There are support groups throughout the state of Florida that will help survivors with the difficult time of adjustment and acceptance. This list (alphabetical by city) is for those needing help from other survivors who have gone through and are going through a similar experience. Through talking with others, you will find you are not alone in your journey down this rocky road. Find the support group nearest you and contact them. They are there willing and ready to give you the assistance you need.

BOCA RATON
Counties Served: North Broward and South Palm Beach
Group Name & Mailing Address: Suicide Grief Peer-Led Support Groups
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Conference Room
4400 North Federal Highway (Tower and Shoppes at the Sanctuary) Suite 210, Boca Raton
Meeting Day(s) / Time: Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Rhoda Freeman AFSP Area Director: 561-392-7877.
Email: rhoda@afspflse.org


BOYNTON BEACH
Counties Served: Palm Beach/Broward
Group Name & Mailing Address: S.O.S.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Palm Beach County
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437-2972
Contact: Ronni Cutler, LCSW, CAP (561) 369-3800, ext: 403
Meeting Place: Jewish Family Services
8500 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month at 5 - 6:30PM
Facilitated by: Professional
Web Site: http://www.jewishpalmbeach.org/


DAYTONA BEACH
Counties Served: Volusia
Group Name & Mailing Address: ASSURE
Mental Health Association of Volusia County
531 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4929
Contact: Rita B. Repp
527 Dorset Circle, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
(386) 252-5785, (386) 756-3198
Meeting Place: Central Baptist Church
142 Fairview Ave, Room 3, Daytona Beach
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 3rd Monday each month at 7PM
Facilitated by: Peer/Professional
Web Site: http://www.mhavolusia.org/indexn.htm
Web Site: http://www.mhavolusia.org/suicideprev.htm
Newsletter available


FORT LAUDERDALE
Group Name & Mailing Address: Suicide Grief Peer-Led Support Groups
Broward General Medical Center- Media Room
1600 S. Andrews, Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale
Meeting Day(s) / Time: First and Third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Rhoda Freeman AFSP Area Director: 561-392-7877.
Email: rhoda@afspflse.org


FORT MEYERS
Counties Served: Lee, Henry, and Glades
Group Name & Mailing Address: Hope Hospice Home Office - S.O.S.
9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3600
Contact: Bill Enslen (941) 482-4673
Meeting Place: Hope Hospice Home Office
9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday each month 6 - 7:30PM
Facilitated by: Peer and Professional
Email: Benslen@hopehospicea.org


FORT PIERCE
Counties Served: St. Lucie
Group Name & Mailing Address: New Horizons of Treasure Coast
4500 W. Midway Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982-4823
Contact: (772) 465-0504
Meeting Place: 4500 W. Midway Road, Ft. Pierce
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month 7 - 8:30PM
Web Site: http://www.hopehospice.org/GriefSupport/support.htm


JACKSONVILLE
Counties Served: Duval, Clay, Baker, Nassau, St. Johns
Group Name & Mailing Address: Survivors of Suicide
P.O. Box 1754, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004-1754
Contact: Deborah A. Davis (904) 868-5156
Meeting Place: JCA
8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at 7:15PM
Facilitated by: Peer


LAUDERHILL
Counties Served: Broward
Group Name & Mailing Address: Suicide Survivors Support Group
c/o Elaine S. Rubinson / Taitz, LMHC
23468 Mirabella Circle South, Boca Raton, FL 33433-6128
Contact: Elaine S. Rubinson / Taitz, LMHC - (954) 924-0014
Meeting Place: Mental Health Association
7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st & 3rd Monday each month at 7PM
Facilitated by: Peer/Professional
Web Site: http://www.mhabroward.org/
Newsletter available, if member of AFSP


MIAMI
Counties Served: Miami/Dade
Group Name & Mailing Address: Suicide Survivors Support Group
c/o Patricia Reiss
P.O. Box 660580, Miami Springs, FL 33266-0580
Contact: Patricia Reiss (305) 629-9188
Meeting Place: WITHIN Wellness Center
7800 SW 57th Ave., Rm. 325, Miami, FL 33143-5528
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month 7 - 9PM
Facilitated by: Peer


NAPLES
Counties Served: Collier, Lee
Group Name & Mailing Address: Survivors of Suicide
Project HELP, Inc.
P.O. Box 7804, Naples, FL 34101-7804
Contact: Beth Knake or Sandy Mummert
(941) 649-1404 or (941) 649-5660
(941) 649-5520 FAX
Meeting Place: Call for intake purposes and exact location of meeting in Naples
Meeting Day(s) / Time: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Facilitated by: Peer/Professional
Web Site: Project Help, Inc.
Email: projecthelpinc@juno.com


NORTH MIAMI BEACH
Counties Served: Miami, Dade/South Broward
Group Name & Mailing Address: Temple Beth Torah Adath Yeshurun
20350 NE 26th Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33180-1136
Contact: Carol Ullman (305) 932-9110
Meeting Place: Temple Beth Torah Adath Yeshurun
20350 NE 26th Ave., North Miami Beach
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 7:30PM
Facilitated by: Peer
Web Site: http://www.btay.org/index2.html


NORTH PALM BEACH
Group Name & Mailing Address: Suicide Grief Peer-Led Support Groups
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church (building in back of church, second floor)
10970 Highway A1A, North Palm Beach
Meeting Day(s) / Time: Second and Fourth Thursdays , 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Rhoda Freeman AFSP Area Director: 561-392-7877.
Email: rhoda@afspflse.org


ORLANDO
Counties Served: Orlando Area
Group Name & Mailing Address: Hospice of the Comforter
Contact: Ann Dumont - 407-682-0808


PALM COAST
Counties Served: Flagler, St Johns & Volusia
Group Name & Mailing Address: Survivors of Suicide - Flagler County
531 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Contact: Valerie Smith (Survivor) - (386) 446-4690
Meeting Place: Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Palm Coast
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 3rd Monday of the Month - 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Facilitated by: Professional and Peer
Web Site: Florida Suicide Prevention
Email: tvss@pcfl.net
Newsletter available (via email)


ROCKLEDGE
Counties Served: Brevard
Group Name & Mailing Address: Crisis Services of Brevard, Inc.
P.O. Box 471, Cocoa, FL 32955-0471
Contact: (321) 632-6688
Meeting Place: Call for information
Meeting Day(s) / Time: Two meetings per month
Facilitated by: Peer
Web Site: http://www.crisis-services.org/


STUART
Counties Served: Martin, St. Lucie
Group Name & Mailing Address: S.O.S
2030 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996-3304
Contact: David Clark or Kathy Lass - (561) 287-7860
Meeting Place: 2030 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Meeting Day(s) / Time: Last Thursday each month at 4:30PM
Facilitated by: Professional


TAMPA
Counties Served: Tampa Bay Area
Group Name & Mailing Address: The Life Center
6811 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604-5500
Contact: Sheryle R. Baker M.A., Executive Director
Meeting Place: The Life Center
6811 North Central Avenue, Tampa
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st Wednesday each month 7 - 9PM Facilitated by: Professional
Web Site: http://www.lifecenteroftampa.org
Email: thelifecenter@mindspring.com


WESTON
Counties served: Northern Metro-Dade, Broward and Southern Palm Beach County
Group Name & Mailing Address: S.O.S. Support Group
601 South Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020-5421
Contact: Marge Flanz, LMHC (954) 924-0014
Meeting Place: Broward Sheriff's Dept./Weston
17300 Arvida Parkway, Weston
Meeting Day(s) / Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month 7 - 8:30PM
Facilitated by: Professional