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Health briefs

By Staff writer
Published May 19, 2006


ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: Arden Courts of Carrollwood, an assisted living facility at 14950 Casey Road, offers a free Alzheimer's support group. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Call 963-6100.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The North Tampa Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W Fletcher Ave. The peer support group is for women who have been touched by breast cancer. Meetings include a guest speaker and refreshments. Call (813) 968-7780.

DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUPS: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Tampa Bay offers weekly support group meetings at area locations. Individuals who have been diagnosed with an affective disorder and their families and friends are invited. Meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive, and 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Louis de la Parte Family Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida. Call (813) 878-2906.

DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS: Special group meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave. Call (813) 878-2906.Spring Pine Drive, and 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Louis de la Parte Family Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida. Call (813) 878-2906.

[Last modified May 18, 2006, 13:23:32]


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