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.