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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 11-12pm
sign up at https://www.tmh.org/events-search
Contact: Jaime Kershaw at 850-431-5054 or jaime.kershaw@tmh.org
Meeting place:
200 West Park Ave.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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: Kelly Douglas 850-904-4242 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 and Third Friday of the month 1:30-3:30pm
more information: bicofflorida.com
Contact: Carrie Rayburn 850-494-6195 or carrie.rayburn@hcahealthcare.com
Meeting place:
HCA Florida West Hospital
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 Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
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
Contact: Cherice Gertsman & Christopher Curran
strokesupportgroup@orlandohealth.com
Orange
AdventHealth Brain Injury Support Group
Virtual via Teams; 3rd Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm
Contact: Karen Kalich 407-646-7000 or karen.kalich@adventhealth.com
cfd-s.inpatientrehabsupportgroup@adventhealth.com
Orange
AdventHealth Stroke Support Group
Virtual; 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Contact: Karen Kalich 407-646-7000 or karen.kalich@adventhealth.com
cfd-s.inpatientrehabsupportgroup@adventhealth.com
Orange
Central Florida Brain Injury Support Group
In Person; 3rd 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 (Game Night) 6:30-7:30pm
more information: tbisupport.org
Contact: Debbie Bevan 772-480-1772 or 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
Women’s Support Group
In Person; 3rd Thursday 3:30-4:30pm 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
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; small group meets for bowling every Saturday at noon
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
724-834-4445
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; First and Third Friday of the month 1:30-3:30pm
more information: bicofflorida.com
Contact: Samyra Wilson
305-301-6413
samyra.wilson@encompasshealth.com
Meeting place:
Encompass Health
4399 Nob Hill Rd., Sunrise, FL 33351
Palm Beach
Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Support Group
In Person; 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30pm
text “mindful” to 33222 for information
Contact: Samantha Holmes
561-882-9100
Meeting place:
St. Marys Medical Center Cypress Room 901
45th Street, West Palm Beach FL 33407
Palm Beach
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group of Delray Medical Center
In Person; 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 Helath Rehabilitation of Miami
2601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33189
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
Broward
STRIVE Support Group
In Person; 1st Wednesday of each month
10am to 11am
Contact: Dan 954-464-6664
Meeting place:
Holy Cross HealthPlex Education Room 1
1000 NE 56th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Virtual
Virtual
The Bee Foundation: Brain Aneurisym Support Group
Virtual;
1st Tuesday of evert month
11AM & 8PM Survivors Group
3rd Tuesday 11AM Caregivers Group
sign-up: https://www.thebeefoundation.org/?s=support+group
Virtual
Common Ground Alliance
Virtual;
every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
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
