Support Groups
Spinal cord injury support groups provide information, support, and resource materials to many individuals living with SCI. Florida has numerous groups located in most larger metro areas in the state. Below is a listing of the groups we know about with contact and meeting information. Get involved and find out what's happening at your local group.
Daytona Beach
Halifax Neuroscience SCI Support Group
Halifax Medical Center, 201 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, 32114
Tom Bird
386.795.1061 or tbirdmhs@aol.com
Delray Beach
Pinecrest SCI Education Group
Pinecrest Rehab Center, 5360 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, 33484
Mary Kaye or Kristin Polyak
561.495.0400 or mary.kaye@tenethealth.com or kristin.polyak@tenethealth.com
This group meets every second Tuesday of each month. Various topics are discussed and speakers of SCI interest are scheduled routinely.
Fort Myers
Southwest Florida SCI Group
Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida, 2321 Bruner Lane, Fort Myers, 33912
Gene Bruist
239.277.1447 or gbruist@cilfl.org
Group meets last Wednesday of the month from 3pm - 4:30pm
Gainesville
SCI Support Group at Shands
Shands Rehab Hospital, 8900 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, 32610
Allison Dubrow
352.265.5491 x70150 or dubroa@shands.ufl.edu
Hollywood
Spinal Cord Connections Support Group
Memorial Hospital, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, 33021
Debbie Rice
954.987.2020 x2181 or drice@mhs.net
Group meets 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Jacksonville
Brooks Rehab SCI Support Group
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3599 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, 32216
Jennifer McParland
904.858.7287 or jennifer.mcparland@brookshealth.org
Shands Jacksonville SCI Group
Shands Jacksonville, 655 West Eighth Street, Jacksonville, 32209
Nicole Willie
904.244.4427 or nicole.willie@jax.ufl.edu
Largo
Spinal Cord Injury Outreach Network (SCION)
HealthSouth Rehab of Largo, 901 N Clearwater Largo Rd, Largo, 33770
Geoff Diaz
813.404.9175 or geoffreydiaz@gmail.com
Lee Hardin
727.787.8243 or leehardin@verizon.net
SCION meets once a month. The group coordinates recreational outings, sports, and social gatherings in addition to their monthly meetings. Email rac@custom-mobility.com to be added to SCION's email mailing list or visit their website at www.sciongroup.org for more info.
Miami
Jackson Memorial SCI Family Education and Support Group (ENGLISH)
Lois Pope Life Center, The Miami Project, 1094 NW 14th Terrace, Miami, 33136
Mario Olavarria
305.585.1252 or molavarria@um-jmh.org
The SCI group meets every 4th Wednesday of each month at 12pm. To join an email list for updates and meetings for the group, send a message to Mario Olavarria.
Jackson Memorial SCI Family Education and Support Group (SPANISH)
Lois Pope Life Center, The Miami Project, 1094 NW 14th Terrace, Miami, 33136
Michele Quiroga
305.585.5960
El grupo SCI encuentra cada 4o miércoles de cada mes en 12pm. Para afiliarse a una lista de correo electrónico para actualizaciones y reuniones para el grupo, envíe un mensaje a Mario Olavarria.
Orlando
Greater Orlando Spinal Cord Network
UCF School of Social Work, P.O. Box 163358, Orlando, 32816
Robin Kohn
407.823.2967 or rkohn@mail.ucf.edu
Meetings are held at different locations. The Greater Orlando Spinal Cord Injury Network is a non-profit group for persons with SCI in the Orlando area. Their mission is to serve the needs of SCIs in employment, adaptive sports, recreation, social functions, networking, outreach, SCI prevention, and guest speakers for the group and the community. Download the 2008 GOSCIN schedule of events.
Orlando Lucerne SCI Support Group
Orlando Regional Lucerne Hospital, 818 S Main Lane, Orlando, 32801
Cindy Hennig
321.841.4173 or cindy.hennig@orhs.org
Group meets every other Thursday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
Pensacola
West Florida SCI Support Group
West Florida Rehab Institute, 8383 N Davis Highway, Pensacola, 32514
Joann Massey
850.494.6178 or joann.massey@hcahealthcare.com
Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each even numbered month.
Sarasota
Sarasota SCI Group
HealthSouth Rehab Sarasota, 6400 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, 34240
Lynda Williams at 941.921.8680 or Debbie Balle at 941.809.0783.
Email Debbie at debra.balle@healthsouth.com to be added to their mailing list.
Group meets every third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the dining room. Visit www.healthsouthsarasota.com for directions.
Spring Hill
Spring Hill SCI Support Group
HealthSouth of Spring Hill, 12440 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill, 34613
Dee Hardee
352.592.7273 or hardeehouse@hotmail.com
Group meets second Thursday of the month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
St. Petersburg
Bayfront SCI Support Group
Bayfront Medical Center, 701 Sixth Street South, St. Petersburg, 33701
Kathy Nagel
727.893.6791 or kathy.nagel@bayfront.org
Mitch and Stephanie Moore
941.504.0494 or mooremsh@aol.com
Meets first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Sheen Conference Center.
Sunrise
Sunrise SCI Support Group
HealthSouth Sunrise Rehab Hospital, 4399 Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, 33351
Sue Krinsky or Alex Lutin
954.746.1341 or alejandro_lutin@hotmail.com
Meets first Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm. Visit www.sflscisg.org for more info.
Tallahassee
North Florida SCI Association
HealthSouth Rehab of Tallahassee, 1675 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, 32308
Elizabeth Barranco
850.656.4868 or elizabeth.barranco@healthsouth.com
Meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm in the cafeteria. Refreshments are free!
Tampa
Tampa Area SCI Education & Support Group
Tampa General Rehab Center, 2 Columbia Drive, Tampa, 33606
813.844.7700
Group meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.
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