Allentown Name: Lehigh Valley Brain Injury Support Group Location

Pennsylvania Brain Injury Support Groups

Allentown

Name: Lehigh Valley Brain Injury Support Group
Location: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital; Health and Technology Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Address: 850 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103-3296
Contacts: Bill DeCray: 610-432-1619 , Bonnie Kuhns: 610-776-3214 
Website: http://www.biplv.com
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
Format: Primarily informational, discussion/emotional support happens in context versus planned into meeting; no social events

Name: Brain Injury Support Group for Teens
Location: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Health and Technology Building
Address: 850 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103-3296
Contacts: Jodie Moutlon: 610-778-9207, [e-mail]
Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
Format: Client driven monthly gathering to do activities chosen by the members

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Altoona

Name: Brain Injury Support Group
Location: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Address: 2005 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
Contacts: Brenda Williams: 814-944-3535
Meeting Day: 2nd Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Format: Varies, speakers on occasion, topics on occasion; agenda determined month by month

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Butler

Name: Mind Matters: The Butler TBI Support Group
Location: Butler Memorial Hospital, Dimmick Room
Address: 911 E. Brady Street, Butler, PA 16001
Contacts: Monica Perry: 724-287-4646,  Dottie Ardell : 724-285-3472, Hospital: 724-283-6666 
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Format:  Discussions on topics generated by the group

Name: STRONG: Survivors of Trauma Recovery Oriented Group
Location: Butler Veterans Administration
Address: 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001
Contacts: Chris Diamond: 724-286-4781  ext. 4433
Meeting Day: 4th Monday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Format:  This group is open to veterans and other members of the community who have experienced strokes or brain injury

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Chambersburg

Name: Head Back
Location: Chambersburg Hospital, primarily
Address: 112 North 7th Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Contact: Karen Dubbs: 717-263-5721 
Meeting Day: Last Thursday of the month (Apr.-Oct. only). Please call to verify location.
Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Format: Informal, unstructured, “family-like” open discussion; occasional speakers; 2-4 social events per year

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Clarion

Name: TBI Tuesdays
Location: Clarion University Speech and Hearing Clinic
Address: Keeling Health Center, Clarion Main Campus
Contact: Mary Pat McCarthy: 814-393-2326 
Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Format: Informal, group discussion, guest speakers, social events, agenda determined by participants

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Connellsville

Name: Health South Connellsville Head Injury Support Group
Location: Lobby Area of HealthSouth Rehab at Laurel Mall
Address: Route 119, Laurel Mall
Contact: Tom and Mary Lou Hoak: 724-628-0419, Cheryl Crise: 724-626-5000
Meeting Day: Third Tuesday of each month.
Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Danville

Name: Head Strong Brain Injury Support Group
Location: Geisinger HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
Address: 2 Rehab Lane, Danville, PA 17821
Contacts: Amy Wilk: 570-271-6110  ext 51428
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Format: Topical discussions, speakers, 3 social events per year

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Doylestown

Name: BCIU#22 Parent Support Group
Location: Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
Address: 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Contacts: Sarah Krusen: 1-800-700-4822 ext. 2085; Marguerite Vasconcellos: 1-800-770-4822 ext. 1679
Meeting Day: 4th Wednesday of each month during the school year
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Format: Determined month by month, speakers arranged on topics generated by group


Name: BCIU#22 Teen Support Group
Location: Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
Address: 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Contacts: Sarah Krusen: 1-800-700-4822  ext.2085; Marguerite Vasconcellos  1-800-770-4822  ext 1679
Meeting Day: 4th Wednesday of each month during the school year
Meeting Time: 7:00-8: p.m.
Format: This group is for adolescents with brain injury, ages 13-21.  Meeting formats vary with open discussions, speakers, theme nights, and social events.

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East Stroudsburg

Name: Head Injury Support Group
Location: Pocono Medical Center
Address: 206 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Contacts: Pam Asthana: 570-476-3460 
Meeting Day: 3^rd Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Elkins Park

Name: Brain Injury Empowerment Group
Location: Moss Rehab Elkins Park Campus, Drucker Brain Injury Center
Address: 60 East Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Contacts: Roberta Brooks: 215-456-9901, Katie Soreth-Harman: 215-663-6757 
Meeting Day: 2nd Monday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Format: Topical discussions, speakers, 2 social events per year

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Erie

Name: Brain Injury Education and Support Group
Location: HealthSouth Erie
Address: 143 E. 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507

Contact: Jennifer Abbott: 814-878-1358
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Name: Brain Injury Support Group of Erie

Location: Glenwood United Methodist Church
Address: 2931 Myrtle Street, Erie, PA
Contact: Nanette Crawford: 814-452-5519 
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Meeting Time: 5:15 - 6:30  p.m.
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Greensburg

Name: Westmoreland Brain-Head Trauma Support Group
Location: Three Rivers Center for Independent Living

Address: 766 E. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601 - Lower Level of the Davis Center
Contact: Maria Martin: 724-838-1312
Meeting Day: 2^nd Thursday of each month.
Meeting Time: 1-3 p.m.
Format: This is a newly formed group.  The format is in development.

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Hershey

Name: Brain Injury Support Group
Location: University Physicians Center, Room 1010, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Address: 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Contacts: Julia Slocumb: 717-503-7566, [e-mail] ; Melissa Carmen: 717-361-2854, [e-mail]
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Format: Sharing, some speakers

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Johnstown Name: Johnstown Area Brain Injury Support Group Location: Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Address: 101 Sunray Drive, Dorm A,  Johnstown, PA 15905 Contact:  Melodee Hursey: 814-255-8189; [e-mail] Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Format: Discussion, speakers Name: Looking Beyond Location: Unlimited Care Providers - Choices Community Service Center Address: 119 Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904 Contacts:  Lindy Mishler: 1-800-270-2393, Kayla Newcomer Meeting Day: 4th Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Format: Informal, group discussions, guest speakers, social events, agenda determined by participants Name: Brain Tumor Support Group Location: John P. Murtha Address: 1450 Scalp Ave., Suite 2400, Johnstown, PA 15904 Contacts:  Denise LeHew: 814-534-3797 Meeting Day: 3^rd Monday of each month. Meeting Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m. .................................................................................... Lancaster Name: Lancaster Area Brain Injury Support Group Location: Acadia, Suite 201 Address: 1817 Olde Homestead Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601 (call for directions if needed) Contact: Kathleen Meade: 717-394-3466  Meeting Day: 1st Thursday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 - 8:15  p.m. .................................................................................... Langhorne Name: Heads On Straight for TBI Survivors& Families Support Group Location: Saint Mary Medical Center, Parenting Center in CDC building, diagonally across from Emergency Room entrance Address: Route 413, Langhorne, PA 19047 Contact: Anne Sears, Mike Hrbowski: 215-741-4196 Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:30 - 9:00  p.m. Format: Open Discussion, speakers a few times per year .................................................................................... Malvern Name: Survivors Group and Family Members Group (2 separate groups meet at the same time) Location: Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Address: 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355 Contact:  Cynthia Simonds: 484-596-5430, Dr. Edward Murphy: 484-596-3965 Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Format: 6 meetings with topic focused discussions; 4 meetings with speakers; 2 social events .................................................................................... Mechanicsburg Name: West Shore Brain Injury Support Group Location: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center of Mechanicsburg Address: 175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Contact:  Pat Kautz: 717 580-6129 . Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Format: Informal, open discussions, social and emotional support, guest speakers Name: Neuro Support Group (primarily stroke support) Location: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center of Mechanicsburg, Conference Rooms A,B,&C Address: 175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Contacts: Phyllis Kegerreis: 717-652-2545  Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Format: Educational, emotional support .................................................................................... Monroeville Name: Monroeville Area TBI Peer Support Group Location: Crossroads Presbyterian Church Address: 2310 Haymaker Road at Ramsey, Monroeville, PA 15646 Contact: Paul Damon: 412-372-2888  Meeting Day: This group is not currently meeting.  Paul Damon is taking calls. .................................................................................. Philadelphia Name: Brain Wise: Central Philadelphia Brain Injury Survivors' Support Group Location: Liberty Resources Address: 714 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA;  1st Floor, 1st Room on the left Contacts: Lisa Kolker: 215-843-4772  [e-mail]  Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month Meeting Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Format: Topical discussions, social and emotional support Name: Aphasia Support Group Location: Magee Rehabilitation, 2^nd Floor Address: 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contacts: Deb Diraddo: 215-587-3204 Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 1:00 p.m. Name: Brain Injury Family Care Group Location: Magee Rehabilitation, 4^th Floor Patient Lounge Address: 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contacts: Jennifer Salomon: 215-587-3411 Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Format: This group is geared toward the needs of persons with brain injury and family members. Name: Stroke Family Peer CARE (Connections, Assistance, Resources, Education) Location: Magee Rehabilitation, 4^th Floor Patient Lounge Address: 1513 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contacts: Jennifer Salomon: 215-587-3411  Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Format: Specially trained stroke survivors and their families help stroke inpatients and their families. This group is geared toward the needs of those with recent injuries and addresses initial adjustment, not long-term care giving issues. Name: Wendkos Stroke Club Location: Magee Rehabilitation, 6^th Floor Boardroom Address: 1513 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contacts: Jennifer Salomon: 215-587-3411  Meeting Day: First Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 11:00 a.m. Format: This group of outpatients meets monthly to socialize, share information, and plan outings and events. Name: Parents & Caregivers Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Brain Injury Location: Children’s Seashore House, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Room 438 Address: 34th & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Contact: Maureen Sullivan: 215-590-7645  Meeting Day: 2^nd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Format: Determined month by month, speakers arranged on topics generated by group Name:  Special Teens Around Representing Brains Location:  Children’s Seashore House, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Address: 34th & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Contact: Gayle Chesley: 267-426-7388  Meeting Day: 2^nd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.(Teen groups meets separately from, but at the same time as the Caregiver group) Format: This group is for adolescents, ages 13-22, who have brain injuries. Meeting formats vary, with open discussions, speakers, theme nights, and social events. Name:  Center City Young Adults Brain Injury Survivor Support Group Location:  We meet in a Center City Café (please contact facilitator for details) Contact: Erin Abrigo: [e-mail], 617-686-5377 Meeting Day: 1st/3rd Monday evening of each month Meeting Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Format: This is a support group for young adults (20-35) living with brain injury.  The group emphasizes social support/ social development.  The group occasionally meets outside the café for planned social activities.  .................................................................................... Pittsburgh Name: Brain Tumor Support Group Location: Cancer Caring Center Address: 4117 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Contacts:, Bonnie Shields: 412-622-1212 Website: www.cancercaring.org Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Name: Moving Ahead Brain Injury Support Group Location: HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital Address: 320 Guys Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Contacts: Tom Byrnes: 412-670-4861; Susan Little: 412-828-1300 ext 7248, Mick Sittig: 412-512-8595     Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Format: Informational, speakers most months open forums other months, 2 social events per year Name: Pittsburgh Area Brain Injury Alliance Support Group Location: Life’s Work (formally VRC) Address: 1323 Forbes Avenue , Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4224 Contacts: Ed Crinnion: 412-761-9870  (Cell Phone)  412-337-6502  Website: www.pabia.org Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Format: Educational, speakers Name: Pittsburgh Area Brain Injury Alliance Support Group Location: Union Building Address: 801 Union Place , Bldg 3, 3^rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Contacts: Rich Wagner: 412-366-4645  Website: www.pabia.org Meeting Day: 1st Monday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Name: UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital TBI Support Group Location: UPMC Mercy Hospital Address: 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Contacts: Lynne Marshall: 412-232-4023  Meeting Day: 2nd Monday of each month (except January) Meeting Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Format: open discussion Name: Brain Injury Support Groups at the Children's Institute Location: The Children's Institute: Squirrel Hill Address: 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Contacts: Christine Meier: 412-420-2536; Heather Ufberg: 412-420-2253 Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Format: Two support groups will run simultaneously: one for adolescents/young adults (age 13-21) with brain injury, and one for parents/caregivers who have a child of any age with brain injury Name: RedMed Support Group Location: ReMed Clinic Address: 5830 Ellsworth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Contacts: Mick Sittig: 412-661-0800  Website: Meeting Day: 3rd Monday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. .................................................................................... Pleasant Gap Name: Nittany Valley Brain Injury Support Group Location: HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital Address: 550 West College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 Contact: Sharon Poorman: 814-359-3421 , X 5659 Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Format: Open discussion, occasional speakers, 2 social events per year .................................................................................... Pottsville Name: Anthracite Area Brain Injury Support Group Location: Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center Address: 300 Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville, PA 17901 Contact: Erin Taronis, Schuylkill Rehab: 570-621-9500, ext. 9507 Meeting Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Format: Topic focused discussions, occasional speakers, occasional social events .................................................................................... Quakertown Name: Family Support Group Location: First United Church of Christ Address: 4th and Park Avenues, Quakertown, PA 18951 Contacts: Marlene Nathans: 610-558-1326 , Vicki Young: 215-234-0934, Dianne Beres: 215-538-3488 Meeting Day: 3rd Monday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Format: Topical discussions, occasional speakers Name: Spousal Support Group Location: Success Rehabilitation, Inc. Address: 5666 Clymer Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 Contacts: Ron Palacio: 215-538-3488  Meeting Day: Please call for information Meeting Time: Please call for information Format: Open discussion, literature provided, focus on emotional support .................................................................................... Reading Name: Brain Injury Recovery Support Group of Reading Location: HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital Address: 1623 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19607 Contacts: Pamela Reeves: 610-374-0989 , Bette Turner: 717-484-2151  Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. Format: Open discussion; focus on social and emotional support .................................................................................... Red Lion Name: Red Lion Brain Injury Support Group Location: Bethany United Methodist Church Address: 121 West Broadway Street, Red Lion, PA 17356 Contact: Mary Stoner: 717-246-0974  Meeting Day: 3rd Saturday of each month Meeting Time: 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. (approx.) Format: Topical discussions, speakers and videos occasionally .................................................................................... Sewickley Name: Stroke Support Group Location: HealthSouth Rehab of Sewickley Address: 303 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 Contact: Sara Kennelty: 412-741-9500 , X 2411 Meeting Day: 4th Thursday (Please call to verify meeting date and time) Meeting Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.  Format: Educational, presentations by professionals on stroke topics ....................................................................................  Towanda Name: Bradford County Brain Injury Support Group Location: Rotates through different locations across the county.  Call for information Contact: Bonnie Williams (work): 570-265-1760, (home)  570-596-3597  Meeting Day:  2nd Wednesday of every month Meeting Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm .................................................................................... Warrington Name: Working Toward Recovery Address: 1243 Easton Road, Suite 203, Warrington, PA 18976 Contact: Dr. Jay Stone: 215-491-1119 Meeting Day: Every Thursday (Please call to verify meeting date and time) Meeting Time: 2.5 hours (call for time) .................................................................................... Wilkes-Barre Name: Brain Injury Support Group at John Heinz Location: The Board Room at John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Address: 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Contacts: Donna Kopicki: 570-826-3883  Meeting Day: Last Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (call to confirm) Format: Open discussion, some speakers, plan developed by the group month by month .................................................................................... Williamsport Name: Head Injury Network Location: Williamsport Hospital Address: 777 Rural Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 Contacts: Mary Ann Belfy: 570-321-2656  Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Format: Speakers often, followed by socialization .................................................................................... Wyomissing Name: Brain Injury Support Group Location: Reading Post-Acute Rehabilitation Hospital, Education Room. Address: 2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA Contacts: Dr. Heather Nissley: 484-388-2681; [e-mail]  Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: Call for Time. .................................................................................... York Name: Aim High Support Group Location: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York Address: 1850 Normandie Drive; York, PA 17408 Contact: Doris DeJonge: 717-767-8786  Meeting Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month Meeting Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Format: Open discussion, occasional speakers; break into 2 groups (survivors and caregivers) twice a year.