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Our community health centers are proud to offer you the following programs and services listed below. Please click on one or more of the tabs for complete information on what is offered. For additional information or questions, please contact us directly.
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Support Groups

Our community health centers are proud to offer the following online support groups and individual counseling sessions. There is no cost to participate in any of these support groups or sessions. To join or for more information on a specific group, please reach out to the individual organizers.

Individual participants must contact the group facilitator in advance for 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.

Recovery Renewed Group

Recovery Renewed Substance Abuse Group – Mondays

Description: Through open discussions, skill-building activities, and a holistic approach, this group will empower you to reclaim your lives with non-judgmental support and valuable insights into addiction and its effects.
Date/Time: Mondays at 10:00 AM
Location: 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitator: Patricia Denson, BSSW
Contact Information for Group: 305-576-1234 Ext. 239 or email pdenson@careresource.org

Trauma Inform Group

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

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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: 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Facilitator: Shantara Bussey-Martin, LCSW, Clinical Counselor II
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 339 or sbussey@careresource.org

Stages of Change Recovery Group

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

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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

Journey to Recovery Support Group

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

Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group – Wednesdays

Description:  These sessions teach participants how to process, express and find acceptance in the grieving process and learn how to apply healthy constructive methods to start healing.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 248 607 428 863
Facilitators: Yolianys Villalobos, LMHC, CAP and Ethel Alvarado, LCSW
Contact Information for Group: 954-567-7141 Ext. 108 or 159 or yvillalobos@careresource.org

MAT Series Support Group

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

Grief Support Group

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

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

Seeking Safety Group

Seeking Safety Group – Wednesdays

Description: A group for both men a women dealing with trauma and substance abuse.
Date/Time: Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Starts 4/3/2024)
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

Grief Support Group

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 Group

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

Thursday Recovery Group

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

Stimulant Recovery Group

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

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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

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

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