• A Woman’s Pregnancy Center-This pro-life agency offers support groups for women who have undergone an abortion. 5975 Sunset Drive, Suite 101; Miami, FL 33143; (305)-665-4673 INTAKE; (305)-665-3047 FAX
• A.W.A.K.E. Support Group-This is a support site for people with obstructive sleep apnea. 8900 North Kendall Drive; Miami, FL 33176; (305)-598-5981
• AA Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline-AA members respond 24 hours a day to offer support to anyone who thinks they have a drinking problem and to offer information about area meetings. 1110 Brickell Ave, Suite 801; (305)-371-7784 ENGLISH (305)-642-2805 SPANISH. Information Lines (English and Spanish) (305)663-1432.
• ADD Group-This support group is for individuals diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and/or learning disabilities. Victor E. Clarke CTR for Health Ed.; 6200 SW 73rd St; Miami, FL 33143; (305)-661-0373.
• Adjusting for Motherhood-This is a support group for mothers experiencing difficulty adjusting to motherhood (babies welcome); Health Resource Center; 8750 SW 144th Street; Miami, FL 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Adoptees Liberty Movement Association-ALMA is a search and support group for adult adoptees; P.O. Box 4358; Ft. Laud, FL 3338, (954)-462-0958, Fax (954)-462-0958.
• Adult Adoptee & Birth Parents Group-This adoptee support group provides information and mutual support for birth parents and adult adoptees; Healthsouth Doctors Hospital; 5000 University Drive, Classroom; Coral Gables, FL 33129; (305)-667-0387.
• Adult Survivors of Child Abuse-Provides support for individuals to work through their abuse issues; 7600 Red Road Suite 127; South Miami, Florida 33143; (305)-661-0441.
• Agoraphobia Group-Provides support for persons suffering from agoraphobia, social phobia, anxiety and panic attacks; 111 Majorca Ave; Miami, Florida, 33134; (305)-448-9325.
• AIDS/HIV Alternative Lifestyles Group-Center for positive Connections; 12490 NE 7th Ave #222; NMB, Florida, 33161; (305)-891-2066
• AIDS/HIV Body Positive Resource Center-175 NE 26th Street; Miami, Florida, 33137; (305)-576-1111
• AIDS/HIV Children’s Play Therapy Group-This group provides play groups for children (ages 3-5 and another for ages 6-11) along with a mother’s support group; 5050 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida, 33142; (305)-751-7775
• AIDS/HIV-Spanish HIV + Group-League Against AIDS; 2699 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida 33137; (305)-576-1000.
• ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease Group-Margate Community Center, 6199 NW 10th Street; Margate, Florida 33063; (954)-971-6427.
• Alzheimer’s Group-Alzheimer’s Association; 11900 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 440; Miami, Floirda 33181-2726; (305)-891-6228,
• Alzheimer’s Group-Spanish-775 West 49th Street, Suite 4; Hialeah, Florida, 33012; (305)-556-2273.
• Amputee Group-Pineapples Cafe-Medical Arts; 8900 North Kendall Drive; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-279-5188.
• Amputee Group-Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital; 1050 NE 125th Street; Miami, Florida 33161; (305)-891-8850.
• Anxiety & Panic Disorders Group-7600 Red Road, Suite 226; South Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-661-0441.
• Arthritis Foundation-4649 Ponce DeLeon Blvd #305; Coral Gables, Florida, 33146; (305)-669-6870.
• Arthritis Group-610 Espanola Way; Miami Beach Senior Center; Miami Beach, Florida, 33139; (305)-673-6060.
• Autistic Advocates Group-Miami Shores Community Center; 9617 Park Drive; Miami Shores, Florida, 33138; (305)-652-3856
• Bereavement-Caring Hands-Miami Springs Recreation Center; 1401 Westward Drive; Miami Springs, Florida, 33166; (305)-591-1606, Fax (305)-591-1618.
• Bereavement-Infant/Child Death Group-Panciera Memorial Home; 4200 Hollywood Boulevard; Hollywood, Florida; (305)-989-9900 or (800)-743-7352.
• Bereavement-Parents of Murdered Children-Caleb Center, 3rd Floor; 5400 NW 22nd Ave; Miami, Florida, 33142; (305)685-9073.
• Bereavement-Suicide Survivors-Beth Torah Adath Yeshurun; 20305 NE 26th Ave #207; North Miami Beach, Florida, 33180; (305)-653-1023; Fax (305)-651-7898.
• Bereavement-When a Parent Dies-Women’s Health Center; 1190 NW 95th Street #301; North Miami, Florida, 33150; (305)-835-6165.
• Bisexual Support Group-Unitarian Universalist Society; 7701 SW 76th Street; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-232-0777; Fax (305)-667-7601.
• Cancer-Adolescents with Cancer-Miami Children’s Hospital; 6125 SW 31st Street; Miami, Florida, 33155; (305)-666-6511.
• Cancer-Benign Brain Tumor Support Group-Miami Children’s Hospital; 6125 SW 31st Street; Miami, Florida, 33155; (305)-666-6511; Fax (305)-592-5140.
• Cancer-Breast Cancer-Sylvester Cancer Center-1475 NW 12th Ave #2090; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-243-4129.
• Cancer-Family & Friends-Winn Dixie Hope Lodge-1121 NW 14th Street; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-547-2210; Fax (305)-592-5140.
• Cancer-Leukemia-Palmetto General Hospital; 2001 West 68th Street; Hialeah, Florida, 33014; (305)-937-7444.
• Cancer-Look Good/Feel Better: 2001 West 68th Street; Hialeah, Florida, 33014; (305)-364-2110.
• Cancer-Lymphoma-South Miami Hospital; 6200 SW 73rd Street; South Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-662-6268.
• Cancer-Myeloma-Victor E. Clarke Center for Health ED; 6200 SW 73rd Street, Room C; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-386-0470; Fax (305)-592-5140.
• Cancer-Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer-Mt. Sinai Cancer Center, 2nd Floor; 4300 Alton Road; Miami, Florida, 33140; (305)-535-3407.
• Cancer-Palmetto Group- 2001 West 68th Street; Hialeah, Florida, 33014; (305)-364-2110.
• Cancer-Parents of Children with Cancer-Miami Children’s Hospital; 6125 SW 31st Street; Miami, Florida, 33155; (305)-666-6511 (English Ext 3671, Spanish Ext. 2743).
• Cancer-Prostate Cancer-Baptist Hospital-8900 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-661-4611; Fax (305)-592-5140.
• Cancer-Spanish Group-Sylvester Cancer Center-1475 NW 12th Ave #2090; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-243-4129.
• Cardiac-Straight From The Heart-MVI Conference Room 3rd Floor; 8900 North Kendall Drive; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-596-1960.
• Cardiac-Young Hearts Club-Victor E. Clarke Center for Health ED; 6200 SW 73rd Street, Room C; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-662-5128.
• Catholic Hospice-Bereavement Groups-14100 Palmetto Frontage Road #370; Miami Lakes, Florida 33016; (305)-822-2380; Fax (305)-827-0221.
• Catholic Community Services-Separated & Divorced-Our Lady of the Lakes, Parish Hall; 15801 NW 67th Ave; Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014; (305)-821-2933, Fax (305)-754-6649.
• Catholic Community Services-Widows and Widowers (Spanish)-San Benito Catholic Church-701 West 77th Street; Miami, Florida, 33014; (305)-821-6673.
• Celiac Sprue Support Group-Cleveland Clinic Hospital-1100 NW 95th Street; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33308; (305)-937-4515.
• Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction-Michael-Ann Russell Center-18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami, Florida, 33180; (305)-685-9198.
• Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction-First Methodist Church-536 Coral Way; Coral Gables, Florida, 33176; (305)-261-5650.
• Chronic Pain Sufferers Support Group-St. Paul Lutheran Church; 10700 SW 56th Street; Kendall, Florida, 33156; (305)-595-5332.
• Co-Dependents Anonymous-(800)-672-2632; (954)-570-6004.
• Coma Recovery Group-Coma Recovery Group-P.O. Box 6904313; Miami, Florida, 33269; (305)-651-7554.
• Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group-Hollywood Medical Center; 3600 Washington Street; Hollywood, Florida, 33020; (305)-354-2788 or (954)-966-4500.
• Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group-Baptist Medical Plaza; 8750 SW 144th Street; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-354-2788.
• Cult Awareness Network-1680 N. Vine Street, Suite #415; Los Angeles, California, 90028; (213)-468-0563; (800)-556-3055; Fax (213)-468-0562.
• Cystic Fibrosis Group-Falcon Batchelor Cystic Fibrosis Ct; 3 West Lake Pavilion; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Deaf Services Bureau-Gables Tower; 1320 South Dixie Highway, #760; Coral Gables, Florida, 33146; (305)-668-4407 (voice); (305)-668-3323 (TTY), (305)-668-4699 (Fax).
• Depression & Bipolar Support Group-Kendall Presbyterian Church; 8485 SW 112th Street; Kendall, Florida, 33156; (305)-667-9543.
• Depression Group-CHI Community Health of South Dade-10300 SW 216th Street; Miami, Florida, 33190; (305)-252-4840, (305)-254-4916.
• Diabetes Group-Joslin Center for Diabetes-8900 North Kendall Drive; Kendall, Florida, 33143; (305)-270-3696.
• Domestic Violence Group-Women’s Health Center #301; 1190 NW 95th Street; North Miami, Florida, 33150; (305)-758-2804.
• Domestic Violence Group-Jackson North Maternity Center; 14701 NW 23rd Ave; Opa Locka, Florida, 33054; (305)-758-2546.
• Domestic Violence Group (Spanish)-Hialeah Hospital-651 East 25th Street; Hialeah, Florida, 33013; (305)-758-2804 or (305)-819-5525.
• Domestic Violence Offender Group-Family Counseling Services-1031 Ives Dairy Road Suite 228; Miami, Florida, 33179; (305)-573-2500, Fax (305)-379-5737.
• Domestic Violence Offender Group-Family Counseling Services-8900 SW 107th Ave, Suite #200; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-573-2500.
• Domestic Violence Survivors (Healing Hearts)-Institute for Human Potential-19501 NE 10th Ave; North Miami Beach, Florida, 33179; (305)-653-1716.
• Eating Disorders Group-ERE Associates-7325 SW 63rd Ave #101; South Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-284-1143, Fax (305)-667-9880.
• Eating Disorders Group-North Shore Medical Center-1100 NW 95th Street; North Miami, Florida, 33150; (305)-835-6000 Ext 6242, Fax (305)-835-6163.
• Epilepsy Foundation-7300 North Kendall Drive #700; Miami, Florida, 33156; (305)-670-4949; Fax (305)-670-0904.
• False Memory Syndrome Support Group-P.O. Box 6826; Hollywood, Florida, 33081; (954)-966-4367.
• Families Anonymous Hotline-FA members respond to offer support for family and friends of an adult or adolescent who is abusing alcohol or other drugs, or exhibiting pre-addiction behavioral problems; P.O. Box 43-2173; Miami, Florida, 33243-2173; (305)-443-0303.
• Families of Psychiatric Patients Group-Jackson Memorial Hospital Annex-1611 NW 12th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-271-0273 or (305)-585-6336.
• Fibromyalgia Support Group-Health Resource Center Suite 200; 8750 SW 144th Street; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Foster Parent Support Group-West Miami Middle School; 7525 SW 24th Street #412; South Miami, Florida, 33155; (305)-553-0839, (305)-278-9990.
• Gamblers Anonymous-Advent Lutheran Church-10390 NE 2nd Ave; Miami Shores, Florida, 33138; (305)-447-2696.
• Gamblers Anonymous-Fulford Methodist Church-1900 NE 164th Street 2nd Floor; North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162; (305)-447-2696.
• Gambling Resource Referral Hotline-P.O. Box 3487; 145 Wekiva Springs Road, Suite 105; Long Wood, Florida, 32779, (800)-426-7711, (407)-865-6200, Fax (407)-865-6103.
• Gold Coast Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• Gray Panthers of South Dade-Baptist Hospital Auditorium; 8900 North Kendall Drive, 3rd Floor; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-253-4497.
• Head Trauma Survivors & Family Group-Healthsouth Rehab Hospital-20601 Old Culter Road; Miami, Florida, 33189; (305)-259-6433 or (305)-251-3800.
• Hepatitis & Liver Disease Group-Florida Medical Center Auditorium-5000 W. Oakland Park Boulevard; Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; (954)-587-3777 or (305)-935-1555.
• Huntington’s Disease Group-13644 SW 92nd Court; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-274-7411, Fax (305)-271-2299.
• Hysterectomy Group-Women’s Health Resource Center-8950 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Jewish Family-Divorce Mediation-1790 SW 27th Avenue; Miami, Florida, 33145; (305)-445-7191.
• Jewish Family-Personal Growth 60 Plus-300 41st Street; Miami Beach, Florida, 33140; (305)-445-0555, Fax (305)-446-7191.
• Kids Dealing with Divorce-Temple Bet Breira-9400 SW 87th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-254-9808.
• La Leche Breast Feeding-Call for meeting locations; (305)-940-7873; (305)-787-1115.
• League Against AIDS-Client Services-2699 Biscayne Boulevard #3; Miami, Florida, 33137; (305)-576-1000, Fax (305)-576-4097.
• Lifeline of Miami-Offers substance abuse, domestic violence, DUI treatment; 9380 Sunset Drive Suite B-240; Kendall, Florida, 33173; (305)-270-0400, Fax (954)-791-0504.
• Low Vision Group-McDonald Senior Center-17011 NE 19th Ave; North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162; (305)-326-6136; Fax (305)-326-6417.
• Low Vision Group-Coral Gables Congregational Church-3010 Desoto Boulevard; Coral Gables, Florida, 33146; (305)-284-8525.
• Lupus Group-1660 NW 7th Court; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-585-7260.
• Lupus Group-Women’s Health Resource Center-8900 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-596-1960 Ext 6383; Fax (305)-273-2305.
• MADD Victim Advocate-800 Douglas Road; Coral Gables, Florida, 33134; (305)-447-4122; Fax (305)-447-1078.
• MDC DHS Family and Victim Services-Sexually Abused Children-2125 Biscayne Boulevard; Miami, Florida, 33137; (305)-643-8533; Fax (305)-643-6440.
• Meditation Group-Chronic Illness-Women’s Center for Medicine-6200 SW 73rd Street; South Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-662-8106; Fax (305)-663-5013.
• Meniere’s Disease Group-Baptist Hospital, Lakeside Cafe; 8900 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-233-8419.
• Menopause-Women’s Wisdom-Women’s Health Resource Center-8950 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Multiple Sclerosis Group-Lakeside Place Lake Pavilion Bldg; 8900 North Kendall; Kendall, Florida, 33173; (305)-599-0299; Fax (305)-592-6674.
• Multiple Sclerosis Group-Parkway Medical Center Auditorium-160 NW 170th Street; North Miami, Florida, 33169; (305)-556-7304.
• Narcotic Anonymous Helpline-14850 West Dixie Highway #29; North Miami, Florida, 33181; Central Dade (305)-628-8201; North Dade (305)-620-3875; South Dade (305)-662-0280.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline-P.O. Box 161810; Austin, Texas 78716; (800)-799-7233, (800)-787-3224 (TDY); Fax (512)-453-8541.
• Neurofibromatosis Group-Call for Location; (305)-233-4964.
• Nicotine Anonymous Group-Satellite Courthouse-3550 Hollywood Blvd #175; Hollywood, Florida, 33033; (954)-961-4607.
• Ostomy Group-Victor E. Clarke Center for Health Ed-6200 SW 73rd Street; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-661-4611.
• Overeaters Anonymous Information Line-5450 West Fourth Avenue; Hialeah, Florida, 33012; (305)-274-8800; Fax (305)-635-3355.
• Parent Network (Parent’s Anonymous)-Family Resource Center-The Parent Network provides confidential support groups for parents who are feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of parenthood, and who are looking for more effective ways of coping with the pressures of everyday life; 9500 South Dadeland #350; Miami, Florida; (305)-245-7169; 24-hour helpline (800)-352-5683, Fax (305)-245-7163.
• Parents Helping Parents Support Group-Center for Family & Child Enrichment-1405 NW 167th Street #200; Miami, Florida, 33169; (305)-624-7450; Fax (305)-623-7893.
• Parents of Children with Special Needs-Children’s Rehab Network-8585 Sunset Drive; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-271-9797.
• Parents of Newborns-New Parents Group-West Kendall Family Center-9000 SW 137th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33186; (305)-663-5090.
• Parents Without Partners Group-Chapter #835-12256 SW 128th Street; Miami, Florida, 33186; (305)-251-2819; (305)-266-4253.
• Parkinson’s’ Group-Parkinson’s Foundation-1501 NW 9th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-547-6666; Fax (305)-548-4403.
• Peer Support Group-Peer led support group in a stigma-free environment designed to assist individuals cope with mental illness-The Turning Point Drop in Center-3240 NW 7th Street; Miami, Florida, 33125; (305)-649-8012; Fax (305)-643-2554.
• PMS Group-Women’s Health Resource Center-8950 North Kendall Drive; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Post-Polio Association-Easter Seals-1475 NW 14th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33125; (305)-652-6216.
• Postpartum Depression Group-Deering Hospital-9333 SW 152nd Street; Miami, Florida, 33157; (305)-667-7076; Fax (305)-232-7295.
• Pregnancy Nutrition Group-Mercy Hospital-3663 South Miami Ave; Miami, Florida, 33133; (305)-285-2770; Fax (305)-285-2979.
• Pregnant After Miscarriage Support Group-Alper JCC #124 Youth/Adult Building; 11155 SW 112th Street; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-273-8738.
• Rape Survivors Group-1611 NW 12th Ave; Behind the Urgent Care Building; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-585-7273 24 hour Rape Hotline; (305)-585-5185 Rape Treatment Center; (305)-585-7560 Fax.
• Resolve Infertility Group-Group provides support and information to individuals and couples who are coping with infertility issues; Women’s Health Resource Center; 8900 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-598-5981.
• Sexual Abuse-Healing Center-7600 Red Road; South Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-661-0441, (305)-663-1366.
• Sexual Abuse-Project Resolve-675 North Homestead Boulevard; Homestead, Florida, 33030; (305)-245-7169.
• Shoplifters Anonymous-(800)-848-9595 National Hotline.
• Sickle Cell Disease Parents Group/Teen Group-794 NW 18th Street; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-243-6924.
• Single Parent Support Group-Immanuel Presbyterian Church-6605 North Kendall Drive; Miami, Florida, 33156; (305)-663-9820, Fax (305)-663-9820.
• Smoking Cessation Group-Galloway Professional Center-8600 SW 92nd Street #102; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-235-8878.
• South Dade Parents of Multiples Club-To give support to parents before, during and after the birth of their multiples-Chapel at Baptist Hospital-8900 North Kendall Drive; Kendall, Florida, 33176; (305)-553-3910.
• Stroke Club-Lakeside Pavilion-8900 North Kendall Drive, David Center; Miami, Florida, 33176; (305)-596-6578.
• Teen Help Southeast-Offers support groups for parents of troubled teens and program referrals-10585 SW 109th Court #207; Miami, Florida, 33176; (800)-998-2292 Answering Service; (305)-274-9716 Fax.
• The Renfrew Center-This center provides comprehensive support groups and individual therapy services to women suffering with eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and physical, emotional or sexual abuse; 7700 Renfrew Lane; Coconut Grove, Florida, 33073; (954)-698-9222, (800)-332-8415, Fax (954)-698-9007.
• Toughlove International Information Line-Toughlove is an international self-help network of parents helping kids whose behaviors are out-of-control due to drug/alcohol abuse, physical or verbal abuse, trouble in school or with the law-(800)-333-1069 Referral Line.
• Tourette’s Syndrome Association-(800)-237-0717, Local Chapter (305)-254-7398, (407)-783-3248, (407)-335-8044.
• Veterans Readjustment Counseling Services-Miami Vet Center-2700 SW Third Ave #1-A; Miami, Florida, 33129; (305)-859-8387, (305)-530-7870 Fax.
• Veterans Post Traumatic Stress Group-Miami Vet Center-2700 SW Third Ave #1-A; Miami, Florida, 33129; (305)-859-8387.
• Victims Support Group-Offers support groups for victims of crime, stalking victims, and witnesses of crime-Victim Services Center-1350 NW 12th Ave; Miami, Florida, 33136; (305)-255-1619, Fax (305)-254-7654.
• Visually Impaired Group-Miami Lighthouse for the Blind-601 SW 8th Avenue; Miami, Florida, 33130; (305)-856-2288.
• Vitas Hospice and Outreach Programs-12515 Kendall Drive Suite 210; Miami, Florida, 33183; (305)-576-9333; Fax (954)-704-2797.
• Women’s Issues Support Group-South Miami Hospital Women’s Center; 6200 SW 73rd Street; Miami, Florida, 33143; (305)-598-5981.
• Workshops for Panic, Anxiety & Phobias-2999 NE 191st Street #703; Aventura, Florida, 33180; (305)-933-9779; Fax (305)-936-0419.