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.
| Wednesday, December 1 12 PM | BIAV Virtual Caregiver Meeting | Brain Injury Association of Virginia is offering caregivers a safe place to receive support, strength, and share their experiences with others in the same position. Every first Wednesday of the month. Contact: Debra at debra@biav.net |
| Monday, December 6 6:30 – 8 PM | Fredericksburg Stroke Support Group | Free monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers. Every first Monday of the month. Contact: Susan Halpin at 540-741-4815 or Susan.halpin@mwhc.com |
| Mondays 2 – 4 PM | Living With Brain Injury Support Group | The Living with Brain Injury group is a unique and supportive community of individuals recovering from BI. This support group is intended to improve our recovery experience through respectful sharing and connective experiences. Eligibility: current Brain Injury Service clients. Contact: Rachelle Price at mawmaw6019@gmail.com |
| Tuesday, December 7 7 – 8:30 PM | Inova Fairfax Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group | 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 |
| Thursday, December 16 4 – 5 PM | Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group | 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 |
| Tuesday, December 21 12 – 1:30 PM | Trauma Survivors Network TBI Support Group | The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) TBI Support group is a monthly support group for survivors and caregivers offering support, coping skills, and education to attendees. Every third Tuesday of the month (currently virtual). Contact: Shira Rothberg at 703-776-4930 or shira.rothberg@inova.org |
| Tuesday, December 27 6:00 PM | BIAV Virtual Support Group | Brain Injury Association of Virginia offers a group for people living with brain injury, their family, 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.” Every fourth Tuesday of the month. Contact Christine Baggini at christine@biav.net |
| Peer Run What’s Cooking Text Group | What’s Cooking crockpot text group through WhatsApp for sharing recipes and crockpot support. Contact: Melinda Reed at 703-242-3628 or revmreed@aol.com | |
| Thursdays 2 – 4 PM | Peer Run Bible Study Group | Contact Samson Abebe at (571) 201-4275 or samsonabebe672@gmail.com |
| Young Adult Knights | If you are between the ages of 18-30 and want to make connections and friends in a relaxed fun atmosphere then please join us. The social group meets once a month via Zoom to play online games and have virtual movie nights. Young Adult Knights is facilitated by the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia. Contact Michelle Williams at 703-719-1379 or michellew@ecnv.org | |
| Mondays Jan 10 – Feb 14 3 – 5 PM | Love Your Brain Caregiver Retreat | Becoming a caregiver impacts life in many ways — responsibilities, beliefs, hopes, expectations, and relationships. Through Love Your Brain’s pillars of mindfulness, movement, and community, this online retreat will support you to cultivate greater awareness in your role as a caregiver. Learn more at https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat |
