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SUPPORT GROUPS
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Our support groups provide survivors of brain injuries and their family members emotional support for improved lives. You will be able to share concerns and information with others who understand your perspective. Lessen your fears through group discussion and education.
Brain Injury Alliance Support Groups
- Encourage active, involved listening for everyone
- Give the sense that others care and that you are being heard
- Enable you to meet and accept your needs
- Allow the opportunity to be really understood
- Make aware of your needs and strengths
- Provide a place to find courage and take risks
- Create an atmosphere to get in touch with yourself
- Accept that you will express positive and negative views and not be judged or labeled
Find a virtual support group near you —
During the pandemic, for health, and safety reasons, BIAAZ has chosen to suspend in-person gatherings for support groups.
We have the following groups available online —
You can sign up to be notified when meetings will be back in-person at a location near you by clicking here.
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BRAIN CAVE
A discussion group for men on life after brain injury.
Men ages 18+ who have survived any type of brain injury (concussion, stroke, TBI, brain tumor, etc) are invited to this discussion group for men that focuses on life after brain injury.
This is a conversation-based group where your thoughts and interests are welcome.
Group is currently open statewide to participants.
We will meet via Zoom the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Contact is Will Grove outreach@biaaz.org, 602-508-8024 x104
Central Phoenix Brain Injury Support
The Brain Injury Support Group is for brain injury survivors 18 and above and their family, friends and caregivers who want to meet others who are in similar situations.
Group is currently open statewide to participants.
This group will meet via Zoom the fourth Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:00pm
Contact is Will Grove outreach@biaaz.org, 602-508-8024 x104
Central Tucson Brain Injury Support
Support group for survivors of all types of brain injury, including TBI, concussions, stroke, tumors, etc., and their families. Meet wonderful people and make new friends.
Group is open to participants in Tucson, Arizona Area.
Group will meet via Zoom the second Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm
Facilitator is Stephanie Palm, stephanie.anne.palm@gmail.com
CONTACT:
Will Grove, outreach@biaaz.org, 602-508-8024 xt 104
East Valley Support Group
Group is open to caregivers and survivors
Group is currently open statewide to participants.
Group will meet via Zoom the second Wednesday of the month, 4:00-5:30pm.
Contact is Annette Zaccari, 480-421-1431
Please call the facilitator to request registration information
FAMILIES of BRAIN INJURY (FoBI)
Open to the family members of brain injury survivors. This group is designed to help those who have a friend or loved one who has experienced a brain injury deal with the all the new medical information as well as processing the changes in the survivor. You'll learn techniques to help with communication issues, mood swings, and changed expectations. You're not alone but everyone's journey looks different. This group can provide a safe space to share the struggle.
Facilitator is neuropsychologist Dr. Suzanne O'Connor
- Group will meet via Zoom the first Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:00pm
- Group is currently open statewide to participants.
- Contact Liz Bradley: liz@biaaz.org | 602-508-8024 xt 107
SHE-SHED
A conversation-based group for navigating the complex emotions of life after brain injury.
This group is open to women ages 18+ across the state of Arizona, who have survived any type of brain injury. Your thoughts, interests, and stories are welcome and encouraged.
Group will meet via Zoom the first Thursday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm
Contact is Janice Podzimek janice@biaaz.org, 602-508-8024 x105
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP for Survivors, Family, & Caregivers
Open to survivors and family members/caregivers, this group focuses specifically on the challenges and changes that can accompany strokes.
Our certified facilitator will lead the group in conversation as well as special topics, as appropriate.
Group will meet via Zoom the third Sunday of the month, 3:00-4:00pm
Group is currently open statewide to participants.
Contact is Will Grove at outreach@biaaz.org, 602-508-8024 xt 104
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Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona
5025 E. Washington St, Ste 106
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
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(602) 508-8024
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1 (888) 500-9165
Fax (602) 508-8285
BIAAZ is a chartered affiliate of the
United States Brain Injury Alliance.
