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Alabama
Rebounders Stroke Support Group
Monarch Estates, 1550 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 36830
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month - call for times. Group for stroke survivors and caregivers. Free; refreshments served.
Contact: Laura Willis, (334) 844-9529
Email: lbg0003@auburn.edu
Aphasia Support Group
Mercy Medical, 101 Villa Dr, Daphne, AL 36526
*Meets every two months. Call for dates and times.
Contact: Leigh A. Riley, M.S., CCC-SLP, (251) 621-4281. Mailing Address: Leigh A, Riley, M.S., CCC-SLP, Mercy Medical – Speech Therapy Dept., P.O. Box 1090, Daphne, AL 36526-1090
Email: leighr@mercymedical.com
Website: www.mercymedical.com/support_groups.php
Aphasia Support Group
ProHealth Fitness & Rehabilitation Center, 1st Floor, 166 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL 36652
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 4:30-6:00pm. Snacks served.
Contact: Ange Godfrey, M.S., CCC-SLP (251) 435-5043
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Alaska
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Arizona
Northern Arizona University Aphasia Groups
Dept of CSD, 208 W Pine Knoll Dr, Health Professions Bldg 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
*Please call for more information about group therapy services.
Contact: Emi Isaki, PhD, CCC-SLP (928) 523-7481
Email: Emi.Isaki@nau.edu
Northwest Valley Brain Injury Survivor & Caregiver Support Group
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 13460 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month. Meeting time: 6:30-7:45pm, Social Time: 7:45-8:15pm.
Contact: Brain Injury Association of AZ, (602) 508-8024
Email: chrisandamy1@hotmail.com
Aphasia Support Group
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 13460 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Contact: Megan Nickerson (623) 334-5404
megan.nickerson@healthsouth.com
Brain Injury Support Group
Del Web Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, Hualapai Room, 1719 Beverly Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409
*Meets 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm-9pm. Childcare provided, se hablamos espanol.
Contact: Stephanie Meza (928) 377-3614 mezafamilia@gmail.com
or Jack Cohen (928) 757-0782
Aphasia Communication Group
51 S 48th St, Mesa, AZ 85206
*Meets 1st Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30am
Contact: Amy Morrison (480) 832-8333 AMorrison@Ensigngroup.net
Ahwatukee Foothills Stroke Support Group
Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
*Meets 4th Tuesday of month from 7-9 pm.
Contact: Kristy Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, (480) 759-5433. Mailing Address: Kristy Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, 2079 E. La Vieve Lane, Tempe, AZ 85284
Email: kristybrown@juno.com
John C. Lincoln Stroke Club
John C. Lincoln Hospital - North Mountain, Cowden Center, 9202 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85020
*Meets 1st and 3rd Monday, 10am - 12pm (except holidays)
Contact: Sharon Siewert (602) 870-6060 ext 4141
Email: sharon.siewert@jcl.com
Mild Brain Injury Support Group
AZ Institute for Communication & Cognitive Disorders, 4545 N 36th St, Suite 125A, Phoenix, AZ 85018
*Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7pm.
Contact: Mary Jane Trunzo (602) 224-0202
Email: mjtrunzo@mindspring.com
BrainStorm Brain Injury Support Group
Westwind Academy Charter School, Room 8, 2045 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the mont. Socialization: 5:30-6pm, Meeting: 6-7:30pm
Contact: Bill Bjornsrud (602) 427-7009
Email: papa_bill@cox.net
Spanish TBI Support Group (Grupo del apoyo en Espanol)
Gentiva Rehab w/o Walls, 7227 N 16th St, #107, Phoenix, AZ 85020
*2nd Saturday of the month (Cada Segundo sabado del mes)
Contact/del contacto: Diane Hendrix (602) 943-1012 for time (por tiempo)
Email: diane.hendrix@gentiva.com
Stroke Support Group
SWAN Rehab, 1190 E Missouri Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-3:30PM.
Contact: Emily Roberts (602) 393-0520
Email:
emily@swanrehab.com
TBIG Recreation Group
Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E Devonshire, Phoenix, AZ 85016
*Weekly recreation & activities for survivors. Meets Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm.
Contact: Liz Curran, City of Phoenix (602) 256-3130 Mon-Thur
TBI Survivor Support Group
St Joseph's Hospital, Dining Rooms A & B, 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month @ 7pm. Does not meet in August. Please call before attending.
Contact: Carolyn Mitchell (602) 406-6128 Mondays & Tuesdays
Young Adult TBI Group (Ages 18-35)
St Joseph's Outpatient Rehabilitation, 114 W Thomas, Phoenix, AZ 85013
*Meets 2nd Wed of the month, 6-7:30pm. Signs will be posted with room.
Contact: David Lamb, PhD (602) 996-1396
Email: davidl@aznrehab.com
Brain Injury Support Group
New Horizons Independent Living Center, 8085 E Manley Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
*Meets 4th Thursday of the month, 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Contact: Mary Hesselschwerdt (928) 772-1266
mhesselschwerdt@cableone.net
TBI Family Support Group
Schildhauer Center for Adaptive Life Skills Counseling, 612 S 5th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546
*Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Contact: Jewell Schildhauer (928) 428-7999
jewellcntr@aim.com
The Stroke/Aphasia Via Linda Group
Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 East Via Linda, Scottsdale AZ 85258-1000
*Meets Wednesdays 10am - 11am.
Contact: Tricia Serlin (480) 312-5810
Email: pserlin@scottsdaleaz.gov
Aphasia Support Group
HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, 9630 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
*Meets Thursdays at 10am.
Contact: Jessica Sharp (480) 551-5481
Email: Jessica.sharp@healthsouth.com
Website: www.healthsouthscottsdale.com
Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Education/Support Group
Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital - Osborn Campus, Outpatient Therapy Services, 3134 Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:45 PM from Sept to May.
Contact: Daphne Phillips, PhD, CCC-SLP (480) 882-6825 dphillips@shc.org
Brain Injury & Brain Tumor Support Group
Ethel Berger Community Center, 2950 Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
*Meets 4th Wednesday of the month @ 2pm.
Contact: Linda Rice (520) 456-5736
llrice1240@yahoo.com
Stroke Support Group
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center, Ethel Berger Center, 2950 Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
*Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month @ 4pm.
Contact: Amy Heise (520) 417-4560
Email: amy.heise@svrhc.org
Sun Cities Aphasia Group
Sun Health Boswell Rehabilitation Center, 10601 W. Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351
*1st & 3rd Friday of every month (except July & August) from 3-4:00pm.
Contact: Sharon Kamin (623) 873-4995
Arizona State University Aphasia Groups
Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science, PO Box 870102, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85257-0102
*Please call for more information regarding Group therapy services.
Contacts: Kelly D. Ingram, M.S.
Phone: (480) 965-2373
Email:kelly.ingram@asu.edu
Aphasia Center of Tucson
1011 N Craycroft Rd, Ste 301, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Fabiane Hirsch, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (520) 730-8428 aphasiadoc@gmail.com
Brain Injury Support Group
DIRECT Center for Independence, 1023 N Tyndall Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
*Meets Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm. For people who have sustained brain injuries due to trauma, stroke, aneurysm, tumor, disease or other neurological incidents.
Contact: Jenny Goeckel (520) 624-6452 jennyg@directilc.org
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Communication Group (and Caregivers)
St. Joseph’s Hospital, O'Reilly Center, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711
*Meets Tuesdays from 11:00am -12:00pm.
Contact: Jack Kriendler, CCC-SLP, (520) 873-3497. Mailing Address: Jack Kriendler, CCC-SLP, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Speech Therapy Dept., 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711
Email: jkriendler@carondelet.org
Carondelet Aphasia Program
Carondelet St Joseph's Hospital, Agave Room, 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sarah Ascher, Program Lead (520) 873-3994 sascher@carondelet.org or Teri Flanagan (520) 873-3959 tflanagan@carondelet.org
University of Arizona Aphasia Groups
University of Arizona, Clinic for Adult Communication Disorderes, 1131 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85721
*Call for more information about groups
Contact: Janet Hawley, M.S., CCC-SLP, (520) 626-6073 or Therapy Front Office (520) 621-7070.
Email: janet@email.arizona.edu
Website: www.slhs.arizona.edu
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Arkansas
Stroke Support Group of Northwest Arkansas
Southside Church of Christ, Dixieland Ave, Rogers, AR
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This group is for stroke survivors and their loved ones.
Contact: Barbara Shadden, Ph.D., (479) 521-2571 bshadde@uark.edu or Kandy Salter Kandy.Lee@healthsouth.com
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California
Aphasia Community Group
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, South Tower - Conference Room A, 150 N. Robertson, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
*Meets Fridays from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Contact: Stephanie Lewis (310) 423-9218 lewisst@cshs.org
Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County
John Muir Medical Center, 2540 East St, Concord, CA 94520, or John Muir Medical Center, 1601 Ygnacia Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*Meets 2nd Monday of month (except August), 7-9pm. Group is free and open to the public, please call for meeting details.
Contact: Ann Dzuna, B.S., MBA, (925) 376-6218. Mailing Address: Ann Dzuna, 1174 Alta Mesa Dr, Moraga, CA 94556-2042
Email: ADZUNA@COMCAST.NET
Stroke + Head Injury Support Group
Washington Hospital, Washington West, Anderson Auditorium C, 2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Contact: Susan Klingman, M.S., CCC-SLP (510) 818-6253. Mailing Address: Susan Klingman, M.S., CCC-SLP, Washington Hospital, Rehab Dept., 2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538-1716
Email: speech1@whhs.com
Communication Recovery Groups
St. Jude Medical Center, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
*Please call for more information about the 16 conversation groups and 2 peer support groups.
Contact: Candace P. Vickers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (714) 992-3000 ext. 3149
E-mail: Candace.Vickers@stjoe.org or commrec98@aol.com
Brainstormers - ABI Support, Inc
Vallejo Seventh Day Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Dr, Youth Room, Glendale, CA 91206
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12-1:30pm, with a computer workshop the same day from 10:30am-12pm.
Contact: Dora Camp, (818) 957-8089
Email: NCamp1@aol.com
Website: www.brainstormerssupport.com
CSU East Bay Aphasia Treatment Program
California State University East Bay, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, MB1099, Hayward, CA 94542
*Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30AM - 4:00PM.
Contact: (510) 885-3241
Email: clinic@csueastbay.edu
Website: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/commsci/clinic/atp/index.html
Interpersonal Skills - Stroke Support Group
College of Marin, Disabled Student Services Program, 835 College Ave., Kentfield, CA 94904
*Meets Wednesdays from 1-3pm.
Contact: Carol Cokinos & Kay Peppertone, (415) 485-9406
Email: ccokinos@marin.cc.ca.us
Long Beach V.A. Stroke Group
Long Beach V.A. Medical Center, Speech Pathology (126), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822
*Group is only open to Veterans. Meets every Wednesday at 10am.
Contact: Steven E. Deutsch, Ph.D., (562) 826-8000, ext. 3283
Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
CA Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
*Meets Tuesdays from 10-11:30am.
Contact: Gary Huffman or Marianne Simpson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Phone: (562) 537-0566.
Mailing Address: Stroke Association of Southern California - Long Beach Chapter, P.O. Box 8340, Long Beach, CA 90808
Stroke Support Group at Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan Hospital - Mission Oaks Campus, Inpatient Rehab Program, Cafeteria Conference Room, 15891 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of month at 2-3:00pm. Refreshments provided.
Contacts: Lisa Calloway, OTR and Tammy Foley, ACSW
Phone: (408) 358-5687
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital, Inpatient Rehab Program, Conference Room, 15891 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 3-4:30 pm. This group offers an opportunity for stroke survivors and caregivers to share experiences
and learn from each other.
Contacts:May Goodrau, SLP and Naz Motayar, Neuropsychologist
Phone: (888) 257-5476
Veterans Stroke Support Group
VA Outpatient Clinic, Speech Pathology (126), 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
*Meets Wednesdays from 1-3pm.
Contact: Luci Varian, (925) 372-2670
Email: luci@ebire.org
Aphasia/Stroke Support Groups
Newport Language, Speech & Audiology Center, Inc., 26137 La Paz Road, Suite 104, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-5309
Contact: Mary Ellen Hood (949) 581-5206 ext. 115, Nan Weaver (949) 581-5206 ext. 117
Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County
1174 Alta Mesa Dr, Moraga, CA 94556
*All meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm (except July & August).
Contact: Ann Dzuna (925) 376-6218
Email: adzuna@comcast.net
Men's Club
Lakeside Cafe, 3160 N Shoreline, Mountain View, CA 94043
*Meets last Monday of month, 11am-12:30pm. Lunch is self-pay.
Facilitator: Kyle Smith, MPT, ATC
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Aphasia Center of California
200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
Contact: Roberta Elman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD, (510) 336-0112, Mailing Address: Roberta Elman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD, Aphasia Center of California, 3996 Lyman Rd., Oakland, CA 94602
Email: RJElman@aol.com Website: www.aphasiacenter.org
Caregivers Stroke Support Group for Women
Stroke Recovery Center, 2800 E Alejo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6253
*Meets Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:00pm. Caregivers group meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am.
Contact: Colleen Todd (760) 323-7676, ext 104
Email: ctodd@strokerecoverycenter.org
An Educational Forum
Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, Building 101 - Auditorium, 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
*Meets third Wednesday of the month, 5-7pm. Refreshments provided.
Contact: Beth Pittman, PT and Jack Bradley, Caregiver
Phone:
(650) 493-5000
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Peninsula Stroke Association Support Group Network
Peninsula Stroke Association, 3801 Miranda Ave., VAPAHCS, Bldg. 6, Rm. A-162, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contact: Clara Roa, Program Director, (650) 565-8485. Mailing Address: Clara Roa, Program Director, Peninsula Stroke Association, 3801 Miranda Ave., VAPAHCS, Bldg. 6, Rm. A-162, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Email: clara@psastroke.org
Stanford Stroke Group
Stanford Hospital, Bing Dining Room, 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305
*Meets every six weeks on Thursdays from 5:30-7pm. Refreshments provided.
Contacts: Sandra Dean, CCC-SLP, CCM and Pamela Triano, PT, NCS
Phone: (650) 498-7852
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Transitions Support Group
OASIS YOuth Opportunity Center, 351 Wilkerson Ave, Ste F, Perris, CA 92570
*Group for people with stroke and TBIs. Meets 2nd (second) Wednesday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm.
Contact: dinashorey@rescare.com or (800) 741-1164 ext 229
Speech Therapy Support Group
Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, Annenberg Center, 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
*Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30. No cost and open to the public.
Contact: Arlene Schwartz, M.S., CCC-SLP (760) 773-2033 ext 6314 aschwartz@emc.org
After Hours Group
Kaiser Hospital, Birch Building - Room 2, 910 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30-7pm.
Facilitators: Bruce Irvine, Stroke Survivor and Merrylen Sacks, Caregiver
Aphasia Community Group
Robert H. Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient Gym, 1760 W 16th St, San Bernadino, CA 92411
*Meets 1st Thursday of each month (2013: April 4, May 2, June 6, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7. Does not meet in July). Please call for times.
Contact: Michael P. Simpson, MS, CCC-SLP, (909) 473-1234 MSimpson@ballardrehab.com
Stroke Club, Stonestown Family YMCA
Senior Annex, 3150 20th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132
*Meets on the 1st Wed of the month, 10:15-11:45am
Contact: Kathy Orsi (415) 759-9632 ext. 217 korsi@ymcasf.org
Stroke/Communication Group
City College of San Francisco, John Adams Campus, DSPS Dept., 1860 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94117. Note: Must call to register, this is a Group Speech Therapy Course.
Contact: Judi Kaplan, M.S., CCC-SLP, or Joyce Foreman (415) 561-1005.
E-mail: jkaplan@ccsf.edu or jforeman@ccsf.edu
Stroke Survivor's Support Group
Community Health Resource Center, 2100 Webster St, Conference Room in Ste 119, San Francisco, CA 94115
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 1:00-2:30pm.
Contact: Kristy Buck, MSW (415) 923-3155 cpmcCHRC@sutterhealth.org
A Time To Talk
O'Connor Hospital, DePaul Room, 2105 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 3:00-5pm. Refreshments provided.
Contacts: Marianne Heidtmann, SLP; Craig Maloney, OT; and Gary Standridge, OT
Phone: (408) 947-2709 or (408) 947-2873
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Stroke Classes at Santa Clara Medical Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Rehabilitation Center, Second Floor Rehab Day Room, 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
*Mondays 6-7pm
Call (408) 885-5604 for more information.
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Stroke Support Group at The Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical Center, Peppertree Auditorium, 225 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
*Meets 1st Monday of the month at 11am. 2008 Dates: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd
Contacts: PT, OT, SLP staff and social workers.
Phone(s): (888) 762-8881 - Eng/Spanish Speakers; (888) 762-8811 (Vietnamese Speakers)
Stroke Support Group
73 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
*Meets 3rd Friday of month
Contact: Liz Johnston
1283 Woodside Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 471-8102
YESS (Young Energetic Stroke Survivors)
Mills-Peninsula Health Center, The Garden Room - 1t Floor, 100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
*Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-4:00 pm
Contact: Diana Baldi, (858) 939-6762.
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Stroke Discussion Group
Mills Peninsula Health Center, Ellsworth Room - 1st Floor, 100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
*For stroke survivors who are able to participate in group discussions. Meets 1st Monday of month, 3-4:30pm.
Contact: Anne Sasaki, LCSW, Inpatient Unit (650) 696-4741
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group (YASS)
Mills Peninsula Health Center, The Garden Room - 1st Floor, 100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
*Meets 4th Thursday of the month, 3-4pm
Contact: Deanna Baldi, CTRS (650) 696-4927
Express Yourself
Aphasia Group of Santa Barbara, Jodi House, 1235 C Veronic Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Contact: Rick Curtis, (805) 962-7406 or Sally Faustich, CCC-SLP (805) 569-7201.
Mailing Address: Rick or Jeanne Curtis, 1410 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2065
Email: sbaphasia@cox.net
Stroke/Aphasia Support Groups
Stroke Association of Southern California,
2125 Arizona Ave, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA 90404
*Call for group listings.
Contact: Debra Gruen or Reams Freedman, HELPLINE (310) 575-1699
Email: debra@strokesocal.org or reams@strokesocal.org
The Pathfinders Communication Skills Group
Center for Students with Disabilities, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Contact: Sandi Burnett, M.A., OTR/L, MFT(310) 434-4442 or TDD (310) 434-4273
Aphasia Support Group
The Swain Center, 795 Farmers Ln, Ste 23, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
*Meets last Thursday of the month, 1:30-2:30PM
Contact: Melissa Sartori, M.S., CCC-SLP (707) 575-1468
Email: Melissa@theswaincenter.com
Website: www.theswaincenter.com
Group Speech Therapy for Post-Stroke Survivors with Aphasia
First Congregational Church, 2000 Humboldt St, Santa Rose, CA 95405
*Meets Fridays 10:00am-11:30am
Contact: John M. Samples, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (707) 542-1010
Stroke Group
First Congregational Church, 2000 Humboldt St, Santa Rose, CA 95405
*Meets 2nd Saturday of each month, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Contact: Lynn Gradek (707) 431-7352
Women's Therapeutic Group
El Camino Hospital, Ground Fl - Conference Room C, 2500 Grant Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
*Meets last Friday of month, 10:30am-12pm. Refreshments provided. This facility offers free valet parking.
Facilitator: Paula O'Sullivan-Chaffee, Neuro-psychologist (650) 565-8485
Website: www.psastroke.org (click on "Support Groups")
Conejo Valley Stroke Support Group
Los Robles Hospital Outpatient Center, East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
*Meets Wednesdays, 2:30-4pm.
Contact: Richard Randall (805) 498-2632.
Mailing Address: Richard Randall, 640 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2116
Email: dmrandall9@earthlink.net
Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital, 14851 Yorba St., Tustin, CA 92780
*Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Contact: Stephanie Vaughn, PhD, Director of Nursing, (714) 832-9200 - ask for Stephanie Vaughn
Email: Stephanie.Vaughn@healthsouth.com
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Colorado
Aphasia Support Group
Arvada Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St, Arvada, CO 80004
*Meets Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00PM.
Contact: Julie Harrington, SLP (303) 759-9989
Rocky Mountain Stroke Support Group
Medical Center of Aurora, Classroom 1, 1501 S Potomac, Aurora, CO 80012
*Meets Tuesdays, 10-11:30am
Contact: Debby Sanders, SLP (303) 695-2836
Conversation Group
Speech Language Hearing Sciences, University of Colorado-Boulder, Campus Box 409, Boulder, CO 80309
*Meets Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm.
Contact: Bette Hadler,
(303) 492-2936
E-mail: Bette.Hadler@colorado.edu
Website: http://slhs.colorado.edu
Boulder Stroke Support Group
Boulder Community Hospital, 1100 Balsam Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30pm. Call for specifics.
Contact: Lee Halprin, LCSW (303) 938-5382
Broomfield Stroke Support Group
Broomfield Senior Center,
280 Lamar St, Broomfield, CO 80038
*Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:30am-12:00pm.
Contact: Pat Chatterton, (303) 464-5529
Email: pchatterton@broomfield.org
Fremont County Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Group
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3180 E Main St, Canon City, CO 81212
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11am.
Contact: Lois McGowan (719) 276-1406.
Email: loismcg@bresnan.net or info@strokecolorado.org
Stroke Support Group
Sky Cliff Stroke Center, 4600 Hwy 86, Castle Rock, CO 80104
*Meets last Wednesday of the month, 10am-12pm.
Contact: Sheri Weins, Director (303) 814-2863
Email: skycliffctr@aol.com
Stroke Support Group
Colorado City Recreation Center (behind the swiming pool), 5000 Cuerno Verde, Colorado City, CO
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:00-3:00PM
Contact: Chuck Couchman (719) 583-8498
Rocky Mountain Stroke Club
Disability Services of Colorado, 225 S Academy Blvd, Suite 104, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30-3pm
Contact: Lisa Thomas (719) 574-9002
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Stroke Support Group
HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital, 325 Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3:00PM
Contact: Mary Nierode (719) 630-2397
Aphasia Support Group
Washington Street Community Center, 809 S Washington, Denver, CO 80210
*Meets Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM. Limited/Language Problems only.
Contact: Julie Harrington, CCC-SLP
(303) 759-9989
Email: juliestagg@aol.com
Newly Diagnosed Stroke Support Group
Colorado Neurological Institute, 701 E. Hampden Ave, Suite 415, Englewood, CO 80110
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:30 AM.
Contact: Ellen Belle, MA-PT (303) 806-7421
Email: ebelle@thecni.org
Website:www.thecni.org/Public/CNICenters/StrokeCenter/SupportGroups/index.cfm
Long Term Survivor Stroke Support Group
Colorado Neurological Institute, 701 E. Hampden Ave, Suite 415, Englewood, CO 80110
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:30 AM.
Contact: Kathy Brady (303) 357-5444
Email: kbrady@thecni.org
Website:www.thecni.org/Public/CNICenters/StrokeCenter/SupportGroups/index.cfm
Life After Stroke
First Baptist Church, 900 E Prospect Rd, Ft Collins, CO 80524
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2:00pm
Contact: Christy Dittmar, MS, OTR, CDRS, MSCS (970) 493-6667 ext 366
Email: cdittmar@brainrecov.com
Eagle/Gypsum Stroke Club
Eagle/Gypsum Club, 600 Park Ct, Gypsum, CO 81637
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Nettie Reynolds (970) 524-9325 (H), (970) 328-8840 (W)
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Climbing Higher Stroke Support Group
Northern CO Rehab Hospital, 4401 Union St, Johnstown, CO 80534
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 4:00-5:30pm
Contact: Leah Davis (970) 619-3442
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Aphasia Support Group
Littleton Adventist Hospital, Family Life Conference Room, 7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122
*Meets every Thursday, 10:30-11:30AM
Contact: Janet Carlson (303) 734-8694 or Connie Carlson, SLP (303) 798-7614
Caregiver Group
Rocky Mountain Stroke Center, 5666 S Bannock St, Littleton, CO 80120
*Meets every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm.
Contact: Amy Diller, LCSW, (303) 730-8800
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Website: www.strokecolorado.org
Y.E.S.S. Group (ages 20-50s)
Rocky Mountain Stroke Center, 5666 S Bannock St, Littleton, CO 80120
*Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm.
Contact: Esther Fretz, Ph.D., (303) 730-8800
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Website: www.strokecolorado.org
Colorado Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
Littleton Adventist Hospital, Conf Rooms 3 & 4, 7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO, 80122
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm
*Contact Carol Gill or Chuck Smith (303) 779-1821
Email: bafcolorado@msn.com or info@strokecolorado.org
Longmont Stroke Support Group
Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View, Longmont, CO 80501
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm
Contact: Mary E. Odrzywolski, SLP (303) 485-4163
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Montrose Memorial Stroke Support Group
Montrose Memorial Hospital, Acute Rehab Unit, 800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401
*Meets last Thursday of the month, 11:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Amy Hanley, OT (970) 249-2211 (hospital)
Email: hanleyamy@yahoo.com
Stroke Survivors Support Groups of Pueblo
710 1/2 E Mesa Ave, Pueblo, CO 81006
*Call for more information.
Contact: Charles (Chuck) Couchman (719) 583-8498
Brain Injury Support Group
Parkview Hospital, North Annex, Sierra Room, 400 W. 17th St., Pueblo, CO 81003
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm.
Contact: Dr. Jim Evans (719) 545-0788.
Mailing Address: Dr. Jim Evans, 4117 N Elizabeth,Pueblo, CO 81008
Email: ghevans@prodigy.net
Sterling Regional Stroke Group
Sterling Regional Medical Center, Rehab Conference Room, 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
*Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Contact: Krysta Lousberg, (970) 522-0402
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Vibra Hospital Head Injury/Stroke Support Group
Vibra Hospital, 8451 Pearl St, Thornton, CO 80229
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00-7:30 PM.
Contact: Brain Injury Association of Colorado (303) 355-9969 or Crystal Medina (303) 656-7644
Email: info@strokecolorado.org
Northside Stroke Survivors Group
St Anthony's North Hospital, Columbine Room, 2551 W 84th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm.
Contact: Nancy Walters, CNA (303) 466-4830
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Connecticut
Stroke Support Group
Ahlbins Centers for Rehabilitation Medicine, 226 Mill Hill Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 6-7pm.
Contact: Renee Dagostine, (203) 336-7329
Email: trdago@bpthosp.org
Aphasia/Stroke Support Group
Spector Rehab. Assoc., P.O. Box 107, Colebrook, CT 06021
Contact: Dr. Gloria Spector, CCC-SLP (413) 258-4219
Greenwich Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830
*Meets one Thursday a month from 11-12. Call for dates.
Contact: Ellen Potter, (203) 863-3240.
Email: ellenp@greenhosp.org
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Pequot Health Center/Rehabiliation Department, 52 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 4:30 - 6pm.
Contact: Deborah Hunsicker, MS, CCC-SLP (860) 446-8265 ext. 7058
Email: dhunsicker@lmhosp.org
Aphasia Book Club
Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
*Meets Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm. $50 fee (sliding fee scale).
Contact: Kim Winter, MA, CCC-SLP (860) 827-1958 ext 2035
Email: winterk@hfsc.org
Communication Enrichment
Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053.
*Group meets in 6 week sessions, Fridays from 1:30-3:00. See website for more info: http://www.hfsc.org/Programs/Outpatient/
Contact: Kim Winter, M.A., CCC-SLP, (860) 827-1958 ext. 2035.
E-mail: winterk@hfsc.org
Mailing Address: Kim Winter, M.A., CCC-SLP, Hospital for Special Care, c/o Speech Pathology Dept., 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053
Stroke Support Group
Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3-4:30 PM.
Contact: Tiffany Thompson, SW (860) 827-1958 ext. 5091.
Mailing Address: Tiffany Thompson, SW, Hospital for Special Care, Inpatient Rehab, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
Email: tthompson@hfsc.org
Aphasia Group
Southern Connecticut State University, Center for Communication Disorders, Davis Hall, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515
Contact: Mary Purdy, Ph.D. (203) 392-5959.
Mailing Address: Mary Purdy, Ph.D., Southern Connecticut State University, Dept. of Communication Disorders, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515
Email: purdym1@southernct.edu
UCONN Aphasia Groups
UCONN Speech and Hearing Clinic, 850 Bolton Rd, Storrs, CT 06268
*Meets Mondays, 1-3pm.
Contact: Carl Coelho, Ph.D.,(860) 486-4482.
Mailing Address: Carl Coelho, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Department of Communication Sciences, 850 Bolton Rd., U-1085, Storrs, CT 06268-1085
Email: coelho@uconn.edu
Stroke Support Group
Gaylord Hospital Outpatient Aphasia Day Treatment Program
PO Box 400/ Gaylord Farm Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492
*Meets First Thursday of the month 4:30-6pm.
Contact: (203) 284-3279
Rachel Ieronimo rieronimo@gaylord.org ; Cheryl Tansley ctansley@gaylord.org ; Allison Accettullo aaccettullo@gaylord.org
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Delaware
Beebe Medical Center Stroke Support Group
424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
*Meets once a month. Please call for dates and times.
Contact: Andrea Goslin, OTR/L or Joan Bruditt, COTA/L, (302) 645-3300. Mailing Address: Beebe Medical Center, ATTN: Rehab Services, c/o Andrea Goslin, OTR/L, 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958
Email: h.sullivan@bbmc.net
New Castle County Stroke Club
Easter Seals Rehab Center, New Castle Corporate Commons, 61 Corporate
Circle, New Castle, DE 19720
*Meets once a month. Please call for details.
Contact: Nancy Traub, Stroke Club Coordinator (302) 324-4444
Email: ntraub@esdel.org
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District of Columbia
Howard University Stroke Group
Howard University - Speech & Hearing Clinic, C.B. Powell Building, 525 Bryant St., NW, Washington, DC 20059
Contact: Joan Payne, Ph.D., (202) 806-9124
Email: jpayne@howard.edu
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Florida
The Golden Rule Stroke Club
JFK Medical Center , 5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL 33462
*Meets 4th Sunday of the month. Please call for times and more information.
Contact: Sandy White (561) 798-4182
Email: sangewhi@bellsouth.net
Mailing Address: Sandy White, 200 Wood Dale Dr., Wellington, FL 33414-4720
Stroke Support Group
Florida Atlantic University, Communication Disorders Clinic, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991.
*Meets Wednesdays from 2-4pm.
Contact: Carol Hess, (561) 297-2258
Email: chess3@fau.edu or margyros@fau.edu
The Stroke Club at Bethesda Memorial Hospital
Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
*Meets the 1st Sunday of every month at 12:30PM, for both stroke survivors and caregivers. Refreshments provided. Group highlights:
1) Learning to cope after a stroke is made easier with the support and understanding of people in similar situations.
2) Club provides information, literature and special events,
3) Club brings together people who understand the effects of having a stroke
4) Longtime members can help answer questions for newcomers and can share their personal experiences.
Contact: John Codella, (561) 540-2534 or Gail Flanz (561) 737-7733 ext 3974
Email: gail.flanz@bethesdahealthcare.com
Stroke Support Group
Blake Medical Center, Sandollar Room, 2020 59th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34209
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 2:00pm. Does not meet in June, July or August.
Contact: Tamara K. Spyker M.S., CCC-SLP, BRS-S. (941) 798-6278
Mailing Address: Blake Medical Center, Attn: Tamara Spyker, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech - Language Dept, 2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Email: tamara.spyker@hcahealthcare.com
Communication Club
Stroke Services/Rehab, Morton Plant Mease HealthCare, 430 Morton Plant Way, Suite 101, Clearwater, FL 33756
Contact: Diana J. Goodwin, M.A., CCC-SLP (727) 461-8867, (727) 461-8258 FAX.
Email: DJGOODWIN@aol.com.
SCAMP - (Stroke Club at Morton Plant)
430 Morton Plant St, Main Floor - Conference Rm 114, Clearwater, FL 33756
*Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30-3pm.
Contact: Jo Simpson, RN (727) 734-6867.
Mailing Address: Jo Simpson, RN, 646 Virginia St - 4th Floor, MS408, Dunedin, FL 34698
Email: jo.simpson@baycare.org
The Aphasia Interactive Support Group
Florida Hospital - Deland, 701 W. Plymouth Ave., Deland, FL 32720
*Meets 3rd Wed of the month, 3:00-4:00PM
Contact: Cynthia Jenkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, (386) 943-4690.
Email: cynthia.jenkins@fhdeland.org
Mailing Address: Cynthia Jenkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, Florida Hospital - De Land, Speech Therapy Dept., 701 W. Plymouth Ave., Deland, FL 32720
Aphasia Book Club
Shands Rehab Outpaitent at Magnolia Park, 4740 NW 39th Pl, Ste D, Gainesville, FL 32606
*Meets every other Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm
Contact: Kerry Lenius & Jessica Obermeyer (352) 265-0680 x70144
communicationdonations@gmail.com
Aphasia/Stroke Support Grouip of Hobe Sound
Hobe Sound Presbyterian Community Church, 11933 SE Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
*Offering a helping hand for stroke survivors and their families. Speech, language and cognitive exercises for stroke survivors. Meets every Thursday from 10am-12pm.
Contact: Kristin Winter, CCC-SLP (772) 223-5945 ext 4895 or Helen Ledinsky (772) 546-6475
Stroke Support Group
Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center, 3020 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
*Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Contact: Tina Bell (863) 686-3189 tbell@cfshc.org
Stroke Support Group
Northwest Medical Center, Main Conference Center - Admin Conference Room, 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
*Meets 1st Wed of the month from 2-4:00 PM. Open to families and caregivers of Stroke survivors.
Contact: Sari Rotenberg, PT/MBA (964) 978-4180
Email:sari.rotenberg@hcahealthcare.com
Aphasia Therapy & Groups
Mark J Witkind & Associates, Speech & Hearing Services Consultation Care Center, 425 Hardee Rd, Miami, FL 33146
Contact: Mark J Witkind, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, Director (305) 772-4054 mwitkind@aol.com
Aphasia Maintenance Therapy Group
North Naples Methodist Church, Rm 441, 6000 Goodlette Rd N, Naples, FL 34109
*$40 monthly fee; opportunity to practice speaking, reading and writing. Meets Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00pm
Contact: Anne Loughridge, MA, CCC-SLP (239) 436-6712
Fax: (239)
436-6769
Email:
anne.loughridge@nchmd.org
Naples 'SpeakEasy' Aphasia Support Group
North Naples Methodist Church, Parlor, 6000 Goodlette Rd N, Naples, FL 34109
*Meets @ church 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month (3-4:30pm) from October through April. From May to September, group only meets for dinner once a month. Call for more details.
Contact: Anne Loughridge, M.A., CCC-SLP, (239) 436-6712
Fax: (239)
436-6769
Email: anne.loughridge@nchmd.org
Community Chatterboxes
Community Hospital Healthcare Center, Outpatient Therapy Dept, 5400 School Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
*Meets every other Thursday, 3-4:00 PM. Please call for dates.
Contact: Deborah Moore, M.A., CCC-SLP (727) 845-0757
Email: Deborah.Moore2@HCAhealthcare.com
North Bay Rehabilitation Stroke Support Group
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
*meets the last Thursday of the month, 10:30AM-12PM in the classroom off the main entrance
Contact: Kevin Horvath, (727) 842-8468 ext. 78229
Email: kevin.horvath@baycare.org
Stroke Support Group
Bert Fish Medical Center, Oncology Conference Room, 401 Palmetto St, New Smyrna Beach, FL
32168
*Group meets first Thursday of the month at 3:00pm
Contact: David Wall CCC-SLP, (386) 424-5293
Email: wall3630@yahoo.com
Stroke of Hope Club, Inc. Aphasia Groups
2560 RCA Blvd, Suite 106, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
*Meets Tues-Fri, 10am-2:30pm
Contact: Liz Blake or Cathy Field (561) 627-2202
Mailing Address: Attn: Liz Blake, Stroke of Hope, Inc., 2560 RCA Blvd, Suite 106, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Email: info@strokeofhope.com
Website: www.strokeofhope.com
Stroke Club of Marion County/ Aphasia Discussion Group
Munroe Regional Medical Center, 1500 SW 1st Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
Contact: (352) 867-8181 healthresourceline@mrhs.org
The Aphasic Support Group
Memorial Rehabilitation Center - Peninsula, 264 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Contact: Charles Brown, M.A., CCC-SLP, (386) 672-4161 ext. 3342
Suncoast Aphasia Support Group
Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota Medical Building, Auditorium Room 170 - 1st Floor, 5741 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233
*Group meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30pm
Contact: Erika Boyle (941) 378-2870 or Diane Lombard (941) 484-5969.
Email: boyle1115@comcast.net or djlombard1@verizon.net
Mailing Address: Erika Boyle, 5899 Old Summerwood Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Indian River County Aphasia Group
Sebastian United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 1029 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958
*Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10AM-11:30AM
Contact: Alta Benjamin (772) 388-0582.
Mailing Address: Alta Benjamin, 6171 Island Harbor Rd., Sebastian, FL 32958
Email: IRCSTROKEOFHOPE@BELLSOUTH.NET
Aphasia Support Group
Steps Forward Aphasia Center, 6798 Crosswinds Dr N, Bldg E-102, St Petersburg, FL 33710
*Click here for more information
Contact: Dr. Lori Bartels-Tobin (727) 823-2529
Email: dr.lbtobin@gmail.com
Webite: www.stepstherapy.net
Sun City Center Stroke Group
Kings Point Club House in Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL 33573
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 1-3pm
Contact: Leonard Meltzer (813) 633-9366.
Mailing Address: Leonard Meltzer, 1702 Nantucket Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573
Email: lmeltzer2@tampabay.rr.com
Aphasia Group
HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital, 4399 Nob Hill Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
*Meets the first Saturday of even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December) from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Contact: Rachel Visschers, M.S., CCC-SLP (954) 746-1340
Email: Rachel.Visschers@healthsouth.com
Aphasia Communication Groups
Florida State University, Dept. of Communication Disorders, LL Schendel Speech & Hearing Clinic, Regional Rehabilitation Center, 127 Honors Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200.
*Two Aphasia Groups available: Meet Wednesdays at 1-2PM and Thursdays from 10-11AM.
Contact: Ellen Nimmons, M.S., CCC-SLP, (850) 644-8449
Email: enimmons@fsu.edu
Stroke Support Group
HarborChase Senior Living Community, 100 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Light lunch is provided.
Contact: Kimberly Johnson, (850) 431-5001.
Mailing Address: Judy Shipman, MSW, The NeuroScience Center, 1401 Centerville Rd., Suite 504, Tallahassee, FL 32308-4647.
Email: kimberly.johnson@tmh.org
Brain Injury Support Group
Rehabilitation Center, TMH Conference Rm A (Cafeteria), 1609 Medical Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month from 7:30-9:00 PM
Contact: Maureen Halligan (850) 431-5766 or Teddy McOuat (850) 421-3890
Website:
www.tmh.org/neuroscience.cfm?ID=511
University Hospital Stroke Club
Conference Room, 7200 University Dr., Tamarac, FL 33321
Contact: Al Reiner (954) 721-1506.
Mailing Address: Al Reiner, 10518 E. Clairmont Circle, Tamarac, FL 33321
Aphasia Group at University of South Florida
Communication Disorders Center, PCD 2036, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620
*Call for meeting dates/times
Contact: Cheryl Paul, M.S., CCC-SLP (813) 974-8176.
Mailing Address: Cheryl Paul, M.S., CCC-SLP, University of South Florida, Communication Disorders Center, PCD 1017, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620
Email: capaul@cas.usf.edu
Tampa Aphasia Support Group
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
*Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Contact: Barbara Songy (813) 961-9709 bsongy@tampabay.rr.com
or Marlene Metcalf (813) 935-4653 marlemet@aol.com
Road Ahead Stroke Support Group
Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
*This group is available for inpatients only. Available for consult.
Contact: Marcy Shapiro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (352) 253-3333, ext 4480. Mailing Address: Marcy Shapiro, CCC-SLP, P.O. Box 783, Eustis, FL 32727
Email: Marcy6116@aol.com
Winter Haven Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Avenue F N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881
*Meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 4-5:30PM
Contact: Pamela Lane-Mendoza, M.A., CCC-SLP, (863) 293-1121, ext. 3614.
Mailing Address: Pamela Lane-Mendoza, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Avenue F N.E., Main 1, Rehab Services, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Email: pam.mendoza@mfms.com
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Georgia
Atlanta Aphasia Association, Inc.
1811Windemere Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322
*Saturday Mornings at the Morris' at 10:00am. Come join us for aphasia community/support (bagels provided). Beginning Sept. 2nd. No Meetings in June, July, August 2009
Contact: Jacqueline S. Laures-Gore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (404) 413-8299. Mailing Address: Jacqueline S. Laures-Gore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Georgia State University, Ed. Psychology & Special Ed, PO Box 3979, Atlanta GA 30302
Email: jlaures@gsu.edu or spejsl@langate.gsu.edu
Website: www.atlantaaphasia.org
Dekalb Stroke Club
Dekalb Medical Center, 2701 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033
*Meets 1st Saturday of the month at 1:30 PM (except July & December).
Contact: Paula Eissner, LMSW - Case Management (404) 501-5407
Email: paula.eissner@dekalbmedical.org
North GA Aphasia Conversation Group
Hudgens Professional Bldg., Community Education Center, Suite 140, Rm. A, 3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth, GA 30096
Contact: Jack Jacobs, (770) 822-3761.
Mailing Address: Jack Jacobs, 5355 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Apt. 1101, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Email: jacobsjackd@hotmail.com
Stroke Support Group
Glancy Rehab Center, 3215 McClure Bridge Rd., Duluth, GA 30096
Contact: Lisa Howard, CTRS, (678) 584-6913.
Mailing Address: Lisa Howard, CTRS, Glancy Rehab Center, Attn: Therapeutic Recreation Dept., 3215 McClure Bridge Rd., Duluth, GA 30096
ReGain Aphasia Group
NE Georgia Health System, Regain Program at Sherwood Plaza,
597 S Enota Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month @ 4pm
Contact: Janice L. Martin
& Lauren Yates, M.Ed., CCC-SLP (770) 219-8250
Mailing Address: Janice Martin, 597 S Enota Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
Email: janice.martin@nghs.com
Strive From Stroke
Coliseum Medical Center, Main Building - 1st Floor Cafeteria, 350 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA 31217
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 11:30-1pm. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month (same time) in November and December.
Contact: Tracey Dell, CTRS (478) 765-4509.
Email: tracey.dell@hcahealthcare.com
Kennestone Aphasia Support Group
Kennestone Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Building 220, 100 Lacy St, Marietta, GA 30060
*Meets 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00PM.
Contact: Tiffany Woodall McCusker, M.Ed., CCC-SLP (770) 793-9876
Email: Tiffany.Woodall@wellstar.org
ADVANCE Brain Injury Support Group
Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
*Meets 2nd Thursday of every month. Contact for more information
Contact: Paula Ruehling, M.A., LPC, NBCC (912) 354-6611 ext. 133 pruehling@gice.org
Friday Stroke Support Group
Speech & Hearing Center of Savannah, 1206 E 66th St, Savannah, GA 31404
*Meets every Friday from 10:00-11:30AM.
Contact Ann Curry (912) 355-4601
Email: acurry@speechandhearingsav.org
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Hawaii
University of Hawaii Aphasia Group
Univ of Hawaii Speech & Hearing Clinic, 677 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 625, Honolulu, HI 96813
Contact: Kate LeBoeuf, M.S., CCC-SLP (808) 692-1584 kleboeuf@hawaii.edu
or (808) 692-1580 (Speech Clinic)
Maui Aphasia Support Group & Stroke Club
J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793
Contact: Vanessa Speed (808) 244-7185
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Idaho
ISU Communication Support Groups
Idaho State University, 1311 E Central Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
*Aphasia Groups: 1st group meets every Monday at 10:30AM, 2nd group meets every Wednesday at 10:30AM.
Contact: Susan Schaffer, CCC-SLP (208) 373-1722
Email: schasus2@isu.edu
Life After Stroke
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center - Outpatient, 1250 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501
*Meets 1st Tues of the month, 10:30am-12pm (except July & August)
Contact: Brandy Sullivan, CCC-SLP (208) 799-6514.
Mailing Address: St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Brandy Sullivan, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy Dept., P.O. Box 816, Lewiston, ID 83501
Email: brando@moscow.com
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Illinois
After Glow Stroke Support Group
Resurrection Professional Bldg., Day Rehab Dept., First Floor, 7447 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7:30pm
Contact: Sandra Hoelzel, RHC/RMC Stroke Coordinator (773) 594-7875
Email:SHoelzel@Reshealthcare.org
RIC Stroke Club
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior St., 2nd Floor Hayworth Rm Chicago, IL 60611
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 1-2pm. All welcome!
Contact: Roberta Winter, LCSW, (312) 238-5381.
Mailing Address: Roberta Winter, LCSW, Outpatient Care Manager, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Email: rwinter@ric.org
RIC Aphasia Support Groups and Classes
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611
*Aphasia conversation support group meets every Thursday.
Aphasia classes meet Tuesday and Thursday
Contact: RIC Center for Aphasia Research
Leora Cherney, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Email: lcherney@ric.org or
Edie Babbit, M.Ed, CCC-SLP (312) 238- 6163
Email: ebabbitt@ric.org
http://www.ric.org/research/aphasia.php
Support Group for Caregivers of those with Primary Progressive Aphasia
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavillion, 251
East Huron St, Chicago, IL
*Meets once a month on the third Monday of the month from 6-7:30 pm. 2009 Schedule*
Contact: Darby Morhardt, MSW, LCSW. (312) 908-9432
Mailing Address: Darby Morhardt, MSW, LCSW, Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 320 E Superior, #11-453B, Chicago, IL 60611
Email: d-morhardt@northwestern.edu
Stroke Networking and Activity Program
NIU Family Health, Wellness and Literacy Center; 3100 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
*An educational & social group for stroke survivors, family members and/or caregivers. Meets 1st Thursday of each month from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Contact: Jamie Mayer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (815) 753-9166
Mailing Address: Dept of Communicative Disorders, Northern Illinois Univ, 338 Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL, 60115
Email: jmayer1@niu.edu
Advocate Lutheran General Stroke Club
Outpatient Therapy Center, 9375 Church St, Des Plaines, IL 60017
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 3-4:30 PM, except January & July. Sessions alternate between guest speakers and group discussions. Free of charge to attend and park.
Contact: Megan Potterfield, CRTS, (847) 723-6691.
Email: megan.potterfield@advocatehealth.com
Aphasia Group
Southern Illinois Univ-Edwardsville, Speech Language & Hearing Center, 1300 Founders Hall, Edwardsville, IL
*Group activities and Supported Conversation. Meets Wed & Thur at 2pm.
Contact: Leslie Tolliver, M.S., CCC-SLP (618) 650-3669,
lerober@siue.edu
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Provena St Joe's Hospital, St Lukes Room - Conference Rm (Old Gift Shop), 77 N Airlite, Elgin, IL 60123
*Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Contact: Rhonda Weissschnur (630) 365-2804
Email: rhondabu@comcast.net
Conversation Support Group for People with Aphasia and Apraxia
Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital, 935 Beisner Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
*Meets every Wednesday from 10-11am in Niehoff Conference Room on ground floor
Contact: Stephanie Stanton, MA, CCC/SLP, (847) 437-5500 ext. 4978
Email: stantons@alexian.net
Aphasia Communication Support Group
Northwestern University Aphasia Research Program, Northwestern University,Frances Searle Building - Rm# 3-417, 2240 N. Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208.
*Meets2nd Saturday of every month from 10:30AM-12PM.
Contact: Mary Cosic (847) 467-7591
Email: m-cosic@northwestern.edu
Southern Illinois Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group
Herrin Hospital, 201 South 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month @ 2pm.
Contact: Casey Nelson, (618) 942-2171 ext. 35312.
Email:casey.nelson@sih.net
Stroke Support Group
Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521
Contact: Nancy Parkinson, M.A., CCC-SLP or Carolyn McCambridge, (630) 856-7944.
Mailing Address: Nancy Parkinson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Pathology, Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521
Email: NAMP304@aol.com or carolyn.mccambridge@ahss.org
Brain Injury Support Group
Leeza's Place, Provena St Joseph Medical Center, 113 Republic Ave, Ste 105, Joliet, IL 60435
*Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30PM
Contact: Leeza's Place (815) 741-0077
www.leezasplace.org
Advocate Christ Medical Center Stroke Support Group
4440 W 95th St, Rm 0636, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of month, 6-7:30pm.
Contact: Dolores Behrens, RN or Karen DeRe, RN, (708) 684-1679.
Mailing Address: Dolores Behrens, RN, 4440 W 95th St., Room 829-S, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Email: dolores.behrens@advocatehealth.com or karen.dere@advocatehealth.com
Rockford-Stateline Aphasia Support Group
Van Matre HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 950 S
Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:30-6:00pm.
Contact: Debbie Miller, RN (815) 381-8575 or (815) 540-2927 DebraA.Miller@healthsouth.com
Website: http://rockfordstatelinestrokesupport.weebly.com/aphasia-support-group.html
Aphasia Support Group
Trinity Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, 4112 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
*Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.
Contact: Kristin Koenig/Trinity's Speech Therapy Dept, (309) 779-2009
Email: koenigka@trinityqc.com or KoenigKa@ihs.org
Mailing Address: Speech Therapy Dept, 2701 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Stroke Survivor Support Group
Brennan & Burns, LLC, 4711 Golf Rd, Ste 100, Skokie, IL 60076
*Meets 1st Wednesday of every month (beginning Oct 5th, 2011) at 6:30pm. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/Stroke-Survivor-Support-Group/
Contact: Nisha Malavia, MA, CF-SLP (847) 679-8635
nisha@brennanandburns.com
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Indiana
Indiana University Aphasia Support Group
Robert L. Milsen Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, 200 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405
*Meets Wednesdays, 5-6pm during University semesters only. $25 fee per semester. Separate groups for people with aphasia and their caregivers.
Contact: Laura Murray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Laura Karcher, M.A., CCC-SLP, or Rebecca Eberle, M.A., CCC-SLP (812) 855-6251 (info desk).
Mailing Address: Laura Murray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Indiana University, Dept. of Speech & Hearing Sciences, 200 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405-7002
Email: lmurray@indiana.edu or lkarcher@indiana.edu
Website: www.indiana.edu/~aphasia
Northside Aphasia Group
Community Health Pavilion North, 11911 North Pennsylvania, Carmel, IN 46032 (close to Indianapolis)
*Meets 1st Monday of month at 7pm. One group for survivors and one for caregivers.
Contact: Ann Harlow, RN, (317) 843-1209.
Mailing Address: Ann Harlow, RN, 759 Johnson Dr., Carmel, IN 46033
Email: harlow.ann@gmail.com
Elkhart Area Brain Injury Support Group
Elkhart Hospital, 600 East Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516
*Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm. Does not meet in June, July or August.
Contact: Pam Kish (574) 523-3242.
Mailing Address: Pam Kish, PO Box 1329, Elkhart, IN 46514
Email: pkish@egh.org
SouthWestern Indiana Aphasia Support Group
St Mary's Otpatient Services at Washington Square Mall, 1144 Washington Square, Evansville, IN 47715
*Meets every 4th Wednesday, 10-11:30am.
Contact: Julie Mattingly, SLP, (812) 485-5607
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Iowa
Aphasia Support Group
Genesis Medical Center, Genesis Plaza, Suite 8, 2535 Maplecrest Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact: Alicia Owens, LBSW, (563) 421-3460
Email: owensa@genesishealth.com
Stroke Support Group
Genesis Medical Center, Genesis Plaza, Suite 8, 2535 Maplecrest Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact: Alicia Owens, LBSW, (563) 421-3460
Email: owensa@genesishealth.com
Stroke Club
New Hope Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of month at 7PM
Contact: Denise Behrends, (515) 241-5767
Email: behrendl@ihs.org
The Aphasia Group
Riverside Rehab, 730 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
*Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 1PM.
Contact: Sue Fagg, CCC-SLP, (515) 643-9818
Email: sfagg@mercydesmoines.org
Friends with Aphasia, Etc
Mercy Medical Plaza, Lower Level, 500 E Jefferson
St, Iowa City, IA 52245
*A support group for individuals with aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, etc and their families. Meets on the following dates in 2013 from 1:30-3:00pm: Feb 15, Mar 8, April 12, May 17, June 7, July 12. $30 entitles family to attend all 6 sessions.
Contact: Marcia Akeson, M.A., CCC-SLP (319) 688-7256 marcia.akeson@praiowa.com
M.A.G.I.C. (Modalities Aphasia Group- Improving Communication)
University of Iowa, Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Center, Iowa City, IA 52242
*Meets Thursdays 6-7:30pm
Contact: Jean Gordon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (319) 335-8729
Email: jean-k-gordon@uiowa.edu
Stroke Group
Keokuk Area Hospital, 1600 Morgan St. Keokuk, IA 52632
*Meets every quarter - call for details.
Contact: Denise Stutes (319) 524-7150 x8746
denise@kah.kahnet.com
Stroke Support Group
Waverly Health Center, 312 9th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
Contact: Jennifer Wolff (319) 352-5644
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Kansas
Northwest Kansas Stroke & Neuro Support Group
First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall St., Hays, KS 67601
*Meets 1st Monday of the month at 7pm.
Contact: Phil Sechtem, CCC-SLP, (785) 628-4108.
Mailing Address: Phil Sechtem, CCC-SLP, Dept. of Communication Disorders, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St., Hays KS 67601
Email: prsechtem@fhsu.edu
Intervention Groups
University of Kansas, Schiefelbusch Speech-Language Clinic, 1200 Sunnyside Dr., 2101 Haworth Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045-0239
*Conversation group meets Fridays from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. The group focuses on social language skills whithin the context of a natural conversational setting.
Contact: Prof. Julie Gatts, CCC-SLP (785) 864-4690
Email: jgatts@ku.edu
Stroke Support Group
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Conference Room, 325 Maine St., Lawrence, KS 66044
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 4-5:30pm.
Contact: Lynn Murphy, M.A., CCC-SLP, (785) 505-2712.
Mailing Address: Lynn Murphy, M.A., CCC-SLP, c/o Speech Pathology Dept., Kreider Rehab Services, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St., Lawrence, KS 66044
Email: lynn.murphy@lmh.org
American Stroke Foundation Activity Center
5960 Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Mission, KS 66202
*We have 4 Groups:
1) Stroke Survivor Group- Thursdays; 1:00-2:00PM.
2) Caregiver Group - 3rd Wednesday of month; 10:30AM-12:00PM.
3) Stroke Support Group - 2nd Tuesday of month; 6:00-8:00PM
4) Verbal Communications - Monday-Friday; 9:30-10:30AM
Contact: Kolleen Arnold (Volunteer/Staff) or Patrick Ayers (President), (913) 649-1776 or toll free: (866) 549-1776
Email: Kolleen@americanstroke.org or patrick@americanstroke.org
Website: www.americanstroke.org
Community Communication Group
Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
*Meets Mondays, 10-11:30am during the semester (7 sessions per semester).
Contact: Susan T. Jackson, Ph.D., L/CCC-SLP, (913) 588-5937
Mailing Address: University of Kansas Medical Center, c/o Susan T. Jackson, Ph.D., L/CCC-SLP, Dept. of Hearing & Speech, Mailstop 3039, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7605
Email: sjackson@kumc.edu
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Kentucky
Stroke Support Group
King's Daughters Medical Center, 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
Contact: Sherry L. Wheeler, M.A., CCC-SLP, (606) 327-6351.
Mailing Address: Sherry L. Wheeler, M.A., CCC-SLP, King's Daughters Medical Center, c/o Speech Therapy Dept., 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY 41101
Aphasia Support Group
Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital, Dining Room, 5940 Merchants St., Florence, KY 41042
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 6-7pm
Contact: Jennifer Jones, M.A., CCC-SLP, (859) 426-2380.
Email: jtjones@seniorcare-corp.com
Greater Lexington Aphasia Support System (G.L.A.S.S.)
University of Kentucky, Charles Wethington Building, Thomas Robinson Commons, Lexington, KY 40536
*Will meet from 2-3:30 on
Nov 9, 2011; Jan 11, 2012; Feb 8, 2012; Mar 7, 2012; Apr 11, 2012; Jun 6, 2012; Jul 11, 2012; Sep 12, 2012; Oct 10, 2012.
Contact: Robert Marshall, Ph.D (859) 323-1100 (ex. 80569).
Email: rcmarsh@uky.edu
Aphasia Support Group
Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital, Center of Learning, 2050 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Contact: Maria Hoctor (859) 254-5701
Stroke Support Group
Jewish Hospital , Frazier Rehab Institute, Speech Pathology Dept., 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Contact: Amy Henderson, M.A., CCC-SLP, (502) 582-7483.
Mailing Address: Amy Henderson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Frazier Rehab Institute, Attn: Speech Pathology Dept., 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Email: amy.henderson@jhsmh.org
Stroke Support Group
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center, 795 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475
Contact: Heather Harris Wright, Ph.D., (859) 323-1100, ext. 80556
Mailing Address: Heather Harris Wright, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky, Division of Communication Disorders, 900 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0200
Email: hhwrig2@uky.edu
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Louisiana
The Stroke Support Group of Baton Rouge
YMCA, 350 S. Foster, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Chaplain Cathy Arends (225) 677-9303.
Mailing Address: Chaplain Cathy Arends, Paracletia, Inc., 18642 Magnolia Estates, Prairieville, LA 70769
Bayou Aphasia Support Group
University of Louisiana, Dept of Communication Disorders,
Burke-Hawthorne Hall, Hebrard Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70504
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 8:30-10:00AM.
Contact: Jennifer Tetnowski, M.S., CCC-SLP (337) 247-2222
Email: jtt8225@louisiana.edu
The Adult Communicative Disorders Support Group
The BrentHouse Conference Center, 1512 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
*Please call for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Yvette Peevy, M.A., CCC-SLP, (504-842-4022, opt 2, opt 2)
Mailing Address: Yvette Peevy, M.A., CCC-SLP, Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., CT-4N, New Orleans, LA 70121
Email: ypeevy@ochsner.org
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Maine
Communicate After Stroke Support Group
Mid Coast Hospital, Medical Office Building, Ground Floor Conference Room, 81 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011
*Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00 PM, September until the end of May. Spouses & Friends are welcome.
Contact: Dimitra Voulgari-Toothaker, SLP (207) 373-6175
Email: dtoothaker@midcoasthealth.com
Portland Aphasia Support Group
The New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland Maine, Briggs Room, 335 Brighton Ave,
Portland, ME 04102
*Meets 1st and 3rd Thurday from 3:15PM-4:30PM.
Contact: Steven Belanger, Ph.D., BC-ANCDS (207) 662-8042
Email: sbelanger@gwi.net
Stroke Support Group
Maine General Medical Center, Dean 3 & 4, 40 Chase Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30PM.
Contact: Marianne Poirier, COTA/L
Email: Marrianne.Poirier@MaineGeneral.org
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Maryland
Annapolis Stroke Club
Sajak Building, 2nd Fl @ Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD 21401
*Meets 3rd Saturday of the month (except June, July & August) at 1:00 PM.
Contact: Nancy Tietge (410) 263-6982.
Mailing Address: Nancy Tietge, 303 Farragut Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Aphasia Group @ Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
*Conversation based support group for individuals with Aphasia, and meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1-2pm. The group is free of charge. Please call before attending.
Contact: Kate Gerber, (443) 444-4618 kate.c.gerber@medstar.net
Good Samaritan Stroke Club
Good Samaritan Hospital, Conference Room B, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21239
*support group for all stroke survivors and caregivers, and meets the 1st Monday of the month from 1PM-3PM. The group is free of charge. Please call for more information.
Contact: Kate Gerber, (443) 444-4618 kate.c.gerber@medstar.net
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
2200 Kernan Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207
*15 groups statewide. Call for information.
Contact: Information Desk, (800) 221-6443 or Suzanne Kantt, Assistant Director, (410) 448-2924
Email: kantt@biamd.org
Brain Injury Support Group
Kernan Hospital, 2200 Kernan Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207
Contact: Linda Hutchinson-Troyer, Patient Therapy Manager, (401) 448-6251
Loyola Clinical Centers
Locations for groups in Baltimore and Columbia, MD 21210
Contact: LCC Office (410) 617-1200
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Kernan Hospital, Conference Center, 2200 Kernan Dr, Baltimore, MD 21027
*Meets once a month, 10am-12pm. Call for schedule.
Contact: Pam Cauley, CTRS, (410) 448-6320
Email: pcauley@kernan.umm.edu
Mailing Address: Pam Cauley, CTRS, Kernan Hospital, 2200 Kernan Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207
Bethesda Stroke Support Group
Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association (MCSA)
Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
*Stroke Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month from 7-8PM. Immediately following, programs for stroke survivors and caregivers meet from 8-9PM.
Contact: Rita Lowenberg (301) 530-3740
Mailing Address: MCSA, PO Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343
E-mail: info@mcstroke.org or hlowenberg@aol.com
Website: www.mcstroke.org
Stroke Support Group
Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surrats Rd, Clinton, MD 20735
*Group is for survivors and loved ones. Group meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 5PM-6PM. Please RSVP for the meeting. Refreshments provided.
Contact: Peggy Murphy, RN, (301) 877-5858
Email: peggymurphy@southernmarylandhospital.com
Howard County Stroke Club / Speak Easy
Florence Baines Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Contact: Lori (410) 313-7467
Stroke Folks - Aphasia Community Group
Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center, 80-A Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
*Meets Mondays, 10-11am. Peer group only.
Contact: Sue Tissian, (301) 438-8111.
Mailing Address: Sue Tissian, 3282 Gleneagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906
Stroke Support Group
Padussis Conference Center, North Arundel Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Contact: Elizabeth (Betsy) Koerner (410) 787-4118
Mailing Address: Elizabeth Koerner, Hospital Learning Dept., North Arundel Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Email: EliKoe@northarundel.org
T.W.I.S.T. (Technology With Innovative Speech Therapy)
Summerville Assisted Living at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Contact: Joan Green 1-800-IST-2550 or (301) 602-2899
Email: Joan@innovativespeech.com
Community Aphasia Groups
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, 9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Contact: Sandi Lancaster, (240) 864-6033
Email: SLancas2@adventisthealthcare.com
Upper County Stroke Support Group
Upper County Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Assoc. (MCSA)
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, 9909 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
*Meets on the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month, from 7-9PM.
Contact: Anne McDonnell, (301) 869-1580
Mailing Address: MCSA, PO Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343
Email: amcdon1786@aol.com
Young Stroke Group (30s-60s)
Summerville Assisted Living at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Rockville, MD 20854
*Please call for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Susan Montgomery (301) 294-4204 or Joan Green, M.A., CCC-SLP (301) 602-2899
Mailing Address: Susan Montgomery, LCSW-C, 10108 Edward Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Email: Joan@innovativespeech.com
Young Aphasia Communication Club (Y.A.C.C.)
Severna Park Library, 45 McKinsey Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month (except June, July, & August) Click for Flier
Contact: Judy Crane @ (301) 520-9044
Email: yacc@mypcguy.us.com
Stroke Support Group
Leisure World Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association (MCSA)
Club
House #1, Leisure World of Maryland, Silver Spring, MD 20906
*Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 1:30PM
Contact: Abbott Roseman (301) 598-3904
Email: abbottroseman@yahoo.com
Computer-Aided Speech/Language Therapy Group (Aphasia)
Silver Spring Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association (MCSA)
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901
*Meets on 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00pm. Led by an experienced speech-language pathologist (SLP). Conversational speech is practiced in a small-group setting. Then special computer programs are demonstrated and hands-on practice time is provided in order to familiarize participants with software that might help improve the speech and language skills of stroke survivors.
Contact: Janet Gritz, M.A., CCC-SLP, (301) 622-2282
Mailing Address: Janet Gritz, M.A., CCC-SLP, 200 Kimblewick Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6316
Email: mcstroke@comcast.net or info@mcstroke.org
Stroke Survivors Group
Towson University, Administration Building, 7720 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252
*Meets on a semester schedule, Sept-Dec and Feb-May. Please call for more information.
Contact: Iona Johnson, CCC-SLP, (410) 704-5376
Mailing Address: Iona Johnson, CCC-SLP, Audiology, Speech Pathology & Deaf Studies, Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252
Email: Ijohnson@towson.edu
Glade Valley Stroke Support Group
Glade Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 56 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm.
Contact: Paula French, OT, (301) 898-4321
Email: paulafrench@att.net
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Massachusetts
Aneurysm Group
Massachusetts General Hospital, Brain Injury and AVM Center, Vincent Burnham Bldg., BBK710, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Contact: Deidra Buckley (617) 726-5531, Gail Levy (617) 726-2066 or Carmen Vega-Barachowitz (617) 726-2763
Aphasia Center
MGH Institute of Health Professions, 36 1st Ave, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129
*Group meets every Friday, 1-2pm
Contact: Marjorie Nicholas, CCC-SLP (617) 726-0685
Email: mlnicholas@mghihp.edu
http://iware.mghihp.edu/aphasiacenter
Aphasia Community Group
Aphasia Community Resource Center @ Boston Univ Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
*Meets one Saturday a month, 11am-2pm. Call for dates.
Contact: Barbara L. Wymer (781) 828-0411 or Jerry Kaplan, M.A., CCC-SLP (617) 353-9687.
Email: jhkaplan@bu.edu for Jerry Kaplan
Websites: http://www.bu.edu/aphasiacenter/
Aphasia Conversation Group
Emerson College, Robbins Speech, Language & Hearing Center, 216 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
*Meets every Thursday. Please call for times.
Contact Laura Glufling-Tham, Clinical Instructor, (617) 824-8318
Email:
laura_glufling_tham@emerson.edu
Aphasia Community Group
Braintree Rehab Hospital, Conference Room A, 250 Pond St., P.O. Braintree, MA 02185-9020
*Call for more information.
Contact: Alex Burnham, M.S., CCC-SLP (781) 848-5353 ext. 2126 or (781) 348-2252.
Mailing Address: Alex Burnham, M.S., CCC-SLP, Braintree Rehab Hospital, Dept. of Communication Disorders, 250 Pond St., Braintree, MA 02185-9020
Email: alburnham@5sqc.com
The Cape Cod Aphasia Community Group
Rehab Hospital of the Cape and Islands, 311 Service Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537
*Meets 1st Wednesday of month @ 10am in the 2nd floor dining room. Does not meet in July and August.
Contact: Barbara Fitton, (508) 833-4268. bfitton@partners.org
Holyoke Hospital Aphasia Therapy Group
Speech and Hearing Center, Holyoke Hospital, 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
*Meets Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm.
Contact: Janice Walker (413) 534-2508
Email: janice_walker@holyokehealth.com
Website: www.holyokehealth.com
Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
Leonard Morse Hospital, Helm Auditorium, 67 Union St, Natick, MA 01760
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of every OTHER month from 4:30-6:00 PM. 2011 Dates: Feb 8th, April 12th, June 14th, Aug 9th, Oct 11th, Dec 20th.
Contact: Taina Lorizio, M.S., CCC-SLP (508) 650-7276
Email: mtaina.lorizio@mwmc.com
Community Aphasia Groups
Community Rehab Care Newton, 305 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
*Meets Wednesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm (Apr 13th-June 1st, 2011). Communication Skills Group meets from 11:00AM to 12:00PM; Lunch and Conversation from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Please click here for more information and registration.
Contact: Rachael Katz, CCC-SLP (617) 244-8480
Email: newcrc@brain-injury-rehab.com
Community Aphasia Groups
Community Rehab Care Quincy, 70 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
*Meets Thursdays11:00am-1:00pm (Apr 14th-June 2nd, 2011). Communication Skills Group meets from 11:00AM to 12:00PM; Lunch and Conversation from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Please click here for more information and registration.
Contact: Lauren Hayes, CCC-SLP (617) 786-8811
Email: quincrc@brain-injury-rehab.com
Weldon Rehab Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital, 4th Fl Dining Area, 233 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104
*Meets Fridays, 9:30-11am.
Contact: Bob Swanson, (413) 748-7486 bob_swanson1@netzero.com or Kellie McCue (413) 748-7073 Kellie.Mccue@sphs.com
Website: www.mercycares.com
Aphasia Conversation Group
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, 85 South St. Ware, MA 01082
*Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:00 pm
Contact: Natalie Powers (413)-967-2180
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
30 Lyman St, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01608.
*19 groups statewide. Call for more information.
Contact: Alene Korab (800) 242-0030
Email: biama@biama.org
Website: www.biama.org
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Michigan
Communication Recovery Support Group
The Physical Rehab Building, 328 E. Warwick Dr., Alma, MI 48801
Contact: Lynne Burlingame, CCC-SLP, (517) 875-4193
Mailing Address: Lynne Burlingame, CCC-SLP, Ithaca Rehab, 509 E. Center, Ithaca, MI 48847
Email: mlmn2@yahoo.com
Aphasia Community Friendship Center
Hawthorne Suites Hotel, 3535 Green Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
*Meets every Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact: Lynn Chenoweth, Executive Director (734) 429-5679
info@aphasiacentermi.org
www.aphasiacentermi.org
Bay Area Support Group
Bay Regional Medical Center's Center for Rehabilitation, West Campus, 3190 E. Midland Road, Bay City, MI 48706
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of every other month, 3:30-4:30pm. 2009 Dates: Aug 11, Oct 13, Dec 8
Contact: Gretchen Fournier, LMSW, ACSW (989) 667-6736
Email: gretchen.fournier@bhsnet.org
Website: www.baymed.org
New Beginnings Aphasia Group
Henry Ford Hospital, 15855 Nineteen Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
*Meets Fridays, 10am-12pm.
Contact: Janis Stanton (586) 648-7262
Mailing Address: Janis Stanton, 50641 Wilton St, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Email: janisnb.stanton@gmail.com
GOTCHA (Group Organized Together to Compensate for Having Aphasia)
John D. Dingell VAMC, Dept. of Speech Pathology, 4646 John R., Detroit, MI 48201
*Meets Thursdays - call for time.
Contact: Michele Roy-Morrow, M.A., CCC-SLP, (313) 576-1000 ext. 65107. Mailing Address: Michele Roy-Morrow, M.A., CCC-SLP, John D. Dingell VAMC, Dept. of Speech - Language Pathology (11G-AS), 4646 John R., Detroit, MI 48201-1932
Email: Michele.roymorrow@va.gov
Stroke Support Group
Wayne State University Psychology Clinic, 60 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI 48202
*Meets Wednesdays at 10am
Contact: Jeffrey Kuentzel, PhD, Brigid Waldron-Perrine, M.A., and/or Emily Briceno, B.A. (313) 577-2840 (clinic)
Lansing Area Aphasia Support Group
Hope Network, 2775 East Lansing Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
*Group meets 4th Wednesday of each month, 2-3pm.
Contact: Katie Strong, M.A., CCC-SLP, (517) 884-2323
Mailing Address: Katie Strong, M.A., CCC-SLP, Hope Network, Children and Adult Outpatient Services., 2700 East Lansing Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
Email: strongk@msu.edu
First Step Stroke Group
Farmington Hills Senior Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
*Meets Tuesdays at 1pm.
Contact: Linda Murphy (248) 473-1862
Email: lmurphy@fhgov.com
Different Strokes
McLaren Regional Rehab Center, 401 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48532
*Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm
Contact: Tina Deaton, M.A., CCC-SLP (810) 342-2792
Email: tinad@mclaren.org
Cerebral Aneurysm & Stroke Club
Garden City Hospital, Rehab Services, 6245 N Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
*Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. Free of charge.
Contact: Tatiana McLean, (313)-458-4392
Email: tatianamclean@yahoo.com
Aphasia Maintenance Group
St. John North Shores Hospital, Macomb Center, 26755 Ballard Rd., Harrison Township, MI 48045-2458
*Meets Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15pm.
Contact: Cheryl Pietraszewski, M.A., CCC-SLP, (586) 466-5203.
Mailing Address: Cheryl Pietraszewski, M.A., CCC-SLP, St. John North Shores Hospital, 26755 Ballard Rd., Harrison Township, MI 48045-2458
Email: Cheryl.Pietraszewski@StJohn.org
Kalamazoo Stroke Club
Senior Services Center, 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3:30pm.
Contact: Margaret Kelemen (269) 327-9520
Mailing Address: 1618 Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024
Stroke Support Group
Marlette Regional Hospital Center for Rehabilitation, 2770 Main St, Marlette, MI 48453
*Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 1-2:30pm.
Contact: Dale Nero, LMSW (989) 635-4500
Email: dnero@mrhcares.org
Central Michigan Stroke Support Group
CMC Hospital, 1221 South Dr, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-3234.
Contact: Laurie Bahlke, M.A., CCC-SLP, (989) 774-7289.
Mailing Address: Laurie Bahlke, M.A., CCC-SLP, Central Michigan University, Dept of Communication Disorders, Health Professional Bldg. #2184, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Email: bahlk1l@cmich.edu
Port Huron Hospital Stroke Support Group
Port Huron Hospital, 1221 Pine Grove Ave., 1st Floor, Port Huron, MI 48061-5011
Contact: Kimberly Vono, M.A., CCC-SLP, (810) 989-3178.
Mailing Address: Kimberly Vono, M.A., CCC-SLP, Port Huron Hospital, Speech Language Pathology Dept., 1221 Pine Grove Ave., PO Box 5011, Port Huron, MI 48061-5011
Beaumont Hospital - Group Treatment Programs
Beaumont Health Center, Adult Speech, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073
*Treatment groups - call for more information.
Contact: Carolyn Doty, M.A., CCC-SLP, (248) 655-5880.
Email: cdoty@beaumonthospitals.com
Coping with Language & Cognitive Problems in the Workplace Following a Stroke or Brain Injury
Beaumont Health Center, Ctr for Adult Communication Disorders, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 PM. Please call for a reservation by Monday prior to each class.
Contact: Carolyn Doty, M.A., CCC-SLP, (248) 655-5880.
Email: cdoty@beaumonthospitals.com
Royal Oak Aphasia Group
The Senior Center, 3500 Marais Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
*meets on Thursdays from 10AM-12PM. Large discusion group from 10-11, small/individualized groups from 11-12. A retired OT, SLP and Teacher help with all great activities/discussions.
Contact: Cathy Yourchock, (248) 246-3917.
Mailing Address: Cathy Yourchock, The Senior Center, 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Email: catheriney@ci.royal-oak.mi.us
N.W. MI Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Group
Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
*Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2:30-4 PM.
Contact: June C. McMann (231) 757-4705
Email: centerdirector@chartermi.net
Cane & Able: Stroke Recovery Group
William Beaumont Hospital-Troy, East Campus, 44250 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
*Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Family Medicine and Outpatient Services Building, Classrooms A&B (adjacent to Sterling Grill).
Contact: Polly McIlrath, M.A., (248) 964-0660
Email: pmcilrath1786@gmail.com
Aphasia Support Group
Beaumont-Troy Rehabilitation & Dialysis Center, 44250 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
*Meets Wednesdays at 10am
Contact: Mike McKesson (248) 568-2590 (cell), (248) 334-4258 (home)
Mailing Address: Mike McKesson, 1553 Aberdeen Pl, Bloomfield, MI 48304
Email: mikesuemck@comcast.net
DaZy Aphasia Centre Conversation Groups (open to SE Michigan residents)
DaZy Aphasia Center @ Univ of Toledo, Health & Human Services Bldg 1240 HH, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606
Contact: (419) 530-4339
Website: www.dazyaphasiacentre.org
Toledo Area Stroke/Aphasia Support Group (open to SE Michigan residents)
Ability center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00pm. 5pm - discussion and speakers, 6pm - dinner at a local restaurant for continued support and conversation.
Contact: Melodie Dregansky, M.A., CCC-SLP, (419) 705-0693
Email: dazyaphasiacentre@gmail.com
or Jackie & Frank Zychowciz (419) 754-6841
Email: dazy23@bex.net
Aphasia Support Group
Oakwood Heritage Hospital, Rehab Unit, 3rd Fl Dining Room, 10000 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180-3330
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:00-6:00pm.
Contact: Group Info (313-593-7760); To Register (800-543-9355)
Website: www.oakwood.org/classes
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club
Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-4:30pm.
Contact: Melinda Hollands, ACSW, or Angela Leete (231) 935-6380
Mailing Address: Medical Social Work Dept., Munson Medical Center, Attn: Melinda Hollands, ACSW, 1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Email: mhollands@mhc.net or aleete@mhc.net
Friend's, B'Nai Moshe Synagogue
6800 Drake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Contact: Shelly Milstein, M.A., CCC-SLP, (248) 655-5976
Mailing Address: Shelly Milstein, M.A., CCC-SLP, 4001 Park Dr, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
Email: smilstein@beaumonthospitals.com
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Minnesota
Fairview Ridges Stroke Support Group
Burnsville Senior Center, 296 Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337
*Meets 4th Monday of the mont at 10:30am.
Contact: Sharon Raasch, CCC-SLP, (952) 892-2147
Email: sraasch1@fairview.org
Aphasia Literacy Group
RiverView Healthcare Rehab, Meeting Rm #2, 323 S Minnesota, Crookston, MN 56716
*Meets every Monday from September to May from 1:00-3:00PM. Focuses on re-learning reading and writing skills.
Contact: Marie Johnstad, M.S., CCC-SLP, COHC (218) 281-9438
Email: mjohnstad@riverviewhealth.org
RiverView Stroke Support Group
RiverView Healthcare Rehab, Meeting Rm #2, 323 S Minnesota, Crookston, MN 56716
*Meets every 2nd Wednesday from April to October at 2:00PM. For Survivors and families who have suffered the effects of a Stroke.
Contact: Marie Johnstad, M.S., CCC-SLP, COHC (218) 281-9438
Email: mjohnstad@riverviewhealth.org
Crosby Stroke Group
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, MN 56441
Contact: Elli Brennan (218) 546-6861.
Mailing Address: Elli Brennan, 500 Eight Ave., Apt. 111, Ironton, MN 56455
Fairview Southdale Stroke Group
Fairview Southdale Hospital, 6401 France Ave., S, Edina, MN 55435
Contact: Lindsay McDivitt, Stroke Program Coordinator, (952) 924-8434
Email: lmcdivi1@fairview.org
Minnesota State Mankato Aphasia Group
MN State Univ, Dept of Speech, Hearing & Rehab Svcs, 103 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN 56001
*Meets every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:45pm (Sept - Nov, Jan - April, June & July). One on one therapy sessions are also available.
Contact: Sheen Chiou, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (507) 389-5840 hsinhueichiou@mnsu.edu
http://msuaphasiagroup.blogspot.com
Minnesota Stroke Assoc Aphasia Conversation Program
Minnesota Stroke Association, 34 13th Ave NE, Ste B001, Minneapolis, MN 55413
*Seven difference conversation groups are offered in the Twin City metropolitan area: Burnsville, Richfield, St Paul, Waconia & Wayzata on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please call for specific meeting sites and times.
Contact: Cindy Busch, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director (763) 553-0088 aphasia@strokemn.org
Website: www.strokemn.org
Abbott Northwestern Aphasia Support Group
Sister Kenny Rehab Institute, 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
*Please call for meeting dates and times.
Contac: Marilyn Munk (612) 863-7438
Email: marilyn.munk@allina.com
The Aphasia Support Group
800 East 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407-3799
Contact: Hinda Abrahamson, M.A., CCC-SLP (612) 863-4532.
Mailing Address: Hinda Abrahamson, M.A., CCC-SLP, c/o Sister Kenny Institute, Team 2, 800 East 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407-3799
Headwaters Stroke Support Group
St Joseph's Hospital, Lobby Conference Room, 600 Pleasant Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30-3 PM.
Contact: Laurel Hed, LSW (218) 237-5744
Email: laurelhed@catholichealth.net
Coffee & Conversation
The Stroke Center @ North Memorial Medical Center, 3300 Oakdale Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
*Meets Mondays 10-11:30am. No registration, no cost.
Contact: Gail Lommen, M.S., CCC-SLP, (763) 520-7375
Mailing Address: Gail Lommen, M.S., CCC-SLP, The Stroke Center @ North Memorial Medical Center, 3300 Oakdale Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Email:Gail.Lommen@NorthMemorial.com
"Speak Easy" Communication Group
North Memorial Medical Center, Stroke Center, 3300 Oakdale Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
*Call for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Gail Lommen, M.S., CCC-SLP, (763) 520-7375
Mailing Address: Gail Lommen, M.S., CCC-SLP, The Stroke Center @ North Memorial Medical Center, 3300 Oakdale Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Email:Gail.Lommen@NorthMemorial.com
"Let's Talk Again" Group Communication Program
St Cloud State University, Brown Hall (Room 103), 720 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
*Meets Wednesdays at 3:00pm during Fall & Spring Semesters.
Contact: G.N. Rangamani. Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (320) 308-2092
Email: gnrangamani@stcloudstate.edu
St Cloud Stroke Support Group
Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN 56303
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.
Contact: Melissa Freese, RN (320) 255-5772
Email: FreeseM@centracare.com
Beyond Words
Methodist Hospital, Heart & Vascular Center, Conference Room B on Ground Floor, 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 554216
*Meets 1st Tuesday of month; 1:30-2:00 pm. Support group for people dealing with communication disorders.
Contact: Karen Bjorgan, (952) 993-6789
Mailing Address: Karen Bjorgan, Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 554126
Email: Bjorgk@parknicollet.com
East Metro Stroke Support Group
Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4-5:30pm.
Contact: Evan Page, (651) 254-2066
Email: evan.b.page@healthpartners.com
Northwest Medical Center Stroke Support Group
120 LaBree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
*Please call for dates and times.
Contact: Reesa Daun, CCC-SLP (218) 683-4193
Email: rdaun@nwmc.org
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Missouri
Aphasia Conversation Connection
Barnes – Jewish Extended Care, 401 Corporate Park Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
*Three groups plus a support group for caregivers. There is a fee to enroll in these programs. Please call for more information.
Contact: Fran Tucker, Ph.D., (314) 273-0184
Email: fmt5903@bjc.org
Website: www.barnesjewish.org/aphasia-treatment-aphasia-therapy
MidMissouri Community Stroke Group
Rusk Rehabilitation Center, 315 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
*A support group for patients/family members of stroke. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Dining Room. Please call for time.
Contact: Marilyn Early, M.A., CCC-SLP (573) 817-4627
Email: Marilyn.earley@healthsouth.com
Website: www.ruskrehab.com
Community Aphasia Club
Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North, St Louis, MO 63136
*Please call for more information.
Contact: Mary Scheibel, M.A., CCC-SLP, (314) 653-4847
Email: mcs9860@bjc.org
Brain Injury Association of St. Louis
10270 Page Ave, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63132
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm. Includes speakers, weekend events and getaways.
Contact: Kathy Hughes (314) 878-5558.
Mailing Address: Kathy Hughes, 745 Bergerac Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Email: KHughesJ@aol.com
Aphasia Support Group
St John's Hospital, 1235 E Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804
Contact: Pat Auston, (417) 820-3157, patricia.auston@mercy.net
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Western Missouri Medical Center, Classroom 2 (West Lobby Entrance), 403 Burkarth Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:30-5:30pm. Meets from 5:00-6:00pm in August and September.
Contact: Shannon Wilkinson M.S., CCC-SLP (660) 238-9763 sw7664@gmail.com
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Mississippi
Stroke Support Group
VA Medical Center, Speech Pathology Services (126), 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531-2410
*Group is primarily for Veterans. Call for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Peter J. Ganley, Sc.D., (228) 523-5469
Mailing Address: Peter J. Ganley, Sc.D., Chief, Audiology /Speech Pathology, VA Medical Center, Speech Pathology Services (126), 400 Veterans Ave., Bldg 3, Rm 2A-100 Biloxi, MS 39531-2410
Email: peter.ganley@med.va.gov
Baptist De Soto Stroke Support Group
Baptist De Soto Hospital, Rehab Bldg - 1st Fl Conference Rm, 7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671
*Meetes 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 5:00pm
Contact: Joan Cunningham, (901) 937-7545
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Montana
Aphasia Communication Support Group
Neuro Rehab Associates, 2135 Charlotte St, Ste 3, Bozeman, MT 59718
*Meets every other Monday at 2:00pm.
Contact: Cathy Fisher, M.S., CCC-SLP (406) 586-8030 neurorehab@live.com
neurorehabtherapy.com
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Nebraska
Stroke of Luck Club
Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, 715 N. St. Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
*Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm
Contact: Kathlene Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP, (402) 460-5763
Email: kkksmith@yahoo.com
Madonna Outpatient Aphasia Group
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South St, Lincoln, NE 68506-2134
*Call for meeting dates and times.
Contact:Carol Jensen (402) 483-9587
Email: cjensen@madonna.org
Univ of Nebraska Aphasia Treatment Group
Barkley Memorial Center, Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic, 41st & Holdredge, Lincoln, NE 68583
*Treatment group - please call in advance. Meets Thursdays at 10:30am
Contact: Kristy Weissling, SLP.D., CCC-SLP (402) 472-1699
Email: kweissling2@unl.edu
REACH OUT
Center Mall 2nd Level, 42nd & Center Street, Omaha, NE 68105
*Group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Contact: Karen Anderson, (402) 559-6460, kganders@unmc.edu
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Nevada
Aphasia Lunch Bunch
TBD, Henderson, NV 89044
*Contact for time and restaurant location of the monthly event.
Contact: Carol Dow-Richards, (702) 982-3075
Email: aphasiasupport@aol.com
Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
555 Gould Street, Reno, NV 89502
Contact: Joan Stiewing, (775) 982-7002 phone, (775) 348-9009 fax
Not Alone Aphasia Group
Univ of Nevada - Reno, Nell J Redfield Bldg, Room 105 (Speech Path & Audiology Dept), Reno, NV 89557
*Meets 4th Friday of the month at 10:30am. Does not meet in November and December. Please contact for more information.
Contact: Tami Brandcamp, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (775) 784-4887 tbrancamp@medicine.nevada.edu
Saint Mary's Stroke Support Group
645 N Arlington, Ste 350, Reno, NV 89503
*Meets last Thursday of the month at 5:30pm.
Contact: Lorraine Heit (775) 770-6803
Stroke Support Group
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, Classroom, 1495 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-7 PM.
Contact: Nicholas Green, (775) 982-7331
Email: ngreen@renown.org
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New Hampshire
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire
109 N State St, Suite 2, Concord, NH 03301
*Visit website - www.bianh.org for state listings.
Contact: Erin Hall, (603) 225-8400 or [(800) 773-8400 NH residents only].
Email: mail@bianh.org
Aphasia Support Group
Catholic Medical Center, Rehabilitation Medical Unit, 100 McGregor St., Manchester, NH 03102
*Call for meeting dates and time.
Contact: Joyce A. Santostefano, M.S., CCC-SLP, (603) 641-6700
Mailing Address: Joyce A. Santostefano, M.S., CCC-SLP, Catholic Medical Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation, 769 South Main St., Suite 201, Manchester, NH 03102
Email: joystefano@comcast.net
Seacoast Aphasia Support Group
Community Campus, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Contact: David Halloran, (603) 659-6161
Mailing Address: David Halloran, 11 Hamel Farm, Newmarket, NH 03857
Email: wdh66@comcast.net
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New Jersey
NJ Stroke Activity Center
725 Joralemon St, Suite 191, Belleville, NJ 07109
*Offers many programs and groups for stroke survivors and persons with aphasia. See website below or call for more information.
Phone: (973) 450-4114
Website: www.njsac.org
Stroke Support Group
Ocean Medical Center & Shore Rehabilitation Institute, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, NJ 08724
*Group meets 4th Tuesday of every month, March through November, 2-3pm.
Contact: Tami Pindulic (732) 836-4527
Email:Tpindulic@meridianhealth.com
Stroke Support Group
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center Rehab Solarium, 2nd Floor, 1600 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ
*Group meets 3rd Thursday of the month (except Jan, Feb & July)
Contact: Kate Moran (856) 757-3810
Email: morank@lourdesnet.org
Chester Aphasia Conversation Group
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Outpatient Building, 201 Pleasant Hill Rd, Chester, NJ 07940
*Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:15-5:15 PM. There is a fee of $5 per session.
Contact: Pam Tamulevicius, (973) 252-6300 ext 2631 ptamulevicius@kessler-rehab.com
JFK Stroke Wives Support Group
JFK Hospital, Outpatient Conference Room, 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820
*Group meets third Tuesday of the month at 7pm
Contact: Rosemarie Picciuto (732) 752-2644.
Mailing Address: Rosemarie Picciuto, 1118 Charter St, Piscataway, NJ 08854-3308
Email: crossingladynj@aol.com
Aphasia Support Group
JFK Hospital/JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Speech & Audiology Dept, 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08818
*Group meets Wednesdays at 1:30*
Contact: Kristy Soriano (732) 321-7063
Middlesex County Stroke Support Group
JFK Hospital/JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Therapeutic Recreation Room, 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08818
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM.
Contact: Frank Roche (732) 969-2097
North Jersey Stroke Discussion Group
TBD, Madison, NJ
*Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:30pm. Currently meeting at alternate site due to construction, call for meeting location. Open to persons with aphasia.
Contact: George Witterschein, President & Secretary (973) 543-6386
Mailing Address: 27 Aberdeen Dr, Mendham, NJ 07945
Email: grbwitt@comcast.net
Marlboro Stroke Survivors MeetUp Group
Marlboro Renaissance Diner, 143 US Hwy 9, Marlboro, NJ 07726
*Meets Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Wayne Lubowicki (609) 578-8799
Community Stroke Support Group
Marlton Rehab Hospital, 2nd Floor Dining Rm, 92 Brick Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053
*Group meets 1st Wed of the month at 7pm on 2nd Fl
Contact: Melissa Osborn, TR Dept at (856) 988-8778 x 2033 mosborne@marltonrehab.com
Aphasia Support & Discussion Group
Adler Aphasia Center, 60 W. Hunter Ave, Maywood, NJ 07607
Contact: Karen Castka, SLP, (201) 368-8585
Email: kcastka@adleraphasiacenter.org
Website: www.adleraphasiacenter.org
PPA Caregiver Support Group
Adler Aphasia Center, 60 W. Hunter Ave, Maywood, NJ 07607
*Meets on a quarterly basis. Please call for dates and times.
Contact: Gretchen Szabo (201) 368-8585
Email: gszabo@adleraphasiacenter.org
Aphasia Friends
Speaking of Aphasia, LLC, 427 Bloomfield Ave, Ste 204, Montclair, NJ 07042
*Meets Thursdays from 1-2pm. Call for meeting location.
Contact: Marilyn Certner Smith, MA, CCC-SLP (973) 746-1151
Email: marilyn@speakingofaphasia.com
Aphasia Group
Montclair State University, Communication Disorders Center, Montclair, NJ 07043
*Meets on a semester basis; schedule dependent upon client availability.
Contact: Heidi Fuld, (973) 655-7364, fuldh@mail.montclair.edu
Atlantic Health Stroke Support Group
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Conference Rm 222, 95 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ 07962
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 pm.
Contact: Bill Daily, (973) 493-2233 or Lois Firtzlaff (973) 948-2209
Email: drecovery2003@aol.com or loisfirz@yahoo.com
Newton Memorial Stroke Club
Newton Memorial Hospital, Rehab Dept, 175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860
*Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month @ 6pm.
Contact: Ruth Maglin (973) 729-7424.
Mailing Address: Ruth Maglin, 29 Mountain Spring Dr., Sparta, NJ 07871
Stroke Support Group
CareOne at Morris Assisted Living, 200 Mazdabrook Dr, Parsippany, NJ
*Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00PM.
Contact: Please call (973) 714-7652 for more information.
Aphasia Support Group
55 Kip Center, 55 Kip Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
*Meets Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Contact: Donna Hyduck (201) 438-2734
Saddle Brook Aphasia Conversation Group
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 300 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
*Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of the month from 4:15-5:15 PM. There is a fee of $5 per session. Meetings occur from September - June.
Contact: Patricia Monti (201) 368-6095 pmonti@kessler-rehab.com
Stroke Support Group
Kessler Institute for Rehab, 300 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 12:30-1:30 pm
Contact: Mary Jo Schreiber, MSN, RN (973) 450-4114.
Email: maryjo@njsac.org
Under 60 Stroke Group
Kessler Institute for Rehab, 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
*Meets 4th Wed of the month, 7-9pm
Contact: Mary Jo Schreiber, MSN, RN (973) 450-4114
Email: maryjo@njsac.org
Stroke Support Group
Somerset Family Practice Building, Conference Room, 70 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 2-3:30pm. Does not meet in December.
Contact: Care Management (908) 685-2953
Website: www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/support
Aphasia Conversation Group
Overlook Hospital, OP Rehab Dept, 1st Floor-OP Speech Office, 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
*Meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 11AM-12PM.
Contact: Marilyn Certner Smith, M.A., CCC-SLP (908) 522-2885
Email: marilyn.certner-smith@atlantichealth.org
Stroke Support Group
Overlook Hospital, Wallace Auditorium, 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
*Meets the 1st Tuesday of every other month at 6:00PM.
Contact: Angela McCall-Brown, MSN, RN (908) 522-5673
Email: Angela.McCall-Brown@atlantichealth.org
Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Tinton Falls, 2 Center Plaza, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
*Group meets 1st three Wednesdays of each month, 2-4pm
Contact: Shirley Maguire (732) 460-6743
Email: shirley.maguire@healthsouth.com
Stroke Support Group
Senior Care of Totowa, 120 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ 07512
*Please call for meeting dates and times
Contact: Mary Jo Schreiber, MSN, RN, (973) 759-9900 or (973) 450-4114.
Email: maryjo@njsac.org
Kean University Aphasia Support Group
Kean University Institute for Adults Living with Communication Disabilities, East Campus Building, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083-0411
*Meets on a semester basis, please call for current schedule.
Contact: Wendy Greenspan, (908) 737-5811
Email: wgreensp@kean.edu
Website: www.kean.edu/~ialcd
West Orange Aphasia Conversation Group
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
*Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:15-5:15 PM. There is a fee of $5 per session.
Contact: Steven LaBarbera (973) 731-3600 ext 6956 slabarbera@kessler-rehab.com
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New Mexico
Conversation & Support Group for Veterans with Aphasia and/or Apraxia
New Mexico VA Healthcare System, Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Alubquerque, NM 87108
*Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in main hospital (Building 41) - Conference Room on 2D (2D 129)
Contact: Teresa Brobeck, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (505) 265-1711 x2167
Email: teresa.brobeck@va.gov
San Juan County Aphasia Support Group
San Juan Regional Rehabilition Hospital, 525 S Schwartz Dr, Farmington, NM 87410
*Meets every 2nd Wednesday from 12-1:30PM for social conversation, education about aphasia, and support of individuals who have aphasia.
Contact: Joyce Lameire, MA, CCC-SLP (505) 609-2645 jwallace@sjrmc.net
Southern New Mexico Aphasia Support Group
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, 4441 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011
*Meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 4-5:30PM for social conversation, education about aphasia, and support of individuals who have aphasia.
Contact: Kristen Ruffini, M.A., CCC-SLP, (575) 526-1161 or Rebecca Lindsay, M.S., CCC-SLP (575) 521-6475
Email: kruffini@nmsu.edu
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New York
Communication Support Group
The College of Saint Rose, Pauline
K. Winkler Center, 432 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
*Summer: Meets every other Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30. Regular Semester: Meets every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. View Brochure
Contact: James Feeney, M.S. CCC-SLP; Melissa Capo, M.S. CCC-SLP, Julie Hart, M.S. CCC-SLP (518) 454-5263 phone
(518) 337-2313 fax
Email: moritzd@mail.strose.edu
Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center Stroke Club
208-11 26th Ave., Bayside, NY 11360
*Meets Mondays-Fridays from 8:30AM-4PM.,
Contact: Erin Brennan, (718) 224-7888
Email: ebrennan@selfhelp.net
Aphasia Support Group (for Veterans Only)
VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468
*Meets Thursdays at 4:00 PM.
Contact: Natalie Sutcliffe, M.S., CCC-SLP, Chief Audiology and Speech, (718) 584-9000 ext. 6500.
Mailing Address: Natalie Sutcliffe, M.S., CCC-SLP, Chief Audiology and Speech, VA Medical Center, Speech Pathology (126/ax), 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468
Aphasia Support Group in Memory of Nina Conrad
Montefiore Medical Center, Rehabilitation Medicine Dept, 15000 Blondell Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
*Meets Tuesdays, 12:30-1:15 PM.
Contact: Elizabeth Galetta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (718) 405-8414
Email: egallett@montefiore.org
Lehman College Aphasia Community Group
Lehman College/CUNY, Speech and Hearing Center, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Speech & Theatre Bldg., Rm. B-50, Bronx, NY 10468
Contact: Carolyn McCarthy, CCC-SLP, (718) 960-6085.
Mailing Address: Attn: Carolyn McCarthy, CCC-SLP, Lehman College/CUNY, Speech and Hearing Center, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY 10468
Email: carolyn216@aol.com
Aphasia Support Group
Lawrence Hospital Center, Rehab Dept (2nd Fl, Main Bldg), 55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708
*Meets Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm. These meetings are for anyone with a language disorder due to a brain injury. Visitors who need help with verbal skills are encouraged to attend the free weekly gatherings.
Contact: Dahna Stadtmauer, SLP (914) 787-3373 dahna4@hotmail.com
Aphasia Therapy & Support Group
Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
*Meets Wednesday, 12-1pm
Contact: Natalie Schaeffer, Ph.D., (718) 951-5186(w) or (718) 376-1601(h).
Mailing Address: Natalie Schaeffer, Ph.D., Brooklyn College, Speech and Hearing Clinic - Boylan 4400, 2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Email:natalies@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Aphasia Group
4912 14th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
*Meets Thursdays from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Bi-lingual group for Hebrew, Yiddish and English speakers
Contact: Dr. Yael Newmann-Werth (718) 997-5061
EBS Therapy New York Aphasia Group
155 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
*Meets Tuesdays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (meeting day and time subject to change - please call to confirm). Fee is $15 per person. Refreshments included.
Contact: Jeri Blum (718) 238-0377 Jeri.Blum@ebsciny.com
Social Communication Group @ Downtown Brooklyn Speech/Lang Hearing Ctr
Long Island University, Corner of Dekalb & Flatbush Avenues, Metcalf Bldg - 2nd Fl (Speech & Hearing Clinic), Brooklyn, NY 11201
*Meets Thursdays from 11am-12pm. Please call before attending your first meeting.
Contact: Bridget Dwyer (718) 488-3483
Email: bdwyer@liu.edu
Touro College Aphasia Group
Touro College, 1610 E 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
*Meets every Thursday, 2-3:00pm. Does not meet in the Summer. Please call for more information.
Contact: Isabella Reichel, Ed.D. (718) 787-1602 ext 210
Email: fluencyren@aol.com
Touro College Russian-Speaking Aphasia Group
Touro College, 1610 E 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
*Meets every Thursday, 1-2:00pm. Click here for brochure in Russian.
Contact: Isabella Reichel, Ed.D. (718) 787-1602 ext 210
Email: fluencyren@aol.com
Aphasia Therapy Group (for Veterans and Family Members)
Veterans Administration Medical Center, 15th Floor, 800 Poly Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Contact: Warren A. Sweeney, M.S., CCC-SLP, (718) 630-3745.
Mailing Address: Warren A. Sweeney, M.S., CCC-SLP, Veterans Administration Medical Center, c/o Audiology & Speech Pathology Services (126), 15th Floor, 800 Poly Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11209
Emal: Warren.Sweeney@med.va.gov
Lutheran Medical Center Stroke Support Group
Lutheran Medical Center, Rehabilitation Team Conference Room, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
*Meets last Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm. Light refreshments served. All caregivers and family members are welcome.
Contact: Kara Nizolek (718) 630-7334 knizolek@lmcmc.com
Aphasia Support Group
Long Island University: CW Post, Ladge Speech & Hearing Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548
*Offers individual therapy, group therapy and an extended day aphasia program. Please call for more information.
Contact: Joyce Rubenstein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (516) 299-2436
Email: jrubenst@liu.edu
Hope and Stroke Aphasia Support Group at Buffalo State College
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, Caudell Hall, Iroquois Dr , Buffalo, NY 14222
*Meets Fridays from 2-3PM at Buffalo State College Speech Clinic
Contact: Deborah Insalaco, Ph.D, CCC-SLP (716) 878-5319 or 878-3530
Email: insaladm@buffalostate.edu
Website: www.buffalostate.edu/depts/speech/clinic.htm
The Aphasia Group/Family Care Group
University at Buffalo, SUNY, Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, 52 Biomedical Education Building, Buffalo, NY 14214
*Meets Thursdays @ 11am
Contact: Carol Ann Sellers, M.A., CCC-SLP (716) 829-5532
Email: cdscarol@buffalo.edu
Website: http://wings.buffalo.edu/cds/Clinics/
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center
50 East North St., Buffalo, NY 14203
*Meets Fridays, 12-1pm
Contacts: Joe Sonnenberg, SLP (716) 885-8318
Email: jsonnenberg@askbhsc.org
Website: www.askbhsc.org
Stony Brook Aphasia Support Group
Stony Brook Medical Center, Neurology Clinic, 179 Belle Meade Rd, East Setauket, NY
*Meets 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00PM-8:00PM
Contact: Joanne Clyde (631) 444-2903
Email: jclyde@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
SUNY Fredonia Stroke Support Group
SUNY Fredonia, W127 Thompson Hall, Fredonia, NY 14063
*Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Call for summer schedule.
Contact: Julie L Williams, Coordinator, E143 Thompson Hall, Fredonia, NY 14063, (716) 673-4618, julie.williams@fredonia.edu
Aphasia & Family Groups
Adelphi University, Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, 158 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
*4 weekly Aphasia group: 2 on Tuesdays and 2 on Thursdays (both from 2:00-3:00 PM). Family support groups also meets Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Please call for more information.
Contact: Dr. Bonnie Soman, CCC-SLP, (516) 877-4850
Email: soman@adelphi.edu
Website: www.adelphi.edu
Stroke Support Group
Geneva General Hospital Acute Rehab,Dining Room, 196 North St, Geneva, NY 14456
*Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 3-4 pm. Preceded by a free blood-pressure clinic.
Contact: Diana Modera, RN (315) 787-4464
Email: diana.modera@flhealth.org
Glens Falls Stroke Support Group
Glens Falls Hospital, The Rehabilitation Center, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
*Meets the 4th Monday of each month. Please call for times.
Contact: Laurie Bromley (518) 926-6110.
Email: lbromley@glensfallshosp.org
Aphasia & Family Groups
Adelphi University, Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders satellite site, 55 Kennedy Dr, Hauppauge, NY
*Weekly aphasia group and family support group: Tuesday afternoons. Please call for more information.
Contact: Dr. Bonnie Soman, CCC-SLP (516) 877-4850 soman@adelphi.edu
www.adelphi.edu
Ithaca Community Aphasia Network (ICAN)
Ithaca College, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
*Meets every Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm. Free parking available.
Contact: Yvonne Rogalski (607) 274-3430
yrogalski@ithaca.edu
Communication Groups for People with Aphasia
School & Community Support, Inc, 17 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110
*Offers two groups: Literacy Group and Community Participation Project Group. Please call or email for more information. Click here for brochure
Contact: Melissa Capo (518) 782-7100
Email: mcapo@scssconsulting.com
Website: www.scssconsulting.org
Stroke Support Group
St Bernard's Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11735
*Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 2:00pm.
Contact: Ben Thomas, Stroke Life Society (516) 398-4994
Email: bethomas@strokelife.org
Website: www.strokelife.org
North Shore Stroke Club
North Shore University Hospital, Volunteer Office, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030
*Meets Fridays at 10:30 AM.
Contact: Claudia Edison (516) 829-6495.
Mailing Address: Claudia Edison, 50 Brompton Rd, Apt 1M, Great Neck, NY 11021
Email: Edison829@aol.com
Stroke Group
Winthrop University Hospital, Lower-level Conference Room, 200 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 10-11:30 am.
Contact: Kathleen Michel, (516) 663-9098.
Stroke Support Group
LIJ Medical Center - Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C, 270-05 76th Ave, New Hyde Park , NY 11040
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm
Contact: Ben Thomas, Stroke Life Society (516) 398-4994 bethomas@strokelife.org
www.strokelife.org
Aphasia Group
Metropolitan Communication Associates, 41-51 E 11th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011
*Provides individual and group therapy on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call prior to attending and for more information.
Contact: Mona Greenfield, CCC-SLP, (212) 674 3593
Email: mg43@nyu.edu
Aphasia Community Groups
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology Dept, 240 E 38th St, 17th Fl (Room 1740), New York, NY 10016
*Group Conversation, current events conversation, board games. Reserved for former Rusk Institute patients.
Contact: Linda Carozza, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (646) 501-7717
Email: DrLCarozza@aol.com
Aphasia Support Group
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 622 West 168th St, Vanderbilt Clinic, 10th Floor, Area D, New York, NY 10032
*Meets every other Thursday @1:30pm. Call for specific dates.
Contact: Jessica Bottone, (212) 305-2238
Email: jbb9002@nyp.org
Aphasia Support Group
New York Harbor Health Care System, 423 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
Contact: Kari Osur, (212) 686-7500, ext. 3114.
Mailing Address: Kari Osur, New York Harbor Health Care System, Audiology & Speech Pathology/126, 423 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
Email: Kari.Osur@med.va.gov
Hunter College Aphasia Groups Program
Hunter College, 425 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010
*Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-7:00pm. Call for more information about room and intensive program once a month (Friday, 10:00am-1:00pm).
Contact: Elizabeth Galetta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (212) 481-4439 or (914) 374-2441
International Aphasia Movement (IAM)/Beth Israel Medical Center Aphasia Program
Dept of Neurology, 10 Union Square S, New York, NY
*Meets selected Mondays from 6pm-8pm. 2011-2012 Dates: Oct 3 & 31, Nov 14 & 28, Dec 12, Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6, Mar 5 & 19, April 2, 16 & 30; May 14, June 4 & 18.
Contact: Harvey Alter (212) 217-2610
aphasiamovement@aol.com
IAM/International Center for the Disabled (ICD) Aphasia Program
ICD Center for Speech/Language/Learning & Hearing, 340 E 24th St, New York, NY
*Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm-7pm. Co-survivors/caregivers welcome.
Contact: Harvey Alter (212) 217-2610
aphasiamovement@aol.com
IAM/Saint Luke's in the Fields Aphasia Program
Hudson St btwn Christopher and Grove, New York, NY
*This is a four hour speech clinic that meets one Saturday per month from 10am-2pm. Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided. Co-survivors/caregivers welcome. 2011-2012 Dates: Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 25, Mar 17, Apr 28, May 26, June 9
Contact: Harvey Alter (212) 217-2610
aphasiamovement@aol.com
IAM/Columbia University Teacher's College Aphasia Program
Dept of Behavioral Sciences, Macy Hall 101, 525 W 120th St, , New York, NY
*This is a four hour speech clinic that meets one Saturday per month (call for dates & times). First meeting on Oct 1, 2011. Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided. You must have completed Columbia's Intake Package.
Contact: Harvey Alter (212) 217-2610
aphasiamovement@aol.com
New York Aphasia Group
St. Peter’s Church, Lexington Ave & 54th St, (Citicorp Building), New York, NY 10022
*Meets Mondays from 2:00-3:30PM.
Contact: Dorothy Ross, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (212) 234-3074.
Mailing Address: Dorothy Ross, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, 544 W. 150th St., New York, NY 10031
Email: dorothyeross@juno.com
Website: www.aphasianyc.org
New York University Aphasia Group
NYU Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic, 655 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10012
*Meets Wednesdays: please call for more information.
Contact: Ann Mary Skvarla, M.A., CCC-SLP, (212) 998-5230
Email: ams14@nyu.edu
Open Lines Aphasia Supported Conversation Group
Open Lines Speech and Communication PLLC, 352 7th Ave, Ste 305, New York, NY 10001
*Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00pm and Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm (additional times may be available). Therapy groups are fee-based (private pay or insurance coverage). More details to come for support groups. Please call for details.
Contact: Dr. Jessica Galgano (212) 430-6800 jgphd@OpenLinesNY.com
Website: www.openlinescommunication.com
Speech Language Therapy Services
Marymount Manhattan College, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Contact: Teresa Signorelli
Email: tsignorelli@mmm.edu
STAS--”Surviving & Thriving After Stroke”
Dept. of Rehab. Med./Therapeutic Recreation, 2nd Floor, Room 269, Mt. Sinai Hospital, 1450 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10029
*Meets every other Monday from 11-12:00 PM. Call for dates.
Contact: Jason Schwab, CTRS (212) 241-9188
Email:jason.schwab@mountsinai.org
Support Group for Loved Ones of Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
University Optometric Center, 33 West 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY 10036
*Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 4-5:30 PM.
Contact: Iris Rosen, LCSW at (212) 938-4040
Email: irosen@sunyopt.edu
Support Group for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
University Optometric Center, 33 West 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY 10036
*Meets 1st Monday of the month, 12:15-1:45 PM.
Contact: Iris Rosen, LCSW at (212) 938-4040
Email: irosen@sunyopt.edu
Teachers College (Columbia University) Aphasia Group
525 W. 120th St. Macy Hall Rm 169 New York, NY 10027
*Meets every other Wednesday at 10AM. Please call for specific dates.
Contact: Bernadine Gagnon MS, CCC-SLP (212) 678-3889
Email: brgl5@columbia.edu
Young People's Aphasia Support Group
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Room RR 111-112, 400 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 - 6:30pm. Includes discussions, information sessions and guest speakers. RSVP to contact people below.
Contact: Pamela Singer, LCSW (212) 263-8070 ext. 74823 pamela.singer@nyumc.org -or-
Dina Pagnotta, MPT (212) 404-3793 geraldine.pagnotta@nyumc.org
Post Stroke Communication Treatment Group
Plattsburgh State University, Sibley Hall, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
*Meets during Fall & Spring Sessions. Call for more information.
Contact: Patrick Coppens, Ph.D., (518) 564-2173.
Mailing Address: Patrick Coppens, Ph.D., Plattsburgh State University, c/o Communication Disorders & Sciences, Sibley Hall, 101 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Email: patrick.coppens@plattsburgh.edu
Stroke Support Group
St James Parish Center, Room 106, 80 Hicksville Rd, Seaford, NY 11783
*Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm
Contact: Ben Thomas, Stroke Life Society (516) 398-4994 bethomas@strokelife.org
www.strokelife.org
The Aphasia & Apraxia Social Club
Staten Island
University Hospital (South Site), 375 Seguine Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.
Contact: Pamela Cherian (718) 226-2959
Staten Island University Hospital Stroke Self Help Group
SIUH North, Nalitt Institute, 475 Seaview Ave, Unit 4A Day Room, Staten Island, NY 10305
*Meets every 3rd Monday at 3:30pm.
Contact: Vivian Miller (718) 226-9415
Email: vmiller@siuh.edu
Stroke Communication Group
New York Medical College, School of Public Health, 30 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY 10595
*Will be meeting Thursdays at 12:30pm. Please call before attending for more information.
Contact: Robert A Volin, PhD, (914) 594-4262.
Mailing Address: Robert A Volin, PhD, SPH 213, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595
Email: robert_volin@nymc.edu
Stroke Club & Support Group of Bloome County
Vestal Public Library, Rt. 434, Vestal, NY 13850
*Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Contact: Isabel Kowalski (607) 748-3016.
Mailing Address: Isabel Kowalski, 304 1st Ave, Vestal, NY 13850
Stroke Support Group
The Church of St Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
*Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm.
Contact: Ben Thomas, Stroke Life Society (516) 398-4994
Email: bethomas@strokelife.org
Website: www.strokelife.org
Stroke Support Group
St Francis de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
*Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:00am.
Contact: Ben Thomas, Stroke Life Society (516) 398-4994
Email: bethomas@strokelife.org
Website: www.strokelife.org
Aphasia Support Group
Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9 W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Contact: Jennifer Carr, M.S., CCC-SLP, (845) 786-4159.
Mailing Address: Jennifer Carr, M.S., CCC-SLP, Helen Hayes Hospital, Speech Therapy Dept., Route 9 W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Email: jcarr@helenhayeshosp.org
Aphasia Group
Burke Rehabilitation Center, 785 Mamaroneck Ave (not affiliated with Speech Department at Burke), White Plains, NY 10605
*Please call for meeting dates and times.
Facilitator/Stroke Survivor: Barbara Martin (914) 949-1325.
Mailing Address: Barbara Martin, 31 Rochambeau Dr, Hartsdale, NY 10580-3017
Email: BarbaraDan@aol.com
White Plains Hospital Center Stroke Support Group
White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY 10601
*Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM. Family members and /or caregivers are welcome to attend.
Contact: Nilsa Rubin Perez, M.S., CCC-SLP/TSHH (914) 681-1160 or Stroke Support Group Hotline (914) 681-2651
Email: nperez@wphosp.org
Communication Group
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Ave, Bldg 8
White Plains, NY 10605
*Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm, Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm, and Thursdays from 1:15pm-2:15pm. Cost is $150 for 10 weeks ($15 per session)
Contact: Keisha Eldridge M.S., CCC-SLP (914) 597-2288
Email: keldridg@burke.org
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North Carolina
Aphasia Support Groups-Triangle Aphasia Project
Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited, 127 N Salem St, Ste A, Apex, NC 27502
Contact: Maura English Silverman, M.S., CCC-SLP, (919) 800-8047
Email: aphasia@nc.rr.com; website: http://www.aphasiaproject.org
Aphasia Puzzle Program
Randolph Hospital Rehabilitation Services, 364 White Oak St, Asheboro, NC 27203
*Meets once a month at 6PM. Please call for dates.
Contact: Kyle McLeod, M.A., CCC-SLP (336) 625-5151 ext. 5109,
kmcleod@randolphhospital.org
Asheville Aphasia Support Group
MAHEC Bridge Building, 501 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
*Please contact or visit website (http://ashevilleaphasia.org/) for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Edna Tipton (828) 684-9619. Mailing Address: Edna Tipton, 12 Rhododendron Dr., Arden, NC 28704
Email: Ednatip@aol.com, Website: http://ashevilleaphasia.org/
UNCG Aphasia Support Group
Speech & Hearing Program, Gateway Univ Research Park, 5900 Summit Ave, Browns Summit, NC 27214
*Please call or email for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Sena Crutchley, M.A., CCC-SLP (336) 217-5120
Email: sdcrutch@uncg.edu
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/hhp/shp/sh_services.html
Stroke Support Group
Alamance Regional Medical Center, Rehab Services 1240 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Contact: Jennifer Klein, M.S., CCC-SLP, (336) 538-7520.
Mailing Address: Jennifer Klein, M.S., CCC-SLP, Alamance Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 202, Burlington, NC 27216
Email: JKlein@armc.net
University of North Carolina Conversation Groups for Adults with Aphasia
University of North Carolina, UNC Center for Aphasia & Related Disorders, Dept of Allied Health Sciences , 321 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
*Please call/email/check website for more information
Contact: Katarina Haley, Ph.D. (919) 966-9460 or (919) 843-3699
Email: khaley@med.unc.edu
www.med.unc.edu/ahs/sphs/card
Charlotte Area Brain Injury Association
Carolinas Rehabilitation, 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Contact: Sally Rickard (704) 355-2620 or (704) 355-1502
Charlotte Mecklenburg Stroke Support Group
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation, 1100 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
Contact: Marla Porter, RN, MSN, CRRN, Clinical Care Management, (704) 355-4395
Haywood County Aphasia Support Group
Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, Classroom A, 75 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721
*Meets 2nd Monday of the Month, 10:00-11:00am.
Contact: Leigh Odom, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (828) 227-3834
KMOdom@email.wcu.edu
Concord Area Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Support Network
Forrest Hills United Methodist Church, 265 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025
*Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Contact: Gayle Pittman (704) 888-4110 or Margaret Love (704) 784-2503
Stroke Support Group
Teer House, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC 27704
Contact: Kim Irby, M.S., CCC-SLP, (919) 684-3859.
Mailing Address: Kim Irby, M.S., CCC-SLP, Division of Speech Pathology and Audiology, DUMC 3887, Durham, NC 27710
Email: kim.irby@duke.edu
Fayetteville Stroke Club
Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation Center, 1638 Owen Dr., PO Box 2000, Fayetteville, NC 28302-2000
Contact: Christy Cable, (910) 609-4338.
Mailing Address: Christy Cable, Speech & Audiology Dept., Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation Center, 1638 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28302-2000
Guilford County Stroke Support Group
Moses H. Cone Hospital Rehab Services, 1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact: Jane Edwards, OTR/L, (336) 832-8120
Email: Jane.Edwards@mosescone.com
Regional Rehabilitation Stroke Support Group
University Health Systems, Rehab Center Classroom, 2100 Stantonsburg Rd., Greenville, NC 27858
Contact: Maria Welch, RN, MSN (252) 847-4369.
Mailing Address: Maria Welch, RN, MSN, Regional Rehab Center, University Health Systems, 2100 Stantonsburg Rd., Greenville, NC 27858-6028
Email: mwelch@pcmh.com
ECU Aphasia Support Group
ECU Dept of Communication Sciences & Disorders, 1310 Health Sciences Building, Greenville, NC, 27834
*Please call or email for meeting date and times
Contact: Sherri Winslow, MS, CCC-SLP (252) 744-6142
Email: winslowsh@ecu.edu
Vance County Stroke Support Group
Maria Parham Hospital, Doctors Lounge, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Linda B. Weaver, (252) 492-8374.
Mailing Address: Linda B. Weaver, P.O. Box 1696, Henderson, NC 27536
Frye Regional Stroke Support Group
Frye Regional Rehab Center, Outpatient Lobby, 420 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601
Contact: Sarah Vaught, M.S., CCC-SLP (828) 315-3701.
Mailing Address: Sarah Vaught, M.S., CCC-SLP, Frye Regional Rehab Center, Speech Therapy Dept., 420 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601
Email: Sarah.vaught@tenethealth.com
Catawba Valley Med Center Community Stroke Support Group
Catawba Valley Med Center, Outpatient Clinic, 810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-7:00 PM.
Contact: Heather Bissell, LRT/CTRS (828) 326-3046 or Susan Sain (828) 326-3996
Email: hbissell@catawbavalleymc.org
Union County Brain Injury Support Network
Union Regional Medical Center, Outpatient Center, 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112
*Meets 1st Monday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Contact: Peggy Philbrick (704) 355-4354 or (704) 355-1502
Lake Norman Area Brain Injury Support Network
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
*Meets 4th Monday of the month, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Contact: Sylvia Whitmire (704) 224-6069
Aphasia Support Group
Nash County Senior Center, 103 N Alston St, Nashville, NC 27856
*Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Contact: Call (252) 459-1375 for more information.
Brain Injury Team Support of Stanly County (BITS)
Silver Road Baptist Church, 16803 Silver Rd, Oakboro, NC 28129
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Contact: Margaret Owen (704) 485-2483
Moore County Stroke Club
Moore Regional Hospital Auditorium, PO Box 3000, Page Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Contacts: Leslie Gentry/Sandy Black (910) 215-1658/1654
Cleveland County Area Brain Injury Support Network
Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 1106 Poplar Springs Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Contact: Carolyn Costner (704) 434-5624
Stroke Support Group
Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
*Meets 4th Monday of every month, 12-1:30pm.
Contact: Carla Brown, MSP, CCC-SLP (910) 642-1717
Email: cbrown@crhealthcare.org
New Hanover Stroke Club
Coastal Rehab Hospital at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 South 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28402
Contact: Sharon Roberts, SLP, (910) 815-5615 or Lesli Todd (910) 815-5658.
Mailing Address: Sharon Roberts, SLP, 6312 Spicewood St., Wilmington, NC 28405
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North Dakota
Suvivors of Stroke
MeritCare HealthSystem, 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month @ 2:30 pm.
Contact: Jena Gorden, or Joy Loiseau at (701) 280-4085
Email: jena.gorden@meritcare.com or joy.loiseau@meritcare.com
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Ohio
Aphasia Caregiver Support Group at Bethany Village
Bethany Village in the West Conference Room, 6451 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459
*Meets 4th Monday of the month, 1:30 - 2:30PM.
This is a group for families and caregivers of individuals with aphasia. Caregivers and families from the community are very welcome. Please contact the facilitator for more information and detailed directions.
Contact: Pastor Bob Ashborn (937) 436-6857
Aphasia Support Group
Mercy Franciscan Hospital - Mt. Airy, 2446 Kipling Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239
*Please call for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Stacey A. Linnemann, M.A., CCC-SLP, (513) 853-5926.
CHAT: Communication Helps Achievement Together
3 locations - UC campus, Drake Hospital and coming soon, UC East (former Ford plant, S.R. 32), Cincinnati, OH
*Communication and Support Group through the University of Cincinnati . $15 per quarter/semester. Please contact for meeting dates and times.
Contact: Krista A. Beyrer, MA, CCC-SLP (513) 558-8522
Email: krista.beyrer@uc.edu
Cleveland Stroke Club
Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
*Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Dinner is at 6:30PM and the meeting is at 7:30PM. Membership fee is $6/year.
Contact: Dottie Norton (440) 338-1136.
Mailing Address: Dottie Norton, 22 Green Valley Dr., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Email: DOTTIENORTON@aol.com
Columbus Aphasia Group
OSU Dept of Speech & Hearing Sciences, 1070 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
*Meets 1st Friday of the month, 10-11AM. Click here for brochure.
Contact: Shannon Hand (614) 292-6251 -or-
Lisa Milman, PhD, CCC-SLP (614) 292-5445
Email: hand.21@osu.edu or milman.3@osu.edu
Montgomery County Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
Miami Valley Hospital, Maxon Parlor, 1 Wyoming St., Dayton, OH 45409
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30PM.
Contact: Barbara Etter, (937) 208-4194
Email: bgetter@mvh.org
Website: www.daytonstrokesupport.org
Aphasia Support Group
Mercy Hospital - Fairfield, 3050 Mack Rd, Suite 110, Fairfield, OH 45014
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm.
Contact: Wes Grimes, M.A., CCC-SLP (513) 682-1269
Email: WXGrimes@health-partners.org
The Lucky Strokes
Mercy Medical Center -North Canton, 6200 Whipple Dr., NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Contact: Debbie Adams, M.A., CCC-SLP, (330) 489-1231.
Mailing Address: Debbie Adams, M.A., CCC-SLP, 4525 5th St, NW, Canton, OH 44708
Email: debadams1@netzero.net
Miami Speech and Hearing Stroke Support Group
Department of Communications, Miami University, 162 Bachelor Hall, Oxford, OH 45056
Contact: Louise VanVliet (937) 529-2500
Email: vanvliet@miamiu.acs.edu
Stroke Club
Springfield Regional Medical Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation- 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 2900 N Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45503
*Meets first Wednesday of every month, 3-4:30pm.
Contact: Amy Stover (937) 390-5075
Stroke of Luck Club
Trinity East, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952
*Please call meeting dates and times.
Contact: Jaquile Witsberger (740) 283-7765
Toledo Area Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
Ability center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560
*Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00pm. 5pm - discussion and speakers, 6pm - dinner at a local restaurant for continued support and conversation.
Contact: Melodie Dregansky, M.A., CCC-SLP, (419) 705-0693
Email: dazyaphasiacentre@gmail.com
or Jackie & Frank Zychowciz (419) 754-6841
Email: dazy23@bex.net
DaZy Aphasia Centre Conversation Groups
DaZy Aphasia Center @ Univ of Toledo, Health & Human Services Bldg 1240 HH, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606
Contact: (419) 530-4339
Website: www.dazyaphasiacentre.org
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Oklahoma
The Bob McVay Aphasia Support Group
Integris SW Medical Center, Cancer Center Conference Room (5th Fl), 4401 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
*Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 6:30-8:00 PM
Contacts: Mary Pinzon, RN, (405) 552-0164
Mailing Address: Mary Pinzon, RN, 5400 N Independence, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Email: mary.pinzon@integrisok.com
Survivors of Stroke Support Group
Rehabilitation at Mercy Hospital, Lower Level Conference Room, 4300 West Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
*Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM
Contact: Gary Brotherton, M.A., CCC-SLP, (405) 936-5791.
Mailing Address: Gary Brotherton, M.A., CCC-SLP, Rehab at Mercy Hospital, c/o Speech Therapy Dept., 4300 West Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Email: gary.brotherton@mercy.net
Aphasia: Life Link
Oklahoma State University, 030 Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
*Groups both meet Thursdays from 1:30-3:00PM. Groups for caregivers/family members and persons with aphasia.
Contact: For meeting information, call (405) 744-6021.
Kaye Aulgur, Ph.D. (405) 744-8942 kaye.aulgur@okstate.edu
Larry Fulgenzi, Ph.D. (405) 372-2468 fulgenzi@aol.com.
www.aphasialifelink.com
Tulsa Aphasia Support Group
Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, 815 S. Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:30-11:00am.
Contact: Dr. Lori Davis (918) 631-2915 lori-davis@utulsa.edu or Dr. Suzanne Stanton (918) 631-2909 Suzanne-stanton@utulsa.edu
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Oregon
Continuous Improvement Group
Valley View Evangelical Church, 11501 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
*Meets every Monday* from 11am-12pm. (*Once a month meetings are held on Friday from 1pm-2:30pm)
Contact: Don Rodgers (360) 693-9398 or Barb Shoepe (seashorebjs@aol.com)
Aphasia Communication Group
Providence Medford Medical Center, 1111 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504
*Meets one Thursday a month from 11am-12pm. Open to persons with neurlogically-based communication disorders (aphasia/apraxia/dysarthria) and caregivers. Call for meeting dates and room numbers.
Contact: Julie Mondz-Kleinman, SLP (541) 732-5686 Julie.MondzKleinman@providence.org
Rogue Valley Stroke Club
Rogue Valley Medical Center, 2825 East Barnett Rd., Medford, OR 97504
Contact: Patrick Beste (542) 608-4257.
Mailing Address: Patrick Beste, 798 St. Andrews Circle, Ashland, OR 97520
Email: Pat2222@aol.com
Men's Only Caregiver Support Group
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Bldg., 2nd floor conference room (above Dever's Eye Clinic), 1040 NW 22nd Ave., Portland, OR 97210
*Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 1PM
Contact: Howard Shapiro (503) 296-8500.
Email: pmahoward@comcast.net
Speak EZ Group
Luther's Lodge, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 NE 132nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
*Meets odd-numbered Saturdays, 10am - 12pm.
Contact: Mike Yuckert (503) 694-5160
Westside Aphasia Group (WAG)
Providence St Vincent Medical Center, 9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225
*Meets various Saturdays a month from 10am - 12pm. Please call for dates and location.
Contact: Susan Ginley, M.A., CCC-SLP (503) 725-3546
Email: sginley@pdx.edu
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Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Aphasia Group
Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital, 850 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
*Meets 2:00-4:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Contact for room location.
Contact: Meghan Kline, (610) 776-3233
Mailing Address: Meghan Kline, 850 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
Email: MKline@gsrh.org
Altoona Hospital Stroke Support Group
Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, 1020 Green Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Contact: Lisa Kitko (814) 947-6578 or (814) 946-7927.
Mailing Address: Lisa Kitko, 620 Howard Ave., Altoona, PA 16601
Email: lkitko@altoonahospital.org
Cumberland Valley Stroke Club
Chambersburg Hospital, Rehab Dining Rm-4th Fl, 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7pm.
Contact: Chris Parker, OTR-L or Kristen Foster, CCC-SLP, (717) 267-7901
Email: cparker@summithealth.org
Aphasia Self-Help Group for Stroke Survivors
Health Hope Network, Conway United Presbyterian Church, 305 11th St, Conway, PA 15027
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11:30am-2:30pm. Click here for brochure.
Contact: Carol Glock, M.Ed. (412) 904-3036 or Linda Taylor (724) 774-1771
Email: cglock@healthhopenetwork.org
"One-Step-at-a-Time" Stroke Club
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Outpatient Center Community Room, 1500 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023
Contact: Grace M. Panco, RN, BSN, MHA, (610) 237-4807.
Mailing Address: Grace M. Panco, RN, BSN, MHA, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Attn: 7th - Floor Rehab, 1500 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023
Email: gpanco@mercyhealth.org
Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 143 E. 2nd St., Erie, PA 16507
Contact: Lorri MacIsaac, M.S., CCC-SLP, (814) 878-1305
Email: lorri.mcisaac@healthsouth.com
Stroke Support Group
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 1135 Old W Chocolate Ave, Hummelstown, PA 17036
*Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30PM and 6:00PM. Stroke survivors and caregivers welcome.
Contact: Kathy Morrison: 717-531-1104
Stroke Survivors Club
Homestead Village, 1800 Village Cir., Lancanster, PA 17603
Contact: Gail M. Snyder (717) 393-0725 ext. 2034.
Mailing Address: Gail M. Snyder, Lancaster Division of American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603
Magee Aphasia Community Support Group
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Clinical Outreach, Six Franklin Plaza, Philadelphia, PA 19102
*Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month from 1-3PM
Contacts: Debora DiRaddo (215) 587-3204
Email:ddiraddo@mageerehab.org
Voices of Moss Rehab Aphasia Center (VOMAC)
MossRehab Aphasia Center, Medical Arts Building, 50 Township Line Rd, Rm 304, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Contact: Mary Detwiler, Administrative Coordinator
Ph: (215) 663-6344
Fax: (215) 663-6783
Email: DetwileM@einstein.edu
Aphasia Support Group
Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, 2nd Fl - Cafeteria, 1800 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6 PM.
Contact: Randy Dubin, M.A., CCC-SLP (215) 662-3240
Email: Randy.Dubin@uphs.upenn.edu
Aphasia Support Group of Western Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research and Education Center; 800 Vinial St, B408, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact: Bill Connors, The Aphasia Center of Innovative Treatment, 800 Vinial St, B408, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (724) 494-2534
information@aphasiatoolbox.com
Aphasia Therapy Program
Duquesne University, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, 406 Fisher Hall, 711 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15282-2231
*Call for information about aphasia therapy program and 3 different aphasia groups.
Contact: Clinic # (412) 396-4200 or
Sarah E Wallace, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (412) 396-4219
Caterina Staltari, M.A., CCC-SLP (412) 396-4047
Annette Neff, M.A., CCC-SLP (412) 396-4045
Email: wallaces@duq.edu
Stroke Survivors Support Group
VA Medical Center, 7180 Highland Dr., (132A-H), Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact: Patrick Doyle, Ph.D., (412) 365-5113
Email: patrick.doyle@med.va.gov
Health Hope Network Stroke Survivors Connection Groups
The Pennsylvanian, 1100 Liberty Ave, Suite E-200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
*Click here to find a meeting near you or call the number below for more information.
Contact: Carol J Glock, M.Ed., Education & Marketing Director (412) 904-3036.
Email:info@healthhopenetwork.org
Marywood University Adult Aphasia Group
Marywood University, Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509
Contact: Janet D. Bisset, Ph.D. (570) 348-6299, ext. 2
Email: Bisset@es.marywood.edu
Stroke Support Group of Allied Rehab Services
475 Morgan Hwy., Scranton, PA 18501
Contact: Marie Barrouk, M.S., CCC-SLP, (570) 348-1484.
Mailing Address: Marie Barrouk, M.S., CCC-SLP, Allied Rehab Services, 475 Morgan Hwy., P.O. Box 1103, Scranton, PA 18501-1103
Email: mbarro@allied-services.org
Community Stroke Support Group
John Heinz Institute of Rehab Medicine, Patient Dining Room (Main Building), 150 Mundy St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18702
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 4:30-6pm, Feb-Nov.
Contact: Deborah Roszkowski, (570) 826-3895
Email: droszk@allied-services.org
O.U.R. (Outreach, Understanding, Recovery) Stroke Club
2510 Maryland Rd. Suite 195, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Contact: Debbie Teasdale, (215) 481-5775.
Mailing Address: Debbie Teasdale, Home Health Dept., Abington Memorial Health Center, 2510 Maryland Rd. Suite 195, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Rhode Island
Newport Hospital Stroke Support Group
Newport Hospital, Dept. of Social Work, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840
Contact: Fred Garrity, LICSW, (401) 845-1575
Social Communication Group
Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840
*Aphasic individuals only
Contact: Julia Nutt, M.S., CCC-SLP, (401) 845-1845.
Mailing Address: Julia Nutt, M.S., CCC-SLP, Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center, Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840
Email: jnutt@lifespan.org
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Stroke Support Group
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Cafeteria, 200 High Service Ave N, North Providence, RI 02904
*Meetings are typically the 2nd Monday of every month. The group does not meet July or August. Stroke Survivors and caregivers welcome. Meetings are located in the rear of cafeteria. Call or email to get on the mailing list!
Contact: Stacey L. Johnson, OTR/L ATP, (401) 456-3177
Email: sjohnson@saintjosephri.com
Aphasia Conversation Group
Sargent Rehabilitation Center, 800 Quaker Ln, Warwick, RI 02818
*Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30PM. Participation is free. This group is for individuals with aphasia only.
Contact: Lucia Watson, M.S., CCC-SLP (401) 886-6600
Email: luciafelix@verizon.net
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South Carolina
Stroke Recovery Groups
Univ of South Carolina, Speech & Hearing Research Center, 1601 St Julian Place; Columbia, SC 29204
*Groups meet once a week - one hour at a time. Not all groups meet at the same time
Contact: Julius Fridriksson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Sarah Scarborough, M.A., CCC-SLP at (803) 777-2614 or Charley Adams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Email: scarbosc@mailbox.sc.edu
Aphasia Support Group of Greenville
Roger C. Peace Hosptial, 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC
29605
*Meets 4th Wednesday of the month. Call for times.
Contact: Maggie Pisarcik, MS, CF-SLP, (864)-455-4607
Email: APisarcik@ghs.org
Stroke Club
Roger C. Peace Hosptial, 2nd Floor Activities Room, 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC
29605
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Contact: Dr. Anita McQuillen (864) 455-3755
Email: amcquillen@ghs.org
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South Dakota
Sioux Empire Stroke Club
1321 W Dow Rummel St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM from March to December.
Contact: Jill Rye, RN or Paula Eichmann, RN (605) 322-2100
Mailing Address: Avera McKennan Hospital, 800 East 21st Street, PO Box 5045, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5045
Email: jill.rye@McKennan.org or paula.eichmann@mckennan.org
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Tennessee
Aphasia Support Group
Healthsouth Chattanooga Rehabilitation Hospital, 2412 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 11:30am-1:00pm.
Contact: Molly Trainor, M.S., CCC-SLP (423) 697-9292 or (423) 698-0221
Email: molly.hobbs@healthsouth.com
ETSU Aphasia Support Group
East Tennessee State University, 260 Lamb Hall, Johnson City, TN 37614
Contact: Dr. Vijaya Guntupalli (423) 439-4261
Email:
guntupal@etsu.edu
The Mountain Empire Stroke Support Group
Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, Cafeteria, 2511 Wesley St., Johnson City, TN 37601
*Meets every other month, 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Call for more details.
Contact: Marie Johnson or Evelyn Davis, (423) 952-1744.
Email: davisel@msha.com
Different Strokes
Ft Sanders Regional Medical Center, 5 East Classroom, 1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
*Meets every 4th Tuesday (meets 3rd Tuesday in November and does not meet in December). For stroke survivors and caregivers.
Contact: Wendy Callahan (865) 541-2364 wcallaha@CovHlth.com or Abby Bergman (865) 541-1356
Greater Knoxville Area Stroke Club
6700 Ball Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
Contact: Ron Dillon (865) 690-0248 rdillon1942@bellsouth.net
Life After Stroke
HealthSouth - Cane Creek Rehabilitation Center, 180 Mt. Pelia Rd., Martin, TN 38237
Contact: Rachel Pope, M.S., CCC-SLP, (731) 587-4231, ext. 212
Email: Rachel.Pope@HealthSouth.com
Stroke Club of Memphis
4002 Britain Cove, Memphis, TN 38135
Contact: Joan and Jim Cunningham (901) 937-7545.
Mailing Address: Joan and Jim Cunningham, 4002 Britain Cove, Memphis, TN 38135
Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center, 2nd Fl Dining Room, 1282 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
*Meets 4th Wed of the month @ 3:00pm.
Contact: Joan and Jim Cunningham (901) 937-7545.
Mailing Address: Joan and Jim Cunningham, 4002 Britain Cove, Memphis, TN 38135
HealthSouth North Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth North, Day Room 1, 4100 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128
*Meets 2nd Monday of the month @ 2:00pm. Refreshments served.
Contact: Fred & Regeana Ware, (901) 876-3022
Riverdale Estates Stroke Support Group
Riverdale Estates (Assisted Living Center), 6880 E Raines Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
*Meets 3rd Thursday of the month @ 6:30pm.
Contact: Dana (901) 797-9694 or (901) 288-7122; Judy (901) 937-7545
Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown Stroke Support Group
Baptist Hospital Germantown, 2nd Fl Dining Room, 2100 Exeter Rd, Memphis, TN 38138
*Meets 4th Friday of the month @ 1:00pm.
Contact: Don & Marilyn Wright (901) 377-2862
Stroke Support Group
3920 Tutwiler, Memphis, TN 38122
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8:00 PM.
Contact: Judy Edwards (901) 452-2640
Caregiver Support Group
ALPS Adult Day Services, 600 N Daisy St, Morristown, TN 37814
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Contact: Traci Leonard (423) 587-9149
Email: alps@musfiber.com
Stroke Support Group
Lakeway Regional Hospital Rehab Cetner, 726 McFarland St., Morristown, TN 37814
Contact: Michelle Addair, M.S., CCC-SLP, (423) 522-6196
Email: mdmays@hotmail.com
The Aphasia Group of Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute, Medical Center East - South Tower, 1215 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
*Call about weekly programs and groups.
Contact: Dominique Herrington, M.S., CCC-SLP, (615) 936-5040. dominique.herrington@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/28827
Anderson County Stroke Support Group
Methodist Medical Center, 991 Oakridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Contact: Ann Ross (865) 835-3378
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Texas
Aphasia Support Group
BSA Health Systems, BSA Hospital, 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please call for times.
Contact: Maggie Stear, M.S., CCC-SLP, (806) 212-5621.
Email: maggie.stear@bsahs.org
Mailing Address: Maggie Stear, M.S., CCC-SLP, BSA Health Systems, c/o Speech Therapy Dept, 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Aphasia Support Group
Wellness Center, Columbia Professional Bldg. C, Omega Dr., Arlington, TX 76015
Contact: Karen Barry, M.S., CCC-SLP, (817) 465-3241 ext. 1343.
Mailing Address: Karen Barry, M.S., CCC-SLP, Medical Center of Arlington, Attn: Rehab Dept, 3301 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX 76015
Aphasia Community Groups & Therapy
University of Texas at Austin, Jesse H. Jones Communication Bldg, Speech & Hearing Center, 2504A Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705
*Please contact for information about group or individual therapy services and/or support groups
Contact: Cydney Medford (512) 471-2019 cydmedford@mail.utexas.edu
Austin Speech Labs
Austin, TX
*Please call or email about groups.
Contact: (512) 294-6300
Email: staff@austinspeechlabs.org
Website: www.austinspeechlabs.org
The Stroke Center - Dallas
T Boone Pickens Health Sciences Center @ Texas Woman's University, 1810 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
*Call for information about groups and programs.
Contact: Dr. Delaina Walker-Batson, Ph.D., (214) 689-6709
Website: www.strokecenterdallas.org
Adult Neuro Group
UNT Speech & Hearing Center, 907 W Sycamore, Denton, TX 76203
*Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15AM. Group is comprised of adults that have sustained a tramatic brain injury and/or persons with aphasia. In addition to group sessions, individual treatments are available. Call for more details.
Contact: Shannon Presley, (940) 369-7497, spresley@unt.edu
Mailing Address: Shannon Presley, PO Box 305010, Denton, TX 76203-5010
Different Strokes
Harris H.E.B. Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 251 Westpark Way, Euless, TX 76040
*Meets 2nd Thursday of Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct & Dec from 4-5:00 PM.
Contact: Sharon Peterson, M.A., CCC-SLP (817) 355-8151.
Mailing Address: Sharon Peterson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Harris H.E.B. Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Speech Language Pathology Dept, 251 Westpark Way, Euless, TX 76040
Email: sharonpeterson@texashealth.org
Aphasia Support Group
Harris
Methodist
Fort Worth
Hospital
(Family and Friends welcome),
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Fort Worth
,
TX
76104
Contact: April Crawford at 817-882-3154
Mailing Address: April Crawford MS CCC/Speech Language Pathologist
Richardson
Tower
– Plaza Level
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue
,
Fort Worth
,
TX
76104
Email: AprilCrawford@TexasHealth.org
Aphasia Support Group
Texas Christian University, Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic, 3305 W Cantey Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129
*Meets the first Wednesday of the every month (except January & July), 6:30-7:30pm. This free group is for individuals with aphasia and their families. Discussions will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Contact: Maria L. Muñoz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (817) 257-6887 m.munoz@tcu.edu
Grupo de Apoyo para Personas con Afasia
Texas Christian University, Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic, 3305 W Cantey Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129
*El primer miércoles de cada mes
(menos enero y julio), 6:30-7:30pm. Este grupo gratis es para personas que tienen dificultades con el habla y lenguaje a causa de trastornos neurológicos (embolia, demencia, trauma) y sus familias. Las pláticas serán en español e inglés.
Contacto: Maria L. Muñoz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (817) 257-6887 m.munoz@tcu.edu
Stroke Support Group @ Valley Baptist
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, Woodward Conference Center, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550
*2009 Meeting Dates: Fri, Mar 13th; Mon, May 11th; Fri, July 10th; Fri, Sept 11th; Fri, Nov 13th. Meets 4-5:00pm.
Contact: Call (956) 389-4535 for more information
"Drop In" Aphasia Conversation Group
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), 3701 Briarpark Dr, Ste 310, Houston TX 77042
*Call for more information on meeting dates and times.
Contact: Lynn Maher or Michelle Leonard (713) 781-7100
www.harctx.org
West Houston Stroke Warriors
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab at West Houston Medical Center Professional Building, 12606 West Houston Center Dr, Suite 180, Houston, TX 77802
*Meets every Saturday 11am-1pm.
Contact: Kathy Connelly Carrico, LCSW (281) 588-8517
Email: Kathleen.Carrico@HCAhealthcare.com
Website: http://houstonstrokewarriors.com/
Stroke Support Group
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Magnolia Conference Rm (1st Fl), 18220 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 3:30-5:00 PM.
Contact: Stacey Kraemer, M.A., CCC-SLP, (281) 477-4746
Email: SKraemer@tmhs.org
Texas Tech Stroke Recovery/Aphasia Group Therapy Program
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Suite 2A-300, Lubbock, TX 79430
*Meets Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.
Contact: Melinda Corwin (806) 743-5660 Ext. 223
Email: melinda.corwin@ttuhsc.edu
Website: http://student.ttuhsc.edu/aphasia
Aphasia Center of West Texas
5214 Thomason Dr, Midland, TX 79703
*Call about programs and groups.
Contact: Beth Crawford, (432) 699-1261
Email: info@aphasiawtx.org
Website: www.aphasiawtx.org
Aphasia Groups
MC Voice & Speech Center, 3325 Silverstone Dr, Ste 200, Plano, TX 75023
*Call or email for more information about groups. Spanish and English groups.
Contact: Danielle Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP (972) 964-4710 danielle@speechmc.com
Stroke Survivors & Aphasia Club of East Texas
First Baptist Church, 301 E. Lane St., Quitman, TX 75783
*Meets the 4th Wedesday of every month from 5-6PM. Survivors & caregivers welcome
Contact: Pat Miller (903) 878-2392.
Mailing Address: Pat Miller, 563 Waterfront Row, Quitman, TX 75783
Email: millerpat615@aol.com
HOPE for Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group
Central Texas Medical Center, Professional Building, Ste 102 (Community Meeting Room), 1305 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
*Meets every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 1:00-2:30PM. Register for free by calling 512 753 3818 or email us! Caregivers & survivors, you're not alone! Meet others who understand & can help! Snacks, drinks, parking, support, information, counseling, & compassion are all free! This group is co-led by a counselor and a speech pathologist. All communication levels are welcome!
Email: ctmc.hope@facebook.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ctmc.hope
Let's RRAP! (Reliant Rehabilitation Aphasia Program)
117 Vision Park Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77384
* Meets Thursdays from 3:00-4:00PM. Shenandoah is just east of The Woodlands off I-45. Let’s RRAP! is a free program for Aphasic Individuals wanting to work on their Speech and Language Communication Skills within a supportive group environment. Led by ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologists, all levels of communication skills are welcome.
Contact: Shirley Locke, M.S., CCC-SLP (936) 444-1786
Email:
swlocke@gmail.com
Life Enrichment Program for Aphasics
Baylor University, Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic, One Bear Pl #97332, Waco, TX 76798
*Please call for more information about groups and programs.
Contact: Donna Powell, M.S., CCC-SLP (254) 710-2567
Email: Donna_Powell@baylor.edu
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Utah
Salt Lake City Aphasia Support Group
Brighton Gardens, 76 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm (except July & August).
Contact: Christina Nessler, M.S., CCC-SLP, (801) 582-1565 ext. 5379
Email: christina.nessler@va.gov
Stroke Survivors/Caregiver Support Group
University of Utah Rehab Gym, 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the mont at 6:00pm.
Contact: Jodi Olson, (801) 587-8046
Email: strokesupportgroup@hsc.utah.edu
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Vermont
Stroke Support Group
Fletcher Allen Health Care, 790 College Pkwy, Colchester, VT 05446
*Meets 1st Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Rehab 1 Conference Room of the Fanny Allen Building
Contact: Becky Louko, PT (802) 847-0142
Email: Rebecca.Louko@vtmednet.org
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Virginia
Mt Vernon Area Stroke Club
Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
*Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 - 2:00pm.
Contact: Constance Bell, MA, CCC-SLP, (703) 704-5203
Email: constance.bell@fairfaxcounty.gov
Helping Hands Stroke Club & Speech Therapy Group
Joseph Willard Health Center, 3750 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030
*The Stroke Club meets every Friday at 1PM. The Speech Group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 11:30AM.
Contact: Erica Wrenn, M.S., CCC-SLP, (703) 246-7120.
Mailing Address: Erica Wrenn, M.S., CF-SLP, Joseph Willard Health Center, Speech & Hearing Clinic, 3750 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030
Email: erica.wrenn@fairfaxcounty.gov
The Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association
c/o Chairman of Support Groups, Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042
Contact: HELPLINE, (703) 569-1855
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
Augusta Health, Wellness Center, 96 Medical Center Dr., Fisherville, VA 22939
*Meets the 1st Friday of every month at noon
Contact: Shelley R. Payne, CTRS (540) 332-4047
Mailing Address: Shelley R. Payne, CTRS, Augusta Health, c/o Recreation Therapy Dept., 78 Medical Center Dr, Fisherville, VA 22939
Email: s2payne@augustahealth.com
Old Dominion Univ Aphasia Therapy Group
Old Dominion University, Speech & Hearing Clinic, Child Study Center, Norfolk, VA 23529-0136
*Meets every Wednesday in Fall & Spring Semester. Small Fee per Session. Please call for more information.
Contact: Stacie Raymer, Ph.D., (757) 683-4522
Email: sraymer@odu.edu
Aphasia Support Group of the Greater Richmond Area
The Jewish Community Center, Senior Lounge, 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
*Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, 6-7:00PM.
Contact: Kate Schmick, SLP (804) 828-4095 ricaphasia@yahoo.com
Halifax County Stroke - Aphasia Support Group
Halifax Regional Hospital, 2204 Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA 24592
*Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2PM
Contact: Phyllis Ligon, (434) 454-7606.
Mailing Address: Phyllis Ligon, P.O. Box 99, Scottsburg, VA 24589
Email: tabac@gcronline.com
VA Stroke Comeback Center
145 Park Street SE, Vienna, VA 22180
*Call for details regarding group meetings and program information.
Contact: Janet Rodriguez, Administrator or Darlene Williamson, M.A., CCC-SLP (703) 255-5221 j-rodriguez@att.net or info@strokecomebackcenter.org
Website: www.strokecomebackcenter.org
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Washington
Everett Stroke Support Group
Providence Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation, 2940 W. Marine View Dr., Everett, WA 98201
Contact: Kim Lyons (206) 258-7984.
Mailing Address: Kim Lyons, Providence General Medical Center, Pacific Campus, P.O. Box 1067, Everett, WA 98206
Brain Injury & Stroke Education Group for Families
Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Rainier Room, 407 14th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
*Meets 2nd & 4th Wed of the month, 6-7:00 PM.
Contact: Janet Blaisdell, (253) 697-1807
Email:janet.blaisdell@goodsamhealth.org
Caregivers Support Group
Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Rainier Room, 407 14th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
*Meets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month. Please call for time.
Contact: Janet Blaisdell, (253) 697-1807
Email:janet.blaisdell@goodsamhealth.org
Brain Injury Association of Washington
16315 N.E. 87th, Suite B-4, Redmond, WA 98052
Contact: Hotline (800) 523-5438. (Call for listing of state-wide support groups.)
"Communication Groups" of the University of Washington
Speech & Hearing Clinic, 4131 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
*Please call for more information
Contact: Nancy B. Alarcon, M.S., CCC-SLP (206) 685-2212.
Email: nalarcon@u.washington.edu
Website: http://shclinic.washington.edu
Stroke & Head Injury Caregiver Support Group
University of Washington, 4131 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
*Meets every Saturday from 12pm-2pm. Exception: every 3rd Saturday of the month, meeting is held at NW Hospital from 1–3 pm
in collaboration with the Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group (1550 North 115th Street,
Seattle, 98133)
Contact: Nancy B. Alarcon, M.S., CCC-SLP (206) 685-2212.
Email: nalarcon@u.washington.edu
Website: groups.google.com/group/uwcaregivers
The Young Adult Stroke Survivors
Northwest Hospital, Rehabiliation Center, 1550 North 115th St., Seattle, WA 98133
*Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month from 1-3PM, except in July and August when group picnics are held
Contact: Gerrit Barrere, Group Coordinator (206) 361-2696
Email: gerrit@exality.com
Website: http://seattleyass.weebly.com/
Stroke Support Group
Harrison Silverdale Rehabilitation, Garden Conference Room, 1780 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale, WA 98383
*Meets 3rd Wednesday of every other month. Please call for dates and times.
Contact: Toni Burkhard, SLP (360) 337-8980
Email: toni.burkhard@harrisonmedical.org
Tacoma Area Stroke Support Group
c/o TACID Building, 6315 S 19th, Tacoma, WA 98466
*Please call for more information
Contact: Administrator of TACID, (253) 565-9000
Aphasia Community Group
Vancouver Division V.A., 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Sandra Neuburger, M.S., CCC-SLP, (360) 696-4061 ext. 33497. Mailing Address: Sandra Neuburger, M.S., CCC-SLP, Portland VA Medical Center, Vancouver Division, P.O. Box 1034, Portland, OR 97207
Email: sandra.neuburger@med.va.gov
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West Virginia
The Aphasia Club
HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, 1160 VanVoorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505
*Therapy group - $25 for six sessions. 12 week sessions and every other Wednesday at 4PM. Click here for more information.
Contact: Mary Jane Seanor (304) 285-1042
Email: mary.seanor@healthsouth.com
Stroke Education Program
HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, 1160 VanVoorhis Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505
Contact: Mary Burleson, M.S., CCC-SLP, (304) 285-1035
Email: Mary.Burleson@HealthSouth.com
Stroke Support Group
Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, Homestead Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
*Meets the last Wednesday of every month at noon (12PM).
Contact: Sarah Milbert, DPT or Lisa Heath, COTA, (304) 234-0503
Email: sarahrmilbert@gmail.com
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Wisconsin
Aphasia Communication Group of the Fox Valley
Serving Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, WI
*Call/email for information about meetinglocation, dates and times
Contact: Jennifer Trustem, M.S., CCC-SLP (920) 410-1175
Email: aphasiagroup@yahoo.com
www.aphasiagroup.com
St. Joseph's Community Aphasia Group
St. Joseph's Hospital, 2661 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Contact: Lynn Hammond, CCC-SLP, (715) 726-3645.
Mailing Address: Lynn Hammond, CCC-SLP, St. Joseph's Hospital, c/o Speech Therapy Dept., 2661 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Email: Lhammond@sjcf.hshs.org
The Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group
Luther Midelfort, Mayo Health Systems, 1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1510
Contact: Tom Hintgen hintgen@aphasiagroup.org (715) 869-3028
Website: www.aphasiagroup.org
Supported Conversation Groups
UW Speech & Hearing Clinic, 1975 Willow Dr, Madison, WI 53706
Contact: Dana Longstreth, M.S., CCC (608) 262-6471. dlongstreth@wisc.edu.
Mailing Address: University of Wisconsin Speech & Hearing Clinic, c/o Dana Longstreth, M.S., Dept. of Communicative Disorders, 1975 Willow Dr., Madison, WI 53706
Communication Partner Groups
UW Speech & Hearing Clinic, 1975 Willow Dr., Madison, WI 53706
Contact: Dana Longstreth, M.S., CCC (608) 262-6471. dlongstreth@wisc.edu.
Mailing Address: University of Wisconsin Speech & Hearing Clinic, c/o Dana Longstreth, M.S., Dept. of Communicative Disorders, 1975 Willow Dr., Madison, WI 53706
Aphasia Conversation Group
TBD, Madison, WI
*Group meets every Monday at 9:30am in a local restaurant. Please call for location.
Contact: Jon Lyon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (608) 767-3838.
Mailing Address: Jon Lyon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Living with Aphasia, Inc., 6344 Hillsandwood Rd., Mazomanie, WI 53560
Email: lyonblanc@aol.com
Madison Area Evening Stroke Support Group
Meriter Home Health Building, 2180 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713
*Meets 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Contact: Louise Joyce, RT (608) 417-6487.
Mailing Address: Louise Joyce, RT, Meriter Hospital, c/o Day Rehab Program, 202 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715
Madison Area Day Stroke Support Group
Meriter Hospital, Atrium, 202 S. Park St, Madison, WI 53715
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 12:30-2:30 pm.
Contact: Louise Joyce, RT (608) 417-6487.
Mailing Address: Louise Joyce, RT, Meriter Hospital, c/o Day Rehab Program, 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
Aurora Sinai Aphasia Group
Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 4th Floor Rehabilitation Dept., 945 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
Contact: Susan Ludwig, CCC-SLP, (414) 219-3842
Email: susan.ludwig@aurora.org
St. Luke's Aphasia Support Group
St. Luke's Hospital, Speech Pathology Dept (North Bldg, 1st Fl), 2900 W Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215
*Meets every 3rd Thursday, 3-4:15 PM.
Contacts: Susan Knier (414) 649-6249
Email: susan.knier@aurora.org
Aphasia Group
Marquette University, Cramer Hall, Adult Language Room, Milwaukee, WI 53201
*Held Monday & Tuesdays at 11 am in the Adult Language Room
Contact: Tina Puglisi-Creegan, M.S., CCC-SLP. (414) 288-3946, santina.puglisi-creegan@marquette.edu
Lakeview Medical Center Aphasia Group
Lakeview Medical Cetner-Rehab Services, 1100 N. Main Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
*Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 9:30-11AM.
Contact: The Rehab Department or Helen C. Franchowiak, M.S., CCC-SLP (715) 236-6408
Email: franckowiak.helen@lakeviewmedical.org
Stroke Support Group
Home Healthcare Conference Room, Located in the Town Center, Rice Lake, WI 54868
*Meets the 4th Tuesday of every other month from 3-4:30PM. Please call for exact dates.
Contact: Dee Maki (715) 236-6314
'SpeakEasy' Aphasia Group
Aurora Medical Center-Manitowoc County, 5000 Memorial Dr, Two Rivers, WI 54241
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:30-4:30PM
Contact: Valerie Shepperd, MS, CCC-SLP (920) 794-5177
Email: valerie.shepperd@aurora.org
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Wyoming
Laramie Stroke Support Group
Eppson Center for Seniors, 1560 N 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82072
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30PM. Open to everyone with neurological impairments, their families and caregivers. This may include stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's Disease, etc.
Contact: Lynda D. Coyle, M.S., CCC-SLP (307) 766-5714
Email: LDCBears@uwyo.edu
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Alberta
The Young Survivors
(A support group for stroke survivors under the age of 60 and their families), call for information on meeting places
Contact: Janel Nadeau, (403) 948-2965 or Vicky Jones (403) 827-7520
Mailing Address: Janel Nadeau, 2107 Morris Rd., Airdrie, AB T4A 1V9, Canada
Email: janeln@hotmail.com or vicky.jones@shaw.ca
Website: www.geocities.com/youngsurvivors
Stroke Recovery Association of Calgary
(Various Locations - Call for Information)
Contact: Pauline or Gordon Mathezer, (403) 289-7520. Vicky Jones (403) 827-7520
Mailing Address: Pauline or Gordon Mathezer, 21 Moreuil Ct. SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6B1, Canada
Email: mathezer@telus.net, sracalgary@hotmail.com or vicky.jones@shaw.ca
Website: www.geocities.com/sracalgary
Neighborhood CHAT
Duggan Public Health Center, 5035 108 A St., NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2Z9, Canada
Contact: Hana Reynolds-Askewe, M.S., CCC-SLP, (780) 413-5026,
Email: hreynold@cha.ab.ca
British Columbia
The British Columbia Aphasia Centre
#212-5021 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4A4, Canada
Contact: Jennifer Sweeney, CCC-SLP (604) 877-8066
Email: jennifer@jennifersweeney.ca
Website: www.bcaphasia.org
Life Enhancement Aphasia Program (LEAP)
23 Adanac Services, 2355 Richmond Rd., Victoria, BC V8R 1J8, Canada
Contact: Valerie MacGillivary, CCC-SLP or Kully Sekhon, SW (250) 370-8730
Email: vmacgillivary@caphealth.org or ksekhon@caphealth.org
Newfoundland
St. John's Stroke Survivors Support Group
100 Forest Rd., St. John's, NL A1A 1E5, Canada
Contact: Judy Wells, M.Sc., S-LP(C), (709) 754-5833
Email: HCC.WELJ@hccsj.nf.ca
Nova Scotia
Communication Strategies Group
Interact Program, Dalhousie University, School of Human Communication Disorders, 5599 Fenwick St., Halifax, NS B3H 1R2, Canada
Contact: Linda Carey, M.A., CCC-SLP (902) 494-5158
Email: lcarey@dal.ca
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Ontario
Aphasia Conversation Group
Adult Recreation Therapy Centre, 408 Henry St, Brantford, ON N3S 7W1
Contact: Jan Roadhouse, SLP (519) 753-1882 jroadhouse@sympatico.ca
Aphasia Conversation Groups
Seniors' Support Services, 172 Argyle St N, Caledonia, ON
Contact: Susan Harper, SLP (519) 758-4630
Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery Network
250 Erie St., Collingwood, ON L9Y 1P7, Canada
Contact: Nancy Strand, (705) 429-9571.
Mailing Address: Nancy Strand, 138 45th St. N, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1C2, Canada
Email: wb_stroke_rec_net@yahoo.ca
The Halton Aphasia Centre
c/o Halton Speech Centre, 211 Guelph St, Ste 5, Georgetown, ON L7G 5B5
Contact: (905) 702-5312 or (866) 204-4044.
Mailing Address: The Halton Aphasia Center, c/o Halton Hills Speech Centre, 211 Guelph St., Suite 5, Georgetown, ON L7G 5B5, Canada
Email: haltonaphasiacentre@bellnet.ca
Website: www.haltonaphasiacentre.com
Living With Stroke
Halton Hills Speech Centre, 211 Guelph St., Suite 5, Georgetown, ON L7G 5B5, Canada
Contact: (905) 702-5312.
Mailing Address: The Halton Aphasia Center, Halton Hills Speech Centre, 211 Guelph St., Suite 5, Georgetown, ON L7G 5B5, Canada
Email: haltonaphasiacentre@bellnet.ca
Aphasia Program
Guelph Services for Persons with Disabilities, 238 Willow Rd., Guelph, ON N1H 8H1, Canada
Contact: Leanne Warren (519) 836-1812 ext. 22
Email: leanne.warren@guelph.ca
Web Site: www.gspd.org
Aphasia Centre of Ottawa
Heartwood House, 153 Chapel St., Ottawa, ON K1N 1H5, Canada
Contact: Jennifer Olsen, B.A., Reg CDAAC, (613) 567-1119
Email: info@aphasiaottawa.com
Aphasia Conversation Group
The Willet Hospital, 238 Grand River St N, Paris, ON
Contact: Susan Harper, SLP (519) 758-4630
Aphasia Conversation Group
St Peter's Lutheran Church, 155 Colbourne St N, Simcoe, ON
Contact: Susan Harper, SLP (519) 758-4630
York-Durham Aphasia Centre
13311 Yonge St, Suite 202, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6, Canada
Contact: Ruth Patterson, M.Sc., CCC-SLP, (905) 773-7758, ext 6268
Email: ydac@ydac.on.ca
Website: www.ydac.on.ca
The Aphasia Institute
73 Scarsdale Rd., Toronto, ON M3B 2R2, Canada
Contact: Marisca Baldwin, Education and Learning Coordinator
(416) 226-3636, ext. 23
Email: training@aphasia.ca
Website: www.aphasia.ca
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Quebec
Hamel - French Speaking
Association Des Personnes Interessees A L'Aphasie
525, boulevard, Hamel, CDN QC G1M 2S8, Canada
Contact: Marie-Marc Cote (418) 529-9141, (418) 649-1640Montreal - French Speaking
Association Quebecoise des Personnes Aphasiques
4565 Queen Mary Rd., Montreal, QC H3W 1W5, Canada
Contact: Claire Charest (514) 340-3540 poste 3724
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
National organizations that offer information about groups:
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231. Call (214) 373-6300 or (800) 242-8721. Local offices in many parts of the United States.
Website: www.americanheart.org
The Brain Injury Association
105 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Call (703) 236-6000
Website: www.biausa.org
The Brain Injury Association Family Helpline Call (800) 444-6443.
National Easter Seal Society
230 West Monroe, Suite 1800, Chicago, Illinois 60606-4802. Call (800) 221-6827 or (312) 726-6200
Website: www.seals.org
National Family Caregivers Association
10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500, Kensington, MD 20895-3944. Call (800) 896-3650 or (301) 942-6430.
Website: www.nfcacares.org
National Stroke Association
9707 E. Easter Ln., Englewood, CO 80112-3747. Call (800) 787-6537 or (303) 649-9299.
Website: www.stroke.org
Aging Parents & Elder Care
Senior
Solutions of America, Inc
6292 Aventura Dr
Sarasota, FL 34241
Website: www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
Email: MikeGamble@Aging-Parents-and-Elder-Care.com
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