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Recognizing that recovery must be achieved not only in the physical and psychological but also on an emotional level, Brooks offers a variety of support groups to assist patients in regaining as fully as possible their ability to lead successful private lives.
The following support groups provide a unique opportunity for the patient to interact and form personal connections with people facing similar challenges. Not only can our patients be inspired by others, but they themselves are in a position to be inspiring.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Lou Gehrig's Disease Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: First Saturday of Each Month, 1-3 pm
Location: St. Luke's Hospital - Auditorium C (first floor), 4201 Belfort Road (at Intersection of J. Turner Butler Blvd.), Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Contact: Judie Benwick, MSH, MPH, Care Coordinator, The ALS Association, Florida Chapter (Toll-free) 888-257-1717, ext. 112 or (Jacksonville) (904) 688-0886
Brain Injury
Inpatient Brain Injury Group
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 11 - 12 noon
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 2nd Floor Group Room (R248)
Contact: Lee Pickett, Ph.D., Phone (904) 858-7609
First Coast Brain Injury Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10:30 am
Location: Arc of Jacksonville, 4401 Wesconnett Blvd.
Contact: Jane Elkins, Phone (904) 771-6558
Neurological
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Second Saturday of each month, 10 - 11:30 AM (except August)
Location: Glenview Community Church, 6411 Beach Blvd.
Contact: Lorraine or Tommy McLaughlin, Phone (904) 269-0984
Spinal Cord
Brooks Spinal Cord Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month, 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: Jennifer McParland, PT, COMT, SCI Program Director
SCI Info line: (904) 858-7238
Stroke
Gateway Stroke Club
Scheduled Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:00 PM (Sept. - May)
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 4th Floor Activity Room
Contact: Bonny Dunn, PT, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Phone (904) 858-7608
Inpatient Stroke Group
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 3 - 4 PM
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3rd Floor Activity Room
Contact: Shirley Koehler, Ph.D., Phone (904) 858-7655
Reading For Life Book Club
Scheduled Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: UF Conference Room, Brooks/University of Florida Research Lab, Memorial Healthcare Plaza
Contact: Ceil Brooks, SLP, Phone (904) 858-7260, or Flo Singletary, SLP, Phone (904) 306-8973