Support Groups

There are a number of local support groups for persons with disabilities and their families. All are welcome to participate. These groups serve as a gathering place offering peer-to-peer support and advice in dealing with the daily challenges of living with a disability. They are an opportunity to learn from the experience of others, who once had the same questions as you, and for others to learn from your experience.

Brain Injury Families & Friends
Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Washington, D.C. and NRH, this group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at NRH (in the 3 South Conference Room on the third floor). Connect with members of the DC area brain injury community and meet other families who are going through the same things you are. Hear from brain injury survivors and their families and learn about the resources that are available to help you. For more information, contact Jennifer Hendricks (NRH) at 202.877.1012 or Ellen Ramsay (BIADC) at 301.641.4793.

Caregivers of Persons With Stroke
A telephone support group for caregivers of stroke. Topics include: stress management, self-care and local resources. Meets Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (except federal holidays). To join, call 1.888.453.4221 (toll-free) and enter code 2028771950. For more information, contact Karen Tyner, LICSW at 202.877.1464.

Comeback Club
For stroke survivors, family and friends. Meets at NRH. For more information, call the Speech Language Pathology Department at 202.877.1440.

Community Connections/Spinal Cord Injury Group
For individuals with spinal cord injuries as well as their families and friends. Meets at NRH.

NCCR Caregivers
A support group for adult family members and caregivers whose child and/or loved one is a patient at the National Center for Children's Rehabilitation. Meets Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the NCCR/3W Family Lounge.

Washington Amputee Association
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at NRH. For more information, call Max Hammer at 202.877.1545.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Information & Support Group
The Vocational Rehabilitation department at NRH offers a monthly information and support group to assist patients with meeting their vocational goals. Group participation is encouraged so that individuals can share experiences and resources with each other. Meets monthly at NRH. For more information, call Marion Levine at 202.877.1198.