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Support Group, Classes
And Other On-Going Programs
All of San Diego
· Telephone HelpLine For Information And Referral About Brain Injuries call the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation at 619-294-6541. You can also seek information or ask a question on-line at www.sdbif.org.
· Counseling, Long-Term Care Planning, Support Groups and other valuable services are offered by the Southern Caregiver Resource Center. There are two Men’s Support Group For Survivors. One meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:00am-12:30 pm in San Diego while the other meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month from 4:30-6:00 pm in Encinitas. Support Groups For Adult Children Caregivers from 5:30-7:00 pm; meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 3675 Ruffin Road #230, San Diego. Call 858-268-4432 or 800-827-1008.
· Support And Resources In English And Spanish For Families Of Children With Special Needs are provided by the Exceptional Family Resource Centers throughout San Diego County. The main office is 9245 Sky Park Count #130, San Diego. Call 800-281-8252.
· Caregiver Support Groups And Stroke Support Groups are conducted by Kaiser Permanente for its members in five locations, Bonita, Escondido, Point Loma, San Diego and San Marcos. Call 619-641-4456.
· Support Groups For Adults With Epilepsy are offered throughout San Diego County by the Epilepsy Society. For information call 619-296-0161.
· San Diego Brain Injury Foundation General Meetings are held the third Saturday of each month at the Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest from 10:00—noon. Speakers share the latest developments regarding brain injury and provide networking opportunities for survivors and professionals. Call 619-294-6541
Central County
· ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are offered each week day by the San Diego Community College District at Mesa College and in Mission Beach. Call 619-584-6983.
· Variety of Programs and Services for Adults With Disabilities offered by the Access Center, 619-293-3500.
· Young Enthusiastic Stroke Survivors Group (YESS!) meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at Sharp Rehabilitation Center. 2999 Health Center Drive, San Diego. Call 858-541-6762.
· Brain Injury Support Group For Survivors And Families by The Head Injury & Trauma Support System (HITS) is held every Saturday from 12:30-2:00 pm in the 3rd floor conference room at UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest. Call 800-986-4487.
· Peer Support Group at the Access Center occurs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 2:00-3:30 pm. 1295 University Avenue, Suite 10, San Diego. Call 619-293-3500.
· Support Groups offered by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery (STAR) program is held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 2:00-3:00 pm in the Wellness Center, Lower Level of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Call 800-727-4777.
· Exercise Classes For Stroke Survivors by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery Program (STAR) are held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays in the rehabilitation classroom at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. 4077 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. Call 619-260-7161 or 800-727-4777.
· Socialization Programs for disabled individuals are sponsored by the San Diego Recreational Services For The Disabled. Call 619-525-8247.
· Adaptive And Therapeutic Fitness Programs are offered by Premier Athletic Club for people with temporary or permanent disabilities. 9370 Waples Street, San Diego. Call 858-452-3616.
· Caregiver Support Group at the Clairemont Friendship Senior Center meets from 1:30-3:00 pm every Wednesday of each month, except if there is a 5th Wed. 4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego. Call 800-827-1008.
North County
· ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are held at Palomar Community College’s Adaptive Living Skills Program (ABI) on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Escondido Center Campus. Call 760-744-1150 ext. 2375.
· Variety Of Programs And Services For Adults With Disabilities offered by the Access Center, North County Branch. The Support Through Access Rights (STARS) group meets the 3rd Friday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm. 3355 Mission Avenue #131, Oceanside. Call 760-435-9205.
· Head Injury & Trauma Support System (HITSS) of Palomar Medical Center And Learning Services for survivors and families meets every Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am in the Graybill Auditorium. 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. Call 800-986-4487.
· Caregiver Support Groups at San Diego Family Counseling takes place every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 am at the Encinitas Senior Center. 890-B Balour Drive, Encinitas. Call 858-792-8585.
· Support Groups For Caregivers of persons with disabilities is cosponsored by Jewish Family Services, Multiple Sclerosis Society & Elizabeth Hospice on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 12:00-1:15 pm. 16776 Bernardo Center Drive #206, Rancho Bernardo. Call 858-674-6441.
· Communication Enhancement Group led by a speech professional is offered by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery (STAR) program at two locations. In Encinitas on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 pm, North Building #332 of Scripps Memorial Hospital, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. In La Jolla on Fridays from 2:00-3:00 pm, in the Mesa Room of Scripps Memorial Hospital. 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla. Call 760-633-6521.
· Free Exercise Classes sponsored by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery (STAR) program are offered for stroke survivors at two locations. In Encinitas on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00-2:00 pm, North Building #332 of Scripps Memorial Hospital, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. In La Jolla on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 1:00-2:00 pm, on the lower level in the Wellness Center of Scripps Memorial Hospital. 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla. Call 760-633-6521.
· Tri-City Medical Center Aphasia Group meets every Thursday, 11 am-noon in the Rehab Dining Room, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside. Call 760-940-7272.
· North County S.D. Brain Injury Foundation General Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10am-noon at Scripps Hospital, Encinitas in the Conference Center.
East County
· Stroke Program in La Mesa sponsored by Grossmont Hospital includes recreational therapy, adaptive golf and swimming. Call 619-644-4100.
· Comebacker’s Neuro Club, a support and recreational group for survivors of stroke or brain injury and family members, meets at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI) the 4th Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm in the 1st floor conference room. 6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego. Call 619-286-7374.
· Fitness Clinic For Individuals With Physical Disabilities including brain injuries takes place at Peterson Gym as part of the Department of Exercise & Nutritional Sciences of San Diego State University. The Clinic operates 48 weeks per year. Call 619-594-2017.
· Post-Rehabilitation And Physical Fitness Programs are offered by the Challenge Center in its gymnasium for people with chronic or permanent disabilities. $30 per month. 5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa. Call 619-667-8644.
· Chronic Pain Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00 pm in the 3rd floor conference room at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI). 6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego. Call 619-286-7374.
· Art Abilities meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 1:00-2:30 pm at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute (SDRI) in the 3rd floor conference room. 6645 Alvarado Road, San Diego. Call 619-286-7374.
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South County
· ABI Classes For Adults With Acquired Brain Injury are offered each week day by the San Diego Community College at the Educational Cultural Complex in South San Diego. Call 619-388-4812.
· Special Classes With Academic Accommodations For Students With Disabilities are offered at Southwestern Community College. Call 619-482-6512.
· Communication Enhancement Group led by a speech professional is offered by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery (STAR) program at 11:00-12:00 am on Fridays in the Annex at Scripps Memorial Hospital. 435 H Street, Chula Vista. Call 760-633-6521.
· Free Exercise Classes sponsored by the Stroke Treatment And Recovery (STAR) program are offered for stroke survivors from 11:00-12:00 am on Tuesday & Thursday at the Well Being Center in the Chula Vista Shopping Center. 555 Broadway #2029, Chula Vista. Call 760-633-6521.
· Support Group meets every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Glenner Alzheimer Family Center. 280 Saylor Drive, Chula Vista. Call 619-420-1703.
Helpful Websites
· San Diego Brain Injury Foundation, www.sdbif.org
· National Brain Injury Association, www.biausa.org
· InfoLine San Diego, www.informsandiego.org
For additions or corrections to this list,
please send email to the Executive Director of the Foundation at www.sdbif.org or call Stephanie at 619-294-6541.
