Support groups can give survivors and caregivers a sense of community and identity.
In addition to the programs provided by Brain Injury Services for our clients and caregivers, below are groups and programs available in the community. Brain Injury Services does not host the programs below. Please verify the information and/or RSVP by calling or emailing with the provided information.
| Caregiver Coffee and Cake Wednesday, May 31 9:30 AM The Swiss Bakery and Pastry Shop 5224 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA | A new group is forming to reduce isolation, improve mental health and help family caregivers have social outings from time to time. We would love to meet you and start building our little community of supportive and understanding fellow family caregivers of all ages and backgrounds. Bring yourself and some money to cover any purchases you make at the cafe. https://www.meetup.com/fairfax-family-caregivers-support-meetup-group/events/293548387 |
| Love Your Brain Retreats Fall 2023 Maine or Colorado | Love Your Brain hosts 5-day holistic health Retreat programs. Experience the science-backed benefits of our mindfulness, movement, nutrition, art, and community-building curriculum. Explore what it means to love your brain in a co-created space of vulnerability, trust, and belonging. Learn more: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-retreat |
| OrderAhead Fredericksburg Area | OrderAhead is a fast, private, & easy way to order free groceries online. Brought to you by the Feeding America Network and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. https://www.orderahead.org/ Click the blue [Get Started] button in the lower left corner. |
| First Responder & Safety Resource Fair Saturday, June 3 9 AM – 12 PM 14601 Lee Rd Chantilly, VA | Years of data tell us that people with disabilities are more likely to encounter law enforcement than typically developing peers and more likely to struggle to navigate that interaction. Join The Arc of Northern Virginia for a resource fair and practice event with Fairfax County responders and community partners. https://thearcofnova.org/events/first-responder-safety-fair/ |
| Front Royal Stroke Support Group Monday, June 5 4:30 – 6 PM | Meetings are in the Front Royal, VA area. Locations will be determined based on activity. For more information, contact Juhi Vora, CCC-SLP, at 812-369-9180 or jvora@valleyhealthlink.com. |
| Speaking on Purpose First and Third Wednesday 12 PM | Many people join Toastmasters to become better speakers. Speaking on Purpose is a supportive online community for those with physical and neurological impairments, such as brain injury, to come together, practice speaking, learn new skills, and have fun! https://sop.toastmastersclubs.org/ |
| Living With Brain Injury Support Group Every Friday 10 AM – 12 PM | The Living with Brain Injury group is a unique and supportive community of individuals recovering from brain injury. This support group is intended to improve our recovery experience through respectful sharing and connective experiences. Contact: Kristen Galles at kgalles@comcast.net |
| The Helping Hands Stroke Club Every Friday 1 – 2 PM | Meeting topics vary and include open discussions, guest speakers, fitness demonstrations, cooking classes, potlucks, health expos, game days, and creative therapies such as art and music therapy. There is also a speech therapy group that meets twice a month and a caregiver’s group. All groups meet at the Joseph Willard Health Center. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/speech-hearing/services |
| Fredericksburg Stroke Support Group Tuesday, June 6 6:30 – 8 PM | Free monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers. Attend in person at the John Fick Conference Center, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA, or to attend via Zoom, contact Susan for the virtual link. Meets the first Tuesday of the month. Contact: Susan Halprin at 540-741-4815 or Susan.halpin@mwhc.com |
| Inova Fairfax Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, June 6 7 – 8:30 PM | Share your story and help others. Learn about reducing the risk for stroke and find community services available to you. Meets the first Tuesday of the month. Caregivers welcome. Contact: Katy Brown at 703-776-3715 or Katherine.brown2@inova.org |
| Virtual Meeting Wednesday, June 7 6 PM | Brain Injury Association of Virginia offers caregivers a safe place to receive support and strength and share their experiences with others. Every first Wednesday of the month. Contact: Debra at debra@biav.net |
| Trauma Survivors Network TBI Group Tuesday, June 13 12 – 1:30 PM | The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) TBI Support group is a monthly support group for survivors and caregivers offering attendees support, coping skills, and education. Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Fairfax Hospital. * A minimum of 4 people is needed to meet. * Please RSVP to courtenay.dudley@inova.org or 703-776-4930 |
| CLiC Care Tuesday, June 13 7 – 8:30 PM | A free online support group across Virginia for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 p. Contact: Stacey Nichols at stacey@bisswva.org by June 12 to sign up. |
| Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group Thursday, June 15 4 – 5 PM | A virtual support group to share personal experiences, listen to others with a history of stroke/brain injury, and learn about new research and information. Meets the third Thursday of the month. Contact: Hannah Balberde at Hannah.Balberde@Encompasshealth.com |
| Virtual Support Group Tuesday, June 22 6:00 PM | Brain Injury Association of Virginia offers a group for people living with brain injury, their families, and friends. The group is a safe place to explore the challenges of brain injury and exchange ideas and information with others who really “get it.” Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Contact Christine Baggini at christine@biav.net |
| CLiC Forward Sound Healing Saturdays July 8 – Aug 5 10:30 – 11:30 AM | A free, online group focusing on long-term wellness. Sound healing uses sound waves to facilitate a “downshift” from our waking state to a calmer state. Sound baths enable the participant to enter a meditative and restful state where internal healing may be facilitated more deeply. Sessions may incorporate mindfulness, sound baths (crystal and Tibetan bowls, gong, chimes, flute, harp, and more), and voice. Open to adult BI survivors and caregivers across the state of VA https://forms.office.com/r/DqNB6tF9n9 |