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Adult Intensive Outpatient Program: (321) 267-7773. Aftercare: Supports recovery after treatment for addiction and includes relapse prevention for 18 and older. (321) 752-6755 or 259-7262. Bridge Builders: Christ-centered, 12-step group for overcoming life-controlling problems, including fears. (321) 453-0082; thrift store, 453-1298. Center for Nonaddictive Living: Outpatient substance-abuse program for adults; offers evaluations and intensive counseling. (321) 951-2100. COSA of Brevard: For friends and family of sex addicts. Meets weekly. Pager, (321) 617-2844. Gamblers
Anonymous and GamAnon: (321) 726-3946 or (800) 426-7711, Hope Ministries: Provides help for emotionally wounded and hurting people through meetings and referrals. (321) 676-5588. Narcotics Anonymous: (321) 631-4357. PREVENT! of Brevard: Alcohol and drug treatment, support services and family counseling. (321) 259-7262. Relapse Prevention: Outpatient treatment counseling. (321) 259-7262. Stepping Out: Intensive adult outpatient program in Melbourne (321) 676-1260 or 259-7262, North Brevard (321) 267-5398. AIDS Outreach Education: (321) 383-5626 or 383-5618, or fax 383-5625. AIDS 24-hour hot line: (321) 722-2437. AIDS information and education: Project Response Aids Center. (321) 724-1177. HIV/AIDS education and outreach program: (321) 383-5626 or 259-7262. Adult Intensive Outpatient Program: (321) 267-7773. Alanon and Alateen: For family and friends of alcoholics. Meeting lists are available at all Brevard County libraries. (321) 639-0220. Alcoholics Anonymous: Serving the county through Brevard Intergroup, 720 E. New Haven Ave., Suite 3, Melbourne. 24-hour hot line: 724-2247 or 633-0052. Web site: www.aaspacecoast.com Alzheimer Association: 1199 S. U.S.1, Suite 5, Rockledge. Informational sessions, support groups, educational materials and resources are available for those affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. (321) 637-1103 or 24 hour hotline (800) 467-1103. Alzheimer's Care Center of Titusville: Support. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (321) 268-9144. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Caregivers: Support and training. In North Brevard, call Trudy Miller, (321) 268-3166. Alzheimer's Support Group: 9:30a.m. first Thursday each month, Parrish Medical Center, sixth floor, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6195. East Central Florida Memory Clinic: Caregivers support groups meetings; fax (321) 725-1998:
Brevard
Alzheimer's Foundation: Caregivers' Support Group and daycare
program The Ember's Alzheimer's Day Care and Family Center: 1541 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa. Hours: 7a.m. to 5:30p.m. weekdays. (321) 634-5939 or www.rampart-group.org Alzheimer's respite programs: Project ElderServe: Four hours weekly. (321) 255-5529. Project RELIEF (Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families): Service provided by Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation and Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Scheduled hours. (321) 255-4243. SCIC In-Home Respite: Up to four hours. (321) 253-4430. American
Cancer Society: (321) 723-7737 Candlelighters of Brevard: Provides emotional and financial support to children with cancer and their families. (321) 728-5600. Cancer Care Foundation: (321) 952-0898. Cancer Program Office: (321) 434-7227 Cancer Support Network: Noon last Sunday each month, APC Building at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, 205 Magnolia Ave. (321) 453-2146, Ext.592. Cape Canaveral Hospital Cancer Support Group: (321) 799-7111, Ext.27302. Friend to Friend Support Group: For anyone touched by cancer. 7p.m. first and third Tuesday each month, Holmes Regional Medical Center in the Cancer program office. Call John Caso, (321) 434-8614. Live Life Now: Leukemia/lymphoma support group for patients, family members and caregivers of those with blood-related diseases. 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. last Tuesday each month, Holmes Regional Medical Center in 6 East Solarium, Melbourne. Facilitators: Novlett McKenzie and John Caso. (800) 785-0733. Look Good Feel Better: Call for meeting times and locations. American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345. Man to Man: 7 to 9p.m. last Monday each month, Home Builders and Contractors Building, 1500-A W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne. Call Gene Rocque, 777-0716. Metastasis Breast Cancer support group: 2 to 4p.m. first and third Wednesday each month, Cape Canaveral Medical Center, resource center, first floor. (321) 799-7111, Ext.27302. Positive Attitudes Cancer: 4:30 to 6:30p.m. first and third Monday each month, Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. (321) 268-6153. Ovarian cancer advocacy group: For women with ovarian cancer, loved ones and caregivers. (321) 434-8639 or Health First events line, 434-4335. Woman To Woman: 7 to 8:30p.m. third Wednesday each month, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cancer Program Office, 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne. Call Novlett McKenzie, (321) 434-8615, or Marchia Phillips, 434-7000, ext. 37831. Wuesthoff Cancer Support: Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge, dining rooms 1 and 2. Call Betty Wendell, (321) 636-3175, or Sandy Williams, 636-2211, Ext. 1519 United Order True Sisters (UOTS), Inc. Brevard County #66: Cancer services. (321) 773-0591. ICD
(Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator): 2 to 3p.m. third Wednesday
every other month, Wuesthoff Cardiac Rehabilitation, 150 N. Sykes Creek
Parkway, Suite 102, Merritt Island. (321) 449-4570. Cardiac Support Group: 1 p.m. last Monday of each month, Parrish Medical Center 1st floor Conference Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6726 Overeaters Anonymous: Call for meetings. (800) 338-5838 . TOPS No. 318/Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 6:30p.m. Tuesdays, Evangelical Oceanside Church, 305 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach. (321) 777-2105.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease): Call Meribeth Salge, (321) 632-6633, or Peggy Liberatore, 259-0849. Amputee Peer Support Group: 11:30 a.m. first Wednesday each month, HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, Melbourne. (321) 984-4681. Brevard Council of the Blind: (321) 452-8973. Caregivers Support Groups: 4:30 p.m. third Thursday, Council on Aging Senior Center, 686 14th St., Vero Beach. (772) 978-5559 or 569-0763, Ext. 134. Children with Asperger or Similar Disabilities: 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, First Baptist Church of Melbourne, 3301 Dairy Road. (321) 727-1028. Family Resource Center: ARC-Brevard, 202 West Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901; (321) 409-2030. Parent-run program for families with special-needs children. Includes resources, referrals, toy lending library, support groups, training workshops and family liaison programs. Growth Groups: Facilitates honest communication and teaches skills that build healthy relationships and strong families. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Care Center of First Baptist Church Merritt Island. (321) 453-2146, Ext. 592. Hurt B.A.D.D. (By a Drunk Driver): 7 p.m. first Monday each month, Satellite Beach Police Station, 510 Cinnamon Drive. (321) 773-6099. Face It: Twelve-week family strengthening program. Call for appointment, (321) 259-7262. The Social Singles: Social and support group for widowed, separated, single and divorced adults 50 and older. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Advent Lutheran Church Suntree, 7550 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Call Bety Stitt, (321) 242-1687, or Lu Calain, 253-1122. Pain Management Support Group: 3 p.m. first Monday, Parrish Health and Fitness Center, 2210 Hwy 50, Titusville. 268-6257. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Space Coast chapter: (321) 255-3532 or 777-6933. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: 6 to 8 p.m. third Thursday each month, Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, second floor, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. (321) 433-0288. SHINE:
Volunteer group offers free help to seniors with health insurance questions,
understanding medical bills. Melbourne, (321) 752-8080 or 726-2888; Rockledge,
Space Coast Breastfeeding Coalition: 3 to 5 p.m. third Wednesday each month, Circles of Care, Cedar Street, Rockledge. (321) 634-6361. Space
Coast Center for Independent Living: Nonprofit organization provides
services that enable people with disabilities to live as independently
as possible. Space Coast Support Group for Persons with Disabilities: Call for meeting times and locations, or to reserve transportation. (321) 784-9008. Spina Bifida Association of the Florida Space Coast: 6 p.m. third Saturday every other month, Rockledge Presbyterian Church, 921 Rockledge Drive. (321) 454-9737. SWD: Support group for singles, separated, widowed and divorced men and women. First and third Friday each month. (321) 452-4630. University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: 12001 Science Drive, Suite 145, Orlando. (407) 737-2566, (888) 558-1908. WSD: Widowed, separated and divorced men and women, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday each month, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 SR A1A, Indialantic. Call Lewis Keen, (321) 724-8966. Bereavement
Support Group: Sponsored by Hospice of St. Francis. Bereavement Support Groups: Sponsored by VNA Hospice of Indian River County. (772) 567-5551. Bright Star Center for Grieving Children and Families: 300 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays for 6- to 12-year-olds and Mondays for 13- to 18-year-olds. Camp Bright Star is offered in May and November for grieving children ages 5 to 12. (321) 733-7672. Camp Hope: Overnight springtime camp for grieving children ages 6 through 12. (321) 253-2222, Ext. 4729. Grief/Dying: Social and support group for widowed, separated, single and divorced adults 45 and older. (321) 723-1649. Grief and Loss Support Group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday, Our Saviour’s Catholic Church Community Parish office, State Road A1A, Cocoa Beach. (321) 784-3564. Grief/Loss Support Group: “New Beginnings with Grace,” 10-week course, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Room 16, Grace United Methodist Church, 65 Needle Blvd., Merritt Island. 452-2420. Hospice/Grief Support Group: Hospice of St. Francis. (321) 269-4240. Brevard Hospice: (321) 253-2222, Ext. 4729. Hospice of Health First: Adult bereavement, Suddenly Alone, New Beginnings, Moving Along, Men and Women’s Breakfast Group. (321) 952-0494. Hospice of Health First: Bright Star Center, 300 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for 6- to 12-year-old groups, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday for 13- to 18. (321) 733-7672. JUGGS: Just Us Guys and Gals luncheon group for widows and widowers, North, Central and South Brevard. (321) 253-2222, Ext. 4729. Lost to Suicide: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday each month, Center for Emotional and Behavioral Health Library, 1190 37th St., Vero Beach. (772) 569-9788. Men’s Breakfast Club: 9 a.m. third Monday each month. For locations, (321) 952-0494. Parents/Siblings Group: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday each month, Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N Courtenay Parkway. (321) 253-2222, Ext. 4729. Space Coast Singles: 7 p.m. Mondays for widowed, separated, single and divorced adults 45 and older, Peace Lutheran Church, at Port Malabar Boulevard and Troutman Boulevard, Palm Bay. Call Betty Riley, (321) 951-9384. Safe Place: Grief support group for adults. 10 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday each month, Martin Andersen Senior Center, Rockledge; 6 to 7 p.m. fourth Thursday each month, Hospice Office, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera; and 11 to noon first Thursday in winter, Building C, Barefoot Bay. (321) 253-2222, Ext. 4729; or (800) 259-2007, Ext. 4729. Suddenly Alone Grief Support Group: 2:30 p.m. fourth Thursday and 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday each month, 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, and Cape Canaveral Medical Center, State Road 520, Cocoa Beach. (321) 952-0494. Survivors of Suicide: Hot line, (321) 631-8944. VNA Hospice: Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast sponsors bereavement support groups in Sebastian and Vero Beach. (772) 567-5551, Ext. 5518, or (800) 749-5760, Ext. 5518. Widow and Friends: 1 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 2030 SR A1A, Indialantic. (321) 254-2007. Family Surviving Divorce: Program for divorcing parents; designed to assist parents in understanding child's feelings. (772)569-9788. Post Abortion Support Group: For women and men. (321) 724-6009; hot line 630-8181. Smart Heart’s Cardiac Support Group: Meets 5 to 6 p.m. fourth Monday of every other month, Wuesthoff Cardiac Rehabilitation, Merritt Island. (321) 449-4570. Central Florida Cystic Fibrosis Support Group: (800) 741-4427 or (888) 307-4427. American Diabetes Association: (800) 342-2383. CCH Adults with Diabetes: 10 to 11 a.m. first Wednesday each month, Cape Canaveral Hospital Medical Plaza, Room C, Cocoa Beach. Call Donna Schafer, (321) 868-2726, or Leslie Becker, 868-2701. Diabetes Education Support Group: 7 p.m. third Tuesday each month, Parrish Medical Center, 1st floor conference center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6699. Diabetes Education Support Group: 7 p.m. second Thursday each month, Parrish Medical Center, sixth floor, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6699. Diabetes Support Group: 11 a.m. third Wednesday each month, Palm Bay Community Hospital community room, Malabar Road. (321) 729-6582. Diabetes Support Group: 1 and 6:45 p.m. third Wednesday each month, Wuesthoff Staff Development and Education Department, 185 Barton Blvd., Rockledge. (321) 690-6604. Juvenile Diabetes Support Group: 7 p.m. fourth Friday each month, St. Mary’s School, 1152 S. Seminole Drive, Rockledge. (321) 459-2144 or 632-4506. Young Adults Diabetes/Insulin Pump Group: 7 p.m. third Tuesday each month, Health First Diabetes Health and Education Center, 3466 N. Harbor City Blvd., Rivercrest Plaza, Melbourne. (321) 434-1985. Insulin Pump Diabetes Support Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Tuesday each month. Locations: (321) 725-0065. Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Support Group: 6 p.m. third Wednesdays, Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave.; 6 p.m. second Tuesday each month at Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. (321) 253-4112. Merritt Island Fibromyalgia Support Group: For people with fibromyalgia, 12:30 to 2 p.m. first Wednesday, Pro Health and Fitness Center, Boreman Road, Merritt Island. (321) 452-5938. North
Brevard Parkinson Support Group Parkinson’s disease: 1:30 p.m. fourth Thursday each month, Eau Gallie Library community room, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne. (321) 773-4745. Spina Bifida Association of the Florida Space Coast Support Group: (321) 454-9737. Spinal Cord Support Group: 3 p.m. last Wednesday each month, HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, Melbourne. (321) 984-4600, Ext. 681. Stroke and Caregivers Support Group North Brevard: 2 p.m. third Tuesday each month, call for location. (321) 268-6195. Stroke Support Group: 3 p.m. first Wednesday each month, HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne. (321) 984-4681. Space Coast Stroke Club: For stroke survivors, caregivers and friends, 10 a.m. to noon, third Saturday. For meeting locations, (321) 727-7665. Woman
To Woman support group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Health
First, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cancer Program Office, 1350 S.
Hickory St., Melbourne. (321) 434-8615 or 434-8861. Bipolar (Manic Depressive Disorders) Support Group: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave. (321) 733-0399. Depression/Anxiety Support Group: 7 p.m. first and third Mondays each month, Council Senior Center, 694 14th St., Vero Beach. (772) 569-9788. Depressive/Manic Depressive Association of Cocoa: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, A Counseling Center, 690 Friday Road, Cocoa. Facilitator Carolyn Hubbard. (321) 632-9164. Family Support: Families with psychiatric disorders. 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday each month, Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Drive, Melbourne. (321) 676-6684 or Susan 723-4697. HealthFirst Memory Clinic: 1322 S. Oak St., Melbourne. For appointment, (321) 768-9575. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI Space Coast Inc.): 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday each month, Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. (321) 453-0163 or 453-4462. Titusville NAMI-Space Coast Inc.: 7 p.m. first Tuesday each month, North Brevard Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville. (321) 267-8214 or 267-4030. South Brevard NAMI:
Alternative Pregnancy Center: Free pregnancy testing, counseling and parenting classes, 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (321) 454-9853. After the Stork: 10 to noon Tuesdays. For new parents and their babies. (321) 722-5927. B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc.: 9:30 to noon Monday to Thursday. Crisis pregnancy center, 620 Garden St., Titusville. (321) 264-0446. Catholic Charities: Pregnancy counseling; adoption services; temporary foster care; and counseling. (321) 636-6144. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders: 7 - 9 p.m. second Wednesdays, Keiser College, 900 Babcock St., Melbourne (321) 768-2151. Community Access to Child Health of Brevard: Services to children younger than 3 with developmental disabilities or delays. (321) 637-7700. Creepers and Crawlers: For mothers with children up to 18 months old. 11a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Woman's and Children's Resource Center, Health First Gateway. (321) 722-5927. Family
Resource Center: Multifaceted program for families of children
Family
Ties: 14- to 20-week interactive family strengthening series.
Call Hidden Potential: Provides services to special needs children in Brevard. Specialized tutoring, behavior management and consulting services for regular education and special needs children. (321) 267-6318. LaLeche League: Information about breastfeeding. (321) 269-0476. M.O.M.S. Club of North Brevard: The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 264-9331. Outreach Childbirth Education Program: Brevard chapter of Florida Outreach Education, offers early pregnancy classes, preparation for childbirth, parenting classes in Spanish and English. North Brevard, (321) 267-3505; Central Brevard, 636-9711; South Brevard, 259-9846. Parent Connection: Provides assistance to pregnant teen-agers. (321) 634-3551 or -3554. Parent Education: Tuesdays in Melbourne. (321) 259-7262. Parent Help Line: 24-hour hot line, (800) 352-5683. Parent to Parent of North Brevard: For parents of special-needs children. 6:30p.m. third Tuesday each month, The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 267-6318. Parent
to Parent of South Brevard: For parents of special-needs children.
Parents Planning Program for Developmentally Disabled: For parents concerned about the future of their mentally handicapped children and adults, 356 Las Olas Drive, Melbourne Beach. (321) 724-8899; fax, 953-6710; or www.pppflorida.org Pregnancy Resources: Free pregnancy testing and counseling. (321) 724-6202. South Brevard Mothers of Multiples: 7p.m. second Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, Life Enrichment Center, 110 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. (321) 725-3488 or 726-6306. Breathing Buddies: 1 to 2 p.m. first Monday, Cape Canaveral Medical Center's HealthPlex, Merritt Island. (321) 434-5826 or 951-1199. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Support Group: (321) 799-7162. Huff 'N Puff: For adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. third Wednesday (except December.) The Round Room, Hibiscus Court, 540 Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. (321) 951-1199. Pulmonary Support Group: 1 to 2 p.m. first Wednesday each month, Parrish Medical Center, first floor conference center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6726. Anger management for adults and teens: Call for locations. (321) 259-7262. Battery Intervention Program: Stop Battering Now, an intensive 26-week program for males convicted of domestic violence; meets one evening a week. Provides victim support. (772)569-9788. Domestic Violence Support Group: Sponsored by the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Shelter Program. Hot line: (321) 631-2764 or 631-2766, Ext.16. Domestic Violence Support Group: Sponsored by Serene Harbor. (321) 726-8282. Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 500-1119. Salvation Army: (321) 631-2764. SAFE: Adults with Sexual Victimization Issues (321) 259-7262 or (321) 267-5398. Sexual Assault Victim Services: Volunteer program available, 24-hour hot line: 784-4357. (321) 617-7533. Victims of Sexual Assault: Women's Center, Melbourne, (321) 242-3110; Merritt Island, (321) 449-1144. Violence Intervention Program: Living Without Violence, a 10-week program for anger management and conflict resolution issues, meets one evening a week. (772) 569-9788. |
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