Support Groups--ALZHEIMER'S

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

Clare Bridge Bradenton
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 FL 34209 941- 795-5533
Support Groups

Cancer

Women Living With Cancer
Open to any woman who has experienced any type of cancer.
Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Medical Office Building, Suite 3-F, (MOMM's Place) at
Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 2nd St. E.
Bradenton FL 34208 941- 745-6925
www.manateememorial.com

CARE GIVER SUPPORT

Meals-on-Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc.
2:00 PM Every Thursday (WEEKLY GROUP)….Weekly caregiver support group at the Adult Day Center, 2703 19th St. Ct. E Bradenton Florida, 34208. Call 748-3001

2:00 PM Every 2nd Friday of the month - caregiver support group at Anna Maria Island Branch Library 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 34217.

2:00 PM Every 3rd Tuesday caregiver support group at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W. Bradenton Florida, 34205



Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee
811 23rd Ave East
Bradenton Florida, 34208

The Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee
Adult Day Center
2703 19th St. Ct. East
Bradenton Florida 34208

The Renaissance on 9th
Senior Enrichment Center
1816 9th St. West.
Bradenton Florida, 34205

The Food Bank of Manatee
811 23rd Ave East
Bradenton Florida, 34208
811 23rd Ave. E.
Bradenton FL 34208 941- 747-4655
FAX: 941-747-9871
mealsonwheelsplus.org

Support Groups--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, 2:30-4:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 5:00-6:00 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)

SUPPORT GROUPS
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

Diabetes Education Classes
By Manatee Healthcare System
Classes taught by certified diabetes educators, registered nurses and registered dietitians. Accepted by Medicare and most insurance companies. Classes include a diabetes self-management program, gestational diabetes education as well as individualized diabetes instruction. Convenient day and evening sessions at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital. Call for schedule.
Manatee Healthcare System 941- 782-2123
www.manateememorial.com

Cataract Education
Educates cataract patients on the latest options in cataract surgery. Hosted by Harris Silverman, MD.
Call for reservations
Time: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Eye Associates
6002 Pointe West Blvd.,
Bradenton FL 34209 941- 792-2020

Deaf Service Center
Provides communication referral and information, as well as a place for services and socializing.
Location: Various.
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 FL
800-992-3442

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 FL 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 FL 941- 355-7637

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.
866- 442-8622