SUPPORT GROUPS​

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Al-Anon Family Groups

813-881-9372

tampabayalanon.org

• For anyone who has been impacted by some else's drinking. Members share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

• Joining Alateen allows teenagers to meet other teenagers experiencing similar situations.

• This is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.

 

Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Support Groups

888-713-2427

centerfordiscovery.com/groups/

Schedule: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 8-9 p.m.

• The Center for Discovery offers free Zoom peer-to-peer support groups focused on eating disorder recovery.

• This group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment for an eating disorder.

• Register here.

 

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay/Corbett Trauma Center

813-264-9955

https://www.crisiscenter.com/about-us/services-programs/trauma-counseling/

• The Circle is an open, anonymous group for survivors of sexual assault ages 18 or older that meets weekly in the evenings.

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Depression and Bipolar Support Groups

727-410-1569

Email: dbstampabay@gmail.com

https://dbstampabay.org/

• Online peer-to-peer support groups for individuals ages 18 and older who are experiencing depression and bipolar symptoms.

• To attend please send first name, email and phone number and include area you would like to attend (Tampa, Pasco, etc.) to dbstampabay@gmail.com

 

First Choice Counseling & Wellness Center Teen Mentoring & Support Group

813-270-5225 or 813-374-0667

Location: 13377 N. 56th Tampa, FL 33617

1choicecounseling.com

• You Grow Girl Support Group: A safe place for teen girls ages 13 17 to feel supported while having honest conversations about the struggles girls face in today's world and how to grow through it.

• Covers topics including Self-Esteem, Emotional Regulation, Body-Image, Relationships, Dating, Decision Making, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness.

• Takes place every other Saturday from 11am – 12pm at First Choice Counseling & Wellness Center.

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Healthy Transitions Bent Not Broken Peer Support Group

2-1-1

Email: Jkearney@s4kf.org

https://www.s4kf.org/services/

• This program aims to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults ages 16-25 that either have, are experiencing symptoms, or are at risk of developing a serious mental health condition.

• The program also aims to reduce stigma related to mental health, and focuses on empowering young people to be their best.

• Groups held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8pm and the last 2 Fridays of every month, 4-6pm​

 

Institute for LGBT Health & Wellbeing Transgender Support Groups

813-609-3699

www.instituteforlgbthealth.org/wellness

• This institute offers two separate, complimentary virtual support groups for transgender youth (ages 13-18) and parents of transgender youth every other Friday.

• Support groups for transgender adults (ages 18+) meet every other Thursday.

• If interested, complete the registration form on the website.

 

Metro Inclusive Health: LGBTQ Support Groups & Community Programming

727-321-3854

www.metrotampabay.org

• LGBTQ+ Programs are designed as safe spaces for individuals to make new friends, socialize, and find support through similarly-identified peers.

• Please call the number above to find which support groups are evailable.

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups

703-524-7600

Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264)

namihillsborough.org/support

NAMI Connection:

• A virtual support group for people 18+ with mental health conditions. This program is also available in Spanish, NAMI Conexión.

• Free of cost, led by people with mental health conditions, and confidential.

• Visit the schedule here.

NAMI Family Support Group:

• This peer-led virtual support group is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

• The Spanish version of NAMI Family Support Group, Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares de NAMI, is available in a limited number of states.

• Visit the schedule here.

Alternatives to Suicide - Peer Network of Tampa Bay

• A peer-based support group for supporting those who have or currently struggle with suicidal ideation; provides a safe space where adults can share anything, including feelings or thoughts around suicide without judgment.

• Groups held on the last Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL. View schedule.

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Peer Support Space, Inc.

peersupportspace.org

peersupportspace.org/community-gatherings-1

• Helps those (18+) navigate mental illness and/or substance misuse challenges, neurodivergence, disability, grief, trauma, or other obstacles to mental wellness. 

• To meet the risen mental health support needed in response to the pandemic, Peer Support Space continues to host Daily Digital Communal Gatherings at 12PM and 6PM, Monday-Saturday for the general community.

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Recovery First Treatment Center

recoveryfirst.org/about-our-addiction-treatment-center/events-and-media

• Free virtual support and online addiction meetings.

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