Support groups can provide a sense of community and identity for survivors and caregivers.
In addition to the programs provided by Brain Injury Services for our clients and caregivers, below are groups and programs available in the community. The programs below are not hosted by Brain Injury Services. Please verify the information and/or RSVP by calling or emailing with the provided information.
| Advocacy Webinar Tuesday, January 17 12 – 1 PM | Join Anne McDonnell, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia for a free webinar about the upcoming Virginia General Assembly Session! Attendees will learn more about the upcoming session, the legislative priorities of brain injury providers across the state of Virginia, and more! https://www.biav.net/advocacy-in-action-webinar/ |
| Calling All Artists | During the month of February, The Arc of Northern Virginia will host an art exhibit featuring artists with various disabilities and support needs from all over the state. The exhibit will be at a lovely gallery in Richmond across the street from the Virginia General Assembly. If you are interested in displaying your art, please contact Lucy Beadnell at 703-208-1119 x 116 or lucy.beadnell@thearcofnova.org. |
| CLiC Social Thursday, January 26 7 – 8:00 PM | A free, online social group for adult brain injury survivors across Virginia offered by Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia. Registration: shorturl.at/iGZ09 |
| R50 CLiC Foundation Tuesday & Thursdays February 7 – April 27 1 – 3 PM | A cognitive compensatory curriculum designed to improve day-to-day life; focuses on memory, planning, executive function, and improving social connections. Open to adult brain injury survivors across the state of VA. Referrals can be completed by visiting: shorturl.at/cANU9. Please email your case manager or stacey@bisswva.org if assistance is needed to complete the referral. |
| 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 and practice speaking and learn new skills — and have fun along the way! 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 are comprised of open discussions, guest speakers, fitness demonstrations, cooking classes, potlucks, health expos, game days, and creative therapies such as art and music therapy. Meets at the Joseph Willard Speech-Language-Hearing site. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/speech-hearing/services |
| Fredericksburg Stroke Support Group Tuesday, February 7 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 540-741-4815 or Susan.halpin@mwhc.com |
| Inova Fairfax Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, February 7 7 – 8:30 PM | Share your story and help others. Learn about reducing the risk for stroke and find community services available to you. Every first Tuesday of the month. Caregivers welcome. Contact: Laura Buhler at 703.776.3030 opt 2 or laura.buhler@inova.org |
| Caregiver Virtual Meeting Wednesday, February 1 6 PM | Brain Injury Association of Virginia is offering caregivers a safe place to receive support and strength and share their experiences with others in the same position. Every first Wednesday of the month. Contact: Debra at debra@biav.net |
| CLiC Care Virtual Support Group Tuesday, February 14 7 – 8:30 PM | February’s group is journaling with Beth Hampton CLiC Care is a monthly online support group for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families that meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Contact Stacey Nichols at stacey@bisswva.org. |
| CLiC Social Thursday, February 16 7 – 8:00 PM | A free, online social group for adult brain injury survivors across Virginia offered by Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia. Registration: shorturl.at/hirY1 |
| Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group Thursday, February 16 4 – 5 PM | A support group where you can share your personal experiences, listen to others who have a history of stroke/brain injury, and learn new research and information. Every third Thursday of the month. Contact: Hannah Balberde at 703-957-2039 or Hannah.Balberde@Encompasshealth.com |
| Virtual Support Group Tuesday, February 28 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 |