Support Groups in Collier and Lee County
Founder of this Naples site of NeighborHelp Referrals.
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
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AAR Counseling Service, for caretakers and family members of individuals with chronic illnesses; 435-4015.
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ALS Association, Florida Chapter Resource and Support meeting, 2 p.m. second Sunday, NCH North Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Administrative Building, Naples; (888) 257-1717, ext. 130.
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Arthritis Foundation aquatic classes, in Naples and Immokalee at various times; (800) 741-4008.
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Bosom Buddies, breast cancer support group meets 7 p.m. second and last Wednesday, Telford Education Building, 350 Seventh Ave. N., Second floor, Classroom 4, Naples. 12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, call for details; 417-4600.
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Brain Tumor Support Group, 5 p.m. second Tuesday, NCH North Naples Hospital, Brookdale conference room, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Naples; 552-8340.
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Cancer Support Group, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Unity Church, 2000 Unity Way, Naples; 261-5848.
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Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, for families who have children diagnosed with cancer or blood-related disease; (239) 432-2223 or (800) 738-3588.
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CareOVMe, an ovarian cancer support group, 10 a.m. third Sunday, North Collier Hospital, Main lobby, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Naples; 404-1240.
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Celiac Support Group of Southwest Florida, first Tuesday; 961-3303 or ggnils@comcast.net.
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Empowerment group: Become trauma informed, 6 p.m. second, third and fourth Friday, Unity of Bonita Springs, 28285 Imperial Parkway; 280-8585
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Epilepsy Support Group, 852 First Ave. S., Naples; 649-7430 or epilepsy@infionline.net.
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Hepatitis C Support Group, 7:30 p.m. second Friday, Unity Church of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, East Classroom teachers lounge, Naples; 292-5706.
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HIV/AIDS Education Group of Collier County, 262-8923.
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ICAN HIV/AIDS Support Group: Day and evening sessions, Fridays; 261-0096. 239-261-0096
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Kidney Options Education Group: 1 p.m. second Thursday, FMC Naples Dialysis Clinic, 3699 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples; 263-0802.
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Look Good Feel Better: A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment; 261-0037, ext. 119.
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Lung Disease Support Groups: 2 p.m. Thursdays at Briggs Health Pavilion, 399 U.S. 41 N., Suite 103, Cardiac and pulmonary classroom, First floor, Naples; 353-6594 and 1:30 p.m. first Tuesday, North Collier Hospital, Health Park, Immokalee Road, Cafeteria, Naples; 513-7878.
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Lung Transplant Support Group: 1:30 p.m. first Wednesday, North Collier Hospital, Health Park, Immokalee Road, Cafeteria, Naples. 353-6564.
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Man to Man, prostate cancer support group, 7 p.m. last Monday, Telford Educational Building, 350 Seventh Ave. N., Second floor, Naples; 825-3535.
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Marco Island Cancer Support Group: 10:30 a.m. first and third Thursday, 917 N. Collier Blvd., Naples; 642-8800.
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Mended Hearts, for anyone with a cardiac event, third Wednesday, September through June, Telford Center, 350 Seventh St. S., Naples; 591-1148.
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Multiple Sclerosis Center of SW Florida, provides wellness, educational, support, referral and information services for those with MS in Lee and Collier counties; 435-1901.
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Naples Pulmonary Supper Club: 4 p.m. second Thursday, various restaurants; 353-6564.
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Naples Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group: 1:30 p.m. first Friday, North Collier Hospital, Health Park, Immokalee Road, Naples; 353-6564.
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Narcolepsy Support Group: 6:30 p.m. second Thursday in Lee and Collier counties; 352-1730.
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Naples Fibromyalgia Support Group: 1:30 p.m. third Tuesday November to May, North Collier Government Services Center, 2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples;
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514-7264 or beth@naples.net.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society/Naples Living Well with MS Group: 4 p.m. third Thursday, Telford Education Building, 350 Seventh St. N., second floor; 352-5364. Physical therapy, Tuesdays, Naples Community Hospital Outpatient Rehab Center, 300 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 436-6712. Water exercise, 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Whitaker Wellness Center, 300 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 436-6712.
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Ostomy Group of Naples: 5 p.m. second Wednesday, Telford Center, 350 Seventh St. N., Second floor, Classroom 4, Naples; 263-3493 or 436-5000, ext. 2358.
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Other Voice of Naples, support group for laryngectomees, 6:30 p.m. first Thursday, Naples Medical Center, 400 Eighth St. N., Naples; 649-3394.
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Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, 2950 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 417-3465; Open support group, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; exercise classes, 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Terracina Grand, 6825 Davis Blvd., Naples and 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Carlisle, 6925 Carlisle Court, Naples; 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, United Church of Marco Island, 320 N. Barfield Drive, Marco Island; 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Fleischmann Park, 160 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples; skills and drills balance class, 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bentley Village, 704 Village Circle, Naples. Information: 417-3465
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Post Polio, for survivors concerned about post polio syndrome; 596-0320 or 435-0963.
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Southwest Florida Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Parkinsonian Disorder Support Group, for PSP, CBD and MSA, 2 p.m. second Saturday, Manorcare at Lely Palms, 6135 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples; 353-3960.
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Southwest Florida PSP and Parkinsonian Disorder Support Group: 2 p.m. second Saturday, Manorcare at Lely Palms, 6135 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples; 353-3960.
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Stroke support: 436-6065.
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Survivor and Friends Cancer Support Group: 3 p.m. Tuesdays, NCH North Naples Hospital, Brookdale Center, 11190 Healthpark Blvd., Conference Room C., Naples; 552-7203.
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Cancer Alliance of Naples: The Common Thread, for patients, survivors and caregivers, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Cancer Alliance of Naples, 733 Fourth Ave. N., Naples; 436-4673.
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USTOO, a prostate cancer support group, 7 p.m. fourth Thursday, Physician’s Regional Medical Center-Pine Ridge, 5101 Pine Ridge Road, Cafeteria, Naples;
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514-0990 or ustoonaples@aol.com.
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PREGNANCY
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Abortion Aftermath, for women suffering after abortion; 434-0579.
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Adoption Task of Southwest Florida: 403-5893.
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Breastfeeding: La Leche League of Marco Island, support, information and education for women who want to breastfeed; 642-4304.
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Collier Pregnancy Center, free services; 262-6381
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Gabriel Project, confidential friendship/mentoring program for pregnant women; 777-8343 or 434-0579.
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Planned Parenthood of Collier County:
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262-8923, ext. 320.
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Sunlight Home, a safe haven for women and teenagers in crisis pregnancies. Housing, food, counseling and education provided; 352-0251.
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WEIGHT/EATING
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Eating Disorder Support Group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Fort Myers; (239) 209-1237.
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous,
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7 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Community Congregational Church, 15300 U.S. 41 N, Naples and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples; 352-0527.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Glen Eagle Country Club, 6680 Weston Way, Naples
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MISCELLANEOUS
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After Suicide Support Group, recover from a suicide loss, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 253-6600.
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Al-Anon/Alateen, if you are troubled by someone’s drinking; 263-5907 or (888) 425-2666 for local meetings.
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All About Me, self esteem building for girls 11 to 14, 5:30 p.m. for six weeks one night a week, Youth Haven, 5867 Whitaker Road, Naples; 687-5172.
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Bereavement Support Group, 1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 4980 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 649-2300.
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Catholic Charities, services for the elderly; 455-2655.
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Caregiver Support Groups: 2 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; and 1 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples; 261-4404.
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Collier County’s Anti-Tobacco Partnership, middle and high school youth; 732-2672.
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Compassionate Friends, for bereaved parents, 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, YMCA Gaynor Child Center, 5450 YMCA Road (off Pine Ridge Road), Naples; 287-5968
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Crisis and sexual assault hotline, Project Help, 262-7227 or (800) 329-7227.
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Debtors Anonymous, 12-step program, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Community Congregationalist Church, 15300 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 450-0597.
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First Fridays, free meditation class, 7 p.m. first Friday, 5020 U.S. 41 N., Suite 102, Naples; 435-6641.
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Families Anonymous, 12-step program for anyone whose life has been adversely affected by another person’s use of drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 781 Harbour Drive, Naples; 370-7724