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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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Lake Charles Memorial Health System-Support Groups

 Nationwide
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles
Louisiana
(337) 494-3150
Lake Charles Memorial has a variety of education programs, training, and support groups that address the varying needs of patients, professionals, and physicians.
Stroke Support Group
A support group for survivors of stroke and/or brain injury, and their families.
For more. information, call 337.494.3150
4th Tuesday of Every Month
Shearman Conference Room - LCMH
1701 Oak Park Boulevard
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

North Oaks Caregiver Support Group

 Nationwide
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive
Hammond
Louisiana
(985) 230-7620

Taking on the role of a caregiver for a loved one or a friend is a huge responsibility. It can be a massively rewarding, positive experience. However, many find that it can be lonely and isolating without proper support from loved ones or caregiver support groups.

This support group allows caregivers to share expertise, concerns, or experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

To join virtually, register here for login details: https://www.northoaks.org/your-health-system/virtual-support-group-registration/

North Oaks TBI/SCI Support Group

 Nationwide
1900 S. Morrison Blvd.
Hammond
Louisiana
985-230-5709

This free support group offers support, socialization and education for survivors of traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries and their caregivers.

Meetings take place Noon-1 p.m. in the Classroom of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, located at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond.

This support group is co-sponsored by North Oaks and Southeastern Louisiana University.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Martha Sherrill at martha.sherrill@selu.edu or (985) 549-3436.

Support group for traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury.

First Friday of every OTHER month from 12 pm-1 pm:

January

March

May

July

September

November

Northshore Rehabiliation Hospital Stroke Support Group

 Nationwide
64030 LA Hwy 434
Lacombe
Louisiana
985-218-4660

Please join us for our monthly Stroke Support Group Meeting. We will
meet in the OLI Classroom behind the cafeteria.

If you will be joining us in person, please stop at security desk
to receive a temporary ID.

Contact: Mark Paxton, LOTR – Therapy Manager
SRHNorthShoreRehabBrainStim@selectmedical.com
985.218.4660

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If you plan to participate virtually, please visit

https://selectmedical.zoom.us/j/92524864453...

Zoom Meeting ID: 925 2486 4453
Passcode: 052842

Northwest Louisiana Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

 Nationwide
Shreveport
Louisiana
318-226-0066

Brain and Spinal Cord Support Group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Location: Shreveport Rehab Hospital

Email: northlouisianabrainandspinal@gmail.com

Phone: 318-232-8880

Visit on Facebook: ThinkFirst of the Ark-La-Tex, Shreveport, LA | Facebook

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group of Northwest Louisiana | Facebook

Caregivers Coffee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Shreveport Rehab Hospital.

Reeve Foundation Virtual Support Groups (SCI)

 Nationwide
Online Virtual Support
Nation Wide

Separate groups are held for individuals living with quadriplegia, those living with paraplegia, and family members/caregivers so that meetings can focus on the unique needs and challenges of each. Group meetings are led by two facilitators: a mental health professional and a peer with lived experience. Meetings are conducted in an open forum/conversational format and members are encouraged to raise topics and ask questions related to living with paralysis or caregiving that are of interest or concern to them.

Register Online.

Shreveport Rehab Hospital's Caregiver Coffee Support Group

 Nationwide
1451 Fern Circle
Shreveport
Louisiana
318-232-8880

Support group for caregivers of those living with neurological or physical disabilities.

Meets on the Third Tuesday of each month from 2:00-3:00 PM

Location: 1451 Fern Circle in Shreveport

E-mail Jessica Ruelas at jruelas@shreveport-rehab.com to register.

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital

 Nationwide
1451 Fern Circle
Shreveport
Louisiana
318-232-8880

At Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital, we treat many conditions including, but not limited to, amputations, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedics, stroke, and neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital offers patients and their families an unprecedented option for brain injury rehabilitation and spinal cord rehabilitation care in our beautiful, and comfortable state-of-the-art hospital.

Touro Brain Injury Support Group

 Nationwide
Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St.
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-897-8476

Contact Stephen Carrier for information.

Contact: Stephen Carrier

Rehab Counselor

Touro LCMC Health

1401 Foucher Street | New Orleans, LA 70115

OFFICE(504) 897-8476

​Email:  Stephen.Carrier@lcmchealth.org

Touro Neuro Rehab Caregiver Support Group

 Nationwide
3700 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans
Louisiana

Calling all caregivers interested in supporting, sharing, and learning from one another. Touro's Neurologic Rehabilitation Caregiver Support Group provides a compassionate space to connect with others who understand the journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources to help navigate caregiving with confidence.

3rd Wednesday of every month
11 am-12:15 pm

Touro
3700 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115

Morgan Tetrick(504) 897-7000 ext. 64539