Support groups

Adult ADHD: Self-help support group meets once a month in Baytree office, Melbourne, to provide free education, support and information. Call in advance to register, 321-757-6321, www.Owenscenter.com

Al-Anon/Alateen: For families and friends of alcoholics, meeting schedules available at public libraries, 321-639-0220, www.spacecoastalanon.org

Alcoholics Anonymous: Serving the county through Brevard Intergroup, 720 E. New Haven Ave., Suite 3, Melbourne, 24-hour hot line, 321-724-2247 or 321-633-0052, www.aaspacecoast.org

ALS Association: Support group for patients and families dealing with Lou Gehrig's disease, meets 2 to 4 p.m. third Tuesdays at Health South Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne, to register: 888-257-1717, ext. 109.

Alzheimer's caregivers: 10:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays at Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, 321-452-4341.

Another group meets at 10:15 a.m. second Mondays at Vista Manor Nursing Home, Titusville, 321-269-2200.

A snowbirds' group meets at 1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays November through April at Great Outdoors Church, Titusville, 321-267-3113.

Another group called Safe Harbor During the Storm meets to discuss caring for someone with memory loss and dementia, 1:30 to 3 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays, Legacy Harbor Memory Resource Center, One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-253-6320.

Alzheimer's support: The following caregivers support group meetings are sponsored by Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

Early-stage caregivers meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 321-253-4430.

Late-stage caregivers meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 321-253-4430.

A caregivers group meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. last Wednesdays at Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 321-253-4430.

A men-only group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays at Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 321-253-4430.

A caregivers group meets at 9:30 a.m. first Thursdays in the conference center at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-268-9144.

South County Caregivers meet at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Weinberg Care Center, 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco, 321-253-4430.

A caregivers group meets 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Holy Apostles Church, 505 Grant St., Satellite Beach, 321-253-4430.

Amputee support: Meets at 1 p.m. first Wednesdays at HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne, 321-984-4600.

Anger control: Youth Anger Management, 12-week, interactive course with 24 contact hours utilizes the PCR (prevention, containment and resolution) method of anger management from a workbook by Dr. Ron Potter-Efron. The goal is to learn how to take responsibility for your actions and explore options in problem solving. Compassion, empathy and forgiveness are taught in the process. Youth learn self-acceptance and how to grow toward becoming independent, self-sufficient, productive and nonviolent humans. Cost is $150 per person. Held at Yellow Umbrella locations in Cocoa and Palm Bay, 321-723-2927.

Anger management: PREVENT! of Brevard offers Resist, a free seven-week program for ages 14 to 18 and a 10-session program for adults in Melbourne and Cocoa. Cost for adult program is $150, 321-259-7262.

Anorexia, bulimia: Brevard County chapter of ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) offers free services including a support group that meets at 7:30 p.m Thursdays in the Suntree area, 321-259-6842 or e-mail BrevardANAD@aol.com

Arthritis: Meets 1 to 2 p.m. third Wednesdays in the small conference room at the Franklin T. DeGroodt Library on Minton Road, Palm Bay. Call Mary Greene at 321-725-2217.

Assault survivors: Adult women who have suffered sexual assault meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 321-242-1526.

Bilingual parents: La Sombrillita, a bilingual advocacy program funded by United Way, assists the Latino community with overcoming challenges created by language and cultural barriers. Staff is located at the Job Links in Cocoa, Palm Bay and Titusville during the week. Services provided in group settings across the county. Individual services by appointment. Call Yellow Umbrella at 321-723-2927.

Blood pressure checks: Free, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, 321-452-4341.

Brain injury: Heads Up support group meets at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in dining rooms 1 and 2 at Wuesthoff Medical Center, 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge, 321-268-5103.

Brain injury: Heads Together meets at 7 p.m. last Tuesdays at HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne, 321-984-4600.

Breast cancer: The Central Brevard Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. second Tuesdays and for lunch on the third Saturdays. For location, call Maureen Simmons at 321-459-0399.

Breastfeeding class: Free, 7 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. Call 321-268-6724 to register.

Breastfeeding support: 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Monday in the Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice conference room, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Call Donna O'Brien, Wuesthoff childbirth educator and lactation consultant, 321-636-2211, ext. 4752.

Also meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday at Wuesthoff Medical Center, Melbourne, 250 N. Wickham Road. Call Gloria Canady, 321-752-1300.

La Leche League meets in North Brevard every month and is available for telephone help. Call Sandra Hill at 321-269-0476, www.lllflorida.com

La Leche League meets in Central and South Brevard 9:30 a.m., first Fridays at Melbourne Beach Library, 321-952-9732; and 6:30 p.m., second Thursdays at Unity Church in Melbourne, 321-591-5695.

The Mom's Club meets 1 p.m. Fridays at Cape Canaveral Hospital Medical Plaza, 321-799-7151.

Moms and Kids Gathering meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-268-6682.

Mom-to-Mom meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Central Brevard Library, Cocoa. Call Patty Tarasavage, 321-634-6361.

New Mothers Support Group from Health First meets 1 p.m. Fridays at Cape Canaveral Medical Plaza. Call Louise Katz At 321-799-7151.

Beyond Babies offers breastfeeding support for moms with older babies and toddlers, 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesdays at Unity Church of Melbourne, 321-953-3326.

Breathin' Buddies: Support group for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other pulmonary conditions, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Pro-Health and Fitness Center, 611 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, 321-434-7105, e-mail dorinda.schultz@health-first.org

Brevard Association for Advancement of the Blind: 674 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, 321-773-7222.

Brevard County Parks and Recreation's Senior Fitness Class: 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Mondays at the Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, 321-452-4341.

Brevard Users Group (BUG Club): Monthly support group for personal computer users, also offers the basics of learning Windows-based computers, 2 p.m. the first Mondays at One Senior Place, Viera, 321-751-6771, e-mail president@bugclub.org

Cancer support: Meets at noon first Fridays at the Cancer Care Center, 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne, 321-952-0898.

A group meets at noon second Fridays at the Cancer Care Center, 215 Cone Road, Merritt Island, 321-453-7440.

A group meets at noon third Thursdays at the Cancer Care Center in Sebastian, 13050 U.S. 1, 772-589-1995.

A group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Henegar Center in room 127, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, 321-795-6864.

A group meets at 10 a.m. second Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2073 Garden St., Titusville, 321-267-3003 or 321-267-4323.

Cancer support: Positive Attitudes meets 4 to 5:30 p.m. first Mondays, at the Women's Center in Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-268-6257 or 321-268-6111, ext. 3544.

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. A group called Smart Hearts meets 5 to 6 p.m. third Mondays every other month at Wuesthoff Medical Center -- Rockledge Sports Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 1010 Beverly Drive, 321-636-2052.

Another group called Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Support Group meets 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. third Tuesdays of every other month at Wuesthoff Medical Center -- Rockledge Sports Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 1010 Beverly Drive, 321-636-2052.

Another group holds rehabilitation education seminars, 1 p.m. last Wednesdays in Titusville. Call for location 321-268-6726.

Caregiver education: A program of Hospice of St. Francis, classes meet across the county, for next class or to host a class call 321-269-4240 or 321-269-4578.

Caregiver support group: Health First All-Caregiver meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month at Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, Merritt Island, 321-452-4341.

Celebrate Recovery: A Bible-based, 12-step addiction-recovery program meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the House of Ashkelon, 1651 S. Park Ave., Titusville. Dinner served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $4 before the meeting, 321-269-6702 ext. 1208. Visit Celebrate Recovery at www.parkavenue.org

Another group meets at 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Central Community Church, 300 Tucker Lane, West Cocoa, 321-632-2880.

Child abuse awareness workshop: Given by Yellow Umbrella, designed to teach people who deal with children how to recognize the signs of child abuse and help the children. Sessions are three to five hours, held at requester's business location. Call for prices and availability, 321-723-2927.

Chronic pain: A group called Living Well with Chronic Pain or Illlness meets 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Fridays, Women's Center 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, $5 per session, 321-242-3110, ext. 301.

Compulsive gambling: Florida Council of Compulsive Gambling, GamAnon and Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays at the school district building, 1948 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, 321-726-3946.

Congestive heart-failure support: 1 to 2 p.m. third Thursdays in the conference center at Parrish Medical Center, Titusville, 321-269-9998.

Diabetes health management: 11 a.m. on the third Wednesdays at the Wuesthoff Center for Diabetes Education, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-255-8160.

Diabetes support: 10 a.m. first Wednesdays at Cape Canaveral Hospital, private dining room, 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, 321-868-2701.

Diabetes support: 6 to 7 p.m. third Tuesdays at Parrish Medical Center, September through May, 321-268-6699.

Disability support: The Space Coast Center for Independent Living hosts support groups across Brevard County to benefit those with any type of disability. Voice and TTY contact available, 321-633-6011.

Divorce class: This is the four-hour, 18th Judicial Circuit mandatory class for couples divorcing or those in dispute of custody involving minor children. Classes held at Yellow Umbrella locations in Cocoa and Palm Bay. Cost is $40 per person. Call to schedule, 321-723-2927.

Divorce support: The Collaborative Association of Brevard combines attorneys, financial and mental health professionals to help couples going through a divorce to do so with respect and caring and without litigation. Call Alan Frisher, certified divorce financial analyst, at 321-757-3233.

Divorce recovery: Nondenominational workshop for divorced, separated, widowed or ending a significant relationship, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, 321-302-0717.

Domestic violence: Group for women who have experienced emotional and physical abuse, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 321-242-1526.

Adelante, a domestic violence support group for Spanish-speaking women, meets from 1 to 2:30 a.m. at the Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 321-242-3110, ext. 301.

Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter offers a psycho-educational and support group that meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at First Baptist Church, 3301 Dairy Road, Melbourne.

A group is available for children ages 5 and older. Child care is available for those younger than age 5, 321-726-8282.

Domestic violence class: Noon to 1:30 p.m. second Fridays at Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, free, 321-242-3110, ext. 301.

Epilepsy support: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays in the second-floor meeting room at Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 321-253-4112, e-mail epilepsyassoc@cfl.rr.com, www.epilepsy-cf.org

Expectant mothers: Futura Madre is a bilingual child birth preparation program for Hispanic expectant mothers, supported in part by United Way of Brevard. Call Yellow Umbrella, 321-723-2927.

Fibromyalgia support: Fibro Friends, meets monthly for lunch. Call Becky Horn, 321-632-0786.

Gluten intolerance: 1 p.m. second Sundays except July and August at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis sufferers will benefit, 321-459-2521.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County, Florida Inc.: Central group, 10 a.m. to noon third Tuesdays at the Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall. Titusville group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. third Thursdays at the Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. Melbourne group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. last Thursdays at Memaw's Restaurant, 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach. Call 321-727-3947 for information on all of these groups.

Grave's disease: Thyroid support group meets from 7 to 8:15 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Wuesthoff's Assisted Living Facility, Town Square, 321-254-9719, e-mail jake@ngdf.org

Grieving children: The Bright Star Center for ages 3 to 18 and families meets twice monthly, 300 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, 321-733-7672.

A group called North Star Program is offered by Hospice of St. Francis, meets biweekly for youngsters ages 3 to 19 at 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville. Call 321-264-1687.

Camp Hope-Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, overnight springtime camp for grieving children ages 6 to 12, 321-253-2222, ext. 4725.

A group called Kool Kids for children ages 6 to 13 who have witnessed or experienced family violence meets 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, telephone intake with parent required before attendance, free, 321-242-3110, ext. 301.

Grieving parents: Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents whose child has died at any age from any cause meets at 7 p.m. third Tuesdays in the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 2101 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, 321-259-1014, www.griefsupportdeathofchild.org

GriefShare: GriefShare recovery seminar and support group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, running in 13-week cycles, at the First Baptist Church of Melbourne, 3301 Dairy Road, 321-723-0561, www.fbcmel.org Group meets 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 5 through April 28, Park Avenue Baptist Church, Titusville, 321-269-2627.

Grief support: Safe Place meets 10 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge.

Also meets 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd.

Also meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice and Palliative Care, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-253-2222, ext. 4729.

A group called Living With Loss offers bereavement support, 2 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at One Senior Place, Viera, 321-751-6671.

A group called Coming Out Grief offers grief support for gays and lesbians whose same sex partner or spouse has died, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, the Living Room of Brevard, 165 N. Babcock St., Unit B, Melbourne, 321-752-2534.

A group called New Beginnings -- Journey from Grief to New Life offers grief support for women, 10 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Franklin T. DeGroodt Library, 6475 Minton Road, Palm Bay, 321-752-2534.

A group called Good Grief Breakfast Club offers grief support for men, 9 to 10:30 a.m., third Thursdays, Bob Evans Farm Restaurant, 895 Palm Bay Road, West Melbourne, 321-752-2533.

A group called Valley Walkers offers bereavement support, 3:30 to 5 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Riverside Presbyterian Church (in the parlor), 3400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, 321-752-2534.

A group sponsored by Hospice of St. Francis offers bereavement support, 1 to 2 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville, open to community. Call Vivian Vayer at 321-269-4240, www.hospiceofstfrancis.com.

Healthy Planet of Brevard: Local vegetarian/vegan organization. Call for meeting information, 321-431-3426, e-mail fricker3@yahoo.com, www.healthyplanetofbrevard.org

Hepatitis C: 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in the dining room at Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge. Call Mary Kraft at 321-453-1864, www.spacecoasthepatitissupportgroup.org

Incest survivors: Adult women who suffered incest or sexual molestation, noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 321-242-3110, ext. 301.

Insurance counseling: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program offers free Medicare and health insurance counseling to the elderly and their caregivers, 321-752-8080.

Links of Hope: Non-profit, social service agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Equips families for successful living by offering parenting, anger management, teen gatherings, GED and ESOL classes at 10 churches located throughout Brevard. The agency offers counseling to existing Links of Hope clients for $5 a session and case management to individuals who qualify. 1535 Cogswell St., Suite C-20, Rockledge, 321-690-0080, 321-726-8331 for Spanish-speakers, www.linksofhope.net

Mended Hearts Chapter 244: Meets at 1 p.m. second Saturdays at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Medical Arts Building, 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, 321-784-5526.

Mental health: The National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave.; and at 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 321-267-8214 or 321-453-0163. The NAMI family support group meets 7 to 9 p.m., second Tuesdays, Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Drive, Melbourne, 321-727-2251.

Another group meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Brevard Drop-in Center, 495 N. Babcock St., Melbourne, 321-253-4442.

A group meets to discuss bipolar disorder, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Melbourne Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., 321-733-0399. Another group meets at the Brevard Drop-in Center, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 465 N. Babcock St., Melbourne, 321-253-4442.

A group called Parent-to-Parent meets to discuss schizophrenia, 7 to 8:30 p.m. every other Monday, West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd., 321-254-0862.

Separate groups of adults and teens with depression/anxiety or bipolar disorder meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E. Merritt Ave., Merritt Island, 321-452-4080.

A support group for adults with depression and bipolar disorder meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at the First Baptist Church of Port St. John, 3900 Fay Blvd., 321-636-5360, e-mail robinsan@cfl.rr.com

A peer-led support group for families, friends and patients with mood disorders meets 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Circles of Care, 1770 Cedar St., Rockledge, 321-258-8161.

A self-help group by Recovery International for those suffering from nervous symptoms, panics and temper meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at His Place Ministries, 1824 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, and 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Brevard Drop-in Center, 465 N. Babcock St., 321-722-2738.

A group called Stress Busters, by Yellow Umbrella, offers 13-week curriculum for youngsters ages 8 to 12, to discuss issues and events that affect them, instruction and activities in a safe and caring setting, conducted by a trained prevention facilitator.

Group mentoring sessions held at Club Esteem, 3316 S. Monroe St., Melbourne, 321-723-2927 for days and times.

Mitochondria: Florida Rays of Hope meets at 7 p.m. first Thursdays at 500 Wickham Lakes Drive, Viera. Call Christine, 321-255-4875, or e-mail goldenfamily5@cfl.rr.com

The Moms Club of Palm Bay: For stay-at-home moms, 321-544-2326, e-mail momsclubpbfl@hotmail.com

Mothers of Preschoolers: Titusville group, 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. second Saturdays at Indian River City United Methodist Church, 1355 Cheney Highway. Call coordinator Linda Benson at 321-383-8293.

Another group meets 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at New Life Christian Fellowship, 6755 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-269-7578.

Multiple sclerosis: Central Brevard MS Self Help group, 2 p.m. second Sundays, Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 321-636-0235, www.cbmsgroup.org, e-mail rkkelley@cfl.rr.com; South Brevard MS group, 2 p.m. third Sundays, Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., 321-724-9380 or 321-733-0666.

Narcotics Anonymous: If you have problems with drugs and want help, call the 24-hour help line at 321-631-4357. For meeting and area locations, visit www.spacecoastna.org

Organ transplant: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays from September through June at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, 321-698-8884.

Ostomy support: South Brevard Ostomy Association, 2:30 p.m. second Sundays, Melbourne Public Library, 321-723-0451 or 772-778-2390; Space Coast Ostomy Association, 2 p.m. on the third Sundays, quarterly, Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge. Call Jack Singer at 321-453-1306 or Bev Thomas at 321-632-6314.

Ovarian cancer: Space Coast chapter of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida, 5 to 7 p.m. last Tuesdays, Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, 321-434-7262.

Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central Brevard Library, Cocoa; 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Circles of Care, 1770 Cedar St., Rockledge, 321-784-5370; 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays at Roseland United Methodist Church, 12962 Roseland Road, 772-589-2420; Melbourne chapter, 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Indialantic; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Indialantic; 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at West Melbourne Library, 321-723-6504.

For all chapters and meetings in Brevard County, call 800-338-5838 or visit www.oaspacecoast.org

Parenting support: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, separate groups meet to discuss pregnancy, parenting and infant care at the Alternative Pregnancy Center, 205 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island, 321-454-9853, www.alternativepregnancycenter.com

Parkinson's support: Central and South Brevard, 1:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Eau Gallie Library, call Jackie Halsema at 321-777-1097; North Brevard, 11 a.m. third Saturdays Parrish Medical Center, Titusville. Call Mary McDowell at 321-268-2363 or Mike Kelter at 321-269-0397 or Parrish at 321-268-6195.

Pet-loss support: 10 a.m. to noon first Mondays and 7 to 9 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Melbourne Beach Public Library, 321-777-4546 to double-check times and days.

Post polio: 2 p.m. second Sundays, every other month, at the Brevard Baptist Association, 4225 S. U.S. 1, Rockledge, 321-725-9179.

Scleroderma support: Meets at Melbourne Square mall community room. Call Lisa Hodgins at 321-242-3107 for dates.

Seniors: 55 Plus Club of Satellite Beach, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Drive, 321-777-8313.

Another group called Never Alone, for single seniors 55 and older, meets 7 p.m. Mondays, Peace Lutheran Church of Palm Bay, 1801 Port Malabar Blvd., 321-727-3131.

Sexual assault recovery: For women ages 16 and older who are recovering from sexual assault. Sponsored by Sexual Assault Victim Services, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 321-242-1526.

Single-parent family support group: 7 to 8:15 p.m. third Thursdays, free child care, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 638 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, 321-777-2047, e-mail mfranzone@trinitypres.net

Singles: A bible study and fellowship group for single adults called Solo I meets 7:07 p.m. Fridays, inspiration, food, coffee and free child care, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 638 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, 321-777-2047, e-mail mfranzone@trinitypres.net

Stroke support: 1 p.m. first Tuesdays at HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne, 321-984-4600; 2 p.m. third Tuesdays in the conference center at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-268-6195.

Thyroid cancer: ThyCa Space Coast of Florida meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. second Saturdays, Wuesthoff Medical Center-Melbourne, 250 N. Wickham Road, 321-733-0846, e-mail SpaceCoast@thyca.org

Visually impaired: Leisure of the Blind, fourth Tuesdays at His Place Ministries, 1824 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, luncheon second Saturdays, 321-723-6900.

Weight loss: Belly Busters Diet group, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, reservations required, 321-452-0000.

Another group called Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets 10 a.m. Thursdays at Brevard County Melbourne Senior Center, 1300 S. Airport Blvd., 321-768-6440; with 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays weigh-in, Front Street Civic Center, 2210 S. Front St., Melbourne, 321-768-8057; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Oceanside Community Church, 305 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, 321-752-8727; with 9:45 a.m. Thursdays weigh-in and 10:30 a.m. meeting at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, 321-752-0773; 6 p.m. Wednesdays weigh-in at St. Mary's School, 1152 S. Seminole Drive, Rockledge, 321-632-6371; with 5:30 p.m. Thursdays weigh-in at Mims Volunteer Fire Department, 2476 Taylor St., call Penny at 321-267-6443; 9 a.m. Fridays at New Venture Church, 77 N. Carpenter Road, Titusville, 321-269-9332; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Church of Our Savior, 1000 Jersey Lane, Palm Bay, 321-723-8975.

Widows/Widowers, Separated, Divorced: Just Us Guys and Gals: Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice support and social group for widows and widowers. North Brevard JUGGS, 11:30 a.m. third Fridays at various Titusville restaurants. Central Brevard JUGGS, 11:30 a.m. second Fridays at various restaurants in Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island and Cape Canaveral. South Brevard JUGGS, 12:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays at various restaurants from Indialantic to Malabar. Evening JUGGS, 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays in Melbourne/Rockledge area. Reservations required, 321-253-2222, ext. 4729.

Another group meets 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 N. SR A1A, Indialantic, 321-259-5650.

Yellow Umbrella: Offers parent education and youth and teen mentoring prevention programs. Parent education classes include intensive in-home supportive services to families at risk for child abuse or neglect. Call 321-723-2927.