| | | Support Groups | | The following FREE support groups meet either monthly or weekly at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Get Directions). Monthly Amputee Support Group | Purpose | | All amputees, their family and friends are invited to attend. We meet to socialize and discuss common areas of interest, including accessibility and resources, as well as to provide support and share coping strategies with each other. | | Where | | Conference Room 8A (8th Floor) (SRH) | | When | | Usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month, from 1-2 pm | | Phone | | Sally Johnson, LICSW at (617) 573-2539 | | Email | | sejohnson@partners.org |
Monthly BABIS (Boston Acquired Brain Injury) Support Group | Purpose | | This group is for brain injury survivors, family and friends. It is a large support group, averaging 60 or more people each month. There is no registration or fee to attend.We also have a facilitated family/caregiver (brain injury-related) support group which meets at the same time. | | Where | | Conference Rooms 8A and 8B (Eighth Floor) -(SRH) | | When | | Usually meets on the first Saturday of the month, from 10 am to Noon. If a first Saturday falls on a holiday weekend, the BABIS Support Group will meet on the second Saturday. On holiday weekends, the group meets on the second Saturday of the month. There are no meetings in July or October. | | Outings | | We have two outings a year (usually April and August), which take the place of that month's meetings. | | Phone | | Sally Johnson, LICSW at (617) 573-2539 | | Email | | babisgroup@hotmail.com |
Monthly Stroke Support Group | Purpose | | The Spaulding Stroke Group is a community-based support group that provides socialization and education for stroke survivors. This group is registered with the National Stroke Association, as well as the American Heart Association. | | Where | | Conference Room 8A (8th Floor) - (SRH) | | When | | Second Wednesday of the Month, from 3-4 pm | | Phone | | Karen Halfon: (617) 573-7143 | | Email | | khalfon@partners.org |
Weekly SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) Support Group | Purpose | | Weekly support groups for anyone affected by SCI (Spinal Cord Injury), to help and inspire the newly injured through role models and peer mentors, and to support individuals and family members as they begin their post-injury journeys. This group is run by run by Dr. Chris Carter. | | Where | | GBC Office on the 9th Floor at SRH (take elevator to 9th Floor, make a left off the elevator; second to last door on the right) | | When | | Every Thursday, from 4-5 PM | | Phone | | (617) 573-2081 | | Email | | sciboston@aol.com |
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