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Community Events

Resource Orientation for Stroke & Aphasia (ROSA)

What: An event to bring together people with aphasia, their care partners, speech-language pathologists, student clinicians, and others.

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 10am - 2:30pm EDT

Where: the Howard Gittis Student Center Room 200A-C on Temple University’s Main Campus in Philadelphia. 1755 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/resource-orientation-for-stroke-and-aphasia

Books

How to Go from Stroke Victim to Stroke Victor by Bob Mandell

Access to Book

Utilizing little known innovative therapies, strategies, and a mind/body mentality the “Stroke Victor” pushed his recovery well beyond what was expected. Learn the tricks, techniques, devices, mental games, and philosophies that will help every stroke victim have a stronger recovery and ultimate healing.

Independent Living: Functioning With the Use of One Hand in a Two-Handed World by Patricia S. Burnett

Do It One-Handed: A Manual of Daily Living Skills for Stroke Rehabilitation by Susan Cohn

Other Media

An online course series on counseling skills is available through continuing education provider MedBridgeEducation.

A Guided Meditation to Help with Caregiver Stress by Belleruth Naparstek

Imagery to remind the caregiver – whether family member or professional provider – of their own strength, goodness, tenacity, and resourcefulness. Also designed to provide relaxation and balance; sustain motivation; reduce isolation; acknowledge the difficulties without sugar-coating them; help release any accrued resentment; and restore hope for the future. Includes guided imagery and affirmations.

Playing time: 45 min.

Available from healthjourneys or Amazon.

Emotional Renewal for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself While Helping a Loved One by Lynn Joseph

This superb, 7-track, guided imagery CD targets caregiver stress in a wonderfully knowledgeable, compassionate, and comprehensive way. Segments include an Intro with Advice, and imagery segments for: Boosting Self-Love; Planning a Smooth Day; Healing Stressful Feelings; Connecting with Your Future Self; Sleeping Soundly; and much more.

Playing time: 72 min.

Available from Amazon.

Brain Friends Podcast

The Brain Friends podcast is a space for neuro nerds and stroke survivors to talk about all things aphasia, language recovery, and community. Hosted by Dr. D. Seles, a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist, and Angie C., 2x stroke survivor and aphasia advocate.

Podcast Link

I need an aphasia support group

People with aphasia can sometimes feel left out at general stroke survivor groups. See below for information about dedicated aphasia support groups. Note that most in-person support groups meet in hospitals and rehab centers, so masks are typically required. Reach out to the contact person with any questions.

*We are currently searching for more aphasia support groups. Check back soon for more resources.

In Person Groups (alphabetical by state, then town/city)	Online Groups
Delaware Blue Hen Brew Crew – UD’s Aphasia Support Group (Newark) When: 3rd Tuesday of every month (contact to verify dates); 10:00 am Where: South Atrium of UD STAR Campus, 540 S. College Avenue Contact: UD Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, (302) 831-7100 New Jersey Adler Aphasia Communication Groups Where: 6 groups throughout New Jersey. See the Adler Aphasia Center website for more details. Contact: Meredith Gemeiner, mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org Note: Some groups may ask for a small fee, depending on their location. Pennsylvania Reading Rehab Hospital Aphasia Group (Wyomissing) When: 2^nd Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm Where: Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Wyomissing, 2802 Papermill Road Contact: Call 484-628-2721 or email RHRWSupportgroups@towerhealth.org Notes: Register in advance at the group’s event page https://towerhealth.org/reading-hospital-support-groups Jefferson Moss-Magee Aphasia Support Group at the Riverfront When: 1st Tuesday of every month (except July), 1-2pm Where: Magee Riverfront at 1500 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA 19147 Contact: Sarah Lantz, call (215) 218-3909 or email Sarah.Lantz@jefferson.edu	Good Shepherd Penn Partners - Aphasia Support Group When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 3-4pm Where: Virtually on Microsoft Teams (email Aphasia.Group@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for link) Contact: (215) 294-9216 or email Aphasia.Group@pennmedicine.upenn.edu MAAC Aphasia Support Group (Virtual) When: September 11th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 9th at 7:00pm ET Where: Meet on Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 0528 1851 Passcode: 194696 Contact: Mark Harder at msharder.maac@gmail.com National Aphasia Synergy (Virtual) What is it?: An online peer befriending group for people with aphasia, by people with aphasia When: Once a week, over 6-10 sessions (contact for specific dates and times) Where: Zoom Contact: info@nationalaphasiasynergy.com Note: Visit https://www.nationalaphasiasynergy.org/ for more information and resources! SF State: Gray Matter Lab's Conversation Club (Virtual) What is it: The Conversation Club is open to individuals with aphasia or a related neurogenic communication disorder. We discuss current events, hobbies and interests. There is no charge to attend. When: Fridays (email for more information) Where: Zoom (email for link) Contact: Gray Matter Lab at graymatterlaboratory@gmail.com

In Person Groups
(alphabetical by state, then town/city)

Online Groups

Delaware

Blue Hen Brew Crew – UD’s Aphasia Support Group (Newark)

When: 3rd Tuesday of every month (contact to verify dates); 10:00 am
Where: South Atrium of UD STAR Campus, 540 S. College Avenue
Contact: UD Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, (302) 831-7100

New Jersey

Adler Aphasia Communication Groups

Where: 6 groups throughout New Jersey. See the Adler Aphasia Center website for more details.
Contact: Meredith Gemeiner, mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org
Note: Some groups may ask for a small fee, depending on their location.

Pennsylvania

Reading Rehab Hospital Aphasia Group (Wyomissing)

When: 2^nd Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm
Where: Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Wyomissing, 2802 Papermill Road
Contact: Call 484-628-2721 or email RHRWSupportgroups@towerhealth.org
Notes: Register in advance at the group’s event page https://towerhealth.org/reading-hospital-support-groups

Jefferson Moss-Magee Aphasia Support Group at the Riverfront

When: 1st Tuesday of every month (except July), 1-2pm
Where: Magee Riverfront at 1500 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA 19147
Contact: Sarah Lantz, call (215) 218-3909 or email Sarah.Lantz@jefferson.edu

Good Shepherd Penn Partners - Aphasia Support Group

When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 3-4pm
Where: Virtually on Microsoft Teams (email Aphasia.Group@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for link)
Contact: (215) 294-9216 or email Aphasia.Group@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

MAAC Aphasia Support Group (Virtual)

When: September 11th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 9th at 7:00pm ET
Where: Meet on Zoom: Meeting ID: 825 0528 1851
Passcode: 194696
Contact: Mark Harder at msharder.maac@gmail.com

National Aphasia Synergy (Virtual)

What is it?: An online peer befriending group for people with aphasia, by people with aphasia

When: Once a week, over 6-10 sessions (contact for specific dates and times)
Where: Zoom
Contact: info@nationalaphasiasynergy.com

Note: Visit https://www.nationalaphasiasynergy.org/ for more information and resources!

SF State: Gray Matter Lab's Conversation Club (Virtual)

What is it: The Conversation Club is open to individuals with aphasia or a related neurogenic communication disorder. We discuss current events, hobbies and interests. There is no charge to attend.

When: Fridays (email for more information)
Where: Zoom (email for link)
Contact: Gray Matter Lab at graymatterlaboratory@gmail.com

I need a stroke support group

Many support groups meet both in person and online. Note that most in-person support groups meet in hospitals and rehab centers, so masks are typically required. Reach out to the contact person with any questions.

*We are currently searching for more stroke support groups. Check back soon for more resources.

In Person Groups (alphabetical by state, then town/city)	Online Groups (alphabetical by group name)
Maryland Stroke Support Group of Cecil County (Elkton) When: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30pm Where: ChristianaCare Union Hospital, 106 Bow St., Elkton, MD Contact: Sarah Rueda Sarah.Rueda@christianacare.org New Jersey Community Stroke Support Group (Marlton) When: 1^st Wednesday of every month (Feb-Dec), 7-8:30pm Where: 92 Brick Rd, Marlton, NJ, 2^nd Floor Patient Dining Room (email Liz Louie ELouie@kessler-rehab.com) Note: See Online Groups for Zoom option Contact: Liz Louie at ELouie@kessler-rehab.com South Jersey Stroke Support Group (Vineland) When: 2^nd Tuesday of every month, 1:30-2:30pm Where: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland, 1237 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland, NJ or Zoom (email Nikole Spatola for the link Nikole.Spatola@encompasshealth.com) Pennsylvania Caring Connections at Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital (Allentown) When: Every other month, Wednesdays, 12-1pm Where: In person at 850 S 5th St, Middle Level Conference Room, Hyland Ctr Contact: Rachel Burke at RABurke@gsrh.org Notes: See Zoom option under Online Groups and find more information at their Facebook Page Stroke ATLAS (Acceptance to Life After Stroke) (Fountain Hill) When: Meet quarterly (the months of September, December, March, and June) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from approximately 4-6pm Where: St. Luke’s Anderson Campus 1872 St Luke's Blvd, Easton, PA 18045, Medical Office Building, Conference Room B; Park in Back of the Building and Enter through the “Fitness & Sports Performance” Entrance or virtually via Live Event Calendar link below. After registering you will be sent a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting. Contact: Krysta Leonarczyk, Krista.Leonarczyk@sluhn.org Notes: Please register through the Live Event Calendar or call call call 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537) Good Shepherd Penn Partners – Stroke Support Group (Philadelphia) When: Last Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm Where: 1800 Lombard St, Penn Medicine @ Rittenhouse, 3rd Floor Dining Room Contact: Tyler Roach at tyler.roach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 215-893-6425 for more information Phoenixville Hospital Stroke Support Group When: The second Thursday of every other month Where: Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 Contact: Community Health Education at 610-983-1288 Notes: Register in advance at the group’s event page (https://phoenixville.towerhealth.org/classes-events/search-results-detail/?eventId=bbeca3b2-5f5d-ee11-a862-000d3a61151d)	Caring Connections at Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital When: Every other month, Wednesdays, 12-1pm Where: Zoom (email Rachel Burke for link) Contact: Rachel Burke at RAburke@gsrh.org Notes: Find more information at their Facebook Page Cooper Stroke and Aneurysm Support Group (Camden) When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2-3pm Where: Zoom (email Corlynn Hullfish for link) Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at hullfish-corlynn@CooperHealth.edu) ChristianaCare Stroke Education Group When: 3^rd Friday of each month, 12-1pm Where: Zoom (email Julia Santini for link) Contact: Julia Santini at JSantini@Christianacare.org Community Stroke Support Group - Marlton When: 1^st Wednesday of every month (Feb-Dec), 7-9pm Where: Zoom (email Liz Louie for link) Contact: Liz Louie at ELouie@kessler-rehab.com Good Shepherd Penn Partners – Stroke Support Group When: Last Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm Where: Microsoft Teams (email Tyler Roach for link) Contact: Tyler Roach at tyler.roach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 215-893-6425 Stroke ATLAS (Acceptance to Life After Stroke) When: Meet quarterly (the months of September, December, March, and June) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from approximately 4-6pm Where: Microsoft Teams. Please register through the Live Event Calendar to receive a link. Contact: Krysta Leonarczyk at Krista.Leonarczyk@sluhn.org Stroke Family CARE Group When: 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7pm Where: Zoom (email Sonya Dibeler at for Zoom link) or in person at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contact: Sonya Dibeler at Sonya.Dibeler@jefferson.edu or call 215-587- 3411 University of PA Medical Center Stroke Support Group When: Meets on first Thursdays of every month from 3-4pm Where: Zoom Note: For access, visit https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/neurology/stroke/stroke-support-group Young Empowerment Stroke Support (YESS) Group When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm Where: Zoom (email Melissa Myers or Mary Steskal for link) Contact: Melissa Myers at Melissa.Meyers@jefferson.edu or Mary Steskal at Mary.Steskal@jefferson.edu
Reading Rehab Hospital Stroke Group (Wyomissing) When: 1st Wednesday of every month, 3-4pm Where: Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Wyomissing, 2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Contact: Call 484-628-2721 or email RHRWSupportgroups@towerhealth.org Note: Register in advance at the group’s event page

In Person Groups
(alphabetical by state, then town/city)

Online Groups (alphabetical by group name)

Maryland

Stroke Support Group of Cecil County (Elkton)

When: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30pm
Where: ChristianaCare Union Hospital, 106 Bow St., Elkton, MD
Contact: Sarah Rueda Sarah.Rueda@christianacare.org

New Jersey

Community Stroke Support Group (Marlton)

When: 1^st Wednesday of every month (Feb-Dec), 7-8:30pm
Where: 92 Brick Rd, Marlton, NJ, 2^nd Floor Patient Dining Room (email Liz Louie ELouie@kessler-rehab.com)
Note: See Online Groups for Zoom option
Contact: Liz Louie at ELouie@kessler-rehab.com

South Jersey Stroke Support Group (Vineland)

When: 2^nd Tuesday of every month, 1:30-2:30pm
Where: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland, 1237 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland, NJ or Zoom (email Nikole Spatola for the link Nikole.Spatola@encompasshealth.com)

Pennsylvania

Caring Connections at Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital (Allentown)

When: Every other month, Wednesdays, 12-1pm
Where: In person at 850 S 5th St, Middle Level Conference Room, Hyland Ctr
Contact: Rachel Burke at RABurke@gsrh.org
Notes: See Zoom option under Online Groups and find more information at their Facebook Page

Stroke ATLAS (Acceptance to Life After Stroke) (Fountain Hill)

When: Meet quarterly (the months of September, December, March, and June) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from approximately 4-6pm
Where: St. Luke’s Anderson Campus 1872 St Luke's Blvd, Easton, PA 18045, Medical Office Building, Conference Room B; Park in Back of the Building and Enter through the “Fitness & Sports Performance” Entrance or virtually via Live Event Calendar link below. After registering you will be sent a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting.
Contact: Krysta Leonarczyk, Krista.Leonarczyk@sluhn.org
Notes: Please register through the Live Event Calendar or call call call 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537)

Good Shepherd Penn Partners – Stroke Support Group (Philadelphia)

When: Last Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm
Where: 1800 Lombard St, Penn Medicine @ Rittenhouse, 3rd Floor Dining Room
Contact: Tyler Roach at tyler.roach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 215-893-6425 for more information

Phoenixville Hospital Stroke Support Group

When: The second Thursday of every other month
Where: Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460
Contact: Community Health Education at 610-983-1288
Notes: Register in advance at the group’s event page (https://phoenixville.towerhealth.org/classes-events/search-results-detail/?eventId=bbeca3b2-5f5d-ee11-a862-000d3a61151d)

Caring Connections at Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital

When: Every other month, Wednesdays, 12-1pm
Where: Zoom (email Rachel Burke for link)
Contact: Rachel Burke at RAburke@gsrh.org
Notes: Find more information at their Facebook Page

Cooper Stroke and Aneurysm Support Group (Camden)

When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2-3pm
Where: Zoom (email Corlynn Hullfish for link)
Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at hullfish-corlynn@CooperHealth.edu)

ChristianaCare Stroke Education Group

When: 3^rd Friday of each month, 12-1pm
Where: Zoom (email Julia Santini for link)
Contact: Julia Santini at JSantini@Christianacare.org

Community Stroke Support Group - Marlton

When: 1^st Wednesday of every month (Feb-Dec), 7-9pm
Where: Zoom (email Liz Louie for link)
Contact: Liz Louie at ELouie@kessler-rehab.com

Good Shepherd Penn Partners – Stroke Support Group

When: Last Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm
Where: Microsoft Teams (email Tyler Roach for link)
Contact: Tyler Roach at tyler.roach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 215-893-6425

Stroke ATLAS (Acceptance to Life After Stroke)

When: Meet quarterly (the months of September, December, March, and June) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from approximately 4-6pm
Where: Microsoft Teams. Please register through the Live Event Calendar to receive a link.
Contact: Krysta Leonarczyk at Krista.Leonarczyk@sluhn.org

Stroke Family CARE Group

When: 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7pm
Where: Zoom (email Sonya Dibeler at for Zoom link) or in person at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Contact: Sonya Dibeler at Sonya.Dibeler@jefferson.edu or call 215-587- 3411

University of PA Medical Center Stroke Support Group

When: Meets on first Thursdays of every month from 3-4pm
Where: Zoom
Note: For access, visit https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/neurology/stroke/stroke-support-group

Young Empowerment Stroke Support (YESS) Group

When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm
Where: Zoom (email Melissa Myers or Mary Steskal for link)
Contact: Melissa Myers at Melissa.Meyers@jefferson.edu or Mary Steskal at Mary.Steskal@jefferson.edu

Reading Rehab Hospital Stroke Group (Wyomissing)

When: 1st Wednesday of every month, 3-4pm
Where: Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Wyomissing, 2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Contact: Call 484-628-2721 or email RHRWSupportgroups@towerhealth.org
Note: Register in advance at the group’s event page

I need a culturally and linguistically diverse support group

Virtual Stroke Support Group (en español)

¿Qué es?: Grupo de apoyo virtual de ataque cerebral

When: Each Wednesday at 2:00 pm PT, 5:00 pm ET

Cuando: Cada miércoles 2:00 pm PT, 5:00 pm ET

Where: Zoom (send a message to jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov to get access)

Dónde: Zoom (manda una mensaje a jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov para obtener acceso)

Contact: (jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov)

El contacto: Jackie Ramirez Mancilla (jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov)

SF State: El Club de Conversación en español (virtual)

¿Qué es?: El Club de Conversación da la bienvenida a aquellos con afasia o un trastorno relacionado de la comunicación neurogénica. Hablamos sobre eventos de actualidad, pasatiempos e intereses. Es gratis atender las juntas.

When: Cada miércoles @ 2:00 pm PT, 5:00 pm ET
Where: Zoom (email jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov para acceder)
Contact: Jackie Ramirez Mancilla jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov

Black American Aphasia Conversation Group

What: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect
When: Every other Monday from 4-5 EST
Where: Zoom

Notes: Access Zoom link and more information at https://aphasia.org/series/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/

SF State: Gray Matter Lab's Conversation Club for for Black adults with aphasia, led by Black student clinicians

When: Fridays (email for more information)
Where: Zoom

Contact: Gray Matter Lab at graymatterlaboratory@gmail.com

Korean Aphasia Community - 한인 실어증 커뮤니티

What: A group that provides resources to Korean-speaking immigrants in the United States who are navigating difficulties associated with Aphasia.

한인 실어증 커뮤니티는 퍼듀 대학교 실어증 연구소(Purdue Aphasia Research Lab)와 언어치료사들이 협력하여 설립한 단체입니다. 현재 미국에 거주하는 비영어권 이민자들을 위한 언어치료 서비스는 부족한 상태입니다.
우리의 목표는 실어증을 가진 한인 이민자들에게 그룹 프로그램을 제공하고, 격려하며 도움이 될 만한 정보를 전달하는 것입니다.

When: Meetings will take place on the second Thursday of every month at 7pm EST, 4pm PST

모임은 매달 두 번째 목요일 (미국 동부 시간7시, 또는 미국 서부 시간4시)에 진행됩니다. 모임 정보에 관한 자세한 내용은 아래 연락처로 문의해 주세요.

Where: Attendance is free, and all group meetings are conducted in Korean via Zoom. See contact for access.

참가비는 무료이며, 모임은 매달 한 번 온라인(Zoom)을 통해 한국어로 진행됩니다.

Contact: If you wish to attend, contact Dr. Jiyeon Lee, PhD, CCC-SLP (Purdue Aphasia Lab) 이지연 교수 (퍼듀 대학교 실어증 연구소) at lee1704@purdue.edu (765) 494-3810 or Sally Min (Purdue Aphasia Lab) 민셀리 (퍼듀 대학교 실어증 연구소) at min116@purdue.edu (213) 496-0265

Notes: Access more information at https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/slhs/aphasia/korean-aphasia-community/

I need a caregiver support group

Caregivers are always welcome at stroke and aphasia support groups, but sometimes caregivers need a space all to themselves. See below for information about dedicated caregiver support groups. Note that most in-person support groups meet in hospitals and rehab centers, so masks are typically required. Reach out to the contact person with any questions.

*We are currently searching for more caregiver support groups. Check back soon for more resources.

In Person Groups (alphabetical by state, then town/city)	Online Groups
>New Jersey Adler Aphasia Center (Maywood, NJ) When: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, and the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30-11:30 am Where: Adler Aphasia Center, 60 W Hunter Ave, Maywood, NJ Contact: Meredith Gemeiner at mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193 Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information. Adler Aphasia Center (West Orange, NJ) When: 4th Monday of each month, 10 am – 11 am Where: Adler Aphasia Center, B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Contact: Meredith Gemeiner at mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193 Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information.	Adler Aphasia Center When: Email for dates and times Where: Online Contact: Meredith Gemeiner, mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193 Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information – mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193. Good Shepherd Caregiver Support Group What: Caregiver Support Group When: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:00pm Where: Zoom (email Lindsey Musser for link) Contact: Lindsey Musser at LMusser@gsrh.org MAAC Partner/Caregiver Aphasia Support When: Every month on the second Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, until December 12th, 2024 except in October, which takes place on the 17th Where: Zoom Contact: Mark Harder at msharder.maac@gmail.com or call 215-852-0730 Stroke Caregiver Problem Solving Group and Young Empowerment Stroke Support (YESS) Group – Moss Rehab When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm Where: Zoom (email Melissa Myers or Mary Steskal for link) Contact: Melissa Myers Melissa.Meyers@jefferson.edu or Mary Steskal Mary.Steskal@jefferson.edu)

In Person Groups
(alphabetical by state, then town/city)

Online Groups

>New Jersey

Adler Aphasia Center (Maywood, NJ)

When: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, and the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30-11:30 am
Where: Adler Aphasia Center, 60 W Hunter Ave, Maywood, NJ
Contact: Meredith Gemeiner at mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193
Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information.

Adler Aphasia Center (West Orange, NJ)

When: 4th Monday of each month, 10 am – 11 am
Where: Adler Aphasia Center, B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Contact: Meredith Gemeiner at mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193
Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information.

Adler Aphasia Center

When: Email for dates and times
Where: Online
Contact: Meredith Gemeiner, mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193
Note: This caregiver support group is free for caregivers of Adler program participants. There is a small fee for caregivers of individuals with aphasia not affiliated with Adler Aphasia Center. Please contact Meredith Gemeiner for more information – mgemeiner@adleraphasiacenter.org or (201) 898-2193.

Good Shepherd Caregiver Support Group

What: Caregiver Support Group
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Zoom (email Lindsey Musser for link)
Contact: Lindsey Musser at LMusser@gsrh.org

MAAC Partner/Caregiver Aphasia Support

When: Every month on the second Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, until December 12th, 2024 except in October, which takes place on the 17th
Where: Zoom
Contact: Mark Harder at msharder.maac@gmail.com or call 215-852-0730

Stroke Caregiver Problem Solving Group and Young Empowerment Stroke Support (YESS) Group – Moss Rehab

When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm
Where: Zoom (email Melissa Myers or Mary Steskal for link)
Contact: Melissa Myers Melissa.Meyers@jefferson.edu or Mary Steskal Mary.Steskal@jefferson.edu)

Free or Reduced Cost Clinical Services

Adler Aphasia Center Full-Service Programs

What: 15-week programs that focus on using language while doing naturalistic and social activities. Members must be able to travel to and from their Center 2 days per week.
When: There are 3 semesters every year
Where: Maywood, NJ; Toms River, NJ; and West Orange, NJ
Contact: Visit the Adler Aphasia Center website for more details.

Arcadia University Pro Bono Clinic

What: Student run physical therapy pro bono clinic.
Who they treat: Acute and chronic medical conditions that overall affect your movement. Generally this is seen in patients with overuse injuries; shoulder, neck, lower back, or knee pain; balance difficulties; neurological conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injuries or Spinal Cord Injuries; and more. No referral required.
Where: 741 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, Pa. 19038.
When: The Clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
To Schedule: please email probonopt@arcadia.edu or call 215-517-2455.

Chester Community Clinic (Widener University)

What: Free physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological services for the community.
Where: 1720 Melrose Ave., Chester, PA 19013
Contact: View the clinic website, call 610-499-4585, or email ChesterCommunityPT@gmail.com for more information.

North Broad Physical Therapy Center (Temple University)

What: A free physical therapy clinic in North Philadelphia. New patients must have a referral from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, podiatrist, or dentist.
Where: Jones Hall, 3rd Floor, 1316 W. Ontario Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Contact: Call 215-707-8877, or email NBPTC@temple.edu for more information.

Vaux Community Health Center (Temple University)

What: A free clinic in Philadelphia that offers physical therapy and a Type 2 diabetes program.
Where: 2300 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Contact: Call 215-204-3084 for more information.

Books

Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery by Peter G. Levine

Don’t Leave Me This Way: Or When I Get Back on My Feet You’ll Be Sorry by Julia Fox Garrison

Lessons Learned: Stroke Recovery from a Caregiver’s Prospective by Berenice Kleiman

After a Stroke: A Support Book for Patients, Caregivers, Families and Friends (The Family Health Series) by Geoffrey Md Donnan, Carol Burton

Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence by Gail Sheehy

To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter’s Experience, A Doctor’s Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health by Cheryl E. Woodson

Caregiver and Survivor Magazines

Stroke Smart Magazine
- “Stroke Smart” was a magazine published by the National Stroke Association (now part of the American Stroke Association). Archived articles are available addressing topics for both stroke survivors and stroke
Stroke Connection Magazine
- “Stroke Connection” is a FREE quarterly magazine published by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Contains articles for both stroke survivors and stroke caregivers.
Today's Caregiver Magazine
- This bi-monthly magazine addressing the needs and concerns of caregivers, and is dedicated to those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, cancer, AIDS, and other threatening diseases.
  Subscribe online.

Clinician Resources

See the links below for useful clinical resources and organizations.

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