Support Groups for Brain Injury at CHOP
There are two groups currently available at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for children who have had a stroke and their families.
Neuro-Rehab Parent Support Group
This group is co-faciliated by a social worker and a parent and is open to parents and caregivers of children with acquired brain injury (including traumatic brain injury and stroke). The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information and to R.S.V.P. for the group, please contact Maureen Sullivan, MSW, at 215-590-7645.
Teen Neuro-Rehab Support Group
This group provides support to teens and young adults (ages 13-21) with acquired brain injuries (including traumatic brain injury and stroke). The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information and to R.S.V.P. for the group, please contact Dr. Gayle Chesley at 267-426-7388.
MADE (Making A Difference Everyday) Support Group
For parents with children 0-5 years old that are seen in our Stroke Program. Please RSVP to Lois Robbins, 267-426-0218, robbinsl@email.chop.edu or Elisa Olson, 215-590-3049, olsone@email.chop.edu.
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
If you like to meet new people and make new friends while doing fun activities that kids enjoy, please join us. You must be between the ages of 6 and 14. Please contact Lois Robbins for more information, at 267-426-0218 or robbinsl@email.chop.edu.
Interested in forming other groups for stroke patients and families? Please contact Stroke Program Social Worker, Lois Robbins, MSW, at 267-426-0218 or e-mail stroke@email.chop.edu.
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