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Get a second opinion](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/575040/382b2e8e-a34b-428a-8c0c-f23ea0fa6c64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/575040/382b2e8e-a34b-428a-8c0c-f23ea0fa6c64) Ryan Gebauer ### Broward Spinal Cord Injury Support Group - **County: ** Broward - **Location: ** Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, Cafeteria - **Address: ** 4399 Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351 - **Contact: ** Ryan Gebauer - **Phone: ** [954-696-7204](tel:19546967204) - **Email: ** [contact.scisg@gmail.com](mailto:contact.scisg@gmail.com) When: 1st Tuesday of each Month; 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [Learn More](http://www.healthsouthsunrise.com/en/contact-us) Bob Melia ### Greater Orlando Spinal Cord Injury Network - **County: ** Orange - **Location: ** Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute - **Address: ** 100 West Gore Street, Ste 104 - **Contact: ** Bob Melia - **Phone: ** [(407) 900-6724](tel:14079006724) - **Email: ** [contact@goscin.com](mailto:contact@goscin.com) 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.   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. Visit their website at www.goscin.org to join their mailing list and to find out more. [Learn More](http://www.goscin.org) John Berkey ### Mobility Support Group - **County: ** Sarasota - **Location: ** Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Clark Road - **Address: ** 5880 Rand Blvd - **Contact: ** John Berkey - **Phone: ** [941-840-8586](tel:19418408586) - **Email: ** [johnberkey56@gmail.com](mailto:johnberkey56@gmail.com) When: First Wednesday of each month @ 2:30 p.m. [Learn More](https://www.smh.com/Home/Locations/Health-Care-Center-at-Clark-Road) Laura Leitz MS, MPT ### SCI Support Group - **County: ** Brevard - **Location: ** HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehab Hospital - **Address: ** 101 E. Florida Ave - **Contact: ** Laura Leitz MS, MPT - **Phone: ** [2321-984-4600, ext 588](tel:123219844600,) - **Email: ** [laura.leitz@healthsouth.com](mailto:laura.leitz@healthsouth.com) Support group for individuals with spinal cord injury.   When: once a month on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Sea Pines at 4:30 pm. Anyone who needs further information please contact Laura. Tawana Brown ### UF Health (Shands) Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group - **County: ** Duval - **Location: ** UF Health (Shands, Tower II, 1st floor Blue Room) - **Address: ** 655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209 - **Contact: ** Tawana Brown - **Phone: ** [(904) 244-3390](tel:19042443390) - **Email: ** [tawana.brown@jax.ufl.edu](mailto:tawana.brown@jax.ufl.edu) Spinal Cord Injury support group for people in Jacksonville, FL. When: Group meets quarterly (March, June, September, December) on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Victoria Leyland ### Spinal Cord Connections Support Group - **County: ** Broward - **Location: ** Memorial Regional Hospital South (4th floor movie room) - **Address: ** 3600 Washington Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 - **Contact: ** Victoria Leyland - **Phone: ** [(954) 518-2111](tel:19545182111) - **Email: ** [vleyland@mhs.net](mailto:vleyland@mhs.net) Survivors of spinal cord injury, as well as family members, are welcome to these meetings, which include group discussions, information about spinal cord injury and general support.   When: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ### Lee Memorial Support Groups - **County: ** Lee - **Location: ** Lee Memorial Hospital (Medical Office Center) - **Address: ** 2780 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Suspended Until Further Notice. [Learn More](http://www.leememorial.org/trauma/traumacenter.asp) Lee Hardin ### Spinal Cord Injury Outreach Network (SCION) - **County: ** Pinellas - **Location: ** Fraternal Order of Eagles - **Address: ** 3451 63rd Ave. N - **Contact: ** Lee Hardin - **Phone: ** [(727) 787-8243](tel:17277878243) - **Email: ** [leehardin@verizon.net](mailto:leehardin@verizon.net) SCI support group that coordinates recreational outings, sports, and social gatherings in addition to their monthly meetings.   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.   When: 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.  Anthony Radano ### Spinal Cord Injury Resource and Support Group - **County: ** Hillsborough - **Location: ** Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Center, 2nd Floor, Rehab Activity Room - **Address: ** 6 Tampa General Circle - **Contact: ** Anthony Radano - **Phone: ** [(813) 844-4711](tel:18138444711) - **Email: ** [aradano@fscirc.com](mailto:aradano@fscirc.com) **Currently meeting virtually via video only due to COVID-19. Contact Anthony to join remotely.** This forum provides an opportunity for survivors and their families to learn about and discuss issues specific to SCI. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Anson James ### Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (Miami Chapter) - **County: ** Miami-Dade - **Location: ** Jackson Memorial Hospital, Christine E. Lynn Rehab Center - **Address: ** 1080 NW 19th Street, Miami, FL 33127 - **Contact: ** Anson James - **Phone: ** [407-637-7774](tel:14076377774) - **Email: ** [ansonjames@gmail.com](mailto:ansonjames@gmail.com) Support group for individuals with spinal cord injury held in Miami, FL. iami The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG) is a nonprofit organization that promotes camaraderie through friendship, education, advocacy and recreation to enhance the quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injuries and disabilities. When: every 4th Wednesday of each month at noon. [Learn More](https://www.facebook.com/SpinalCordInjurySupportGroup) Jeannine Anderson Plummer ### Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (Ocala Chapter) - **County: ** Marion - **Location: ** MRMC Auxiliary Conference Center - **Address: ** 1542 SW 1st Avenue - **Contact: ** Jeannine Anderson Plummer - **Phone: ** [(352) 425-7050](tel:13524257050) - **Email: ** [Jeannine_plummer@munroeregional.com](mailto:Jeannine_plummer@munroeregional.com) Support group for individuals with spinal cord injury in Ocala, FL. [Learn More](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-support-groups/www.SCISG.org) Cindy Taylor ### Spring Hill SCI Support Group - **County: ** Hernando - **Location: ** HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill - **Address: ** 12440 Cortez Blvd. - **Contact: ** Cindy Taylor - **Phone: ** [(352) 592-7232](tel:13525927232) - **Email: ** [Cynthia.taylor2@healthsouth.com](mailto:Cynthia.taylor2@healthsouth.com) Spinal cord injury support group for individuals in Spring Hill, FL. When: 2nd Thursday of each month 5 - 7 p.m. Blanca Ceballos ### Stress Relief Support Group for Family Caregivers - **County: ** Miami-Dade - **Location: ** United HomeCare, Caregiver Resource Center - **Address: ** 8400 N.W. 33rd St., Ste. 400 - **Contact: ** Blanca Ceballos - **Phone: ** [(305) 328-0875](tel:13053280875) Learn how to manage stress and improve your qualiy of life. Develop coping skills and explore benefits of self-care, problem solving, journal writing, mental imagery, deep breathing, and muscle relaxation. Participants will also learn about community care resources. Sheree Porter ### TMH Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Group - **County: ** Leon - **Location: ** Tallahassee Memorial Rehab Center - **Address: ** 1609 Medical Drive - **Contact: ** Sheree Porter - **Phone: ** [(850) 431-1199](tel:18504311199) - **Email: ** [sheree.porter@tmh.org](mailto:sheree.porter@tmh.org) This group promotes wellness for SCI survivors through networking, education, exercise and opportunities for collaboration in the community. Snacks provided. When: 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the rehab center unless otherwise noted. Carrie Rayburn ### West Florida SCI Support Group - **County: ** Escambia - **Location: ** West Florida Rehab Institute (Community Rooms A&B) - **Address: ** 8383 N Davis Highway - **Contact: ** Carrie Rayburn - **Phone: ** [(850) 494-6195](tel:18504946195) - **Email: ** [carrie.rayburn@hcahealthcare.com](mailto:carrie.rayburn@hcahealthcare.com) When: 2nd Tuesday of every month; from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ### Get Legal Assistance For Your Injury [Disclaimer Policy](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-support-groups/florida#Disclaimer-Policy) [Privacy Policy](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-support-groups/florida#Privacy-Policy) [Disclaimer Policy](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-support-groups/florida#Disclaimer-Policy) ### Disclaimer Policy SpinalCord.com is a service that provides free and accurate information to educate the public on brain and spinal cord injuries. 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