: Provides live, interactive, online support groups for families who have experienced a perinatal loss and for individuals experiencing a pregnancy after a loss.

Description: Provides live, interactive, online support groups for families who have experienced a perinatal loss and for individuals experiencing a pregnancy after a loss.

Grief Support Groups

Northwest 39th Avenue Location

4341 Northwest 39th Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 978-2390

Contact Hours: Tue - Fri, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.tomorrowsrainbow.org

Description: Offers peer-facilitated grief support groups on a miniature horse farm for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy, Deerfield Beach HS tragedy, COVID - 19, Surfside building collapse or other traumatic events.

Description: Offers peer-facilitated grief support groups on a miniature horse farm for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy, Deerfield Beach HS tragedy, COVID - 19, Surfside building collapse or other traumatic events.

Recovery - Mental Health Aftercare

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 304-7412

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

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

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

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

North Dixie Highway Location

5757 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 734-2000 Ext: 1

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

Website

 http://ftlauderdalebehavioral.com

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

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

Wellness Center - Support Group for Co-Infected Adults

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

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

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 612-3653

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

Website

 http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org

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

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

Wellness Center - Support Group for HIV Positive Gay Men

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

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

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 612-3653

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

Website

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

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

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

Cancer Support - Pembroke Pines

South Flamingo Road Location

801 South Flamingo Road, Suite 10, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a support group for adults who have been diagnosed with any form of cancer and for their family members. Meetings emphasize support, discussion, education and coping skills.

Description: Provides a support group for adults who have been diagnosed with any form of cancer and for their family members. Meetings emphasize support, discussion, education and coping skills.