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Note: The Aphasia Community Groups listed below represent a wide variety of group types and structures. Some consist only of persons with aphasia and their significant others and some are more inclusive. Some are free and some are not. The listing below is alphabetical by state and city. Canadian resources are listed at the end.

Also note: See the end of this roster for the names and numbers of national organizations that may also be able to put you in touch with groups.

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To view active Aphasia Community Groups within the United States, click on a state's abbreviation below. Please note, if selection is not highlighted and underlined, the NAA does not yet have any active groups in that state. For Canadian Resources click on Canada in Table of States below.

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Alabama

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

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Arizona

Thunderbird Samaritan Stroke Support Group
Easter Seals Society, Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital, 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Room 1-B, Glendale, AZ 85306

Contact: Jean Loudenslagel, CCC-SLP,  (602) 588-5833. Mailing Address: Jean Loudenslagel, CCC-SLP, Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital, Attn: Speech Language Pathology Dept., 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306

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 Mondays 10am - 12pm (except holidays)

Contact: Sharon Siewert (602) 870-6060 ext 4141

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

Contact: Barbara Feth, Director of Clinical Services (480) 551-5400

Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, 9630 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ  85260

Contact: Barbara Feth, Director of Clinical Services (480) 551-5400

Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Education/Support Group
Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital - Osborn Campus, Outpatient Therapy Services, 3134 Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Contact: Daphne Phillips, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (480) 881-6825 dphillips@shc.org

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: Speech Therapy Dept (520) 417-4560

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, P.O. Box 870102, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85257-0102

Contacts: Pamela A. Mathy, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Services, (602) 965-1974, Email: pamthy@asu.edu or Kelly D. Ingram, M.S., (602) 965-5830, 
Email: kelly.ingram@asu.edu

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

University of Arizona Aphasia Groups
University of Arizona, Aphasic Clinic, 1131 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85721

Contact: Janet Hawley, M.S., CCC-SLP, (520) 626-6073 or Lacy Enneking (520) 621-7070. Mailing Address: Janet Hawley, M.S., CCC-SLP, Aphasic Clinic, Dept. of Speech & Hearing Sciences, 1131 E. 2nd St.,University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0071

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Arkansas

Stroke Support Group of Northwest Arkansas
St. Mary's Hospital, Rogers, AR 72756

*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3pm.

Contact: Barbara Shadden, Ph.D., (479) 575-4917. Mailing Address: University of Arkansas, Speech & Hearing Clinic, 410 Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
E-mail: bshadde@uark.edu

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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: Sherry G. Washington (310) 423-3136. Mailing Address: Sherry G. Washington, Coordinator, Speech Language Pathology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Room 7215, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048

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.

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 Vickers, M.S., CCC-SLP, (714) 992-3000 ext. 3149
E-mail: cvickers@sjf.stjoe.org or commrec98@aol.com

CSU Hayward Aphasia Group
California State University East Bay, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, 25800 Carloes Bee Blvd, MB1099, Hayward, CA 94542

*Meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Call for times.

Contact: Kathy Palmer or Jan Avent, Ph.D., (510) 885-3241 or (510) 885-3233.
Email: kathy.palmer@csueastbay.edu
Website: http://class.csueastbay.edu/commsci/

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 Wednewday 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

Contact: Marianne Simpson, M.A., CCC-SLP, (562) 985-9971. Mailing Address: Marianne Simpson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Stroke Association of Southern California - Long Beach Chapter, P.O. Box 8340, Long Beach, CA  90808

Aphasia Community Group
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, South Tower, Room CCR A or B, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Contact: Sherry G. Washington (310) 423-3136. Mailing Address: Sherry G. Washington, Coordinator, Speech Language Pathology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Room 7215, 8700 Beverlt Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
E-mail: Sherry.Washington@cshs.org

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 2pm. Refreshments provided. 2008 Dates: March 19th, April 16th, may 21st, June 18th

Contacts: Lisa Calloway, OTR and Tammy Foley, ACSW
Phone: (408) 358-5687

Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group
Community Hospital of Los Gatos, Rehabilitation Center - Conference Room, 355 Dardanelli Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030

*Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 3-4:30 pm. 2008 Dates: March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th

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

Men's Club
Lakeside Cafe, 3160 N Shoreline, Mountain View, CA 94043

*Meets last Monday of month, 11am-12:30pm. Lunch is self-pay. 2008 Dates: March 31st, April 28th, May 26th, June 30th.

Facilitator: Kyle Smith, MPT, ATC

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

Contact: Information Desk (760) 323-7676, ext. 104. Mailing Address: Eileen Packer, Director, Stroke Recovery Center, 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262-6253.

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. 2008 Dates: March 19th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th.

Contact: Beth Pittman, PT and Jack Bradley, Caregiver
Phone: (650) 493-5000

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

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 Redwood City, Birch Building - Room 1 or 2, 910 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063

*Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 6:30-8pm. 2008 Dates: March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th

Facilitators: Bruce Irvine, Stroke Survivor and Merrylen Sacks, Caregiver

YESS (Young Enthusiastic Stroke Survivors)
Sharp Rehab Center, 2999 Health Center Dr., San Diego , CA  92123

Contact: Bernadette Parin,CTRS, (858) 939-6762. Mailing Address: Bernadette Parin,CTRS, Sharp Rehab Center, Recreation Therapy Dept., 2999 Health Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92123
Email: bernadette.parin@sharp.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

A Time To Talk
O'Connor Hospital, Cafeteria Meeting Rooms A&B, 2105 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128

*Meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 5:30-7pm. Refreshments provided. 2008 Dates: March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th

Contacts: Marianne Heidtmann, SLP; Craig Maloney, OT; Kristine Shiomoto, PT and Gary Standridge, OT
Phone: (408) 947-2709

Stroke Classes
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) 885-2000 for more information.

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

Stroke Support Group
Mills Peninsula Health Center, Ellsworth Room - 1st Floor, 100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

*For stroke survivors who are unable to participate in group discussions. Meets 1st Monday of month, 3-4pm. 2008 Dates: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.

Contact: Anne Sasaki, LCSW (650) 696-4927

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,Robin Dietrich, CCC-SLP (805) 569-7201, or Joanna at (805) 259-7218. 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

West Contra Costa County Stroke and Aphasia Support Group
Doctors Medical Center, 2000 Vale Rd., San Pablo, CA 94805

Contact: Flo Leverenz, CCC-SLP, (925) 676-7733. Mailing Address: Flo Leverenz, CCC-SLP, P.O. Box 271254, Concord, CA 94527-1254

Stanford Stroke Group
Stanford Hospital, North Cafeteria Room - 1st Floor, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

*Meets every six weeks on Thursdays from 5:30-7pm. Refreshments provided. 2008 Dates: March 6th, April 17th, May 29th, July 10th

Contacts: Barbara Nevins, OTR, CCM and Pamela Triano, PT, NCS
Phone: (650) 723-4000

Women's Therapeutic Group
Belmont Village, 1039 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

*Meets last Friday of month, 10:30am-12pm. Breakfast provided. 2008 Dates: March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th.

Facilitator: Paula O'Sullivan-Chaffee, Neuro-psychologist

Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital, 14851 Yorba St., Tustin, CA  92780

Contact: Stephanie Vaughn, Director of Nursing, (714) 832-9200 - ask for Stephanie Vaughn
Email: Stephanie.Vaughn@healthsouth.com

Conejo Valley Stroke Support Group
Los Robles Hospital Outpatient Center, 4415 S. Lakeview Canyon, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Contact: Richard Randall (805) 498-2632.
Mailing Address: Richard Randall, 640 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2116
Email: dmrandall9@earthlink.net

Sacramento Valley Peer Counseling, 1013 2nd St., Woodlawn, CA 95695
Contact: Patricia Spear (530) 662-8303

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Colorado

Conversation Groups
Speech Language Hearing Sciences, University of Colorado-Boulder, Campus Box 409, Boulder, CO 80309

Contact: Gail Ramsberger, Sc.D.
(303) 492-3043
E-mail: ramsberg@stripe.colorado.edu

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) 464-5526
Email: pchatterton@broomfield.org

Stroke Survivors Support Group of Fremont County
Pueblo Bank & Trust, 1400 Main St, Canon City, CO 81212

Contact: Lois McGowan (719) 276-1406. Mailing Address: Lois McGowan, 1305 Harding Ave., Canon City, CO 81212
Email: loismcg@bresnan.net

Washington Park Aphasia Group, Washington Park Community Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., Denver, CO 80209

Contact: Julie Harrington, CCC-SLP
(303) 759-9989
Mailing address: PO Box 280126, Lakewood, CO 80228
Email: juliestagg@aol.com

CNI Support Group
Colorado Neurological Institute, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Aspen Room, Englewood, CO 80110

Contact: Jena Kelly (303) 239-0336. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 280126, Lakewood, CO  80228

Sky Cliff Center-Stroke Support Group, 4600 E Hwy 86, Estes Park, CO 80517

*Meets Wednesdays 10am-12pm.

Contact: Sheri Wiens, (303) 814-2863. Mailing Address: Sheri Wiens, Director, Sky Cliff Center, PO Box 1534, Estes Park, CO 80517
Email: SkyCliffCtr@aol.com
Website: www.skycliff.org

Eagle County Stroke Club
P.O. Box 152, Gypsum, CO 81637

Contact: Nettie Reynolds (970) 524-9325 (H), (970) 328-8840 (W)

Rocky Mountain Stroke Association
5666 S. Bannock St., Littleton, CO 80120

Contact: Esther Fretz, Ph.D., Executive Director, (303) 730-8800
(Call for support group locations)
Email: RMStroke@aol.com

Montrose Memorial Stroke Support Group
Montrose Memorial Hospital Rehab. Center, 800 S. Fourth St., Montrose, CO 81401

*Call for meeting dates and times.

Contact: Kay Lisac/Amy Hanley (970) 240-7369. Mailing Address: Attn: Laurie Deltondo/Kay Lisac/Amy Bradley
Email: klisac@montrosehospital.com

Stroke Survivors Support Groups of Pueblo
710 1/2 E. Mesa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81006-1023

Contact: Charles (Chuck) Couchman (719) 583-8498 or Sue Bull (719) 547-4209.

Brain Injury Support Group
Parkview Hospital, North Annex, Sierra Room, 400 W. 17th St., Pueblo, CO 81003

Contact: Dr. Jim Evans (719) 406-8747. Mailing Address: Dr. Jim Evans, 4760 Flintridge Dr., Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Spanish Peaks Stroke Support Group Trinidad State Nursing Home, Chapel, 409 Benedicta Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082

Contact: Karen Malone, CCC-SLP. (719) 680-8255. Mailing Address: Karen Malone, CCC-SLP, 417 N. Commercial Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082

Northside Stroke Survivors Group
St Anthony's North Hospital-Columbine, 2551 W 84th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031

Contact: Nancy Walters (303) 466-4830. Mailing Address: Nancy L. Walters, 2710 W. 98th Dr., Federal Heights, CO 80221

Courageous Communicators
Lutheran Medical Center, PM&R Dept. (2nd floor), 8300 W. 38th St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Contact: Amanda Tarr, M.S., CCC-SLP, (303) 425-2426. Mailing Address: Amanda Tarr, M.S., CCC-SLP, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Speech Language Pathology Dept., 8300 W. 38th St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
TarrA@exempla.org

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Connecticut

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

Stroke Support Group
Ahlbins Centers for Rehabilitation Medicine, 226 Mill Hill Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610

Contact: Beth Geoghegan (203) 366-7345

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 once a month. Call for dates and times.

Contact: Anna Hernandez, (203) 863-3240. Mailing Address: Anna Hernandez, Greenwich Hospital, Attn: Hearing & Speech-2 South, 5 Perryridge Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830

The Aphasia Club
Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, CT 06106

Contact: Sylvia Reis, M.S., CCC-SLP, (860) 545-2462, (860) 293-5017 - pager. Mailing Address: Sylvia Reis, M.S., CCC-SLP, Hartford Hospital, c/o Speech Pathology Dept., 80 Seymour St., P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06106

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 Hunter, 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

Contact: Tammy Crane, LCSW  (860) 827-1958 ext. 5091. Mailing Address:  Tammy Crane, LCSW, Hospital for Special Care, Inpatient Rehab, 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053
Email: cranet@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: purdym7@southernct.edu

Stroke Support Group
Stamford Rehab Hospital, Shelburne Rd. at W. Broad St., Stamford, CT 06904

Contact: Candace O'Brien (203) 353-2462. Mailing Address: Candace O'Brien, Stamford Health System, Speech Pathology Dept., Shelburne Rd. at W. Broad St., P.O. Box 9317, Stamford, CT 06904-9317

UCONN Aphasia Groups
UCONN Speech and Hearing Clinic, 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

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Delaware

Beebe Medical Center Stroke Support Group
Lewes Senior Center, 310 Nassau Park Rd., Lewes
, DE 19958

Contact: Andrea Goslin, OTR/L or Joan Bruditt, COTA/L, (302) 645-3235. Mailing Address: Beebe Medical Center, ATTN: Rehab Services, c/o Andrea Goslin, OTR/L, 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958

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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

Providence Hospital Stroke Support Group
Providence Hospital, Wellness Institute, 1150 Varnum St., NE, Washington, DC 20017

Contact: Terri Mancuso (202) 269-7543 or (202) 269-7275 or Deirdre R. Trent, Ph.D. (202) 269-7666
Email: tmancuso@provhosp.org or dtrent@provhosp.org

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Florida

The Golden Rule Stroke Club
JFK Medical Center , 5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL  33462

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.

*Must enroll for therapy for semester.

Contact: Joy Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, (561) 997-7223 or Nancy Lewison-Better, Clinic Director, (561) 297-2258
Email:
JoyZ10@aol.com or nlewison@fau.edu

The Bethesda Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group
Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435

*Meets once a month - please call for dates/times.

Contact: Adrienne Serowitz, (561) 852-2163.
Email: serowitz4@bellsouth.net Mailing Address: Adrienne Serowitz, 10129 Spyglass Way, Boca Raton, FL 33435

Stroke Support Group
Blake Medical Center, Dolphin Room, 2020 59th St. West, Bradenton, FL  34209

Contact: Tamara K. Spyker M.S., CCC-SLP.
Mailing Address:
Blake Medical Center, Attn: Tamara Spyker, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech - Language Dept., 2020 59th St. West, 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, 1:30-3pm

Contact: Cynthia Jenkins, M.A., CCC-SLP,  (386) 943-4692.
Email: cynthia.jenkins@slhdeland.org
Mailing Address:
Cynthia Jenkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, Florida Hospital - De Land, Speech Therapy Dept., 701 W. Plymouth Ave., Deland, FL  32720

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., Director (305) 772-4054 mwitkind@aol.com

North Collier Aphasia Support Group
North Collier Outpatient Rehab Center, 11181 Health Park Blvd., Suite 106, Naples, FL  34110

Contact: Anne L. Butz, M.A., CCC-SLP, (239) 571-0906. Mailing Address: Anne L. Butz, M.A., CCC-SLP, 1574 Weybridge Circle, Naples, FL  34110
Email: albutz@comcast.net

North Bay Rehabilitation Support Group
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL  34652

Contact: Marie Cuomo, c/o Rehab Dept., (727) 375-9669

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: walld3630@yahoo.com

Stroke of Hope Club, Inc. Aphasia Groups
860 U.S. #1, Suite 106, North Palm Beach, FL  33408

*Meets Tues-Fri, 10am-2:30pm

Contact: Hotline - (561) 745-0400 . Mailing Address: Attn: Liz Blake, Stroke of Hope, Inc., 860 U.S. #1, Suite 106, North Palm Beach, FL  33408
Email: info@strokeofhope.org
Website: www.strokeofhope.org

Stroke Club of Marion County/ Aphasia Conversation Group
Munroe Regional Medical Center, Auxiliary Conference Center, 1502 SW 1st Ave. Ocala, FL 34471

Contact: Natalie Douglas MS., CCC-SLP (352) 732-4900
Stroke Club of Marion County, Munroe Regional Medical Center
1401 SE 30th Ave. Ocala, FL 34471

Email: nataliedouglas@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 5:00pm

Contact: Erika Boyle (941) 378-2870 or Diane Lombard (941) 484-5969.
Email: boyle1115@comcast.net or bdlombard@comcast.net
Mailing Address: Erika Boyle, 5899 Old Summerwood Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232

The Stroke of Hope Club, Inc. & Aphasia Group
Indian River County Affiliate, Sebastian United Methodist Church, 1029 Main St. Sebastian, FL  32958

*Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Contact: Alta Benjamin  (772) 388-0582. Mailing Address: Alta Benjamin, 6171 Island Harbor Rd., Sebastian, FL  32958 
Email: dadandthem@bellsouth.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 Communication Group
Florida State University, Dept. of Communication Disorders, LL Schendel Speech & Hearing Clinic, 131 Regional Rehabilitation Center, Tallahassee, FL  32306-1200. (Payment on a sliding scale.)

Contact: Betty Landis, M.S., CCC-SLP, (850) 644-8449

Memory Group
Florida State University, Dept. of Communication Disorders, LL Schendel Speech & Hearing Clinic, 131 Regional Rehabilitation Center, Tallahassee, FL  32306-1200. (Payment on a sliding scale.)

Contact: Betty Landis, M.S., CCC-SLP, (850) 644-8449

Stroke Support Group

The Neuro Rehab Outpatient Facility, 1305 E. 6th Ave., Tallahassee, FL  32308

Contact: Judy Shipman, MSW, (850) 461-5066. Mailing Address: Judy Shipman, MSW, The NeuroScience Center, 1401 Centerville Rd., Suite 504, Tallahassee, FL  32308-4647.
Email: shipman-j@mail.tmh.org

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 or capaul@chuma1, cas.usf.edu

Aphasia Community Support Group
University Area Community Center, 14013 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613

*Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm (except Nov & Dec)

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 or capaul@chuma1, cas.usf.edu

Tampa Aphasia Support Group
2906 W. Price Ave., Tampa, FL  33611

Contact: Barbara Newborn  (813) 831-1598
Email: barbnewborn@yahoo.com

Road Ahead Stroke Support Group Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL  32778

*Meets once a month - call for dates/times

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

The Stroke of Hope Club, Inc.
Indian River County Aphasia Group Community Room, Indian River Mall, 6200 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32966

Contact: Alta Benjamin  (772) 388-0582. Mailing Address: Alta Benjamin, 6171 Island Harbor Rd., Sebastian, FL  32958 

Winter Haven Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Avenue F N.E., Winter Haven, FL  33881

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.
Emory University, Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rm. 101, 1441 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322

*Meets 4th Thursday of the month @ 1:30 pm.

Contact: Jacqueline S. Laures-Gore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, (404) 413-8299. Mailing Address: Jacqueline S. Laures-Gore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Atlanta Aphasia Association, Inc., P.O. Box 3979, Atlanta GA 30302-3979
Email: jlaures@gsu.edu

Dekalb Stroke Club
Dekalb Medical Center, 2701 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA  30033

Contact: Paula Eissner, LMSW - Case Management  (404) 501-5407
Email: peissner@dkmc.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 Prog.
743 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6pm

Contact: Janice L. Martin (770) 533-8218
Mailing Address: Janice Martin, 597 S Enota Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
Email: janice.martin@nghs.com

Strive From Stroke
Coliseum Medical Center, 350 Hospital Dr., 1st Floor Classroom, Macon, GA 31217

Contact: Christa Blades, CTRS (478) 765-4509. Mailing Address: Christa Blades, CTRS, Coliseum Medical Centers, 380 Hospital Dr., 4th Floor Rehab, Macon, GA 31217
Email: cgb615@hotmail.com

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Hawaii

University of Hawaii Aphasia Group University of Hawaii, Department of SPA, 1410 Lower Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822

Contact: Emi Isaki, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (808) 956-6362. Mailing Address: Emi Isaki, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, University of Hawaii, Department of SPA, Attn: Aphasia Clinic, 1410 Lower Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: eisaki@hawaii.edu

Maui Aphasia Support Group
J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793

Contact: Vanessa Speed (808) 244-7185

Maui 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 Group
Idaho State University – Boise Center, Speech & Language Clinic, 12301 W. Explorer Dr., Suite 102, Boise, ID 83713-1571

Contact: Jody Wood, M.S., CCC-SLP, or Cory Clement, M.A., CCC-SLP, (208) 685-6777
Email: woodjody@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

South East Idaho Stroke Club
Quail Ridge Assisted Living Center, 797 Hospital Way, Pocatello, WA  83201

Contact: William Thomas, M.S.W.,  (208) 239-3660. Mailing Address: Pocatello Regional Medical Center, Attn: Bill Thomas, M.S.W. - Coordinator of Social Work Services, 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, WA  83201
Email: prbthoma@ihc.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
2nd Wednesday evening of each month, 5:30-7:30

Contact: Sara Hitpas (708) 938-7409 Mailing Address: Sara Hitpas, 1225 W. Lake St., Melrose Park, IL 60160
Email: SHitpas@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. 2008 Schedule*

Contact: Darby Morhardt, MSW, LCSW. (312) 908-9432

Stroke Networking and Activity Program
Kishwaukee Community Hospital, One Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

*An educational & social group for stroke survivors, family members and/or caregivers. Meets 1st Thursday of each month from 2:00-2:30 pm.

Contact: Jamie Mayer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Dept of Allied Health & Communicative Disorders, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, 60115
Phone: (815) 753-9166
Email: jmayer1@niu.edu
Mailing address: Dept of Communicative Disorders, 338 Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL, 60115

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


Candi Bone Stroke Club
Jayne Shover Easter Seals, 799 McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123

Contact: Rhonda Weisschnur (630) 365-2804. Mailing Address: Rhonda Weisschnur, 4N631 Whirlaway Dr., Elburn, IL 60119-7902
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 (meets 2nd Sat. of every month)
Northwestern University Aphasia Research Program, Northwestern University, Speech & Language Clinic, 2240 N. Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208.

Contact: Mary Cosic (847) 467-7591
Email: m-cosic@northwestern.edu

Young Adult Stroke Survivors Program
Northwestern University, Speech & Language Clinic, 2240 N. Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208.

Contact: Mary Cosic, m-cosic@northwestern.edu

Stroke Support Group
Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 West 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Contact: Patricia Scavuzzo, M.S. CCC-SLP, (708) 229-5285. Mailing Address: Patricia Scavuzzo, M.S. CCC-SLP,  Little Company of Mary Hospital, Attn: Speech Therapy Dept., 2800 West 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL  60805

Stroke Support Group
MedCare, 3633 West Lake Ave., Ste. 102, Glenview, IL 60025

Contact: Lisa Senical, (847) 724-7600 ext. 20
Email: medcare.inc@att.net

Southern Illinois Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group
Herrin Hospital, Auxillary Conference Rm 2, 201 South 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948

*Meets 1st Thursday of the month @ 2pm.

Contact: Lisa Melton, (618) 942-2171 ext. 35312. Mailing Address: Lisa Melton, Herrin Hospital, Acute Rehabilitation Center, 201 South 14th St., Herrin, IL 62948
Email:lisa.melton@sih.net

Stroke Support Group
Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521

Contact: Nancy Parkinson, M.A., CCC-SLP, (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

Aphasia Support Group
Condell Day Center for Intergenerational Care, 700 Garfield Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Contact: Patrick Coneff (847) 990-5823
Email: jclark@condell.org

Advocate Christ Medical Center Stroke Support Group
4440 W 95th St., Rm 0629, 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

Lutheran General Stroke Club
Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 W. Dempster, Rm. 1043 C, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Contact: Mary Schmidt, Ph.D., (847) 723-7021. Mailing Address: Mary Schmidt, Ph.D., Luthern General Hospital, 1775 W. Dempster, 6 West, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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@trinitygc.com
Mailing Address: Speech Therapy Dept, 2701 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

The Illinois Communication Activities Network
Carle Foundation Hospital, 602 W. University, Urbana, IL 61801

Contacts: Dawn Henry (217) 383-6423, Email: dawn.henry@carle.com or Julie Hengst (217) 355-5064, Email: hengst@students.uiuc.edu. Mailing Address: Carle Clinic, NCE6, Attn.: Dawn Henry, Speech Pathology Dept., 602 W. University, Urbana, IL 61801

Marianjoy Aphasia Support Group Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26 West 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187

Contact: Rachel Caldwell, M.A., CCC-SLP, (603) 462-5546. Mailing Address: Rachel Caldwell, M.A., CCC-SLP, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Speech-Language Pathology Dept., 26 West 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187
Email: speakeasy474@hotmail.com

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Indiana

Indiana University Aphasia Support Group
Robert L. Milser Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, 200 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405

*Meets Wednesdays, 5-6pm during University semesters only. $25 fee per semester. 3 different groups for people with aphasia and caregivers.

Contact: Laura Murray, Ph.D., or Laura Karcher, 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

*Meets 2st Monday of month at 7pm. One groupd for survivors and one for caregivers.

Contact: Ann Harlow, RN, (317) 843-1209. Mailing Address: Ann Harlow, RN, 759 Johnson Dr., Carmel, IN 46033

Elkhart Area Aphasia Support Group Elkhart Hospital, 600 East Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516

Contact: Judy Loutzenhiser (574) 294-8566. Mailing Address: Judy Loutzenhiser, 56060 River Heights, Elkhart, IN 46516
Email: butterflynana48@yahoo.com

SouthWestern Indiana Aphasia Support Group
750 S. Kenmore, Evansville, IN 4775013

Contact: Carla Ellison, M.A., CCC-SLP, (812) 485-5638. Mailing Address: Carla Ellison, M.A., CCC-SLP, St. Mary's Rehabilitation Institute, c/o Speech Therapy Dept., 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47750
Email: crellisonslp@cs.com

Goshen Community Aphasia Group
1212 Wilson Ave., Goshen, IN 46526

Contact: John Liechty  (574) 534-2307
Email: jliechty@verizon.net


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Iowa

Aphasia Support Group
Genesis Medical Center, Genesis Plaza, Suite 8, 2535 Maplecrest Rd., Bettendorf, IA  52722

*Click here for 2008 schedule!

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

*Click here for 2008 schedule!

Contact: Alicia Owens, LBSW, (563) 421-3460
Email: owensa@genesishealth.com

Stroke Club
New Hope Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

Contact: Paulette Wood, CCC-SLP, (515) 263-5818. Mailing Address: Paulette Wood, CCC-SLP, Yonker Rehabilitation Outpatient Center, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 306, Des Moines, IA 50316

The Aphasia Group
Mercy Capitol, 603 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Contact: Sue Fagg, CCC-SLP,  (515) 643-0471 or Jenny Gunderman (515) 225-1036. Mailing Address: Sue Fagg, CCC-SLP,  Clinical Supervisor-Subacute Rehab, Mercy Capitol, 603 E. E 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Email: sfagg@mercydesmoines.org

The Stroke Club
Easter Seals Society of Iowa, 2920 30th St., Des Moines, IA 50310

Contact: Julie Wolfe (515) 274-1529

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

Contact: Denise Stutes (319) 524-7150 x8746

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Kansas

Northwest Kansas Stroke Support Group
First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall St., Hays, KS 67601

*Meets Mondays @ 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 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Activities group meets Fridays 1:30-2:30pm and Creative Writing meets Fridays 10-11am.  

Contact: Prof. Julie Gatts, CCC-SLP (785) 864-0652
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) 840-2712. 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

MARH Motivators
Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital, 5701 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211

Contact: Susan Adkins, OTR (913) 491-2479 Survivors Support Group

American Stroke Foundation Activity Center, 5960 Dearborn Street, Mission, KS 66202

Contact: Kolleen Arnold, (913) 649-1776
Email: Kolleen@americanstroke.org

Young Stroke Support Group
Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital, Speech, Language Pathology Dept., 5701 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211

Contact: Jamie Van Hecke, CCC-SLP (913) 491-2456

Community 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, 5940 Merchants St., Florence, KY  41042

*Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 6-7pm

Contact: Jennifer Taphorn, M.A., CCC-SLP, (859) 426-2380. Mailing Address: Jennifer Taphorn, M.A., CCC-SLP, Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital, Speech Pathology Dept., 5940 Merchants St., Florence, KY  41042
Email: jtaphorn@seniorcare-corp.com

Greater Lexington Aphasia Support System (G.L.A.S.S.)
University of Kentucky, Charles Wethington Building, Rm 110, Lexington, KY 40536
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-9

Contact: Bridget E. Williams, M.S., CCC-SLP (859) 323-1100
Email: behouc0@email.uky.edu

Stroke Support Group
Jewish Hospital , Frazier Rehab Center, Speech Pathology Dept., 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40207

Contact: Amy Henderson, M.A., CCC-SLP, (502) 582-7483. Mailing Address: Amy Henderson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Frazier Rehab Center, Attn: Speech Pathology Dept., 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

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 

The Adult Communicative Disorders Support Group
BrentHouse, 1512 Jefferson Hwy.,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Contact: Yvette Peevy, M.A., C.C.C., (504-842-4022, opt. 2, opt.2). Mailing Address: Yvette Peevy, M.A., C.C.C., Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., CT-4N,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Email: ypeevy@ochsner.org

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Maine

Portland Aphasia Support Group
The New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland Maine, 335 Brighton Ave., Unit 201
Portland, ME 04102

Contact: Dr. Steven Belanger (207) 662-8042

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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). Call for times.

Contact: Nancy Tietge (410) 263-6982. Mailing Address: Nancy Tietge, 303 Farragut Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Good Samaritan Stroke Club
Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21239

Contact: Karen Jones, LGSW, (410) 532-3797. Mailing Address: Karen Jones, LGSW, Case Manager, Good Samaritan Hospital, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21239

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

Harbor Hospital Stroke Survivors Group
Life Resource Center, 2990 S. Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225

Contact: Ann Hendon, M.S., CCC-SLP, (410) 350-3506. Mailing Address: Harbor Hospital Center, c/o Rehab Services - Ann Hendon, M.S., CCC-SLP, 3001 S. Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225
Email: Ann.Hendon@Medstar.net

Loyola College Adult Communications Disorders Clinic
Loyola College, 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD  21210

Contact: Lura Vogelman (410) 617-2631 or Janet Simon (410) 617-2645
Email: lvogelman@loyola.edu

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
pcauley@kernan.umm.edu
Mailing Address:
Pam Cauley, CTRS, Kernan Hospital, 2200 Kernan Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207

Stroke Support Group
Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association (MCSA)
Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

*Meets on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month, starting at 6:45pm.

Contact: Rita Lowenberg (301) 530-3740. Mailing Address: MCSA, PO Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343
E-mail: mcstroke@comcast.net or info@mcstroke.org or hlowenberg@aol.com
Website: www.mcstroke.org

Stroke Support Group
Colony South Hotel, Hospital Dr., Clinton, MD 20735

Contact: Virginia Gilbert, (301) 877-5767. Mailing Address: Virginia Gilbert, Rehab Dept., Southern MD Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton, MD 20735

Howard County Stroke Club / Speak Easy
Florence Baines Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Contact: Barbara Miller (410) 313-7467

Rose Hill Stroke Support Group Frederick County Health Dept., Montevue Ln., Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: Janet Copeland, CCC-SLP, (301) 698-3137. Mailing Address: Janet Copeland, CCC-SLP, Rose Hill Rehabilitation, 1562 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
Email: tomjanet@erols.com

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

Adult Communication Therapy Groups Summerville Assisted Living, 11215 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD 20854

Contact: Joan Green, M.A., CCC-SLP (301) 602-2899 or (800) 478-2550. Mailing Address: Joan Green, M.A., CCC-SLP, Innovative Speech Therapy, 12712 Huntsman Way, Potomac, MD 20854
Email: Jgreenslp@aol.com or Joan@innovativespeech.com

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: Jgreenslp@aol.com or Joan@innovativespeech.com

Communication Enrichment Program
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, 9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Contact: Sandi Lancaster, (240) 864-6033
Email: SLancas2@adventisthealthcare.com

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, starting at 6:45pm.

Contact: Anne McDonnell, (301) 869-1580. Mailing Address: MCSA, PO Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343
Email: mcstroke@comcast.net or info@mcstroke.org

Young Stroke Group (30s-60s)
Ring House, 1801 East Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852

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

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 @ (301) 520-9044
Email: aphasia.club@yahoo.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

Contact: Abbott Roseman (301) 598-3904. Mailing Address: MCSA, PO Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD  20916-9343
mcstroke@comcast.net
or info@mcstroke.org

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

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

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Massachusetts

Aneurysm Group
Massachusetts General Hospital, Brain Injury and AVM Center, Vincent Burnham Bldg., BBK710, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 Attn: Deidra Buckley

Contact: Deidra Buckley (617) 726-5531 or Gail Levy (617) 726-2066 or Carmen Vega-Barachowitz (617) 726-2763

Aphasia Clinic
MGH Institute of Health Professions, 36 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
*Group meets every Friday at 1pm*

Contact: Marjorie Nicholas (617) 726-0685
Email: mlnicholas@mghihp.edu
www.mghihp.edu/aphasiaclinic

Aphasia Community Group
Aphasia Community Resource Center @ Boston Univ Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Contact: Barbara L. Wymer (781) 828-0411 or Jerry Kaplan, M.A., CCC-SLP  (617) 499-5665 ext. 1253 (voicemail) or (617) 353-9687.
Mailing Address:
Barbara L. Wymer, 30 Pleasant Gardens Road, Canton, MA 02021
Jerome H. Kaplan, Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Email: highland200@hotmail.com for Jerry Kaplan

Aphasia Community Group
Braintree Rehab Hospital, Conference Room A, 250 Pond St., P.O. Braintree, MA 02185-9020

Contact: Alex Burnham, M.S., CCC-SLP (781) 848-5353 ext. 2252. Mailing Address: Alex Burnham, M.S., CCC-SLP, Braintree Rehab Hospital, Dept. of Communication Disorders, 250 Pond St., Braintree, MA 02185-9020

The Cape Cod Aphasia Community Group
Rehab Hospital of the Cape and Islands, 311 Service Rd., East Sandwich, MA 02537

Contact: Margaret McSharry, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, (508) 833-4268. Mailing Address: Margaret McSharry, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Rehab Hospital of the Cape and Islands, Attn: Speech Therapy Dept., 311 Service Rd., East Sandwich, MA 02537
Email: mmcsharry@rhic.org

Holyoke Hospital Aphasia Therapy Group
Speech and Hearing Center, Holyoke Hospital, 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

Contact: Esmat Ezzat (413) 534-2508

Weldon Rehab Hospital Aphasia Support Group
Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital, 233 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01102-9012

Contact: Bob Swanson, (413) 748-6849
Email: bob_swanson1@netzero.com

Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
484 Main St., #325, Worcester, MA 01608. 19 groups statewide.

Contact: John Richards (800) 242-0030 or (508) 795-0244

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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

Language Enrichment Group
University of Michigan, University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, 1111 East Catherine St., Ann Arbor, MI  48109-2054

Contact: Mimi Block, M.S., CCC-SLP, (734) 764-8440. Mailing Address: Mimi Block, M.S., CCC-SLP, University of Michigan, University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, c/o Clinical Program Coordinator, 1111 East Catherine St., Ann Arbor, MI  48109-2054
Email: meblock@umich.edu

Bay Area Support Group
Bay Medical Center for Rehabilitation, West Campus, 3190 E. Midland Road, Bay City, MI 48708

Contact: Michael Adamczyk (577) 677-6736. Mailing Address: Attn: Michael Adamczyk

New Beginnings Aphasia Group
St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb, 15855 Nineteen Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038

Contact: Janis Stanton (586) 725-1462. Mailing Address: Janis Stanton, 50845 Baltimore, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Email: janisnb@aol.com

GOTCHA (Group Organized Together to Compensate for Having Aphasia)
John D. Dingell VAMC, Dept. of Speech Pathology, 4646 John R., Detroit, MI  48201

Contact: Michele Roy-Morrow, M.A., CCC-SLP, (313) 576-1000 ext. 5107. 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@med.va.gov

Lansing Area Aphasia Support Group Hope Network, 2775 East Lansing Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
*Group meets 4th Wednesday of each month.

Contact: Katie Strong, M.A., CCC-SLP, (517) 410-2888 Mailing Address: Katie Strong, M.A., CCC-SLP, Hope Network, Children and Adult Outpatient Services., 2700 East Lansing Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
Email: katie@strongspeech.com

First Step Stroke Group
Farmington Hills Senior Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Rd., Suite 111, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Contact: Carolyn Eskandari (248) 473-1821

Different Strokes
McLaren Regional Rehab Center, Bristol Place, G-4466 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507

*Group meets the third Wednesday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm*

Contact: Stephanie Gay-Strawsburg M.A., CCC-SLP (810) 342-5550
Email: stephanies@mclaren.org

Cerebral Aneurysm & Stroke Club
Garden City Hospital, Rehab Services, 6245 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City, MI 48135

Contact: Kathleen Urban, (313)-458-3350.
Email: kurban@gchosp.org

Aphasia Maintenance Group
St. John North Shores Hospital, Macomb Center, 26755 Ballard Rd., Harrison Township, MI 48045-2458

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: CherylPietraszewski@StJohn.org

Aphasia/Language Maintenance Groups
Van Riper Speech/Language & Hearing Clinic, Western Michigan University, Unified Clinics, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Contact: Adelia Van Meter or Kathryn Hillenbrand  (269) 387-7007

Kalamazoo Stroke Club
Senior Services Center, 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Margaret Kelemen (269) 327-9520

Stroke Support Group
Marlette Community Hospital Center for Rehab, 2770 Main St., Marlette, MI 48453

Contact: Judy Pfaff or Molly Distelrath (517) 635-4500

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