Support Groups
Cape Coral
CHADD
CHADD is a national non-profit organization serving people of all ages affected by attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. CHADD of Lee County, the local chapter of the organization, meets from 7-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month except in November at the Lee Memorial Hospital auditorium, 2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. The next meeting is an interactive family forum on ADHD, led by psychologists. Participants will be divided into groups for discussions, sharing and brainstorming.
Alcoholics Anonymous
For information about meeting times and addresses in Cape Coral and the rest of Lee County, call the Lee County Area Intergroup Central Office in Fort Myers at 275-5111. The phone is manned 24 hours a day. Inquiries may also be e-mailed to icai@leecountyAA.org, or visit the Web site at: www.leecountyaa.org. Al-Anon is an organization for family and friends of alcoholics. Information about Al-Anon meetings is also available at the Intergroup office phone number.
Diabetes Support Group of SW Florida
The Diabetes Support Group of Southwest Florida, in conjunction with Lee Diabetes Care of Lee Memorial Health System, meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Cape Coral Hospital L.I.F.E. Center, 636 Del Prado Blvd. The meetings are free, although monetary donations are accepted. Coffee and sugar free snacks are served. For information, call Sherry Tidroski at 573-5724 or Fred Eden at 549-6027.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under eating and bulimia. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. The meeting are held at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at Cape Christian Fellowship, 2110 Chiquita Blvd. For information, call 338-5948 or visit the Web site at: www.foodaddicts.org.
Multiple Sclerosis support group
The Multiple Sclerosis support group meets from 3-4:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at the Cape Coral Hospital, Meeting Room A. For information, call Rick at 541-0268 or Kevin at 542-2549.
Lee County Military Family Support
Lee County Military Family Support meets the fourth Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Bob Evans on Del Prado Boulevard. For information, call Barb at 214-1727.
Parkinson’s support group
The Parkinson’s support group meets the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at Cape Coral Hospital Life Center. For information, call Jeanne Csuy at 931-8838.
Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia support
The Southwest Florida Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia support group meets the third Saturday each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Cape Coral Hospital, 636 Del Prado Blvd.
GriefShare
GriefShare, a support group for one of life’s most difficult experiences, will meet Tuesday-March 31 at 7 p.m. at Cape Christian Fellowship, 2110 Chiquita Blvd. S. A professional grief counselor will lead the nine-week series to help participants recover from a loss. For information, visit: www.griefshare.org.
Recovery Incorporated
Help manage fear, anger, frustration and lowered feelings at Recovery Incorporated. The group meets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday at Cape Coral First United Methodist Church, Room 105, 4118 Coronado Parkway. For information, call Ward at 217-0295.
North Fort Myers
Stop Smoking Support Group
The Stop Smoking Support Group meets every Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the Dry Palms Club, 1251 Lamar Road, North Fort Myers. For information, call 997-1314.
Fort Myers
Multiple Sclerosis support group
The Multiple Sclerosis support group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. For information, call 574-4271.
Man to Man
Many prostate cancer patients are helping others through an American Cancer Society program called Man to Man. Man to Man volunteers hold free monthly meetings where men support each other and exchange information throughout the cancer experience. For information on the ACS Man to Man program, call 800-227-2345.
Abuse Counseling and Treatment
Abuse Counseling and Treatment offers the following support groups:
– Sexual assault support group: Support groups and individual counseling for adult survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
– Domestic violence: Support groups and individual counseling for adult victims of emotional, verbal or physical abuse.
The 24-hour hotline is 939-3112.
Narconon
Narconon means no-drugs or narcotics-none. It is a non-profit, public benefit organization that is dedicated to helping people get off drugs and live productive lives. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and free referrals to more than 11,000 centers nationwide. Call to speak to a counselor at 800-468-6933 or visit: www.stopaddiction.com.