HealthMonday, November 9
A Brevard nonprofit holds free peer support groups in Melbourne twice a month
The Daily Melbourne team
If you've been looking for people who get it, To Write Love on Her Arms, a Brevard nonprofit known as TWLOHA, runs free peer support groups in Melbourne. Good Company Gatherings are for people dealing with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. The need is real: the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment found Brevard has historically exceeded state and national rates of mental distress, suicide deaths, alcohol use disorder and accidental overdose deaths.
1 in 6Brevard adults couldn't get needed mental health services in the past year
That's from the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.
Sources: Hometown News Brevard, Space Coast Daily
Chad Talley, a former participant, now helps facilitate the groups. He isn't a licensed mental health provider, but he says sharing experiences and resources has been rewarding. Sessions open with shared guidelines, and discussions stay confidential.
“I really do think it’s nothing short of lifesaving.”
- Where: Get Your Fun On, 3040 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
- Cost: free
- Funding: a $20,000 Health First Wellness Grant this year
- More in-person and virtual gatherings are also available
Good Company Gatherings meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Get Your Fun On, 3040 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Free peer support gathering
- Days
- First and third Wednesday
- RSVP
- twloha.com/brevard-peer-support
Sources: Hometown News Brevard, Space Coast Daily
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Free peer support gathering |
| Days | First and third Wednesday |
| RSVP | twloha.com/brevard-peer-support |
Sources: Hometown News Brevard, Space Coast Daily