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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
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/
Stroke Support Group
National Neuro, 2919 S Elsworth Rd, #111, Mesa, AZ 85212
*Call for meeting times/dates
Contact: Marty Olesek (480) 984-8257
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
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
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
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)
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
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) 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: 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, 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
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
*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 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 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
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 (650) 565-8485
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
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
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
Eagle County Stroke Club
PO 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.
Email: klisac@montrosehospital.com
Stroke Survivors Support Groups of Pueblo
710 1/2 E. Mesa Ave, Pueblo, CO 81006-1023
*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
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
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 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
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 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
*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@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
Aphasia Maintenance Therapy Group
North Naples Methodist Church, Rm 441, 6000 Goodlette Rd N, Naples, FL 34109
*No cost; 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
North Bay Rehabilitation Support Group
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
*Meets last Thursday of the month, 10:30am-12:00pm
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
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
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
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 orcapaul@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
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 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: 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
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
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 (815) 753-9166
Mailing Address: Dept of Communicative Disorders, 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
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
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: (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
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
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
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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 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
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 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
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
*Survivors Support Group
Contact: Susan Adkins, OTR (913) 491-2479
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
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
Stroke Support Group
Padussis Conference Center, North Arundel Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Contact: Elizabeth (Betsy) Koerner (410) 787-4118
Mailing Address: Elizabeth Koerner, Hospital Learning Dept., North Arundel Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Email: EliKoe@northarundel.org
T.W.I.S.T. (Technology With Innovative Speech Therapy)
Summerville Assisted Living at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Contact: Joan Green 1-800-IST-2550 or (301) 602-2899
Email: Joan@innovativespeech.com
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
Glade Valley Stroke Support Group
Glade Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 56 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793
*Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm.
Contact: Paula French, OT, (301) 898-4321
Email: paulafrench@att.net
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Massachusetts
Aneurysm Group
Massachusetts General Hospital, Brain Injury and AVM Center, Vincent Burnham Bldg., BBK710, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Contact: Deidra Buckley (617) 726-5531, Gail Levy (617) 726-2066 or Carmen Vega-Barachowitz (617) 726-2763
Aphasia Clinic
MGH Institute of Health Professions, 36 1st Ave, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129
*Group meets every Friday, 1-2pm
Contact: Marjorie Nicholas, CCC-SLP (617) 726-0685
Email: mlnicholas@mghihp.edu
www.mghihp.edu/aphasiaclinic
Aphasia Community Group
Aphasia Community Resource Center @ Boston Univ Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
*Meets one Saturday a month, 11am-2pm. Call for dates.
Contact: Barbara L. Wymer (781) 828-0411 or Jerry Kaplan, M.A., CCC-SLP (617) 499-5665 ext. 1253 (voicemail) or (617) 353-9687.
Mailing Addresses:
Barbara L. Wymer, 30 Pleasant Gardens Road, Canton, MA 02021
Jerome H. Kaplan, Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Email: jhkaplan@bu.edu for Jerry Kaplan
