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.

Amputee Support Group

A support group for Amputees and their family and friends. The group meets every third Monday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the TeleHealth Conference Room (First Floor) of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. For more information, please contact Jessica Eng at 202-877-1447.

Brain Injury Families & Friends

Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Washington, D.C. and MedStar NRH, this group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the MedStar NRH TeleHealth Conference Room on the first 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 Ellen Ramsay (BIADC) at 301.641.4793.

Expressions Club

For brain injury and stroke survivors, consider joining the Expressions Club if:

  • You’re interested in connecting with other survivors and the community.
  • You’d like to give back and have fun!
  • You’d like to share your successes and challenges with others.

The Expressions Club is lead by Sara Langley and meets every 3rd Tuesday at 1 p.m at the Patient Education Center in room 2318. Please speak with your treating clinician for more information. 

Stroke Comeback Club

For stroke survivors, family and friends. Meets on the fourth Monday of every month in the MedStar NRH TeleHealth Conference Room from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Katie Krumpak at 202-877-1171.

Stroke Comeback Club in Mitchellville, MD
For stroke survivors, family, and friends. Meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the MedStar NRH Network Mitchellville Clinic (12158 Central Ave, Mitchellville, MD). For more information, contact Breanne Reynolds at 301-390-3076.

Stroke Comeback Club in Bel Air, MD 
For stroke survivors, family, and friends. Meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  in the large Conference Room at the Bel Air Athletic Club (658 Boulton Street, Bel Air, MD). For more information, contact Leigh Root at 410-638-9400 x 2.

Urban Re-Entry Group

For individuals with disabilities who are victims of violence. Provides peer support to promote adapting to living in an urban environment with a disability, and helps with community reintegration including accessing resources for job re-entry, housing, and financial assistance. This group meets every Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the MedStar NRH Auditorium, Ground Floor. Contact Dr. Sam Gordon at 202-877-1120 for more information.

 

MedStar NRH Support Groups for all patients & those with SCI

 

 

Support Group/Psychology Group Schedule

“Regresando a mi vida:" Grupo de Ajuste y Adaptacion Despues de un Problema Medico (Espanol)

Mondays – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lorraine Vinci, PsyD
Contact: 202-877-1120 before attending! Lame al 202-877-1120 si esta interesado en particpar.

Urban Re-entry Group

Tuesdays – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Ahsaki Hill/Samuel Gordon, PhD
202-877-1120

Upper Extremity Wellness Group

Tuesdays – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Outpatient Gym – 1st Floor
Jocelyn Dressel
202-877-1295

“I am back” – Adjusting & Coping With Medical Conditions

Wednesdays – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2 South Conf Rm
Ahsaki Hill/Lorraine Vinci, PsyD
202-877-1120

TBI & Stroke ‘Great Brains’ Next Steps Group

Tuesdays – 2 p.m.
2 North Conf Rm/ Please contact before attending! 
Jessica Clark, PhD
202-877-1915

Expressions Club

3rd Tuesdays- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  
Patient Education Center – Room 2318
Sara Langley
202-877-1776

SCI Peer Support Group

Last Thursday of each month
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Harsh Thakkar
202-877-1859

Relapse Prevention Group*

Thursdays – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3 South Conference Room
Ahsaki Hill/Samuel Gordon, PhD
202-877-1120

*Intended for persons with chronic medical conditions or physical disabilities who would benefit from peer support in developing and implementing strategies to avoid the use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs.