ALZHEIMER'S

Alterra Clare Bridge
Our Early Stage Support Group provides an opportunity for Alzheimer's individuals and their caregivers to develop a support system of people who understand their concerns and share ideas for coping.
6101 Pointe West Blvd
Bradenton 34209
941-795-5533

Alzheimer's Association of Sarasota-Manatee
The Association has more than 30 support grups that meet throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Please contact one of our offices for a current schedule of groups' meeting times and locations. Most are for caregivers, but some are for individuals diagnosed to be in the early stages of dementia
941-365-8883

CANCER

Women Living with Cancer
Open to any woman who has experienced any type of cancer.
Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Medical Office Building, Suite 4G, at Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 Second St. E.
Bradenton FL 34208
941-745-7539
www.manateememorial.com

CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUPS

Happy Hearts Support Group
Provides education and support for the cardiac patient and their families. Topics focus on heart disease and coping with cardiac problems.
Time: Every 4th Tuesday, October through April, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Dining Room 2A/B at Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 Second St. E.
Bradenton FL 34208
941-745-7471
www.manateememorial.com

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc.
Meals on Wheels PLUS caregiver support groups provide participants with various types of help for their particular circumstances. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks.
811 23rd Ave. E.
Bradenton FL 34208
941-747-4655
FAX: 941-747-9871
info@mealsonwheelsplus.org
www.MealsOnWheelsPlus.org

Monthly Support Groups

o Christ United Methodist Church
5512 26th Street West, Bradenton
1st Tuesday of the Month - 10-11 am

o Evening Group - Meals on Wheels PLUS
811 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton
1st Tuesday of the Month - 6:30-7:30 pm
Light supper served at 6 p.m. with reservation
(Complimentary care available for impaired adult. Reservations required.)

o Colony Cove Bayshore House Meeting Room
4313 Kings Drive - Ellenton
1st Wednesday of the Month - 10:30-11:30 am

o Parrish United Methodist Church
US 301 and Rutland Road, Parrish
1st Wednesday of the Month - 1-2 pm

o Lakewood Ranch
Northern Trust, 6320 Venture Drive, Suite
100
1st Thursday of the Month - 10-11 am

o Meals on Wheels Plus Adult Day Center
2703 19th Street Court East, Bradenton
1st Thursday of the Month - 2:30-3:30 pm
(Complimentary care with reservation.)

o Braden River Library
4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton
3rd Tuesday of the Month - 10:30-11:30 am

o Island Branch Library
5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
3rd Friday of the Month - 1-2 pm

o Turner Chapel AME Church
317 11th Street West
3rd Thursday of the Month - 2-3pm

DEATH & BEREAVEMENT

Hospice Bereavement Support Group
Provides a forum for sharing and learning from others who have experienced the similar loss of a loved one. Six-week sessions offered six times yearly, with both day and evening groups. There is no charge for this service.

West Manatee:
Time: Tuesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.& 5:30-7:00 p.m.
3355 26th St. W.
Bradenton FL 34205
941-739-8940
(Call to confirm schedule and locations)

East Manatee:
Time: Thursday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
4151 37th St. E.
Palmetto FL 34221
941-721-7515
(Call to confirm schedule and locations)

HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS

Deaf Service Center
Provides communication referral and information, as well as a place for services and socializing.
Location: Various, call
941-758-2539

Florida Head Injury Association
Manatee-Sarasota Chapter
Provides support, advocacy and education for survivors of head injuries and their families, as well as community education and prevention.
Times: Call
Third Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Survivors' Recreation Night
Location: Easter Seals/Happiness House
350 Braden Ave., Sarasota
800-992-3442

Cataract Education
Educates cataract patients on the latest treatments. Headed by Dr. Cindy Baxter.
Call Cindy for information
Time: Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Location: The Eye Associates Patient Education Center
6002 Pointe West Blvd.,
Bradenton
941-792-2020, ext. 158

Manasota Diabetic Support Group
Offers emotional support to people with diabetes and their families. Education and sponsorship of children with diabetes to diabetes camp.
For information, call Patty Burns
941-794-5340

Mana-Sota Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Services to the blind and visually impaired include training in independent living skills; individual, family and peer counseling; information and referral; advocacy role in the community.
Time: various-call
Location: Mana-Sota Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
7318 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
941-359-1404

Sara-Tee Ostomy Association of Florida
Helps people who have colostomies do the things they did before surgery. Gives moral support and personal, but no medical advice. Shows patients that they are still normal people, despite their surgery.
Time: Third Monday, 2:00 p.m., except July and August.
Location: Easter Seals Happiness House
350 Braden Ave., Sarasota
941-355-7637

Stroke Support Group at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Provides education and support for the stroke patient and their families. Call for more information and meeting times.
206 Second St. E.
Bradenton FL 34208
941-745-6868
www.manateememorial.com

LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS

Adult Children of Alcoholics
Helps family and friends of alcoholics.
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall Room 204,
Pines Shores Presbyterian Church, Sarasota;
Unity Church, 800 Coconut Dr., Sarasota
941-329-7461

Gamblers Anonymous
Support for people whose lives are being hurt by uncontrolled gambling. Our 12-step program has helped thousands of people with gambling problems.
Times: Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Locations: Algamus Recovery Center, Holmes Beach
First Presbyterian Church, Oak St., Sarasota
Manatee Memorial Hospital Cafeteria, Room 3
941-957-7928

Anxiety Disorder Support Group
To help those suffering from anxiety learn how to cope.
Time: 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Location: Dining Room 2A/B at Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 Second St. E.
Bradenton FL 34208
941-745-7581
www.manateememorial.com