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.