NAPLES SUPPORT GROUPS
Please note that during COVID-19 social distancing, most support groups are taking place online. Please visit the group’s website or contact the group by telephone to learn more.
Some of the listed support groups meet on an as-needed basis. Please check with the support group to verify the time and location and to see if they are currently running. All of the groups listed are free to attend. Click on the links below for more information.
AA MEETINGS
Meetings are following social distancing rules. Most groups have online Zoom meeting options. Click here for a list of AA Zoom meetings.
Meetings held in Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island
Click for a full list of available meetings
National Council on Alcohol & Drug Addiction
ALANON
For friends and families of alcoholic and addicts
Meetings held in Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island
BRAIN DISORDERS
Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group
2nd Thursdays of every month 6:30 pm
Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Rehabilitation
Conference Room B, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Naples, FL 34110
Information contact Pam Haffner at Naples@JoeNiekroFoundation.org
Miracles Among Us (Brain Injury Support Group)
3rd Monday of every month 1:00 pm
The North Naples Fire Department, 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL
Information Suzan (239) 529-5284, suzanberg@miraclesamoungus.org
CARE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUPS
Care Partner Support Group
Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Mental Health Association of SWFL 2335 9th St N., Suite 404, Naples, FL 34103
Questions: The Mental Health Association at 239-261-5405 or at info@mhaswfl.org.
See Parkinson’s, MS & Neurodegenerative Disorders
DIAGNOSED MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS
MHA COVID-19 Mental Health Resources Guide:
To aid individuals and communities during this time, MHA has compiled a range of resources and information. Click here to view the online guide.
NAMI COLLIER COUNTY
NAMI is offering online support groups through Zoom
Click here for a full list of groups and Zoom instructions
The below NAMI groups are not currently running during social distancing:
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) Peer-Run Skills Training (FREE)/Mental Illness Support Group
Thursdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NAMI: Sarah Ann Drop-In Center 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
For more information: contact Cindy at 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
Depression Support Group
Thursdays 10:30 am-Noon
Mental Health Association of SWFL 2335 9th St N., Suite 404, Naples, FL 34103
Questions: The Mental Health Association at 239-261-5405 or at info@mhaswfl.org.
Family Members/Caregivers (FREE)/Mental Illness Support Group
Support Groups for family members, caregivers, and friends of persons with a diagnosed mental illness.
First Tuesday of the month from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
NAMI 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
For more at 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
Hearing Voices/Seeing Things (FREE)
Mental Illness Support Group for those who experience visual and/or auditory hallucinations
Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am
NAMI Sarah Ann Drop-In Center 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
For more information: contact Cindy at 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
NAMI Connection (FREE)
Mental Illness Support Group For adults with mental illness
Tuesdays 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
NAMI Sarah Ann Drop-In Center 6324 Trail Blvd, Naples, FL 34108
Call the SAC at 239-431-6824 Website: namicollier.org
*Parent/Youth (FREE)
Mental Illness Support Group
For children age 10+ with mental illness and their parents/caregivers
Alternating Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
NAMI 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
RSVP REQUIRED – call for schedule 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
For more information: contact our H.U.G.S. Team at 239-260-7300
*Recovery Skills (FREE)
Mental Illness Support Group
Tuesdays 10:30 am-Noon
NAMI Sarah Ann Drop-In Center 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
For more information: contact Cindy at 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
WRAP Time (Wellness & Recovery Action Plan) (FREE)
Mental Illness Support Group
Fridays 10:30 am – 11:30 am at
NAMI Sarah Ann Drop-In Center 6216 Trail Blvd, Bldg. C., Naples, FL 34108
For more information: contact Cindy at 239-260-7300 Website: namicollier.org
David Lawrence Center (Emergency Mental Health Services)
Launched a New Virtual Care Center Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic.
Click for more information.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Avow Hospice Grief Support Group
(ONLINE VIRTUAL MEMORIALS)
Grief Support Group
Open to any adult who has experienced a loss of any kind.
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm
Avow Hospice 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105
Call 239-261-4404 Website: avowcares.org
*Healing Hearts Grief Support Group
Free/Open Group/Grief Support Group
Support for individuals who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one.
Fridays 10:30 am-Noon
Project Help 3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, FL 34104
(24/7 24/7 Crisis & Sexual Assault Helpline)
To confirm the group is meeting call 239-649-1404
Website: projecthelpnaples.org
Surviving After a Suicide Loss (VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS)
(Project H.U.G.S.) (FREE/OPEN GROUP)/Grief Support Group
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. Please call 239-253-6600 for the link to join online.
Established in 1987, we are the longest-running Suicide Survivor Support Group in Naples, Florida. We are a peer-run group, offering a safe place for members to share their grieving experience, to receive and provide mutual support. Serving Collier and Lee Counties and the surrounding area.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
S.A.S. Naples, Florida, 34116
Call Bob Riley 239-253-6600 for location
Website: survivingafterasuicide.com
Grief Support for Children/Families
Avow Kids
children need special tools to cope with grief. It is our mission to provide them to children and families in need of support.
Avow, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples (VIRTUAL MEMORIALS)
Virtual memorials are being held online. Contact Avow to learn more.
(239) 261-4404 ChildrensServices@avowcares.org Web: avowcares.org
Compassionate Friends (VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS)
Click here to learn how to join their online support groups.
Compassionate Friends provide highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
2nd Monday of each month 6:30-8:30 pm SWFL Chapter 2
Meetings at Valerie’s House, 819 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103
4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 am. SWFL Chapter 1
Meetings at Unity of Bonita, 28285 Imperial Parkway
Bonita Springs FL 34135
Contact Linda at 239) 690-7801 info@tcfswfl.org
Web: compassionatefriends.org
Valerie’s House (VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS)
Valerie’s House is now providing virtual support groups for children and caregivers for more information please click here
Valerie’s House programs give children ages 4 to 19 years old and their families a safe place to share, grieve and grow. Our programs are provided free of charge.
Valerie’s House,
1762 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
819 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103
(239) 204-5804 Web: valerieshouseswfl.org
Nar-Anon Family Support group
Nar-Anon is a 12 step self-help program for someone who is affected by a loved one’s drug use/abuse/addiction.
Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 8200 Immokalee Rd, Naples, Fl 34119
Questions: Mark and Cathy Katsnelsonmarkkats@verizon.net (239) 431-5126
Web: naranonfl.org
Parkinson’s, MS & Neurodegenerative Diagnosis
During COVID-19 social distancing, the office remains open for information, crisis counseling, and personal connections via phone.
Free online classes, support groups, and educational talks are available. Click for their online schedule
Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative issues support groups
Founded in 1997, the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida is dedicated to helping our community members to live well with PD. From diagnosis through the progression of the disease, they provide free programming for people with PD, their care partners, and loved ones to ensure healthier outcomes in our community through movement, educational classes, speech therapy, and more. Please call prior to attending a group.
Parkinson Association of SWFL, 2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive
Building 300 Suite#301, Naples, Fl. 34119
(239) 417-3465 parkinsonassociatioswfl.org
Click here for a full schedule including descriptions of classes and groups.
Movement Classes Online
Online movement classes are held Monday through Friday.
Gentle Movement
Mon-Fri 1:00pm -1:45pm
Advanced Movement
Mon-Fri 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Speech Classes/Therapy Online
Speech Practice with Sandy
Mondays at 9:15 am
Speech Therapy with Judy
Tuesday at 9:15 am
Speech Therapy with Judy
Thursday at 10:00 am
Support Groups Online
Women with PD Support Group with Sandy
Monday 10:30 am
General Support Group with Margot
Tuesday 10:15 am
Couples Support Group with Sandy
Tuesday 11:30 am
Care Partners Support Group with Barb
Wednesday 9:30 am
PD Support Group with Val and Barry
Thursday 11:00 am (group meets every other week)
Men’s Caregivers Support Group
Thursdays 1:00 pm
General Support Group with Ann
Friday 9:30 am
Educational Webinars Online
(pre-registration required by clicking below)
PD More than Motor Symptoms
with Dr. Arif Dalvi
June 10, 2020, 3:30 pm
Wellness “Just for Fun” Classes Online
Meditation on Facebook
Friday 9:00 am
Drumming Class
Friday 11:00 am
Improvisation for PD
Saturday 11:30 am
PSP SUPPORT GROUP
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support Group.
Saturdays 2:00-3:30 PM (Meets 2nd Saturday of each month), Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation, 6869 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104
Contact: Cindy MacDonald (239) 353-3960 hotrdh@hotmail.com swflpspsupportgroup.wixsite.com
SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Surviving After a Suicide Loss (Project H.U.G.S.) (VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS) Free Grief Support Group
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. Please call 239-253-6600 for the link to join online.
For over 30 years our peer-run Suicide Survivor Support Group has offered a safe place for members to share their grief and to receive and provide mutual support in Naples.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm (meets every Wednesday evening)
Meetings held in Naples. Please call for location.
Contact: Facilitator Bob Riley at (239) 253-6600 info@survivingafterasuicide.com
survivingafterasuicide.com
VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP
Mental Health Association of SWFL
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm
2335 9th Street North, Suite 404, Naples, FL 34103
Questions: The Mental Health Association at (239) 261-5405 or at info@mhaswfl.org.