Southern California & National Support Groups For Brain Injury +

 Southern California and National Support Groups For Brain Injury +

About Traumatic Brain Injury TBI http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/ TraumaticBrainInjury.com http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury that is sustained after birth from an external force to the brain or any of it's parts, resulting in cognitive, psychological, neurological, or anatomical changes in brain functions. • About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion and Mild TBI • Behavioral Problems of TBI • Brain Injury, from the Perspective of a Person with a Brain Injury • CDC TBI Publications (website) • Falls Among Older Adults (CDC Fact Sheet & website) • Fatigue and TBI • For Many with Brain Injuries, Life is Forever Changed • Research Links Brain Injuries with Future Depression • Soldiers and TBI • Stroke • TBI and Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder

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About Traumatic Brain Injury • About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion and Mild TBI • Behavioral Problems of TBI • Brain Injury, from the Perspective of a Person with a Brain Injury • CDC TBI Publications • Fatigue and TBI • For Many with Brain Injuries, Life is Forever Changed • Research Links Brain Injuries with Future Depression • Stroke • Soldiers and TBI • TBI Facts • Transient Ischemic Attack • Undetected Mild Brain Injury Can Wreck Lives • Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities • TBI Videos Our Services • Animal Assisted Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Brain Injury Rehabilitation Judith Falconer, Ph.D. http://www.brain-train.com/articles/cognitiv.htm

Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Advocacy – Take Action! Use the resources below to make your voice heard! http://www.bcftbi.org/advocacy.asp Legislative Action Center • Elected Officials – Find by zip code • Issues & Legislation • Media Guide – Find and contact national and local media NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK http://www.napas.org/en/issues/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi.html

Southern California Support Groups for Brain Injury  http://www.bcftbi.org/supportGroups.asp http://www.local.com/results.aspx?keyword=support+groups&cid=9027&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Psychiatrists&utm_term=support%20groups     Apple Valley Brain Injury Support Groups  Apple Valley, CA    http://www.bcftbi.org/supportGroupsInfo.asp?id=94 Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 9775 Mockingbird Ln., Apple Valley, CA 92308 Telephone: 760-240-3217   Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/california/ https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoundationpacificregion 818-995-7378   Braille Institute http://brailleinstitute.org/About_Us/Locations/Orange_County.aspx http://brailleinstitute.org/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/Sources_for_the_Visually_Impaired.pdf   Brain Injury Association of America http://www.biausa.org/ 703-761-0750   BIA of California 1800 30th Street, Suite 250 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Info Line: Toll-Free: 800-444-6443 (in state only) Phone: 661-872-4903 Fax: 661-873-2508 E-mail: pdaoutis@biacal.org Website: http://www.biacal.org President: Mark Ashley Administrative Director: Paula Daoutis   Brain Injury Support Group  Bakersfield, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Telephone: 661-834-2086   Brea Senior Center  Brea, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 500 S. Sievers, Brea, CA 92821 Telephone: 714-990-7781 Coastline Community College, Acquired Brain Injury Program  Costa Mesa, CA Description Open House for the Acquired Brain Injury Program at any time. The program makes experienced, staff-led tours available to the public and TBI survivors and their families on a year-round basis. Staffed by a team of credentialed special education instructors, assisted by a neuropsychologist, instructional associates, aides, interns and volunteers, the 2-year ABI Program's goal is to provide structured cognitive retraining, allowing students to maximize their abilities, regain their independence, and achieve academic and vocational goals. Coastline's ABI Program is a demanding two-year educational program designed to provide structured cognitive retraining for adults who have sustained a brain injury due to traumatic (such as a motor vehicle accident or fall) or non-traumatic (such as a non-age-related stroke, brain tumor or infection) injuries. Day & Time Personalized tours are available. Please call for more information and to set up an appointment -- 714-241-6214 Location 2990 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Telephone: 714-241-6214 Fax: 714-434-0275 Website : coastline.cccd.edu/page.asp?LinkID=418 Head Injury and Trauma Spinal Support System (HITSSS)  Escondido, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 555 E. Valley Center, Escondido, CA 92030 Telephone: 800-986-4487   American Spinal Injury Association ASIA works to promote and establish standards of excellence for all aspects of health care of individuals with spinal cord injury from onset throughout life. They also educate members, other healthcare professionals, patients and their families as well as the public on all aspects of spinal cord injury and its consequences in order to prevent injury, improve care, increase availability of services and maximize the injured individual's potential for full participation in all areas of community life. http://www.asia-spinalinjury.org/ 800-962-9629   Spinal Injury Resources http://www.spinal-cord.org/spinal-injury-resources.htm   Brain Injury Support Group for Survivors and Families  Fresno, CA Description Washington Hospital Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone: 510-797-1111   Brain Tumor And Family Support Group  Fullerton, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 100 Valencia Mesa, 200A, Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-446-7182   EASTER SEALS SOCIETY http://southerncal.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CALA_homepage www.essc.org 818-996-9902   Services Through programs and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, Easter Seals assists adults with disabilities to fully participate in their community.  We provide job training, volunteer opportunities, alternatives to institutionalized living and a variety of services that meet the goal of ensuring people live independent lives. ·        Adult Day Services ·        Residential Services ·        Employment Services/WorkFirst Easter Seals helps keep families intact by helping to reduce the isolation and the often overwhelming responsibility related to having a family member with a disability.  Specifically, we ensure loved ones are in a safe, stable and caring environment while family members attend to basic needs such as employment, healthcare and education, without worry.  ·        Senior Services ·        Camp ·        Individual and Family Support Services   Fresno Brain Tumor Group  Fresno, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 7130 North Millbrook Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726 Telephone: 559-450-5528 Email: kkennedy@samc.com   Support Groups for Persons with TBI  Fullerton, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 100 Valencia Mesa, 200A, Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-446-7182 Hemet Valley Head Trauma Support Group  Hemet, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location P.O. Box 3672, Hemet, CA 92546 Telephone: 909-767-1680 Adult Day Services of Orange County  Huntington Beach , CA Description Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 9451 Indianapolis Avenue, Huntington Beach , CA 92646 Telephone: 714-593-9630 New Pathways Westside Brain Injury Support Group  Inglewood, CA Description New Pathways Westside Support Group allows clients the opportunity to learn more about their specific condition as well as to talk to clients in similar circumstances. Plus, each meeting features guest speakers who bring new and supportive insight into the recovery process Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, 333 N. Prairie A, Inglewood, CA 90301 Telephone: 310-674-7050, Ext: 3100 Website: www.centinelafreeman.com/memorial/HospitalServices/New%20Pathways   Westside Brain Injury Support Group  Inglewood, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 333 N. Prarie Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301 Telephone: 310-674-7050, Ext: 3100   Saddleback Brain Injury Support Group  Laguna Hills, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 24451 Health Center Dr., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Telephone: 949-452-7255 Adult Day Healthcare  Laguna Woods, CA Description Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 24300 El Toro Rd., Building A, Laguna Woods, CA 92653 Telephone: 949-855-9444 Betty Clooney Foundation TBI Survivor Support Groups  Long Beach, CA Description BCF's TBI Support Groups are run by and for its members to provide mutual aid or support in dealing with issues and concerns. Our groups are facilitated by a BCF staff members but are unique in that they may be attended by anyone regardless of training, experience, or credentials.   BCF's TBI Support Groups provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential outlet for sharing with peers who have gone through similar experiences. They provide understanding and assurance for others in the group that they are not alone.   The BCF TBI Support Group provides evidence that it is possible to feel better about dealing or coping with disabilities, and to develop positive attitudes about the future. They also provide the opportunity for members to help each other through the sharing of knowledge and experiences. Our TBI Support Groups also offer resources, speakers, information, and literature not readily available outside of the group.   Day & Time Meeting locations, dates and times vary, so please call for more information --- 888-824-6724 Location 4429 Village Road, Long Beach, CA 90808 Telephone: 562-938-9005 mail: info@bcftbi.org Website or: www.bcftbi.org  Betty Clooney Center – Serving Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury TBI 4429 Village Road, Long Beach, CA 90808, tel: (562) 938-9005   Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group Long Beach, CA Description Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA Telephone: 562-493-1555   National Alliance for the Mentally Ill "NAMI" of Los Angeles County  Long Beach, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location Pacific Hospital, 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: 213-413-1622   Brain Tumor Educational Support Group  Los Angeles, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location Cedars Senai 8631 W. 3rd Street, 800E, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Telephone: 310-423-0837   Caregivers of Brain Tumor Patients  Los Angeles, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 200 UCLA Medical Plaza Bldg., Los Angeles, CA 90095 Telephone: 310-825-6134 King Drew Medical Center Brain Tumor Support Group  Los Angeles, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 12021 S. Wilmington, 5 floor 5E, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Telephone: 800-934-2873 Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center  Los Angeles, CA Description Joining a support group will help you find other individuals who share similar concerns and gives you the opportunity to discover friendships while learning about additional resources in your area. It is a place where you can give and receive encouragement in a non-judmental setting. Day & Time Meeting dates, times and locations vary, so please call for more information -- 800-540-4442 Location University of Southern California, University Park, MC 1591, Los Angeles, CA Telephone: 800-540-4442 Website: geroweb.usc.edu/lacrc/ Stroke Association of Southern California  Los Angeles, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 2001 S. Barrington, #308, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Telephone: 310-575-1699 Website e: www.strokesocal.org   Support Group for Persons with Brain Injury  Modesto, CA Support Group for Persons with Brain Injury Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Location 1441 Florida Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 Telephone: 209-523-0999 Brain Tumor Support Group  Newport Beach, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. 301 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA Telephone: 949-760-2350 Northridge Hospital  Northridge, CA   Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. Brain Injury Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers Meets once a week on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 3797   Brain Tumor Support Group Second Wednesday each month, 12 noon Call 818-885-8500, ext. 2833   Breast Cancer Support Group Second and Fourth Tuesday each month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 2855   Breastfeeding Support Group Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 818-885-8500, Ext. 2289   Chronic Pain Support Group Second and Fourth Tuesday each month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 3680   Dementia Caregivers Support Group First and Third Wednesday each month, 6:45 p.m. Call 818-341-7243 (daytime) or 818-317-3421 (evenings)   Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Group Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Provides hope, help and support to improve the lives of people living with depression and/or bipolar disorder. A concurrent group is available for family and friends as well. Call 818-406-0157   Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Support Group Second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 818-886-8730   Huntington’s Disease Support Group In partnership with the Huntington’s Society of America, Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Caregivers Resource Center Third Sunday of each month, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 714-508-8103 or 714-317-3969   Liver Disease Support Group Two Wednesday's each month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call American Liver Foundation at 310-670-4624   Mental Health Support Group In partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for family members of those living with mental illness. First and Third Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Call 818-994-6747   Parkinson's Support Group Various topics presented monthly and support group Third Monday each month, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 818-776-1183   Sleep Apnea Support Group Learn to increase your comfort, how to reduce the need for treatment and about treatment options. First Wednesday, every other month, 6 to 7 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 5344.   Spinal Cord Injury Support Group For spinal cord injury patients and their families. Thursdays, 3 to 4:15 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 3656   Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. Call 818-885-8500, ext. 4865.   Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group In partnership with the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association For Trigeminal Neuralgia and related facial pain sufferers to obtain information, encouragement and treatments explanations. Fourth Wednesday each month, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. January through October Call 818-885-8500, ext. 2565   Weight Loss Surgery Support Group All patients and prospective patients are welcome to join. Learn More about follow-up care and help us plan future events. Sessions are focused on group discussions. Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Call toll-free 877-448-4448   WYNGS Support Group For those living with spinal cord injuries Second Wednesday of every other month, 4 p.m. Call WYNGS at 818-267-3031   WYNGS Alas d’Esperanza (una reunión que se lleva a cabo en español) El tercer miércoles de cada mes, a las 5 p.m. Llame a WYNGS at 818-267-3031. 18300 Roscoe Blvd, IFL Bldg, Northridge, CA 91328 Telephone: 818-885-8500, Ext: 3797   http://www.wyngs.org/ 818-267-3031 Wyngs Support Group Schedule & Meeting Locations:     http://www.wyngs.org/page9/page9.html Oxnard Pomona Northridge Lawndale Long Beach   Brain Injury Survivor or Caregiver's Support Groups  Orange, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. 1800 La Veta, Orange, CA 92666 Telephone: 714-633-7400 UCI Medical Center Support Group   Orange, CA Day & Time Please call for more information on dates and times of the support groups. 101 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 Telephone: 800-986-4487   Calif. Public Utilities Commission – Telecommunications Program http://ddtp.cpuc.ca.gov/HomePage.aspx?id=91&LangType=1033&gclid=CIqi55nktqwCFQJ8hwodDjMtIg TBI Support Groups- Santa Barbara  Oxnard, CA   The Brain Injury Recovery Network  http://www.tbirecovery.org/?gclid=CIvuifXitqwCFQRYhwodV0_mGw   Make The Connection http://maketheconnection.net/conditions Brain Injury Association of California http://www.calbia.org/ California Brain Injury Support Group  http://www.calbia.org/ Pomona , CA   Stroke Association Of Southern California PO Box 2098, Santa Monica, CA 90406 Phone: (310) 575-1699 e-mail: contact@strokesocal.org http://www.strokesocal.org/ Brain Injured Guidance Group (BIGG)  Redding, CA Support Groups for Students with Acquired Brain Injury (New)  San Bernadino, CA Brain Injury General Meetings  San Diego, CA Brain Tumor Networking Group  San Diego, CA TBI Support Group  San Diego, CA National Brain Tumor Foundation  San Francisco, CA Brain Injury Support Group  Santa Barbara, CA Brain Tumor Support Group  Santa Barbara, CA Jodi House- Santa Barbara  Santa Barbara , CA TBI Social Network  Santa Monica, CA Brain Injury Support Group of Ventura County  Ventura, CA West Los Angeles Brain Tumor Support Group  West Los Angeles, CA Ataxia Support Group  Westminister, CA   Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Downey Contact Us Toll-Free: (877) RANCHO-1 or (877) 726-2461 Main Telephone: (562) 401-7111 Patients are admitted anyday, anytime. Please call (562) 401-6554 for hospital admissions. E-Mail: Inquiry@rancho.org http://www.rancho.org/ http://www.rancho.org/ServiceReint_Support.aspx   Adolescent Support Group The Adolescent Support Group provides adolescent inpatients and their families with support in dealing with a traumatic illness or injury. Sessions are led by social service professionals and community organizations. Learn more about our Pediatric Rehabiliation Program. KnowBarriers Patient Achievement Program Rancho KnowBarriers provides life coaching, peer mentoring, substance abuse recovery, violence prevention outreach, and information & referral. Staff that run the Rancho KnowBarriers program are individuals living their dreams, with a disability. For additional information about this program visit www.knowbarriers.org. Post-Polio Support Group The Rancho Los Amigos Post-Polio Support Group meets the 4th Saturday, from 2:00-4:00 in Downey, CA. Contact: RanchoPPSG@hotmail.com for more information. Support Groups Offered Through Our Health & Wellness Center: Caregiver Support Groups Diabetes Support Groups Smoking Cessation Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Stroke Association Support Group Vestibular Support Group Weight Watchers   Strokes Suck  [blog] http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/success?v=001pRmNkNNhb38btFTwz975MJlIkalz2ZdtudfpYclrUJmfjLgcw6WXmlUiPW819T7vuD3CbuygljNY7fhcBdwn1Lu6PR7-3iJzqfGc15tUL2qXRCB2-kIzRIPJ_tWlae8h   Scripps http://www.scripps.org/events/category/support-groups   SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES AND SERVICES    All of San Diego    ·         Telephone HelpLine For Information And Referral About Brain Injuries call the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation at 619-294-6541.  You can also seek information or ask a question on-line at www.sdbif.org.   ·         Counseling, Long-Term Care Planning, Support Groups and other valuable services are offered by the Southern Caregiver Resource Center.  Men€™s Support Group For Caregivers.  Meets the 2nd Thursday, 11:00am-12:30 pm,  in San Diego.  Call Edward, 858-665-4422.                     Support Groups For Adult Children Caregivers from 5:30-7:00 pm; meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays.  3675 Ruffin Road #230, San Diego.  For information on Walking Groups for Caregivers or other Caregiver Support Groups in your area.   Call 858-268-4432 or 800-827-1008.   ·         Support And Resources In English And Spanish For Families Of Children With Special Needs are provided by the Exceptional Family Resource Centers throughout San Diego County.  The main office is 9245 Sky Park Count #130, San Diego.  Call 800-281-8252.   ·         Caregiver Support Groups And Stroke Support Groups are conducted by Kaiser Permanente for its members in five locations, Bonita, Escondido, Point Loma, San Diego and San Marcos.  Call 619-641-4456.   ·         Support Groups For Adults With Epilepsy are offered throughout San Diego County by the Epilepsy Society.  For information call 619-296-0161.   ·         Sports, Recreation and Wellness/Support programs, seasonal clinics and trips offered through Sharp Rehabilitation Services.  Call 858-939-3048 or www.sharp.com/rehab   ·         Sharp Players Drama Group:  every Friday, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at Sharp Rehabilitation Center.  Call 858-939-3156.   ·         Adaptive Driving Program per appointment through Sharp Rehabilitation Center.  Call 858-939-6966.   ·         Physical therapy, assisted fitness, aquatic fitness, and chair aerobics at Challenge Center, 5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa.   Call:  619-667-8644.     San Diego -Central County     ·         ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are offered Monday through Thursday afternoons by the San Diego Community College District at Mesa College.  Call 619-388-6983.  Also offered Monday through Friday mornings at West City.  Call 619-221-6977.   ·         San Diego Brain Injury Foundation General Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.--   noon.  Joyce Beers Community Center which is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center near Highway 163 and  University.  Call 619-294-6541.   ·         Variety of Programs and Services for Adults With Disabilities offered by Access 2 Independence, 619-293-3500.   ·         Young Enthusiastic Stroke Survivors Group (YESS!) meets certain Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm at Sharp Rehabilitation Center.  2999 Health Center Drive, San Diego.  Call 858-939-6762.   ·         Brain Injury Support Group For Survivors And Families by The Head Injury & Trauma Support System (HITSS) is held every Saturday from 1:00-2:30 pm in the 3rd floor conference room at UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest.  Call 800-986-4487.   ·         Socialization Programs for disabled individuals are sponsored by the San Diego Recreational Services For The Disabled.  Call 619-525-8247.   ·         Caregiver Support Group at the Clairemont Friendship Senior Center meets from 1:30-3:00 pm 2nd & 4th  Wednesdays of each month.  4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego.  Call 800-827-1008.   ·         Adaptive Golf Clinic every Saturday from 11:00-12:30 a.m. at Sheraton 4 Points Hotel.  $30 for 6 weeks or $7.00 per class. Contact Sharp Recreation Therapy Services at 858-939-3048.   ·         Adaptive Yoga every Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Sharp Rehabilitation Center, $30 for 6 weeks.        Call 858-939-3085   ·         Gentle Fitness Exercise Program every Wednesday, 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Sharp Cabrillo Rehabilitation Services.  Contact 619-221-3744.  Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-10 a.m. at Sharp Coronado Motion Center.  Contact 619-522-3729.  Chair aerobics every Thurdsay, 1:00 p.m. at Sharp Rehab Center.        Contact 858-939-3085.   ·         Challenged Women€™s Support Group meets 2nd Wednesday, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at Sharp Mary Birch.        858-939-6709.   ·         Adaptive Weight Training meets Monday and Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Sharp Rehabilitation Center,  $25 for 3 months,  858-939-3048    San Diego -North County    ·         ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are held at Palomar Community College€™s Adaptive Living Skills Program (ABI) on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Escondido Center Campus.  Call 760-744-1150 ext. 2375. bullet      Variety Of Programs And Services For Adults With Disabilities offered by the Access 2 Independence, North County Branch.  Call 760-643-0447.   ·         Head Injury & Trauma Support System (HITSS) of Palomar Medical Center And Learning Services for survivors and     families meets every Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am in the Graybill Auditorium.  555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido.  Call 800-986-4487.   ·         Caregiver Support Groups take place every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 am at 140 Marine View Avenue, St. #104,     Solana Beach. Call 858-404-0305. bullet      Speech and Communication Practice Group led by a speech professional is offered by the Stroke Treatment And  Recovery (STAR) program. In Encinitas on Fridays from 1:00-2:00 pm, Rehab Conference Room, Rehab Center of Scripps Memorial Hospital, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. Call 760-633-6521.   ·         Free exercise and support groups, Scripps Hospital, Encinitas. Contact the Community Programs office for application process.  760-633-6521.   ·         Tri-City Medical Center Aphasia Group meets every Thursday, 11am-noon in the Rehab Dining Room, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside.  Stroke Exercise Class meets every Thursday, 10€”11am in classroom 7. Call 760-940-7272.   ·         North County S.D. Brain Injury Foundation General Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10am€”noon at Scripps Hospital, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas in the Conference Center. bullet      Gray Matters €“ North County Brain Injury Support Group.  Sponsored by Access to Independence. Call Heidi: 800-300-4326 ext. 215.   San Diego -East County    ·         Stroke Program in La Mesa sponsored by Grossmont Rehabilitation Services:  Gentle Exercise Program every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adaptive Golf Clinic every Saturday, 1:00-2p.m Rehab Center, Recreation Therapy Patio, $30/6 weeks.  Adaptive Aquatics, call for days and time:  619-740-4100.  Stroke Club, 3rd Tuesdays,   various locations.  Call:  619-740-4104.   ·         Ann DahlGunther Communication Group at Grossmont on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. for stroke and brain injury survivors with aphasia or other speech or language difficulties. Cost:$30/month. Call Jennifer:  619-740-4100.   ·         Comebacker€™s Neuro Club, a support and recreational group for survivors of stroke or brain injury and family members, meets at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI) the 4th Friday of each month at 1:00 pm in the 1st floor conference room.  6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego.  Call 619-229-7361.   ·         Fitness Clinic For Individuals With Physical Disabilities including brain injuries takes place at Peterson Gym as part of the Department of Exercise & Nutritional Sciences of San Diego State University.  The Clinic operates 48 weeks per year.  Call 619-594-2017.   ·         Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00 pm in the 3rd floor conference room at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI).  6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego.        Call 619-286-7374.   ·         Art Abilities meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 1:00-2:30 pm at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI) in the 3rd floor conference room.  6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego.  Call 619-286-7374.     San Diego -South County    ·         ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are Monday through Thursday afternoons by the San Diego  Community College at the Educational Cultural Complex in South San Diego.  Call 619-388-4812.   ·         Special Classes With Academic Accommodations For Students With Disabilities are offered at Southwestern Community College.  Call 619-482-6512.   ·         Support Group meets every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Glenner Alzheimer Family Center.  280 Saylor  Drive, Chula Vista.  Call 619-420-1703.      San Diego Brain Injury Foundation www.sdbif.org   InfoLine San Diego  www.informsandiego.org   National Support Groups For Brain Injury LINK2CARE  www.link2care.net   Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org   National Stroke Association  www.stroke.org                                1-800-787-0537 9707 E. Easter Ln, Suite B Centennial, OH 80012 info@stroke.org For Caregivers and Stroke Survivors                            http://careliving.stroke.org/   American Heart Association 2007 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95811-5211 (916) 446-6505 2007 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95811-5211 (916) 446-6505 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/   American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/ http://www.diabetes.org/help/contact-us.html?loc=footer membership@diabetes.org   National Kidney Association 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, 1-800-622-9010 http://www.kidney.org/   National Amputation Association 40 Church Street  Malverne, NY 11565  Phone: (516) 887-3600 Fax:     (516) 887-3667 E-mail: amps76@aol.com http://www.nationalamputation.org/   ==============================================

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