Feel Alone and Need Help?
We share so many aspects of life in common. We all experience grief and loss. Many know of the pain and frustration of loving someone with a mental illness. Some of us suffer, often in silence and alone.
The Mental Health Association is in the business of meeting the mental and emotional needs of our community. Our staff is ready, willing and trained to be there for YOU.
Support groups are run by professional counselors and speakers facilitators dedicated to helping others, they will provide information and speakers to stimulate discussion and personal growth.
"Another Path" is a Domestic Violence Support Group for women who experience physical, emotional, and/or verbal abuse by their partner. Professionally led.
Meets every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the MHA offices.
"Bipolar Support Group" is a professionaly led group designed for individuals who are suffering from bipolar disorder as well as their family members and loved ones.
The group is offered free of charge.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the MHA
"Depression Support Group" is a professionaly led group welcoming anyone suffering from depression to attend. The group is offered free of charge and no pre-registration is necessary.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 12:00 Noon -1:00 p.m. at the MHA
"Eating Disorder Support Group"
is a peer support group for those who may be suffering with Anorexia, Bulimia and/or binge eating disorder.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at MHA
"Family Education Lunch Bunch" is for parents of mentally ill adults. Information and support regarding mental illness, legal and financial issues and more is provided.
Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday 12:00-1:00 p.m. at MHA
"Life Beyond Grief" is a professionally led support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one by death.
10:30a.m. Thursday mornings at Riverside Park
"Mind Over Mood" The Mental Health Association in Indian River County (A United Way Agency) offers a therapy group called "Mind Over Mood", to treat depression and anxiety in a cognitive behavioral modality. This group meets weekly for 10 weeks and is open to anyone who struggles with depression and anxiety, and is willing to commit to the process of learning how to better handle their symptoms. Pre-registration is required and those interested can call the MHA offices to register. Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM with group sessions beginning the following week on Tuesday, June 10th. The workbook utilized in this group is available to members at orientation for $15. There is no group fee. The MHA is located at 820 37th Place, Vero Beach. Call the MHA at 569-9788 for additional information.