Support Groups
Amputee Support Group
Support group to discuss problems and concerns, or to just be there for each other. Informal meetings with occasional guest speakers. Family members, companions or friends are welcome.
Meets the first Saturday of every month, 10:30 am - 12 noon.
For details call MaryBeth MacLean at 781-348-2250.
Aphasia Community Group
Provides a supportive environment for people with aphasia and their significant others to discuss and share mutual experiences and feelings related to dealing with the challenges of having aphasia and/or living with a person with a communication difficulty.
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of even months, 5:30-7:30p.m.
For details call Maureen DeRoma at 781-348-2252
Brain Injury Support Group
Provides a supportive environment for people who have experienced a brain injury and their significant others to discuss and share mutual experiences.
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00 at the Plymouth Satellite.
For details call 508-747-4720.
Provides a supportive environment for children who have a parent(s) who have experienced a brain injury. Sharing and supporting one another through this difficult time.
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
This meeting has been arranged by the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts and Neuro Rehab Management.
For details call April Sheridan at 617-847-4987, x201.
Brains at Risk Program (BAR)
Works in conjunction with the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association and the Massachusetts Court System. An educational program for "OUI" offenders.
Meets the third Monday of every month, 3:30 - 5:30.
South Shore Area Parkinson-Plus Support Group
An informal discussion allowing you to ask questions and learn from each other. Facilitators will be Allyson Gormley (Social Worker at Boston Medical Center Department of Neurology) and Kristin Orr (Counseling Psychology Student). Individuals and familes are invited to attend this gathering to meet others dealing with these conditions.
Meeting dates are: September 8, 2010, November 10, 2010, January 12, 2011, March 9, 2011, June 8, 2011-2:30-4:00p.m.
For details call: Allyson Gormley at 617-638-7747 or e-mail at allyson.gormley@bmc.org
Spinal Cord Injury Group
Provides a supportive environment for individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury.
Family members and friends are welcome.
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:00-7:00p.m.
For details call Michelle Heath at 781-348-2250.
Young Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group
Provides a supportive environment for young adults who have experienced a stroke. Family members or friends are welcome.
Last Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
For details call Lisa Boselli at 781-348-2042.
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