Vaccination against Covid-19 in the health sector
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County offers three approved Covid-19 vaccines.
Locations include:
• 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 110, Orange City
•123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 1010, DeLand
PCR testing is by appointment only for symptomatic individuals and those who have been exposed to Covid-19.
To get a Covid-19 vaccination or test within a week, call (386) 274-0500, ext. #, schedule an appointment.
bereavement group
Halifax Health-Hospice offers a variety of bereavement support groups in Volusia and Flagler counties.
For more information call (386) 425-3738. For pet bereavement support, call (386) 425-3337.
Free Covid-19 Vaccination for Seniors
The Northeast Florida Regional Health Education Center is offering free Covid-19 vaccine shipments to anyone 60 or older.
For more information or to register, call (904) 482-0189.
bridge 4 hope
The Bridge4Hope group provides support for people who have lost loved ones to opioid overdose.
Meetings were held at Halifax Health Hospice Grief Center, 655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach and Halifax Health Hospice Care Center, 1625 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City.
For more information, dates and times of upcoming groups, please call (386) 425-3337.
Elderly Health Program
Northeast Florida AHEC offers free health programs for seniors.
Programs cover falls prevention, diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, tai chi, healthy living, pain management and new caregiver programs.
Courses are offered online, by phone and in-person.
For more information or to register, call (904) 482-0189.
anonymous
The Al-Anon Family Group offers numerous daily meetings in Volusia County for family and friends of alcoholics.
For more information, call (904) 315-0233, (888) 425-2666 or visit AFGArea9.org.
quit smoking class
Northeast Florida AHEC offers free virtual and in-person smoking cessation classes.
There are a variety of courses to choose from, please call to find one that fits your schedule. Get 4 weeks of free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges.
For more information or to register, call (904) 482-0189.
AA meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous offers sessions throughout Volusia County.
For more information, visit aadaytona.org or call the hotline at (386) 756-2930.
glutton anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous helps address Volusia County’s eating problems with a 12-step recovery plan.
For more information or to find a program, visit oa.org or call (505) 891-2664.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous offers daily Zoom meetings.
Food Addicts is a free program that offers life-saving solutions for people struggling with overeating, undereating, bulimia, or an obsession with body shape.
For more information call (920) 636-8112.
celebrate recovery
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone with hurtful and harmful habits, Wednesdays 7-9pm at Nazarene Life Fellowship Church, 1420 Courtland Blvd, Deltona Meetings are held throughout the region. For more information, please call (407) 38-6781 or email joel@deltonanaz.com.
Live better
Halifax Health will be hosting the Live Your Life Well Healthy Living series at the Port Orange Family YMCA, 4701 City Center Parkway, Monday through May 29th.
There will be morning and afternoon sessions. The nine-week program includes free YMCA membership and child care, personalized health metrics and screenings, weekly meetings and guest speakers.
Reservations required at halifaxhealth.org/healthyliving/. Space is limited.
eat healthy every day
Eating Healthy Everyday for those 60 and older will be held every Wednesday from 10-11 am through April 12 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Drive, South Daytona.
For more information or to register, call (904) 482-0189.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group
The Gynecological Cancer Support Group holds a luncheon every third Saturday of the month at 11:30 am at Crane Lakes at “The Roost,” 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange.
For more information, call (917) 559 6617 or (386) 801-0192.
TOPS chapter
TOPS Florida 349 is held every Monday at 9:15am at Saint Lutheran Church, 751 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, with weigh-ins from 8:00am to 8:55am.
Guests are welcome to attend the first meeting free of charge.
For more information, or to find other local chapters, please visit top site Or call (800) 932-8677.
Learn about labor and newborn care
Halifax Health hosts a 4-week series of events to help mothers prepare for labor and the delivery process.
Course fees for the 4-week series are $40 per couple. Includes childbirth tour.
Classes meet weekly from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the France Tower Meeting Room F at 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach.
To reserve, call (386) 425-2229 or register online halifaxhealth.org/ob.
Sex Addict Anonymous
The Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting was held in coastal Volusia County.
SAA has a 12-step program and peer support.
For more information call (386) 450-2622.
Free Diabetes Screening
The South Daytona Lions Club offers free diabetes screenings on the first Saturday of every month from 8 am to 1 pm at All Aboard Flea & Farmers Market, 5005 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.
Fasting is not required, as Lions use the American Diabetes Association sliding scale to measure.
For more information, contact Club President Hank Lunsford at (941) 284-3241 or visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/ormondbeachfl/index.php.
CoDA Workshop
CoDA is hosting the “I Know a New Freedom” workshop on Saturday, June 17th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall, 600 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach, sponsored by Volunteer host for co-dependents in the Anonymous area.
8:30 p.m. on-site registration
The fee is $22. Early bird discount available until April 29th. CoDA members aspire to have healthy and loving relationships.
For more information please email khlyninak@gmail.com Or text (720) 327-9624.
breastfeeding support group
Halifax Health Medical Center will host free breastfeeding support groups every Wednesday from 10am-noon at the Ormond Beach Family YMCA Healthy Living Center, 500 Sterthaus Drive.
To reserve, call (386) 425-2229 or register online halifaxhealth.org/ob.
caregiver support group
A support group that provides emotional, educational and social support for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am at 50 Allwood Green Blvd., Aberdeen, Ormond Beach .
Masks are required. For more information call (386) 847-2322.
Carers and Recipients Support Groups
Caregiver and Recipient Support Group will be on the first Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the coffee at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church located at 1014 N. Halifax Ave. in Daytona Beach meeting hall.
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For more information call (407) 760-2304.
interdependent anonymous
Co-dependent Anonymous will meet every Monday night at the United Church of Christ, 203 Washington Street, New Smyrna Beach, 7-8pm.
For more information, please call (386) 402-8470.
Atlantic Arts Center
The Atlantic Center for the Arts will be hosting an Arts and Wellness Academy at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th.
While at the Academy, participants will learn about ACA’s organizational culture of public engagement that connects the arts to community health. The Academy is taught by ACA Ambassadors, staff and invited guest leaders in the arts and wellness fields. The fee is $125.
For more information call (386) 410-5839.
Art Connection ALZ
Art Connects ALZ will be meeting at The Hub on Canal, 132 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach, Wednesday, April 19-26, 10:30am-noon.
The art project, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation, is designed for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. It encourages therapeutic expression through drawing.
Free to patients and their caregivers. Reservations are required. For more information please call Sheila.
