The American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association and  exists to reduce death and disability from stroke through research, education, fundraising, and advocacy.  For more information on stroke, call 1- (888)- 4STROKE.

• Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia
• Find your local AHA affiliate office

National Stroke Association
The National Stroke Association (NSA) is a national voluntary health care organization focusing on stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and support for stroke survivors and their families.  For information, call 1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6537).  

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

• Know Stroke.  Know the Signs.  Act in Time.
• Stroke: Hope Through Research
• Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms
• Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke
• Principios del Cerebro: Previniendo la Apoplejía  [Español]

MEDLINEplus
Stroke Health Information - Links in many categories

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Cardiovascular Health Program
• A Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls
• Atlas of Stroke Mortality

The Hazel K. Goddess Fund for Stroke Research in Women
The Goddess Fund is dedicated to building awareness -- through media attention and public education -- of the risk factors, warning signs, acute-treatment requirements and rehabilitation options for women with stroke.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a national voluntary non-profit organization whose mission is to further the study, prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

• Living with Stroke
  Practical tips for caregivers on personal care, perceptual problems, and physical difficulties

American Medical Association - Patient Guides

• How do you know when someone is having a stroke?
• Guarding against stroke - what you should know about carotid artery disease

National Stroke Association - United Kingdom
The Stroke Association aims to prevent strokes by informing the public how to reduce the risk of stroke by providing practical support for people who have had strokes, their families and caregivers. They campaign and educate to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society.

Chest, Heart & Stroke - Scotland
Aiming to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.  The CHSS funds research into all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and social impact of chest, heart and stroke illness.

Chest, Heart & Stroke - Northern Ireland
Supporting the rehabilitation of stroke and cardiac patients through a network of 47 clubs based throughout Northern Ireland. The Association also offers funds stroke research and finances welfare services for stroke survivors on low incomes.

European Stroke Initiative
Many useful resources for the non-professional including a continent-wide listing of stroke support groups.

National Stroke Foundation -- Australia
Patient level information on stroke, as well as links and contact information for stroke support groups throughout Australia.

Stroke Foundation of New Zealand
Helpful information and resources for stroke survivors and their families; including the Stroke Foundation Field Officer service.