Support Groups
Loving Hearts Caregivers Support Group*
A caregivers support group, named “Loving Hearts Caregivers Support Group”, supports those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or any other disease robbing the individual of their ability to care for themselves.
Support Group:
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in Courtyard Room 107. Please contact Glenda LaFaye (813.837.6117) for additional information or if you would be willing to volunteer to help in any way. For directions to NBCC, click here. This group has not resumed.
GriefShare Group
Currently on break
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.” GriefShare groups meet weekly for 13 weeks to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each week has a video, supportive discussion, and workbook discussion. The cost for the workbook is $15. Please contact Tracey Porath (813.240.5221) for information regarding NBCC’s GriefShare Group or the GriefShare website for more information the main organization.
Support Group:
Currently, this group is on break. Please email us if you are interested in attending or would like more information. For directions to NBCC, click here.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. After all, this has been a winning formula for TOPS members just like you over the last 60-some years. TOPS does not sell foods, endorse products, or push a one-size fits all meal plan. We encourage you to choose foods you enjoy, in moderation, on the TOPS meal plan. The flexible guidelines help you control calories while eating real food that you make at home or order in a restaurant.
Support Group:
TOPS meetings are held Thursdays, with weigh-ins starting at 6 p.m. and the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. (in Room 107 in our Courtyard area). See the TOPS website for more information and specifically the TOPS location page for directions and contact information for this particular group. For directions to NBCC, click here. This group has resumed. However, they ARE NOT taking new members.
ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families)
Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is a recovery program for adults whose lives were affected as a result of being raised in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family (i.e., drugs, abuse, neglect, or unhealthy behavior present). ACA is based on the success of Alcoholics Anonymous and employs its version of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
There are several Telephone Meetings throughout the day, 7 days a week. To find a list, go to the ACA website, select “Meetings”, select “Telephone” in the dropdown list. See the ACA website for more information and literature about the national organization.
Support Group:
This group is currently meeting virtually. For more information about this particular meeting groups contact Charlie Jenkins (352.207.0348).
FPU (Financial Peace University)
The goal of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is not just information – it’s looking for transformation. More than one million families have attended FPU with amazing results. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in just 90 days. Please email us if you are interested in attending a class or would like more information.