The Stroke Center at Huntington Hospital hosts support groups for stroke survivors and their families and caregivers, as well as individuals with aphasia.
Stroke Support Groups
Survivor Support Group
The stroke survivor support group provides information on various resources to assist stroke patients in rehabilitating and coping with the adjustment after suffering a stroke. This free group gives the survivors/caregivers/family members the opportunity to socialize with other patients experiencing a similar situation.
- Features various guest speakers as well as interactive discussions by the meeting participants to share their own problems, challenges, and solutions.
- There is NO COST to attend and participate.
The stroke support group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 Noon. Please check-in with the main lobby information desk for the meeting location.
For more information, please call (626) 397-5110.
Stroke Family / Caregiver Support Group
This support group is a self-directed support group run by the participants. The group provides a forum for support and resources to family, friends, and caregivers of stroke survivors.
The stroke family/caregiver support group meets every Friday, from 11 AM – 12 Noon. The stroke family/caregiver support group meets in Conference Room 10, on the 2nd floor West Tower.
Please note that the family and caregiver support group meets at the same time as the aphasia group.
For more information, please call (626) 397-3801.
Aphasia Support Group
The aphasia group is designed for individuals with speech difficulties. The group focuses on practicing speech and language skills in a group environment, as well as an opportunity to get to know others.
A speech-language therapist or trained staff will lead each Huntington Aphasia Group meeting. The first few minutes will be spent discussing concerns and/or socializing. The aphasia group provides a safe environment to practice speaking with like individuals who also have aphasia. Activities include items such as structured speech games, discussions, and current events. There are occasionally informational sessions of current interests presented by Huntington staff members or outside specialists.
- Facilitated by an in-house speech pathologist.
- Regular attendance is required and notification of absences, sickness or planned vacations is requested in order to maintain group continuity. After three consecutive uninformed absences, your spot will unfortunately be forfeited and given to an individual on the wait list.
- Continued outside involvement with other group members and other stroke support groups are encouraged.
The aphasia group meets every Friday, from 11 AM – 12 Noon. The aphasia group meets in Conference Room 10, on the 2nd floor West Tower.
Please note that the aphasia group meets at the same time as the family and caregiver support group.
For more information, please call (626) 397-3801.
Stroke Resources
In addition to support groups, we recommend utilizing our hospital resources.
Outpatient Nutritional Counseling
(626) 397-5600 ext. 6
Senior Care Network
(626) 397-3110
Outpatient Rehabilitation
(626) 397-3801
Transitional Care Medication Assessment Program
(626) 397-5559
We also suggest visiting the following national stroke organizations to find evidence-based guidelines in caring for stroke patients:
National Stroke Association
Website: www.Stroke.org
Phone: (800) STROKES – (800) 787-6537
American Heart & Stroke Association
Website: www.Heart.org and www.StrokeAssociation.org
Phone: (800) 242-8721