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LGBT Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Are you gay and depressed? It is not uncommon for those in the LGBT community to suffer from addiction issues with sex, drugs, and/or alcohol and also mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder.
Pride Institute at Fort Lauderdale Hospital
Pride Institute is a leading provider of mental health treatment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Our facility is located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and we exclusively treat the LGBT community. Learn more.
Pride Institute at Fort Lauderdale Hospital
1601 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Toll Free: 877-774-3346 (877-PRIDE-46)
Fax: 954-453-5497
Parkinson’s Disease Management and Support Services
Parkinson’s Support Group
Living with Parkinson’s Disease can take a toll on the mental health and well-being of the people living with PD as well as his or her loved ones and caregivers. The Nova Southeastern University Parkinson’s Support Group meets weekly and is open to the PD patient and their loved ones and caregivers. http://www.nova.edu/healthcare/parkinsons/index.html
Days/Times: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Contact Person(s): Michelle (Shelley) Gagnon-Blodgett, Psy.D.
Contact Information: (954) 262-5611
Fee: Free, no fee is charged
PD Speech Therapy / Support Group
Speech and swallowing are functions that can be impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Research has found that speech therapy and related exercises and skills help slow the progression of such symptoms or can even improve one’s daily function. The Speech Therapy/Support Group at NSU meets most Wednesdays to offer people living with PD strategies, exercises, and skills to help them preserve speaking and swallowing abilities. http://www.nova.edu/healthcare/parkinsons/index.html
Days/Times: Wednesday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact Person(s): Lea Kaploun, M.S.CCC-SLP
Contact Information: (954) 262-7707
Fee: Free, no fee is charged
Behavioral Respite and Engagement for At-Risk Kids (B.R.E.A.K.)
B.R.E.A.K. programs provide respite services to families with children ages 3-13 with emotional and behavioral disorders. Respite is a preventative strategy that strengthens families and protects family health and well-being. These services provide needed relief to parents and caregivers and are consistent with the core values developed by the One Community Partnership (OCP) initiative in collaboration with the mental health community. Respite programs embrace practices that are family-focused and that build upon existing support systems in the community. Assessments are strength-based and services are individualized based on the family’s needs.
mcamerota@mhs.net
Memorial Healthcare System
954-985-7000 ext. 241
donna.lavalle@smithcmh.com
Smith Community Mental Health
954-321-2296 ext. 203