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Northern Florida Chapter

Address:
PO Box 9842

Jacksonville, FL 32208     

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (646) 370-9359 
Fax: (904) 683-8746
E-mail: infonorthflorida@ccfa.org

 


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CALENDAR/EVENTS

To be announced.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please Note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place.

PLEASE JOIN US….
Our casual support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere. All meetings are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families and friends are encouraged to attend.

WHAT?! We don't have a support group in your area? Would you like to help us? Please contact our office at 646.370.9359 or kweklar@ccfa.org to inquire about becoming a trained support group facilitator. Facilitator opportunities are also available for existing groups!


Jacksonville Metro Support Group (updated date & location!)

Location:  San Marco Library
1513 Lasalle Street, Jacksonville
Third Monday of each Month
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Please contact one of the Facilitators to reserve your spot for this group!

Facilitators
Roseanne Vernon
starboardtack79@aol.com
Jana Hickman
jzkh365@aol.com

Jacksonville IBD Kids Support Group
A family centered support group for kids with Crohn's or colitis.
Second Friday of each Month
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  Please contact group's facilitator for details
Please email the CCFA Office at kweklar@ccfa.org or one of the Facilitators for more information about this group!

Facilitator
Fran Heatherington
ibdkids@yahoo.com

IBD Kid's Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=172603472971



Gainesville IBD Kids/Teens Support Group (NEW!!!)

Location:  American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th St, Gainesville

Time: 3rd Monday of every other month at 6pm:

December 19th, February 20th

Please contact Amanda to reserve your spot for this group!

Facilitator:
Amanda 352-265-0111, ext 45715

wilamn@shands.ufl.edu

Gainesville Support Group

Location:  American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th St, Gainesville

Time: 1st Tuesday or the month at 7:00pm
Please contact Mark to reserve your spot for this group!

Facilitator
Dennis

Contact Dennis: dennis@ucvlog.com


St. Augustine Support Group (NEW!!)

Location: Flagler Hospital- Matanza's Room

The 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30pm

Next dates: April 26th, June 22nd (FRIDAY), August 23rd

RSVP to dgreen@gi-associates.com


 
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MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about the ways CCFA - North Florida Chapter offers support to those living with IBD including Support Services, "one-on-one telephone support," to request free IBD informational pamphlets, or to learn about ways you can join the fight against Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis please call us at 646-370.9359.  

Volunteers Needed!!! 

Adopt-a-Doctor Program:
Help us spread the word & ensure that CCFA materials are available in physician offices. Requires regular visits to approximately 2-3 physician offices.

Special Events:
Help to plan and prepare for a variety of special events throughout the year.

Community Outreach:
Volunteer to attend community events or have a table at local high traffic areas to represent CCFA and pass out information about the local services available & upcoming special events.

....and there's so much more.

Call 646-370-9359 to learn ways to turn your skills and passions into a fulfilling volunteer experience!
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CONTACT INFO

For more information about CCFA's North Florida Chapter:

Katie Weklar                                                                     

Community Development Manager                               

(p)646.370.9359                                                                 

(f)904-683-8746                                                               

(e) kweklar@ccfa.org     

Heather Thurston

Edurance Manager- Team Challenge North Florida

(p)646.354.3884

(e) hthurston@ccfa.org

                                                            

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