Here is what I found for places for you to start your search for local support groups.
STRESS/ ANXIETY/ PANIC SUPPORT GROUP
Aventura Library
2920 Aventura Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
Contact: Stan Hyman, LCSW
Phone: (305) 933-9779
Meets Tuesday at 7pm (twice monthly)
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Therapeutic Alliance Group, Inc. (TAG)
4432 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Suite 4
Gainesville, FL 32606 ServicePhone:
AdminPhone: (352) 262-4665
(352) 379-4665
Services: Crisis counseling; Group treatment;
Support groups; Therapy
Victims Served: Adolescent victims; Adult victims of sexual battery; Assault victims; Burglary victims; Domestic violence victims; DUI/DWI victims; Economic crime victims; Elder abuse victims;
Fraud victims; Hate crimes victims; Homicide survivors; Non-offending caregivers; Other non-violent crime victims; Other violent crime victims; Persons with disabilities; Post-conviction services; Repeat violence victims; Robbery victims; Stalking victims
Counties Served: Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Taylor
Circuits Served: 8, 3
Fee: Yes; Most major insurance carriers, sliding fee scale, extended payment plans
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. By appointmet only; weekend appointments available
E Mail:
mentalhealth@prodigy.net
Contacts: Heather Damron, MS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(352) 379-4665; (352) 262-4665
Dixie County: Heather Damron, LMHC
Director of Clinical Services
(352) 379-4665
Serving Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Taylor counties
12650 NW Highway 19; Levy Office Complex; Suite 7
Chiefland, FL 32626
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City of Palm Bay Police Department
Victim Services Unit
130 Malabar Road, SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907 AdminPhone:
Fax: (321)953-8980
(321)952-3406
The Palm Bay Victim Services Unit provides immediate crisis and follow up services, as well as referrals to victims of crime. Transportation, protective orders, and referral services are available 24 hours a day.
Services: Criminal justice support/advocacy; Crisis counseling; Emergency cell telephone; Follow up contact; Information and referral; Personal advocacy;
Support groups; Telephone contacts; Transportation; Victims compensation claims
Victims Served: Assault victims; Child victims of physical abuse; Child victims of sexual abuse; Domestic violence victims; Elder abuse victims; Homicide survivors; Other violent crime victims; Persons with disabilities; Repeat violence victims;
Robbery victims; Stalking victims
Counties Served: Brevard
Circuits Served: 18
Fee: No
Hours of Service: 24 hrs.
Contacts: Dana Packard
Supervisor, Victim Advocate
(321)953-8980
Erin Schuck
Victim Advocate
(321)733-3066
I would also recommend going to your Attorney General's website and searching there for additional support groups
http://myfloridalegal.com/vicdirect.nsf/$$Search