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Support Group Directory
Note that some listings have extensive contact information, while others have only a phone number; we have endeavored to make this information as current and complete as possible, but sometimes groups change or disband without warning. Please call or e-mail the groups you are interested in to receive the most up-to-date information.
Panhandle
Leon
TGH Brain Injury Support Group
Virtual: sign up at https://www.tmh.org/events-search
Contact: Jaime Kershaw at 850-431-5054 or jaime.kershaw@tmh.org
Okaloosa
Fort Walton Beach Brain Injury Connection
In Person; First and Third Friday of the month 1:30-3:30pm
more information: bicofflorida.com
Contact: Jaci Goodrich 760-405-7310 or bicofflorida@gmail.com
Meeting place:
Bayer Behavioral Health
203 Hollywood Blvd NE,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Escambia
HCA Florida West Hospital – Rehab Support Group
In Person; First Tuesday of every month 4:00pm
Contact: Carrie Rayburn 850-494-6195 or carrie.rayburn@hcahealthcare.com
Meeting place:
HCA Florida West Rehab Gym
8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola FL 32514
North
Duval
Brooks Rehabilitation Support Group
In Person; first Thursday of each month
5:30-7:00pm
support group is not specific to brain injury
Contact: 904-345-7314
brooks.supportgroup@brooksrehab.org
Meeting place:
Brooks Rehab Hospital – University Campus
1st Floor Assembly rooms 1&2
3599 University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Volusia
Halifax Health Medical Center Brain Injury Support Group
In Person; fourth Thursday of each month
(except for Nov & Dec)
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: Arlene North
386-673-5883
anorth1030@gmail.com
Meeting place:
Halifax Health Medical Center, France Tower 2nd Floor, Room E
303 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Escambia
Pensacola Stroke Support Group
IN PERSON; 3rd Thursday of every month 12-2
claire.bonck@encompasshealth.com;
stroketeam@ascension.org; 850-416-5310
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
5151 North 9th Ave (green hut auditorium)
Central
Orange
Orlando Health Stroke Support Group
Virtual; Last Wednesday 2-3:30pm
Sign-up online & please call 321-754-9683 to cancel if unable to attend
sign-up: orlandohealth.ahconn.com/services/support-groups/stroke-support-group
Location:
Orlando Health Advanced Rehab Institute
1300 Hemple Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
Contact: Cherice Gertsman & Christopher Curran
strokesupportgroup@orlandohealth.com
Orange
AdventHealth Brain Injury Support Group
Virtual via Teams; 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Contact: Karen Kalich 407-646-7000 or karen.kalich@adventhealth.com
cfd-s.inpatientrehabsupportgroup@adventhealth.com
Orange
AdventHealth Stroke Support Group
IN PERSON; 3rd Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm
Contact: Karen Kalich 407-646-7000 or karen.kalich@adventhealth.com
inpatientrehabsupportgroup@adventhealth.com
Location:
Center for Health & Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Ave
Winter Park, FL 32792
Orange
Central Florida Brain Injury Support Group
In Person; 3rd Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 Pm; 4th Wednesday (Game Night) 6:30-7:30pm
more information: tbisupport.org
Contact: Dr. Diane Robinson
cfbisg@gmail.com
Meeting place:
William Beardall Senior Center
800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Indian River
Vero Beach Brain Injury Support Group
IN PERSON; 1st Wednesday 3:00-4:30 PM, 3rd Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM
Contact: Debbie Bevan 772-480-1772, debbiebevan99@yaoo.com
Susan Kita 772-532-1518, skita15822@aol.com
Meeting place:
United Against Poverty (UP Center)
1400 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Hillsborough
Stroke Support Group
In Person; 2nd Tuesday of the month
11am – 12pm
Contact: 855-269-4777
Meeting place:
Morton Plant Hospital – Cheek Powell Heart and Vascular Center – 2nd Floor
455 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756
Hillsborough
Grass Roots Support Group (all ages & all disabilities)
IN PERSON; last Friday of every month
12pm-2pm
Contact: Sherri Rivera
(813) 375-3965
Meeting place:
8901 North Armania Ave
Tampa FL 33604
Hillsborough
TGH Stroke Education & Support Group
Virtual: 1st Wednesday of Every Month 5:30 – 6:30 PM
call for information for dates & meeting times
Contact:Karen Wilson ssgm@tgh.org
https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/classes-events/event-detail?eventtemplate=102-tgh-stroke-education-support-group&event=349
Meeting place:
TGH Rehabilitation Day Room
1307 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa FL 33606
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Hillsborough
Gannon University TBI Support Group
Gannon University Speech Pathology Clinic
IN PERSON; every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m; focus on cognitive-communication skills, memory enhancement, and the practical application of these skills in meaningful, real-world environments.
Dr. Rita Lenhardt; tbi@gannon.edu
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Manatee
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
VIRTUAL-every Wednesday at 1 1 :30;
IN PERSON-varies based on planned activities at the center and within the community
Judy Carter; (941) 351-9545;
Suncoast Center For Independent Living
3281 17th st,
Sarasota, FL 34232
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Hillsborough
Women’s Support Group
In Person; at the center or in community
call for information for dates & meeting times
Contact: Sherri Rivera
(813) 375-3965
Meeting place:
8901 North Armania Ave
Tampa FL 33604
Hillsborough
TGH Brain Injury Suppor Group
Virtual: 3rd Wednesday of Every Month 12:00 – 1:00 PM
call for information for dates & meeting times
Contact:Pamela Johnson
(813)844-3541
Meeting place:
8901 North Armania Ave
Tampa FL 33604
Pasco
Port Richey Brain Injury Support Group
IN PERSON; small group meets for bowling every Saturday at noon
Contact: Bob & Joan Tavares
727-534-3301
art10710@yahoo.com
Meeting place:
LaneGlo Bowling
6935 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Pasco
Stroke Support Group
IN PERSON; 1st Friday of each month12:00 – 1:00 for survivors and caregivers
Contact: Rachel Mackowiak
rachel.mackowiak@adventhealth.com
Meeting place:
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Healing Center
2590 Healing Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Classroom 150
Pasco
Chatterboxes Neurological Support Group (communication group)
IN PERSON; every other Thursday
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact: run by speech pathologist
727-834-4445 or 727-834-5630
https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/calendar#/ce-landing-page/search?facilityCoid=30941?currentClassTopic=Neurological+Care
Meeting place:
9330 State Rd 54, Trinity, FL 34655
will be directed to classroom
South
Broward
Brain Injury Support Group at Memorial Regional Hospital South
In Person; last Monday of the month
2:00-4:00pm
Also have option for virtual via zoom link
Contact: Paolo Stanchi
954-518-5542
pstanchi@mhs.net
Meeting place:
Memorial Regional Hospital South
3600 Washington St., Hollywood, FL 33021
Broward
Aphasia Community & Treatment Groups
In Person; first Saturday of the month
Odd months: Treatment Group 10-11 am
Even months: Community Group 10-12 pm
Contact: Rachel McVey
954-746-1547
rachel.mcvey@encompasshealth.com
Meeting place:
Encompass Health
4399 Nob Hill Rd., Sunrise, FL 33351
Broward
Brain Injury Support Group at Encompass Health
In Person;4th Thursday of every month 6:30pm
Contact: Samyra Wilson
305-301-6413
samyra.wilson@encompasshealth.com
Text “Be Mindful” to 33222 to contact group for information
Meeting place:
Encompass Health
4399 Nob Hill Rd., Sunrise, FL 33351
Palm Beach
Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Support Group
IN PERSON; 4th Wednesday of every month 5:30-7:00 PM
Contact: Samantha Holmes
561-882-9100
Meeting place:
Palm Beach
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group of Delray Medical Center
Virtual; 2nd Wednesday 1:00-2:30pm
contact facilitator for zoom link
Contact: Dr. Aleshia Rosa
561-495-3068
aliesha.rosa@tenethealth.com
Palm Beach
A Common Bond
In Person; 3rd Thursday of every month 3:00pm
focused on health topics
Contact: Samantha Durden
561-955-5087
samantha.durden@baptisthealth.net
Meeting place:
Gloria Drummon Physical Rehabilitation Institute
650 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Palm Beach
Wings Neurological Wellness Group
In Person; 1st Wednesday at 3:30pm
Contact: Samantha Durden
561-955-5087
samantha.durden@baptisthealth.net
Meeting place:
Gloria Drummon Physical Rehabilitation Institute
650 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Miami-Dade
UHealth Rehab Brain Injury Support Group
In Person or Virtual;
last Wednesday of every month 6:30-7:30pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 846 7687 0123
for survivors & caregivers
Contact: Kelly Messett
305-585-9402
JMH-brain-injury-support-group@jhsmiami.org
Meeting place:
Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
1611 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136
Room 1.131
Miami-Dade
Encompass Health Stroke & Brian Injury Support Group
In Person; runs Feb-Oct 3rd Tuesday 12-1pm; main conference room
has presenters during group
Contact: Jennifer Hernandez
jennifer.hernandez3@encompasshealth.com
Meeting place:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Miami
20601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33189
Lee
Stroke Support Group
IN PERSON; 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month 11-12
Carly Fiefer; carly.fiefer@leehealth.org
Wellway Building
2nd Floor classroom
609 SE 13th ct,
cape coral, FL 33990-
Collier
Miracles Among Us
Susan Berg; 239-529-5284
IN PERSON; 3rd Monday of every month 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Perkins Restaurant
3585 Gateway Lane
Naples, FL 34109
Collier
Palm Beach
Stroke Support Group – Older (70s & 90s)
In Person; 2nd Wednesday 1-2pm
Contact: Gail 561-737-7733 ext 83974
gailf@baptisthealth.net
Meeting place:
Bethesda East
2815 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Palm Beach
Stroke Support Group – Younger (40s & 60s)
In Person; 3rd Wednesday at 7pm
Contact: Gail 561-737-7733 ext 83974
gailf@baptisthealth.net
Meeting place:
Meets at Local Restaurants
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Stroke Support Group
IN PERSON; 3rd Wednesday 1-2 PM
Contact: Tyler Zielasko 561-822-7390
Location:
PAM;
5075 Innovation Way
Jupiter, FL 33458;
Conference Room
Broward
STRIVE Support Group
In Person; 1st Wednesday of each month 10am to 11am
Contact: Dan 954-464-6664
https://www.holy-cross.com/services/neurosciences/stroke-care/strive-support-group
Meeting place:
Holy Cross HealthPlex Education Room 1
1000 NE 56th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Virtual
Virtual
The Bee Foundation: Brain Aneurysm Support Group
Virtual;
1st Tuesday of every month 11AM & 8PM Survivors Group
3rd Tuesday 11AM Caregivers Group
sign-up: https://www.thebeefoundation.org/?s=support+group
Virtual
Common Ground Alliance
Second Thursday: Creative Arts… music, art and other activities designed to stimulate our creativity!
Third Thursday: Nurturing Your Inner Spirit… explore topics, ideas and practices to take care of your body, mind and soul
Fourth Thursday: Game Night!
Contact: commongroundall@gmail.com
631-699-5536
sign-up: here
Virtual
The Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Virtual;
2nd & 4th Sunday of each month using Zoom
7:30-8:45pm
Contact:
Tom Gallup
301-502-8420
tpgallup@comcast.net
Virtual
Survivors Empowered
Virtual;
Personalized Gun Violence Survivors Group
Contact:
Penny Okamoto
503-984-4152
Virtual
Young Adult Support Group
Virtual;
2nd Tuesday of every month 5:15-6:30pm
Via Zoom
email facilitator for zoom link
Contact:
Soraya Christie
ufrhsupportgroups@selectmedical.com
