Bipolar Support Group
" The Manic Blues" is a group held at Florida Hospital East
and Lakeside Alternatives. The group is a chapter of the National Depressive
Manic Depressive Association. Details: Marion Becker/Ben Miller –
407-277-7976; Kathy Condor – 407-847-7420; Shawn Boltz –
407-324-5697.
Breastfeeding
The La Leche League breast feeding support group meets at the Orlando
Regional Healthcare Center, 1000 W. Broadway St., Oviedo. Learn the
basics of breastfeeding and share questions and concerns with other
nursing mothers. Cost: free.
Details: 407-977-1237
Dysfunctional Families
Fresh Start Recovery Programs is offering a new support group for children
of dysfunctional families. The groups meet at Destiny Church, 2200 S.
Orange Ave., Orlando. Cost: free. Details: 407-293-3822.
Domestic Violence Victims
Safehouse of Seminole offers support to individuals and their children
who have previously or are currently experiencing family violence. Groups
meet at confidential Seminole County locations. Call Safehouse of Seminole
for more information at 407-302-1728.
Eating Disorders Support for families and friends
A support group for families and friends of people with eating disorders
meets in the Resource Library at the Florida Hospital Women’s
Center, 2520 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Cost: free. Details: 407-647-1777.
Infertility
The Infertility Support Group of Central Florida provided education,
support, and information to persons and couples experiencing infertility.
Cost: $5. Details: 407-299-6563
Mental Health
Recovery Inc., a self-help mental health organization, has four locations
in Orlando, one that serves people who speak Spanish. The organization
helps people who suffer from panic attacks, depression, fears and general
nervous symptoms. Cost: free. Details: Mary Reetz at 407-660-2003 or
Sheila Rabel at 407-568-3998.
Mental Illness Support for families
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Greater Orlando holds meetings
led by trained facilitators and is for families with loved ones that
are mentally ill. Cost: free. Details: 407-657-6264.
Weight Loss
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit weight-loss support group
for men, women, and teens. Cost: first meeting free. Details: 407-277-1074
Widow and Widowers
The Widow and Widowers Society of Central Florida. Cost: free. Details:
407-273-1656
June 4, 2007 11:52 AM
