The following support groups provide a unique opportunity for you to interact and form personal connections with people facing similar challenges. Not only can our patients be inspired by others, but they themselves are in a position to be inspiring.
Please call ahead to ensure the group is meeting the day you plan to attend.
Brooks Rehabilitation Support Group (for those living with a Disability and their family and friends). Everyone is welcome to come to share and provide support.
Scheduled meetings: last Thursday of each month, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: (904) 345-7314
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Lou Gehrig’s Disease Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: first Saturday of each month, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Vincent’s Hospital Southside-Auditorium C (first floor), 4201 Belfort Rd. (at Intersection of J. Turner Butler Blvd.), Jacksonville, FL 32216
Contact: Judie Benwick, MSH, MPH, Care Coordinator, The ALS Association, Florida Chapter (Toll-free) (888) 257-1717, ext. 112 or (Jacksonville) (904) 688-0886
Brain Injury
Inpatient Brain Injury Group (Understanding Brain Injury)
Scheduled Meetings: Monday-Friday, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 2nd floor day room (2104)
Contact: Therapy Manager (904) 858-7789
Community-Care Giving
Free confidential service for St. Johns County residents and families to help assess your needs and provide access to services
[email protected] (904) 209-3674
Free six week training program for caregivers
“Savvy Caregiver”
St. Johns County COA Coastal Community Center
180 Marine St., St. Augustine
Call: Paulette Kozlowski RN, (904) 209-3674 for more info or to register
Dementia
Alzheimer’s and related dementia education series and caregiver support group
Scheduled Meetings: first Thursday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Florida, Cannaday Building, Kinne Auditorium, room 1107
4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL
Call: (904) 953-6523 or email [email protected]
Memory Loss
Scheduled Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Council on Aging RIVER HOUSE, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Call: Paulette Kozlowski RN, (904) 209-3674
Neurological
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: every other month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shands Towers, 580 W. 8th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
Call: (904) 244-9719 for more information
Parkinson’s Disease and Related Diseases Education Series Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: first Wednesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Florida, room 1107 in the Cannaday Building
4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL
Call: (904) 953-6523 to confirm or for more information
Stroke
Inpatient Stroke Sessions (Stroke/Cardiac Education)
Group Scheduled Meetings: Monday-Friday, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, room 3421
Contact: Rhonda Felice, Stroke Program Manager (904) 345-7689
Brain Aneurysm & AVM Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: WJCT News Station; 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Contact: Charu Raheja [email protected]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Scheduled Meetings: every 3rd Thursday of each Month, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Healthcare Plaza 3901 University Blvd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 (conference room)
Contact: Anita Davis (904) 345-7259 or [email protected]
Other Resources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/support-groups/florida