Stroke Support Groups

• • CCHS Stroke Education & Support Group
    Third Friday of Every Month, 12 – 1 p.m.
    

    Christiana Care Rehabilitation Services

    Stroke survivors, their caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals are invited to attend our monthly meetings. At some meetings, outside speakers will focus on related health care topics and other important issues. At other meetings, a general support group is held. If interested in joining, please call (302) 838-4700 or email jsantini@christianacare.org. 

  • Milford Stroke Club
    Second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, November
    4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
    

    Call 302-430-5962
    Bayhealth Milford Rehabilitation | 21 W. Clarke Avenue, Milford

  • Nanticoke Stroke Support Group
    Third Tuesday of Every Month
    1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    

    Seaford Library & Cultural Center

    Stroke survivors, their caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals are invited to attend our monthly meetings. At some meetings, outside speakers will focus on related health care topics and other important issues. At other meetings, a general support group is held.

  • Nanticoke Hospital Stroke Support Group
    Tuesday, August 13, 2019
    1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    

    Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Medical Staff Conference Room

    Modeled from the American Stroke Association, this FREE support group provides education, community resources, and emotional support to those who have been affected by this life-altering event. Meetings consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions for caregivers and stroke survivors to discuss concerns, providing support and networking. Pre-registration is not required.

    For more information, please call Amber Brown at 302-536-5299. To learn more about Nanticoke’s stroke program, visit www.nanticoke.org/stroke.

  • Stroke Support Group
    Second Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, December
    5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
    
    Contact Kim Holmes, 302-744-6638, Kent General Hospital Outpatient Center

  Other Stroke Resources

  • American Stroke Association
    “National Stroke Support Group Registry”To find a group near you, simply enter your ZIP code and a mile radius. If your initial search does not pull up any groups, try increasing your mile radius.
  • Aphasia Education Group
    First Wednesday of Every Month
    10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
    

    Christiana Hospital campus

    Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that can happen as a result of stroke or brain injury. We offer a support group for those affected by aphasia.

  • Brain Aneurysm Support Group
    Third Wednesday of Every Month
    5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
    

    Christiana Hospital campus

    The Delaware Brain Aneurysm Support Group addresses the need for lifelong support to patients and their families.

  • Brain Injury Association of Delaware Support Groups
    Its mission: to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and support.
  • University of Delaware Aphasia Support Group
    Third Tuesday of Every Month
    10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
    University of Delaware – STAR Campus
    540 S. College Avenue, Newark
    Call: 302-831-7100