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Alabama
Rebounders Stroke Support Group
The Bruno's Community Room, 1530 E Glenn Ave, 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
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Alaska
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Arizona
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
Website: http://tbisupportgroup.com/
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: Cheri or 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
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
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: Melinda Theobald (480) 551-5400
Email: melinda.theobald@healthsouth.com
Website: www.healthsouthscottsdale.com
Stroke Support Group
HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, 9630 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
*Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 11am.
Contact: Melinda Theobald (480) 551-5400
Email: melinda.theobald@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 from Sept to May. Call for time.
Contact: Daphne Phillips, PhD, CCC-SLP (480) 882-6825 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: Amy Humphries (520) 417-4560
Email: amy.humphries@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
*Meets once a month. Please call for details.
Contacts: Pamela A. Mathy, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Services,
or Kelly D. Ingram, M.S.
Phone: (480) 965-2373
Email: pamthy@asu.edu or 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
Carondelet Aphasia Program
Carondelet St Joseph's Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711
*Click here for Flier
Contact: Fabi Hirsch, Program Lead (520) 873-3016 or Merle Holck, Scheduling Coordinator, (520) 873-5847
Email: fhirsch@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. janet@email.arizona.edu
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 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 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 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
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 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")
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
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, 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
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
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, 1155 Alpine St, 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
Pueblo Bank & Trust, 1400 Main St, Canon City, CO 81212
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11am.
Contact: Lois McGowan (719) 276-1406.
Mailing Address: Lois McGowan, 1305 Harding Ave., Canon City, CO 81212
Email: loismcg@bresnan.net
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
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
Aphasia Support Group
Washington Street Community Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., Denver, CO 80210
*Meets Wednesdays 10:15-11:45am. Limited/Language Problems only.
Contact: Julie Harrington, CCC-SLP
(303) 759-9989
Mailing address: PO Box 280126, Lakewood, CO 80228
Email: juliestagg@aol.com
Colorado Neurological Institute Support Group
Swedish Hospital, 2nd Floor Conference Rm, 501 E. Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110
*Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 10:00-11:30 AM.
Contact: Wade Jensen, Chaplain (303) 357-5441
Email: wjensen@thecni.org
Website: www.thecni.org/stroke/support
Sky Cliff Center-Stroke Support Group
Sky Cliff Center, 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
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
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)
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
Caregiver Group
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association, 5666 S Bannock St, Littleton, CO 80120
*Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 1:30-3:00pm.
Contact: Esther Fretz, Ph.D., (303) 730-8800
Email: RMStroke@aol.com
Website: www.strokecolorado.org
Y.E.S.S. Group (ages 20-40s)
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association, 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: RMStroke@aol.com
Website: www.strokecolorado.org
Littleton Colorado Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
Littleton Adventist Hospital, Conf Room #5, 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
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
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) 240-1723 or (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
Head Injury/Stroke Support Group
North Valley Rehab Hospital, 8451 Pearl St, Thornton, CO 80229
*Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm
Contact: Rocky Mountain Stroke Association (303) 730-8800
Email: info@strokecolorado.org or rmstroke@aol.com
Northside Stroke Survivors Group
St Anthony's Hospital North, 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.
Mailing Address: Nancy L. Walters, 2710 W 98th Dr, Federal Heights, CO 80221
Aphasia Group
Capabilities Store, 88th & Pierce, Westminster, CO 80021
*Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00pm
Contact: Julie Harrington, SLP (303) 759-9989
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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
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 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
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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
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, Dolphin Room, 2020 59th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34209
*Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3-3:30pm. Does not meet in June, July or August.
Contact: Tamara K. Spyker M.S., CCC-SLP. (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, 1:30-3pm
Contact: Cynthia Jenkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, (386) 943-4692.
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
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: walld3630@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.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
Mailing Address: 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
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: dadandthem@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 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
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.
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, 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
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 Program,
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 & 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
*Meets twice a month, but closed during the summer. Call for dates and times.
Contact: Kristin Negilski, CCC-SLP (208) 373-1722
Email: negikris@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: Lauren Wineburgh (773) 774-8000 ext 5384
Mailing Address: Lauren Wineburgh, 7435 W Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631
Email:Lwineburgh@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 60016
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
Email: mary.schmidt@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
Candi Bone Stroke Club
Jayne Shover Easter Seals, 799 McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
*Stroke support group; consists of dinners with guest speakers. Call for meeting times & dates.
Contact: Rhonda Weisschnur (630) 365-2804.
Mailing Address: Rhonda Weisschnur, 4N631 Whirlaway Dr, Elburn, IL 60119-7902
Email: rhondabu@comcast.net
Stroke Survivors Support Group
St Joseph Hospital, Medical Office Bldg 2, St Lukes Room - 2nd Floor, 1975 Lin Lore Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
*Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Contact: Gwen Gorman (847) 468-9832
Email: bobandgwen@worldnet.att.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, Speech & Language Clinic, 2240 N. Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208.
*Meets 2nd Sat. of every month. Call for times.
Contact: Mary Cosic (847) 467-7591
Email: 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: (847) 724-7600 ext. 12
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
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
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
Mailing Address: Speech Therapy Dept, 2701 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
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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. 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
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 Riverside Rehabilitation Center, 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
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) 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
*Ongoing classes - call for more information.
Contact: Kolleen Arnold (Volunteer Facilitator) 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
MARH Motivators
Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital, 5701 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211
*Survivors Support Group
Contact: Susan Adkins, OTR (913) 491-2479
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
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
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) at 1:00 PM.
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
Email: 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
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
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