Our community health centers are proud to offer the following online and in-person support groups and individual counseling sessions. To join or for more information on a specific group, please contact the individual organizers.
Individual participants must contact the group facilitator in advance for a password to the group. Please be punctual for sessions. Individuals who arrive later than 15 minutes will not be admitted.
For additional information, questions or comments, please contact us directly.
Trauma Inform Group – Mondays
Description: This is an open in-person therapy process group for individuals who have endured direct or vicarious trauma that may moderately interfere with daily functioning.
Date/Time: Mondays at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3160 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, FL 33309
Facilitator: Mimose Montgomery, LCSW
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 283 or mmontgomery@careresource.org
55+ Gay Mens Group – Tuesdays
Description: This group is designed to improve quality of life by sharing experiences and life skills and to help better cope with struggles on lifes’ journey.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM (Starts 07/16/2024)
Location: 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitator: Antonio Vazquez-Pausa, LCSW, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 315 or avazquez@careresource.org
EmpowerMEN Alliance Group – Tuesdays
Description: This group is designed to provide support and empowerment for men ages 18 and over who identify as LGBTQ+, specifically within the Black and Latin X queer community, and those living with HIV.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Starts 05/21/2024)
Location: 3160 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, FL 33309
Facilitator: David Benjamin, Peer Specialist
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 185 or dbenjamin@careresource.org
Evolve Esteem Group – Tuesdays
Description: This weekly group for females ages 18-30, aims to elevate self-esteem with confidence, and enhance overall well-being, so you can face life’s challenges with resilience and a positive mindset.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Starts 04/16/2024)
Location: Online Only. Contact the facilitator to join this group.
Facilitator: Shantara Bussey-Martin, LCSW-QS, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 339 or sbussey@careresource.org
Stages of Change Recovery Group – Tuesdays
Description: This is an in-person group therapy for individuals who actively use stimulants to cope with life stressors and learn harm reduction strategies to utilize in place of stimulant use.
Date/Time: Tuesdays at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 871 W Oakland Park Blvd, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Facilitator: Jennifer Palmer, RCSWI, Clinical Counselor I
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 101 or jpalmer@careresource.org
MAT Orientation Group – Tuesdays
Description: Introductory group, understanding the benefits, risks, and program requirements for Medication Assisted Treatment
Date/Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 3160 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, FL 33309
Facilitators: Menachem Olensky, Peer Specialist, and Jessmarie Gonzalez, Behavioral Health Community Specialist Supervisor
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 387 or molensky@careresource.org
Seeking Safety Group – Tuesdays
Description: A group for both men a women dealing with trauma and substance abuse.
Date/Time: Tuesdays 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Starting 8/27/2024)
Location: Midtown Miami, 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitators: Ana Toro, Clinical Counselor Intern
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 400 or atoro@careresource.org
Journey to Recovery Group – Wednesdays
Description: Introduces DBT and additional coping skills to assist with sobriety and mental health.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 229 232 396 723
Facilitators: Sherly Constant, LCSW, MCAP
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 132 or sconstant@careresource.org
MAT Series Support Group – Wednesdays
Description: Take a deep dive into evidence-based recovery tools and topics in a warm and open group setting.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 3:00 PM
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 250 676 457 711
Location: 3160 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, Fl
Facilitators: Huston Ochoa, LCSW & Menachem Olensky, Peer Specialist
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 473 or 384 or molensky@careresource.org
MSM HIV Support Group – Wednesdays
Description: This group focuses on relevant issues for HIV+ MSM. You will learn how to maintain a high quality of life through adherence, symptom management (physical and emotional), and support system building.
Date/Time: Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Starts 2/28/2024)
Location: Midtown Miami, 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitators: Antonio Vazquez Pausa, LCSW, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 123 or Avazquez@careresource.org
The Parenting Program Group – Wednesdays
Description: This program helps parents and caregivers to develop strong emotional bonds with their children, promote a safe and engaging environment for family members, and teach parents new, effective disciplines to create clear and reasonable expectations.
Date/Time: Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Starts 4/3/2024)
Location: Midtown Miami, 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitators: Giselle Mallon, MS, LMHC, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 315 or 630 or gmallon@careresource.org
Talkin’T Support Group – Biweekly Wednesdays
Description: A self-driven group that focuses on inclusive spaces to build trust and relationships. Supporting those who identify themselves as queer, nonbinary, trans, or allies. (18+)
Date/Time: Biweekly Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Starts 2/7/2024)
Location: Midtown Miami, 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitators: Angel Perez, Behavioral Health Community Specialist
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 301 or Aperez@careresource.org
Women of Empowerment – Wednesdays
Description: Women psychoeducation and support group that meets in person.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 871 West Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl (3rd Floor conference room)
Facilitator: Jennifer Palmer MSW, RCSWI
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 101 or jpalmer@careresource.org
Anger Management Group – Thursdays
Description: 12 online sessions facilitated by trained professionals that teach participants how to identify triggers and perceptions of situations, to then apply healthy and constructive ways in which to express frustrations.
Date/Time: Group Starts Thursday, January 11, 2024
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 241 427 324 87
Facilitators: Ethel Alvarado, LCSW, Mimose Montgomery, LCSW
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 159 or 283 or elavarado@careresource.org
Mindful Connections Group – Thursdays
Description: A supportive & transformative weekly online group for individuals ages 18+ designed to help individuals manage depression and anxiety.
Date/Time: Thursdays at 2 pm. Group Starts Sept 5, 2024
Location: Online. Please contact facilitator to join this group.
Facilitators: Shantara Bussey-Martin, LCSW-QS, Clinical Counselor II and Mucanie Joseph, LMHC-QS, MCAP
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext 630 or sbussey@careresource.org
Recovery Group – Thursdays
Description: An online process group supporting recovery from substance use and mental health.
Date/Time: Thursdays at 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 276 419 632 52
Facilitator: Christian Carbonara, ISW
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 285 or ccarbonara@careresource.org
Tech Addiction Group – Monthly on 2nd Fridays
Description: The online group focuses on providing psychoeducation on tech addiction, being supportive of each other in recovering from internet & technology addiction including social media, smartphones, streaming video or audio content, games, news, online research, online shopping, or any other digital activity that becomes compulsive and problematic.
Date/Time: Monthly, 2nd Friday of the month at 10:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 241 112 384 571
Facilitators: William Flaxman, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 181 or wflaxman@careresource.org
Creative Expressions Group – Fridays
Description: Process group for healing in recovery through expressive arts.
Date/Time: Fridays at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: 3160 Powerline Road, Oakland Park, Fl
Facilitators: Christian Carbonera, LSW, and Jessmarie Gonzalez, BA
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 285 or 139 or ccarbonera@careresource.org
