Find a stroke support group nearby:
https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-support-group-finder
For family and caregiver support, Stroke Family Warmline, and more resources:
https://www.stroke.org/en/help-and-support
Aphasia Support Group
The aphasia group is designed for individuals with speech difficulties. The group focuses on practicing speech and language skills in a group environment, as well as an opportunity to get to know others.
A speech-language therapist or trained staff will lead each Huntington Aphasia Group meeting. The first few minutes will be spent discussing concerns and/or socializing. The aphasia group provides a safe environment to practice speaking with like individuals who also have aphasia. Activities include items such as structured speech games, discussions, and current events. There are occasionally informational sessions of current interests presented by Huntington staff members or outside specialists.
- Facilitated by an in-house speech pathologist.
- Regular attendance is required and notification of absences, sickness or planned vacations is requested in order to maintain group continuity. After three consecutive uninformed absences, your spot will unfortunately be forfeited and given to an individual on the wait list.
- Continued outside involvement with other group members and other stroke support groups are encouraged.
The aphasia group meets every Friday, from 11 AM – 11:45. The aphasia group meets at the Outpatient Rehab located at 630 S. Raymond Ave., Ste 120.
For more information and to register, please call (626) 397-3801.
Stroke Resources
In addition to support groups, we recommend utilizing our hospital resources.
Outpatient Nutritional Counseling
(626) 397-5600 ext. 6
Senior Care Network
(626) 397-3110
Outpatient Rehabilitation
(626) 397-3801
Transitional Care Medication Assessment Program
(626) 397-5559
We also suggest visiting the following national stroke organizations to find evidence-based guidelines in caring for stroke patients:
American Stroke Association
Website: www.Stroke.org
Phone:
(800)–AHA–USA-1
(800) 242-8721
American Heart & Stroke Association
Website: www.Heart.org and www.StrokeAssociation.org
Phone: (800) 242-8721