Category: Support Groups
Healthy Start of Putnam County
The Healthy Start Tobacco Cessation resource is available for those enrolled in Healthy Start. Individual counseling is available through this service.
Kimberly Johns
kimberly.johns@chsfl.org
1-877-678-9355
613 St. Johns Ave. #108
Palatka, FL 32177
Healthy Start of Levy County
The Healthy Start Tobacco Cessation resource is available for those enrolled in Healthy Start. Individual counseling is available through this service.
Kathleen Cooper
kathleen.cooper@flhealth.gov
1-877-678-9355
66 West Main Street
Bronson, FL 32621
Healthy Start of Lafayette County
The Healthy Start Tobacco Cessation resource is available for those enrolled in Healthy Start. Individual counseling is available through this service.
Colleen Cody
colleen.cody@flhealth.gov
1-877-678-9355
140 SW Virginia Circle
Mayo, FL 32066
Woman’s Club of Palatka
This group provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer. Call for additional information. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 4:30 pm.
Bridget Dennis
386-937-3579
600 South 13th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
West Putnam Cancer Support Group at Interlachen Public Library
Offers general support for cancer survivors, family and friends. Programs alternate with a Speaker or Share and Care. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday each month from 4:30- 5:30 p.m.
Vivian Bly, Facilitator
386-684-2490
133 N. CR 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
The Women’s Cancer Support Group of Lake City: Baya Pharmacy East
This group provides emotional support through shared experiences and provides education with professional speakers in related fields every other month. Both newly diagnosed and survivors of any type of cancer are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19, meetings are no longer in-person. Newsletters are being sent out instead. Anyone interested in the newsletters should email their name and address, or call the number provided.
Joan Restall, Katie Griffin
jrestall@peoplepc.com
386-755-0522, 352-752-4198
780 SE Baya Drive
Lake City, FL 32025
The Safe in Him Cancer Survivors Support Group
A nondenominational, spiritually based group designed for those who have survived the diagnosis of cancer and their families. The vision of this group is to minister hope, help and healing for the hurting heart. Offered through Compassionate Outreach Ministries.
UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19, this support group has been temporarily cancelled
Support Group at Community Cancer Center of North Florida—Lake City
www.cccnf.com/wellness_support.php
Support group facilitated by a licensed counselor that offers a safe, confidential environment to connect with others who are facing similar challenges associated with cancer care. The group utilizes empathy, compassion and even humor to help discuss the issues. Lake City location: 2nd Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
386-755-0601
4520 W. US Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
Support Group at Community Cancer Center of North Florida – Gainesville
www.cccnf.com/wellness_support.php
Support group facilitated by a licensed counselor that offers a safe, confidential environment to connect with others who are facing similar challenges associated with cancer care. The group utilizes empathy, compassion and even humor to help discuss the issues. Gainesville location: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
352-331-0900
7000 NW 11th Place
Gainesville, FL 32605
Reach to Recovery
www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/reach-to-recovery
Reach to Recovery is a program that helps patients with breast cancer cope with their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The program pairs a breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient who has similar issues. Each volunteer is specially trained to help the patient express their feelings, verbalize her fears and concerns, and be an impartial sounding board for questions and matters that may be affecting them. Contact may be either a personal visit or a phone call based on location.
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
2119 SW 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
