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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Codependency Anonymous (CoDA)

East Sample Road Location

1111 East Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(602) 277-7991

Website

 http://coda.org

Description: Provides a support group locator and various programs of recovery based on 12-steps for codependency.

Description: Provides a support group locator and various programs of recovery based on 12-steps for codependency.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.