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Recognizing that recovery must be achieved not only in the physical and psychological but also on an emotional level, Brooks offers a variety of support groups to assist patients in regaining as fully as possible their ability to lead successful private lives.
The following support groups provide a unique opportunity for the patient to interact and form personal connections with people facing similar challenges. Not only can our patients be inspired by others, but they themselves are in a position to be inspiring.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Lou Gehrig's Disease Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: First Saturday of Each Month, 1-3 pm
Location: St. Luke's Hospital - Auditorium C (first floor), 4201 Belfort Road (at Intersection of J. Turner Butler Blvd.), Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Contact: Judie Benwick, MSH, MPH, Care Coordinator, The ALS Association, Florida Chapter (Toll-free) 888-257-1717, ext. 112 or (Jacksonville) (904) 688-0886
Better Breathers Club
The Better Breathers Club at Brooks Home Care Advantage will provide an opportunity for people to come together to learn about lung health from health care professionals, patients, family and friends.
Scheduled Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5-6pm.
Location: Brooks Home Care Advantage; 5836 Richard Street; Jacksonville, FL 32216
Contact: Nicole Payne (904) 520-7119.jpg?item_id=216002){kind=logo}
Brain Injury
Inpatient Brain Injury Group (Understanding Brain Injury)
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 2nd Floor Room (R2320)
Contact: Therapy Manager, (904) 858-7789; Program Assistant (904) 858-7650
Brain Injury Clubhouse Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10:30 am
Location: Brooks Clubhouse
Contact: Brooks Clubhouse, Phone (904) 674-6400
Neurological
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Second Saturday of each month, 10 - 11:30 AM (except August)
Location: Glenview Community Church, 6411 Beach Blvd.
Contact: Lorraine or Tommy McLaughlin, Phone (904) 269-0984
Pediatrics
Inpatient Pediatrics (Understanding Pediatric Rehabilitation)
Scheduled Meetings: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11-12pm
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital R2320
Contact: Therapy Manager (904) 858-7789; Program Assistant (904) 858-7650
Spinal Cord
Brooks Spinal Cord Support Group
Scheduled Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Assembly 1
Contact: Jennifer McParland, SCI Program Director
SCI Info line: (904) 345-7238
Stroke
Brooks Gateway Stroke Club
Scheduled Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:00 PM (Sept. - May)
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3599 University Blvd S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 Corporate Offices
Room: Brooks 1 and 2
Contact: Jennifer Guss (Stroke Program Admin Assistant (904) 345-7640) or Drusilla Lovecky Stroke Program Director (904) 345-7657
Inpatient Stroke Groups
Stroke/Cardiac Education Session:
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 11-12pm
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Room 3421
Contact: Rhonda Felice, Stroke Program Manager (904) 345-7689 or Shirley Koehler, Ph.D., Phone (904) 858-7655
Tell me about Stroke:
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 4:30-5:00pm
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Room 3421
Contact: Rhonda Felice, Stroke Program Manager (904) 345-7689
Reading For Life Book Club
Review books, short stories or articles. Study guides provided before each month. Books announced 1-2 months in advance. Support provided for those with reading impairments along with adapted techniques such as books on tape and movies
Scheduled Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 11:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Brooks-UF Conference Room, Brooks Rehab, Memorial Healthcare Plaza; 3901 University Blvd, South, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Contact: Ceil Brooks, SLP, Phone (904) 345-7260, or Flo Singletary, SLP, Phone (904) 345-8973
Toastmaster's Aphasia Group
This group is based on the principles of the Toastmaster’s Club and focuses on learning ways to communicate fluently in various challenging environments such as speaking to a group, talking on the phone and meeting new people
Scheduled meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00
Location: Brooks Clubhouse
Contact: Ceil Brooks (904) 345-7260