Support Groups at Mayo Clinic in Florida

Sharing your story or expressing your concerns can help to make a difference — for you and for those who are fighting the same disease.

The support groups at Mayo Clinic Florida welcome survivors and their caregivers for a time of sharing and encouragement. The meetings are free and open to the public.

The following details include meeting times and contact information for each group:

Stroke Sense Education Series

A monthly educational series for stroke survivors and their familes.

Schedule of upcoming programs
11 a.m. – noon
Cannaday 1106
Information: 904-956-0085

Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Education Series and Caregiver Support Group

A free support group for those who provide care for a loved one with dementia. The meetings focus on Alzheimer's disease and the challenges facing caregivers.

First Tuesday of each month
Noon
Mayo 5-002N
Information: 904-953-7103

Transplant Caregiver Support Group

A free support group for caregivers of transplant patients. The meetings are an open forum for discussing topics related to the caregiving experience.

Tuesdays
11 a.m. – noon
Mayo Clinic hospital, 3S (third floor), Room 501
Information: 904-956-3210

Heart/Lung Transplant Support Group

A free support group for heart and lung transplant patients and their caregivers. The meetings are an open forum for discussing topics related to transplantation and recovery.

Tuesdays
1 – 3 p.m.
Mayo Building, 2N (second floor), Room 002
Information: 904-956-3210

Cancer Resource & Support Group

A free support group for cancer survivors and their families and/or caregivers to share information on how to cope with others who face the same challenges. Learn about resources available at Mayo Clinic and in the community, and talk to other cancer survivors, families and professionals about your needs and questions. Each meeting will cover a specific topic and allow time for general discussion.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Mayo Building, 5N (fifth floor), Room 002
Information: 904-953-6807

Transplant Speaker/Educational Group

A speaker/educational group for pre and post solid organ transplant patients and caregivers.

Wednesdays
11 a.m. – noon
Mayo Building, 3N (third floor), Room 002
Information: 904-956-3210

AICD Support Group

A community support and education meeting for patients and families who are living with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD). A new educational topic is presented at each session, and a member of the electrophysiology team is present for questions.

Last Wednesday of February, June and October
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Mayo Building, 2N (second floor), Room 2-003
Information: 904-953-6785
RSVP appreciated – email Melinda Barber.

Second Chance Transplant Support Group

A free support group for kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients and their caregivers. The meetings are an open forum for discussing topics related to transplantation and recovery.

Thursdays
11 a.m. – noon
Mayo Building, 3N (third floor), Room 002
Information: 904-956-3210