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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: Christie Romino (904) 306-9729 or 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
Gateway Stroke Club
Scheduled Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:00 PM (Sept. - May)
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 4th Floor Activity Room
Contact: Bonny Dunn, PT, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Phone (904) 858-7608
Inpatient Stroke Group
Scheduled Meetings: Monday - Friday, 3 - 4 PM
Location: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, 3rd Floor Activity Room
Contact: Shirley Koehler, Ph.D., Phone (904) 858-7655
Reading For Life Book Club
Scheduled Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: UF Conference Room, Brooks/University of Florida Research Lab, Memorial Healthcare Plaza
Contact: Ceil Brooks, SLP, Phone (904) 858-7260, or Flo Singletary, SLP, Phone (904) 306-8973