supportgroups

If you have a health problem, have lost someone you love or are just concerned about your health, it helps to share and learn with others who have or are experiencing similar situations. Look to these pages for a support group that applies to you.

AIDS Support Group
Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church
700 N Lake Howard Dr.,
Winter Haven
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Call (863) 644-2645
 
Alzheimers
Alterra Sterling House
of Winter Haven

6110 Cypress Gardens
Boulevard, S.E.
Third Wednesday at 6:00 PM
(863) 318-8055 or 318-8416
 
Arbors at Winter Haven
2701 Lake Alfred Road.
Third Saturday at 10:30 AM
(863) 298-5000
 
Brandywyne Health Care
1801 North Lake Mariam Drive
First Tuesday at 5:30 PM
(863) 293-1989
 
Life Care Center
1510 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
First Saturday at 9:30 AM
(863) 318-8646

The Meadows at
Garden Grove

5890 Cypress Gardens
Boulevard, S.E.
Third Friday at 10:00 AM
Suzanne Lull (863) 324-7300
Free Daycare Provided


Winter Haven Health
and Rehab

202 Avenue O, N.E.
Third Wednesday at 4:30 PM
(863) 293-3103
Free Daycare Provided
 
Amputee Support Group
Last Monday of each
month, 7:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Family Life Center
532 Ave. M., NW,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 297-9311
 
Aphasia Support Group
1st Thursday,
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Winter Haven Hospital,
Swann 7
Mid-Florida Rehab
Dining Room
Call (863) 293-1121 ext. 2726
for more information.
 
Arthritis, Chronic Pain
and Fibromyalgia

1st Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Lake Wales Medical Centers,
Cafeteria Conference Room
Call (863) 676-1433, ext. 4166


Brain Injury
Support Group

4th Tuesday,
7:30 PM ­ 9:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
327 Avenue C, SE,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 293-1121, ext. 3030
 
Breathe Better with Support
2nd Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Mary Sands Respiratory
Disease Clinic
1805 Hobbs Road, Auburndale
Call (863) 965-5400
 
Cancer Support Group
Every Wednesday,
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Winter Haven Hospital,
Street 4 Dayroom
Call (863) 291-6705
 
Diabetes Information
and Support Group

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Grace Lutheran Church,
327 Avenue C, SE,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 297-1706
Also, 1st Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Lake Wales Medical Centers,
Call (863) 676-1433, ext. 4166
 
Domestic Violence
Support Group

Call (863) 294-5318 for more information.
 
Eating Healthy for Life
1st Monday of every
month, 2:00 PM
Lake Wales Medical Centers,
Cafeteria Conference Room
Call (863) 676-1433, ext. 4166
 
Epilepsy Support Group
1st Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Winter Haven Hospital, Classroom B
Call (863) 686-5880
 
Family and Caregivers
Support Group

1st Monday, 1:00 PM,
Sweet Center
1201 First Street, South,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 293-1121, ext. 3672
Also, 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 PM
Lake Wales Medical Centers,
Cafeteria Conference Room
Call (863) 676-1433, ext. 4166
 
Fibromyalgia Support Group
2nd Thursday, 2:00 PM
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 299-5170
 
First Months Club for Parents
(Birth to 12 months)

Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Special Evening Edition, 1st Thursday, 7:00 PM
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 294-7020

First Steps Club for Parents
(Babies 12-24 months)
Every Monday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 294-7020
 

Grief Support Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 297-1877

 

Grief Center of
Good Shepherd Hospice
  • Basic 6 week Grief Support Group
    Call 297-1880 for dates and times
  • Moving On: A continuing grief support
    group that meets the second Thursday
    of each month from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
    Come each month or as needed. This
    group is focused on personal growth. Completion of the Basic Grief Support is requested prior to attending Moving On.
  • Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide:
    February 8 - March 29, 2001,
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Registration is required for this group.
    Please call 297-1880 to register.
For more information about these groups or for special needs call: (863) 297-1880-East Polk area,
(863) 802-0313-Lakeland area or
(863) 471-3700-Highlands
 
Heart to Heart Support Group
For those with heart disease and those who have loved ones with heart disease. Includes quarterly educational lectures by medical professionals.
2nd Wednesday, 3:00 PM
Beymer Memorial
United Methodist Church
700 N. Lake Howard Dr.,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 293-1121, ext. 1227
 
Heart to Heart Newsletter
Mailed quarterly, this newsletter contains a variety of information from experts in the field
of cardiovascular medicine including dietitians, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses. From recipes to information articles, keep up with the latest on how to take care of your heart. FREE. Call the Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 to have your
name added to the mailing list.
 
Lifelink Donor Awareness
and Support Group

2nd Monday, 6:30 PM ­ 8:00 PM
Winter Haven Hospital
Call (863) 324-3186
 

Lupus Information
& Support Group

Lupus Foundation/Polk
County Branch
Call (863) 956-3904 for
more information.


Mall Walkers
Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday,
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Eagle Ridge Mall
Call (863) 291-6705 for
more information


Man to Man
(Prostate Cancer Support Group)
2nd and 4th Tuesday,
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Winter Haven Hospital,
Street 4 Dayroom
Call (863) 291-6705

 
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Support group for those with mentally ill relatives
1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Sweet Center 1201 1st Street, South, Winter Haven
(863) 297-1702
And 3rd Tuesday,
6:30 PM Sharing/Caring and
7:30 PM Education
Peace River Center
1124 N. Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland
Call (863) 413-2566
Ostomy Club
2nd Saturday in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, 10:00 AM
Winter Haven
Hospital, Auditorium
Call (863) 293-1121 ext. 1511
 
Parkinson's Support Group
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
First Christian Church
29 7th Street, SW, Winter Haven
Call (863) 291-6705
 
Perinatal Bereavement
(New Hope)
2nd Tuesday, 10:00 AM and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 325-9748 or
(863) 294-7044
 
Rape Crisis Support Group
Every Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Winter Haven Hospital,
Classroom D
Call (863) 299-5025
 
Stroke Support Group
1st Wednesday,
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Winter Haven Hospital, Swann 7
Mid-Florida Rehab Dining Room
Call (863) 297-1807
 
Support Group for the Blind
2nd and 4th Monday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Winter Haven
Call (863) 293-6429
 

Woman to Woman
(Breast Cancer Support Group)
2nd Monday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Call (863) 291-6705

For more information about any of the listed Support Groups, call The Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or 1 (800) 416-6705.

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