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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff Masarek Behavioral Health Center (JMBHC)

North University Drive Location

7171 North University Drive, Suite 207, Tamarac, FL, 33321

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 909-0888

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.jfsbroward.org/services/behavioral-health

Description: Provides outpatient individual, marital, family, group trauma therapy and Psychoeducational testing. Counseling also available for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

Description: Provides outpatient individual, marital, family, group trauma therapy and Psychoeducational testing. Counseling also available for those impacted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy.

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.

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.

Katherine Elizabeth Foundation

Northeast 30th Avenue Location

20381 Northeast 30th Avenue, Suite 120, Aventura, FL, 33180

21 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides individual support and healing to families that have encountered a negative or fatal prenatal diagnosis through the term of the pregnancy, after birth and in the event of death of their infant.

Description: Provides individual support and healing to families that have encountered a negative or fatal prenatal diagnosis through the term of the pregnancy, after birth and in the event of death of their infant.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

LOSS Team

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 384-0344

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

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides one on one support to survivors of a loved one who were lost to death by suicide. Services includes support group and grief counseling. This is not for suicide attemptors.

Description: Provides one on one support to survivors of a loved one who were lost to death by suicide. Services includes support group and grief counseling. This is not for suicide attemptors.

Lifebox

W Sample Rd Location - Ste 204

9365 W Sample Rd, Ste 204, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 601-4339

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.wondherful.com

Description: Provides suicide prevention services and support for families dealing with the loss of a loved one due to suicide.

Description: Provides suicide prevention services and support for families dealing with the loss of a loved one due to suicide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mental Health Services

NW 6th St Location

635 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601

268 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 335-7770

Website

 http://namigainesville.org

Description: Provides mental health related services including educational classes, support groups, family support meetings, public seminars and provides referrals to local resources.

Description: Provides mental health related services including educational classes, support groups, family support meetings, public seminars and provides referrals to local resources.

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.

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.

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Provides a 12-step program for family and relatives that is held at locations such as treatment centers, hospitals, churches, community centers, or local 12-step clubs

Description: Provides a 12-step program for family and relatives that is held at locations such as treatment centers, hospitals, churches, community centers, or local 12-step clubs

Narcotics Anonymous - Gold Coast

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 524-1777

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

Website

 http://www.goldcoastna.org

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

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.

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.

New Outlooks

North University Drive Location

1392 North University Drive, Plantation, FL, 33322

6 Miles—Get Directions

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides a professionally led support group sessions for women going through major life changes. Members learn how to cope with upheavals such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, etc.

Description: FOR PROFIT - Provides a professionally led support group sessions for women going through major life changes. Members learn how to cope with upheavals such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, etc.

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.

Online Family Support Group - Addictions/CoDependencies

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 692-9727

Website

 http://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347632&id=12

Description: Provides an online 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 an online peer-led support group that offers education and resources for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

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).

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.

Overeaters Anonymous Locator

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Wilton Manors, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(505) 891-2664

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Website)

Website

 http://www.oa.org

Description: Provides information on local Overeaters Anonymous meetings around the country.

Description: Provides information on local Overeaters Anonymous meetings around the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peer Support Hotline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 565-8860

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

Website

 http://www.translifeline.org

Description: Provides peer support and resources run by a trans/nonbinary peer operator for trans and questioning callers, whether in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

Description: Provides peer support and resources run by a trans/nonbinary peer operator for trans and questioning callers, whether in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.