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.
| BIAV Caregiver Virtual Meeting BIAV Virtual Support Group All Brain Injury Association of Virginia Support Groups are postponed until September. Front Royal Stroke Support Group | Monday, August 5, 4:30 – 6 PM Meetings are on the first Monday of the month in the Front Royal, VA area. Locations will be determined based on activity. Contact: Juhi Vora, CCC-SLP, at 812-369-9180 or jvora@valleyhealthlink.com Fredericksburg Stroke Support Group | Tuesday, August 6, 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 Inova Fairfax Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group | Tuesday, August 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. Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. Contact: Katy Brown at 703-776-3715 or Katherine.brown2@inova.org Trauma Survivor Network Trauma Patient Support Group | Thursday, August 8, 6 – 7:30 PM This monthly support group for trauma survivors offers support, coping skills, and education. Meetings are on the first Thursday of every month. Contact: Courtney Caton at ccaton@vhchealth.org CLiC Care | Tuesday, August 13, 7 – 8:30 PM A free online support group for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and loved ones across Virginia. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 PM. Contact Stacey Nichols at stacey@bissolutions.org VHC Health Stroke Survivor’s Group | Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 – 7 PM 1851 N. George Mason Dr, Garden Level Conference Room, Arlington — Attend in-person or virtually. Our group provides friendship, education, and information on resources. Meeting on the second Wednesday of every month. Contact: strokesurvivors@vhchealth.org Brain Injury Association of America’s THE Challenge! magazine is available for free online. Find all issues here: https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/challenge-magazine Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group | Thursday, August 15, 4 – 5 PM An in-person AND virtual support group to share personal experiences, listen to others with a stroke/brain injury history, and learn about new research and information—meeting on the third Thursday of every month. Contact: Hannah Balberde at Hannah.Balberde@Encompasshealth.com 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 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/ TBI Caregiver Support Group A private Facebook group to exchange ideas, thoughts, and positive affirmations on being a caregiver to a loved one who sustained a traumatic brain injury.https://www.facebook.com/groups/tbicaregiversupport/ 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. 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 |