Brain Injury Support Groups

(By County)

 

Online

Facebook Group: Learning to Hope and Cope with a Brain Injury
Laura Lueken Powell – Moderator
This is a private Facebook group for survivors and caregivers. Click “Join Group” and the moderator will approve you. Meet anytime you have a question, comment, or suggestion.

Traumatic Brain Injury Forum
Share experiences, meet people in your situation, and get support and information about TBI.

Yahoo! Groups Directory: Brain Injuries
A wide selection of TBI/ABI support groups that confer online, exchanging tips, strategies, and comfort.

 

Davis

Phoenix Services Corp. Caregivers Support Group
(801) 825-4535
189 South State Street, Suite 230
Clearfield, UT  84015

*Not currently meeting. Information TBD.*

 

Alzheimer’s Support Group
Aspen Heiser, (801) 397-8136
Orchard Cove
485 East 500 South, Bountiful, UT  84010
Meets every Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. in the conference room.

 

Salt Lake

University of Utah Brain Injury Support Group
Sugarhouse Health Center
Kiera Berggren, SLP
(801) 581-2221
1138 E. Wilmington Avenue
SLC, UT  84106
Meets 4th Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.

 

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center Brain Injury Support Group
Moreau Building Auditorium
Kathryn Waddell, (801) 350-4290
1045 E. 1st South
SLC, UT  84102
Call for date and time.

 

Intellegis LLC. Survivors & Caregivers Support Group
Gina, (801) 290-2706
Intellegis
333 East Clark Street, Murray, UT  84107
Call ahead. Meets 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m.

 

Brain Injury Association Support Group for Adults
Beth Cardell, (801) 585-5511
Jennifer, (801) 468-0027
Community Deaf Center
5709 South 1500 West
Salt Lake City, UT  84123
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 6-8 p.m.

 

Weekly Meditation Class at TOSH
Taught by Michelle Thornell, B.S., U.S. Army Major, Meditation Instructor, Stroke Survivor
Basement of TOSH Medical Tower
5770 South 250 East #G50
Murray, UT  84107
These weekly group classes are free of charge and open to the public.
If interested, email Dr. Russo at antonietta.russo@imail.org.
Meets every Wed. from 3-4:30 p.m.

 

Brain Injury and Stroke Survivor Meeting
Diane McKenney S.-P.T.
Karen Buzanoski, O.T.
Basement of TOSH Medical Tower
5770 South 250 East G50
Murray, UT  84107
The group meeting is free and open to the public.
Meets 4th Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m.
For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please send an email to jason.terry@imail.org.

 

Veterans Affairs OEF / OIF Brain Injury Support Group
Call Dr. Jennifer Romesser with questions
(801) 582-1565 ex2711
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Afairs Medical Center
500 Foothill Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84148
Meets every other Monday 2-3:30 p.m.

 

Utah

Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group
Lori Johnson, (801) 422-9132
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
511 E. 1860 S.
Provo, UT 84606
Meets 1st  Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m.

 

Weber

McKay Dee Hospital Brain Injury Support Group
Matt Horton, (801) 387-6624
4401 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, UT  84403
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 5-6 p.m.

 

Remember, YOU are not alone!