Support groups are available for those suffering from brain injury, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury and stroke. There is no cost to attend any of these support groups. Learn more:
Brain Injury
Ohio Brain Aneurysm Awareness and Support Group (OBAASG)
The Brain Aneurysm Support Group provides an opportunity for patients and/or their caregivers to discuss their feelings, learn coping skills and support others. The support group meetings are held every second Thursday of the January, March, May, July, September and November at Dodd Hall Room 2136. Meeting times are from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments are served.
Location:
Dodd Hall Rm 2136
480 Medical Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Map and Directions
Contact: 614-293-0689
Brain Injury Support Group - Columbus
Provides support, education and information to survivors of brain injury, their family and friends.
Meets fourth Wednesday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m.
Note: this schedule changes during the holidays in November and December.
Location:
Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 W. First Avenue
Grandview, OH 43212
Contact: Brain Injury Association of Ohio – 614-481-7100 or toll free 866-644-6242
Brain Injury Support Group - Sunbridge-Lancaster
Provides support and information to individuals with brain injury, their families and friends.
Meets second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Location:
Sunbridge Care Center
1900 E. Main Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Contact: Brain Injury Association of Ohio – 866-644-6242
Young Adults with Brain Injuries Support Group
Discussion, activities and education for young adults ranging in age from 16-24 years.
Meets second Tuesday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m. It is held concurrently with a parent support group (see below).
Location:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Dodd Hall
480 Medical Center Drive - Room 2156
Columbus, OH 43210
Maps & Directions
Contact: Dr. Wanda McEntyre, group facilitator – 614-293-3830
Parents of Young Adults with Brain Injury Support Group
This group is for parents of young adults who have had a brain injury.
Meets second Tuesday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m. It is held concurrently with a young adult support group (see above).
Location:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Dodd Hall
480 Medical Center Drive - Room 2156
Columbus, OH 43210
Maps & Directions
Contact: Dr. Wanda McEntyre, group facilitator – 614-293-3830
Spouses of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group
Ongoing support for wives and husbands who are navigating the recovery process with an injured or disabled spouse. Any spouse is welcome regardless of whether the injury occurred yesterday or 10 years ago.
Meets third Monday of every month; 4-5:30 p.m.
Location:
Dodd Hall – Room 2136 or 2156
480 Medical Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Maps & Directions
Contact: Dr. Wanda McEntyre, group facilitator – 614-293-3830.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group
Support for survivors of TBI as well as for families, friends and caregivers.
Meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
Location:
Licking Memorial Hospital
1320 W. Main Street
Room G41 (lower level past the cafeteria)
Newark, OH 43055
Contact: Dave Sinclair, 740-344-6110, or Steven Connor, 740-522-6410.
Parkinson's Disease
There are many support groups available for both caregivers and patients. Click here to see all the available choices.
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
This group is for new and old injuries and is facilitated by individuals who have experienced life with a spinal cord injury. We are interested in helping others share their successes and manage the day-to-day challenges of living with a spinal cord injury.
Meets the first Thursday of every month; 4-5:30 p.m.
Location:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Dodd Hall
480 Medical Center Drive, Purple Room-1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
Contact: Juanita Ash – 614-366-4270
Stroke
OSU Stroke Support Group - Worthington
Group is co-led by a rehabilitation psychologist and a social worker. Stroke survivors, friends and family members welcome.
Meets every Friday; Noon-1 p.m.
Location:
Worthington Senior Center (Griswold Center)
777 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
Contact: Dr. Wanda McEntyre – 614-293-3830
