Rehab support groups open to all
Clubs and groups offer support for patients and families
The UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital team of health care professionals provides intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people with physical and neurological problems. Once a patient is discharged, they or their family may need additional support — and that’s where the numerous clubs and groups listed below can help.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Fourth Thursday of every other month at 6 p.m.
Please call 352-627-0154 to confirm the meeting location.
People recovering from a brain injury can find support at this meeting, which focuses on recreational activities as well as other recovery methods.
APHASIA GAINESVILLE BOOK CLUB
Every other Wednesday at 5 p.m. UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital, 4101 NW 89th Blvd.
Please join us if you have aphasia (difficulty with language) due to brain injury or stroke, and are interested in participating in a book club made for you!
For more information, contact Kerry Lenius at klenius@phhp.ufl.edu or 352-279-6554 or Meghan Hollen at hollm@shands.ufl.edu or 352-265-5491, ext. 70143.
GATOR AMPS SUPPORT GROUP
First Tuesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.
UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital Therapy Gym, 4101 NW 89th Blvd.
The goal of this group is to build a community of amputees who can support one another, learn from each other and share stories and tips. Events and topics vary month to month.
Visit the private “Gator Amps” Facebook page (enter Gator Amps in the Facebook search engine) and send a friend request, or visit amputee-coalition.org and click on “Find Support Near You.”
Are you a new amputee? Ask about our Peer Mentor Program.
Please contact Becky Piazza at piazzr@shands.ufl.edu or Andrea Gilbert at gilban@shands.ufl.edu for more information.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 4-5 p.m. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St.
This group welcomes anyone who has had a stroke, as well as family, friends and care providers. Please contact Jenny Amsinger at amsinj@shands.ufl.edu for more information.
SPINAL CORD INJURY SOCIAL NETWORKING GROUP
First Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Gator’s Dockside, 3842 W. Newberry Road, #1A
People recovering from a spinal cord injury find support and socialize at this monthly meeting. For more information, please call 352-627-0154.
UF HEALTH SHANDS REHAB YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
Second Tuesday of each month from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Panera Bread, 6017 W. Newberry Road
The UF Health Shands Rehab Young Adult Support Group (ages 16-29) provides a relaxed environment that allows young people and adolescents with medical illnesses or injuries to interact with others their age who have gone through similar situations.
For more information, contact Nicole Ferrier at ferrin@shands.ufl.edu or 352-265-5491.
