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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
TMH Brain Injury Support Group
IN PERSON; 2nd & 4th Monday of every month 11-12 pm
Sign up at https://www.tmh.org/events-search (Type in support groups)
Meeting place:
TMH Education Center
1623 Medical Drive
Suite 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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 – 8:00 Pm; 4th Wednesday (Game Night) 6:30-8:00pm
more information: tbisupport.org
Contact: Lisa Philippone lisa@tbisupport.org
Meeting place:
William Beardall Senior Center
800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Entrance is on first floor East Gore Street side entrance
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 – Madonna Ptak Rehab- Dining Room,
400 Corbett St,
Bellair, 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
Contact:Karen Wilson ssgm@tgh.org
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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Hillsborough
Aphasia Communication Support Group
Meeting place:
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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 Support Group
Virtual: 3rd Wednesday of Every Month 12:00 – 1:00 PM
https://www.tgh.org/institutes-and-services/rehabilitation/patient-and-family-resources/rehabilitation-support-groups
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
A Common Bond
In Person; every 3rd Wednesday of every month 12p-2p
Contact: Nelson Gonzalez, OTR/L, CHHC, CCT, CPMT, CORE, CLT
786-746-6375
nelson.gonzalez@rehabwithoutwalls.com
Meeting place:
Shake-A-Leg Miami Sports Center (SALM)
2620 S. Bayshore Dr., Coconut Grove, FL 33133
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
Support Without Walls
Contact:SandraNicole Kaldor, LCSW, CMIP, C-DBP and Jane Marnocha, LCSW
Contact Information: 786-746-6375
nelson.gonzalez@rehabwithoutwalls.com
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
