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Categories: Being a Caregiver, COVID-19 Resources, Living with Brain Injury

Seeking support online can be very helpful. Whether you are an individual living with a brain injury or a caregiver, it helps to know you are not alone. Scroll down to find virtual support groups for you and your family.

Alabama

Arizona

  • A monthly online meeting for male survivors of brain injury is available. To register click here.
  • A monthly online meeting for female survivors of brain injury is available. To register click here.
  • Family Caregiver virtual support group is available. To register click here.
  • Several other virtual support groups are available. For more information about times and how to register click here.

Arkansas

  • Caregiver Support Group: First Monday of the month 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 
  • Support group for people with brain injury Every Tuesday from 1 – 2 p.m.
  • For information on how to access the group click here. 

California

  • The TBI Bridge offers virtual support groups for people with brain injury and caregivers on several days each month. Click here to check the website for specific meeting times and to sign up for the meeting.
  • In Southern California, the St. Jude Brain Injury Network offers a virtual support group. To get more information about the group visit their website
  • San Diego Brain Injury Foundation offers a Saturday morning speaker series. It is not a support group. Visit their website to learn more about the speakers and how to join the meeting.
  • The Brain Injury Center in Ventura county offers an online support group on Wednesdays. Visit their calendar to view upcoming meeting times and to register for the meeting
  • Kaiser Caregiver Support Group Meets: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. PST, please Email: TBIVallejo@gmail.com to get information on accessing the group.
  • Central Coast Center for Independent Living offers a TBI Peer Support Group every 2nd Thursday of the month online from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Contact Yoana at 831-757-2968 x27 for more information.
  • Online Social Communication Support Group for people with brain injury 30 years old and younger. Meets Third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Zoom. To get more information email Vicky Fukuhara at vfukuhar@comcast.net
  • After Brain Injury offers an online support group the second Wednesday of every other month. Visit https://afterbraininjury.com/sign-up to sign up for the meeting.

Connecticut

  • There are several virtual brain injury support groups available in Connecticut. To find a current list click here.

Delaware

  • The Brain Injury Association of Delaware offers a virtual support group that meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET. The virtual support group is facilitated by Amy Kratz for people living with brain injury, caregivers, and anyone who needs a brain injury support network. For more information, email admin@biade.org or call 302-346-2083. If there is no answer, please leave a voicemail with your phone number and email address to receive the link to participate in support group meetings and important updates as needed.

Florida

  • Lee Health offers a virtual brain injury support group. To see more information click here.

  • Memorial Rehabilitation Institute offers a monthly virtual support group. The group takes place the last Monday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To get information about joining call 954-518-5542 or email VSandoval@mhs.net 

  • B.I.G. – Brain Injury Group for Young Survivors between 18-38 years old. The group meets virtually each Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. Contact Stephanie Karidas, PhD, CCC-SLP for meeting information
  • The Brain Injury Florida lists other virtual groups in the state. To see that list visit their website https://www.braininjuryfl.org/how-can-we-help/support-groups

Georgia

Hawaii

  • Stroke Survivor online support group. For information about the group and to register click here.

Illinois

Indiana

Louisiana

  • The Brain Injury Association of Louisiana offers a virtual support group that meets the first Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST. Additional virtual groups are offered at various times. For more information and/or to be added to the support group list, please email kim@biala.org.

Kansas

  • Lifelines Brain Injury Support Group
    A monthly brain injury support group meeting. Days may vary from month to month. There is usually a topic of conversation. The group is available in person and through Zoom.
    The group takes place at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
    For more information about the group and to register,
    Contact Audrey Campbell 913 945 1215 x701

Maine

  • Maine Migraine & Headache Support Group
  • ALL MAINE: Statewide Brain Injury Support Group
    • First Wednesday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm
      Sarah Gaffney: sgaffney@biausa.org or (207) 522-6601

  • ALL MAINE: Statewide Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group

  • Youth Survivors Network

    • Open to brain injury survivors age 16-25
      from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
      Second Wednesday of each month, 4:00-5:00 pm
      Dylan Campbell: dcampbell@mpf.org 
      Youth Survivor Network: Registration link.

  • Long COVID

  • Maine Migraine & Headache Support Group

  • Augusta

    • Hybrid (in-person and virtual) Maine State Library (temporary offices)
      242 State St, Augusta, Maine (use door D1)
      Third Thursday of the month, 3:30-4:30 pm
      Lee Glynn: (207) 215-7064 or WLFGRP@aol.com
  • Brewer

  • Bangor Area – Long Covid

    • St. Joseph Hospital
      Third Thursday of the month, 5:00-6:00 pm
      Alanna Graham: agraham1@covh.org

  • Bangor Area – Stroke

    • HYBRID
      Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
      Cardiac Rehab Kitchen
      489 State St, Bangor, Maine
      Enter through the Vascular Care door on Level 2 of the parking garage
      Second Thursday of the month, 4:00-5:00 pm
      Angela Wheelden: (207) 973-8278 or awheelden@northernlight.org

  • Brunswick – Stroke

  • Fairfield

    • Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation
      95 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield, ME
      Second Thursday of the month, 3:00-4:00 pm
      Shane McNear: (207) 453-1330 or email shane.mcnear@rehabwithoutwalls.com
  • Lewiston
    • Goodwill NeuroRehab Services
      618 Main St, Lewiston, Maine
      First Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:00 pm
      (207) 795-6110
      Or Larry Marquis: larrysbasscharters@gmail.com

  • Northern Maine

    • Various locations – to be announced
      Fourth Thursday of the month, 10-11 am
      Suzanne Morneault: (207) 444-9070 or (207) 540-5446

  • Portland – WINGS Support Group

    • HYBRID
      Third Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am-11:30 am (No meetings in July or August)
      New England Rehab, Training Room
      335 Brighton Ave, Portland, Maine
      *New members (virtual or in-person) must contact Carole for instructions before attending
      Carole Starr: carole@starrspeakerauthor.com or (207) 200-4210

  • Portland – Brain Aneurysm

    • Last Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 pm
      Dave McCausland: Dave@MaineBA.org or (207) 495-2532

  • Portsmouth, NH – Stroke

    • VIRTUAL and In-Person

      Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
      105 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
      In-Person: Third Wednesday of the month, 4:00-5:00 pm

      Virtual: Second Tuesday of the month, 4:15-5:00 pm
      Allison Reid, SLP: (978) 452-1776 ext. 2 or Kaila Cote, SLP: (603) 501-5504 strokesupportgroup@northeastrehab.com

  • Rangeley
    • Rangeley Health & Wellness
      25 Dallas Hill Rd, Rangeley, Maine
      First Saturday of the month, 10:00-11:00 am
      Chris Botka: (207) 491-1612 or chris_botka@yahoo.com

  • Scarborough – Brain Tumor

    • VIRTUAL
      Second Wednesday of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm
      Sara Cox: (207) 662-1539 scox@mmc.org
  • Skowhegan
    • HYBRID
      Reflections
      36 North Ave, Skowhegan, Maine
      Fourth Friday of the month, 4:30-5:30 pm
      Lee Glynn: (207) 215-7064 or WLFGRP@aol.com

  • York – Stroke

    • VIRTUAL
      Fourth Monday of every month 10:00-11:30 am
      Susan Kelly-Westman: (207) 351-3721
  • Virtual Mild Brain Injury Support Group
    • VIRTUAL
      Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
      Second Wednesday of the month, 4:00-5:00 pm
      Barbara Capobianc: (603) 893-3220; bcapobianc@northeastrehab.com

Maryland

  • Check-in chats every Friday at noon. To register, click here
  • Young Stroke Group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. Contact Circle of Rights to learn more.
  • The severe brain injury caregiver support group meets online from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. ET on the second and fourth Sunday of each month using Zoom. Call 301-502-8420 or contact Tom Gallup for more information. Or visit the website.

  • Teen Stroke Support Group – hosted by Circle of Rights. It meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. This free virtual group is designed specifically for teen stroke survivors aged 13-19, providing them with a safe and supportive space where they can connect with peers closer in age. Parents and caregivers are welcome. To register for the group email: circleofrights@gmail.com

Massachusetts

Missouri

New Mexico

  • There are several online brain injury support groups available in New Mexico. To learn more click here. New York

North Dakota

  • There is a Support Group that meets the last Monday of the month at 2 p.m. 
  • Some support groups in North Dakota are offering in person and online groups. For more information click here.

Oregon

  • Brain Injury Connections Northwest offers a virtual group every other Saturday. Click here for more details.
  • Information for an online support group for parents of a child with a brain injury can be found here.

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

  • The Optometry Center for Vision Therapy offers an online educational brain injury support group. For more information and to RSVP click here. 
  • Austin Brain Injury Association offers a monthly support group online. Click here for more details.
  • OLMEC Dinner – Every second Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m. Central time. Bi-lingual support group. Visit https://www.olmectexas.com/copy-of-nuestros-eventos-1 for more information and meeting information.

Vermont

  • Online support group that meets on the Third Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information visit

Virginia

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia offers the following support group options:

  • A monthly online caregiver support group. If you are interested in joining, click here to contact Julia.
  • An online survivor and family support group that meets from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET on the third Monday of each month. If you are interested in joining, click here to contact Julia.

Washington

West Virginia

  • There are several brain injury support groups offered virtually. For more information about the groups click here.

Wisconsin

  • The Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program is meeting virtually from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Click on the link to see the meeting schedule to get more information about the group.

Wyoming

  • The Wyoming stroke/brain injury support group is meeting virtually from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Click here for more details.
  • There is a virtual support group based in Wyoming that meets online Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mountain time. Email servantleadershipllc@gmail.com to register for the group. 

National Support Groups

  • Severe BI Caregivers is a nationwide online support group that meets virtually twice per month on Sunday evenings.  Its goal is to provide support to individuals and families who care for those suffering from any type of serious brain injury. Through an online community of other caregivers, the group shares stories, ideas, suggestions, and words of encouragement.  The login can be found on their website: www.severebicaregivers.com .  You may also contact Tom Gallup at 301-502-8420.

  • Life After Concussion: a national virtual support group taking place the second Wednesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET. This support group is a welcoming place to relate to others, share challenges, celebrate wins, learn strategies, and more. Learn more and register here.
  • Resilient Roots: an online support group specifically designed for parents who are navigating the challenges of living with brain injuries. The group meets every third Thursday of the month on Zoom from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM MST. The purpose of Resilient Roots is to offer a supportive community where parents can share their experiences, gain practical advice, and find encouragement in a safe and understanding environment. It is my belief that no parent should have to face the journey of a brain injury alone. For more information visit https://www.didwithcazoshay.com/resilient-roots
  • TryMunity is a non-profit organization that increases awareness and provides support to individuals and families suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) through an online social community for survivors and supporters of shared stories, ideas, suggestions, and words of encouragement. TryMunity gives you the opportunity to meet others and create a supportive network, share your story, join a discussion, post a blog, upload photos, and learn from others.
  • PINK Concussions’ Women’s Group is a private group for women over 25 who live with brain injury.
  • The Smart Patients Brain Injury Discussion Forum is an online support group for patients and caregivers dealing with traumatic brain injury. Members share help, advice and information about treatments, symptoms and side effects.
  • The Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group is a place where you can share your frustration, joy, fears, and anything else that pertains to TBIs.
  • Hope After Head Injury has monthly online support groups. Visit their site to see the schedule and register.
  • The Reinventors is a virtual support group that meets monthly. The group is for people who are 30 or younger who have sustained a brain injury. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. PST. To get more information contact the facilitator: Vicky Fukuhara, MS, CCC-SP, CCM at vfukuhar@comcast.net. 
  • Teen Stroke Support Group – hosted by Circle of Rights. It meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. This free virtual group is designed specifically for teen stroke survivors aged 13-19, providing them with a safe and supportive space where they can connect with peers closer in age. The group offers Educational Sessions:  Led by neurologists, therapists, and other specialists to help teens manage life after a stroke. Insights from healthcare professionals on recovery, mental health, and overall well-being. The group also offers Emotional Support: A place to share experiences, set goals, and grow with other teens. To register for the group email: circleofrights@gmail.com