Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc

*Provides parents and expectant parents with information about birth defects and support services for children and families *Parent-matching program links families who have children with similar birth defects *Sponsors the National Birth Defect Registry, a research project that studies associations between birth defects and exposures to radiation, medication, alcohol, smoking, chemicals, pesticides, lead, mercury, and other environmental toxins

Services: Genetic Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Teratogenic Counseling

Brognano, Lola, LCSW (SW15182)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker & FL Certified Social Work Supervisor (SW15182) in private practice at Lola Brognano, LCSW, LLC; currently accepting new patients in a location which is is accessible and can be reached by public transportation; supervises interns *Treats adults, young adults, adolescents as individuals in person and by video (Telemental health); treats general anxiety, depression, grief & bereavement and life changes; is EMDR trained.

Services: Bereaved Parent Support Groups, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment, Telemental Health

CancerCare

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs *Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online *Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Telemental Health

Cancer Hope Network

*Free confidential, one-on-one emotional support for adult cancer patients and their families via telephone and chats *Match cancer patients or family members, their loved ones, or non-family caregivers with trained volunteers who have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience *Information on clinical trials and what to expect, resources

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

CAWSO, Cocaine Anonymous World Service Organization

*12-step support program concerned solely with personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual drug addicts *Call national referral line or visit web site for nearest meeting location and more information about program *Online meetings available through the website *Meeting times and days vary; none in Tallahassee at present; closest is in Pensacola (850) 512-8142; check website for information *The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substance (including alcohol and other drugs)

Services: Drug Use Disorder Support Groups, Substance Use Disorder Hotlines

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

*Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: educates, advocates, and supports research *Health information specialist will provide information by phone or on-line *Many cities have support groups for parents of children with ADHD and/or adults with ADHD *Parent to Parent training program helps parents effectively manage ADHD-related issues and advocate for their child *Training, conferences, on-line webinars, magazine, newsletters

Services: General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Church Initiative

*Nondenominational, nonprofit ministry serving churches worldwide who offer help to people experiencing life crises *GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids) *Check online or call for local programs in area

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Divorce Counseling, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Parent Support Groups

Cocaine Anonymous (CA)

*12-step support program concerned solely with personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual drug addicts *Call national referral line or visit web site for nearest meeting location and more information about program *Online meetings available through the website *Meeting times and days vary; none in Tallahassee at present; closest is in Pensacola (850) 512-8142; check website for information *The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substance (including alcohol and other drugs)

Services: Drug Use Disorder Support Groups, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Co-Dependents Anonymous, Tallahassee

*Fellowship of men and women with a common purpose to develop healthy relationships following the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions principles and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships with self and others, the only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationship *Online, phone or chat based meetings can be accessed from website; local meeting information available on website; currently two local meetings at United Church in Tallahassee, 1834 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308, Tu and Fr evenings at 6:30PM

Services: Codependents Support Groups

Compassionate Friends, Tallahassee Chapter

*Support group for anyone who has lost a child, sibling or grandchild, of any age and for any reason offered virtually on Zoom and face-to-face in the Luke Room at St.

Services: General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups