Find Hearing Loss Support in Florida
Local HLAA chapters, support groups and captioned Zoom meetings for people with hearing loss, their families and friends. Free, peer-led and open to everyone.
Are there support groups for hearing loss in Florida?
Yes. HLAA chapters and support groups meet in cities across Florida, and the state association hosts captioned Zoom meetings anyone in Florida can join. Meetings are free and you do not need to be a member. Pick your part of the state to see what is near you, or scroll down to meet online.
Northeast Florida
Jacksonville and the First Coast.
1 active chapter
See Northeast chaptersNorthwest Florida
Tallahassee, Pensacola and the Panhandle.
No active chapter listed yet
See Northwest chaptersCentral Florida
Orlando, Tampa Bay, Gainesville, Lakeland and The Villages.
3 active chapters
See Central chaptersSouthwest Florida
Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers and Naples.
No active chapter listed yet
See Southwest chaptersSoutheast Florida
Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and the Treasure Coast.
1 active chapter
See Southeast chapters
By who you are
Hearing loss looks different at every stage of life. Start with the page written for your situation.
I'm new to hearing loss
What to do first, how to ask for help, and what to expect at your first meeting.
Learn moreParents and children
Support for Florida parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, including hearing aid help for kids.
Learn moreVeterans
Hearing loss and tinnitus are the most common service-connected disabilities. You have options.
Learn moreFamily and friends
How to communicate better and support someone you love who has hearing loss.
Learn more
Meet online
Not near a chapter, or prefer to stay home? HLAA-FL hosts captioned Zoom meetings on hearing technology, coping and Florida-specific topics, and HLAA national runs virtual chapters and webinars you can join from anywhere in the state.
Virtual meetings and webinars
National support
HLAA national offers online communities that meet every month: the Hear Together group for parents, the Veterans Across America virtual chapter, and free HearingU webinars. Membership is optional and everyone is welcome.
Explore HLAA national supportCommon questions
Do I need to be an HLAA member to attend a meeting?
No. Chapter meetings, support groups and HLAA-FL Zoom meetings are free and open to anyone with hearing loss, plus family and friends. Membership in HLAA supports the work and comes with extra benefits, but it is never required to walk in the door or join a call.
Are meetings accessible if I cannot hear well in groups?
That is the whole point. HLAA meetings are designed for people who struggle to hear. Zoom meetings use live captions, and many in-person chapters use a hearing loop, CART captioning or an assistive listening system. If you need a specific accommodation, tell the chapter before you come and they will do their best.
What if there is no chapter in my part of Florida?
Join a statewide Zoom meeting or a national virtual chapter while you look. If a few people in your area want to meet, HLAA-FL can help you start a support group. It takes three unrelated HLAA members and a willingness to meet monthly to get going.
Is HLAA the same as the Florida Association of the Deaf?
No. The Florida Association of the Deaf serves the Deaf community, where American Sign Language is the primary language. HLAA serves people with hearing loss who mostly use spoken language, hearing aids, cochlear implants and captions. Many people find help in both. HLAA-FL is the Florida State Association of HLAA.
Ready to talk to someone who gets it?
Reach the Florida state association and we will point you to the closest chapter or the next Zoom meeting.