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Stroke Support Groups

inding and participating in a support groups is a very important part of stroke recovery. The links provided on this page are provided as merely a starting point in begining a search for a suitable group.

Finding Stroke Support Groups
American Heart Association
The stroke family support network includes many valuable resources on finding, joining or starting a stroke support group.
Stroke Information Directory
Lengthy listing of stroke support groups and message boards.
National Stroke Association
Searchable database of local support groups throughout the United States.
Brain Foundation, Victoria, Australia
Includes stroke information, personal stories, and support groups in Australia.
European Stroke Initiative
Directory of support groups in many countries.

Support Groups for Childhood Strokes
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
Support for children with hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and/or pediatric stroke.
Pediatric Stroke Network
One of the best and most thorough site devoted entirely to stroke in children.
HemiHelp - UK
HemiHelp provides information and support for children with hemiplegia and their families and aims to increase public and professional awareness of hemiplegia and its associated conditions. 

Internet Discussion Groups
Aneurysm and AVM Support Group
An excellent message board for the exchange of narratives about aneurysms and other neurologic disorders.
Australian Stroke Forums
A new message board for stroke survivors -- nicely organized by topic.
BrainTalk Communities
Online support groups for neurology. From Massachusetts General Hospital.
Different Strokes
A UK charity for childhood stroke survivors.
Generation S
A unique new site that offers stroke information and resources for younger stroke survivors.
The Stroke Network
Links to many support groups, chat rooms, and bulletin boards.
SAFE - Stroke Awareness for Everyone
A very nice resource that features email support and message boards for stroke patients and caregivers. 
Stroke Discussion List
This is an e-mail discussion group, sponsored by the Stroke Program of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
An MSN discussion group; some sections require registration.

 

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