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.
Love Your Brain Mindset Program
October 1
Online yoga, mindfulness, and education to build resilience for the brain injury community. The interactive, free six-week online programs offer peer support and tools to cultivate mental flexibility, physical strength, positive thinking, and more!
Learn more: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/mindset-interactive
CLiC Community –Virtual Movement / Dance Therapy
Mondays & Wednesdays, October 16 -November 20, 2 – 3 PM
Movement and dance therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and adaptive movement to promote the individual’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration. Please join VT alumna Dr. Candy Beers, MS, R-DMT, Ph.D., for this FREE healing experience! Sessions will be tailored for brain injury survivors and adapted for this purpose.
Register by 10/2/23: https://forms.office.com/r/giXbX2ZTjq. Please email stacey@bisolutions.org for more information.
Front Royal Stroke Support Group
Monday, October 2, 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.
Inova Fairfax Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, October 3, 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 on the first Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Katy Brown at 703-776-3715 or Katherine.brown2@inova.org
Fredericksburg Stroke Support Group
Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 – 8 PM
Virtual or in-person, the John Fick Conference Center, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg
Free monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers. Meets the first Tuesday of the month.
Contact Susan Halprin at 540-741-4815 or Susan.halpin@mwhc.com
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, October 4, 6 PM
BIAV offers caregivers a safe place to receive support and strength and share their experiences with others. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact: Debra at debra@biav.net
Trauma Survivor Network Trauma Patient Support Group
Thursday, October 5, 6 – 7:30 PM
This monthly support group for trauma survivors offers support, coping skills, and education. Meets virtually on the first Thursday of every month and is hosted by VHC Health. Contact: Courtney Caton at ccaton@vhchealth.org.
Trauma Survivors Network TBI Group
Tuesday, October 10, 12 – 1:30 PM
In-Person Group at Inova Fairfax Medical Center
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. * A minimum of 4 people is needed to meet. *
Please RSVP to courtenay.dudley@inova.org or 703-776-4930
CLiC Care: Charlie Filer, Beekeeping
Tuesday, October 10, 7 – 8:30 PM
A free online support group across Virginia for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Contact Stacey Nichols at stacey@bisswva.org to sign up.
VHC Health Stroke Survivor’s Group
Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 – 7 PM
1701 N. George Mason Dr, Arlington — Attend in-person or virtually. Our group provides friendship, education, and information on resources. Meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact: strokesurvivors@vhchealth.org
Trauma Survivors Network Trauma Talk
Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 7:30 PM
In-Person Group at Inova Fairfax Medical Center
The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) Trauma Talk group is a monthly support group for survivors and caregivers offering attendees support, coping skills, and education. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month. * A minimum of 4 people is needed to meet. *
Please RSVP to courtenay.dudley@inova.org or 703-776-4930
Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, October 19, 4 – 5 PM
A virtual support group to share personal experiences, listen to others with a stroke/brain injury history, and learn about new research and information. Meets on the third Thursday of every month. Contact Hannah Balberde at Hannah.Balberde@Encompasshealth.com
Virtual Support Group
Tuesday, October 24, 6 PM
BIAV offers a group for people 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 on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Contact Christine Baggini at christine@biav.net
CLiC Social
Thursday, October 26, 7 – 8 PM
A free, online social group for adult brain injury survivors across Virginia offered by Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia.
Contact: Stacey Nichols at stacey@bisswva.org
OrderAhead: Fredericksburg Area
OrderAhead is a fast, private, and easy way to order free groceries online.
https://www.orderahead.org/ and click the blue [Get Started] button in the lower left corner.
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. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/speech-hearing/services
Music Therapy Support Group for Caregivers and Care Partners
Anderson Music Therapy is hosting a monthly music therapy support group for caregivers and care partners of individuals.
Contact Rachel Lofton at Rachel@amusictherapy.com or 540-384-1788.