Resources
The Resource Booklet for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers 2006 – 2007
Edition is the most comprehensive guide to organizations, services and
resources for stroke survivors in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
PSA Resource Booklet provides 61 pages of invaluable information about
rehabilitation, housing, transportation, medical equipment, resources for
caregivers and more. To see the Table of Contents click here.
To request a free copy of the Resource Booklet contact PSA at
(650) 565-8485 or at support@psastroke.org, or click here.
The Peninsula Stroke Association has proudly published this directory
since 2002 in order to assist stroke survivors and their families who may
be searching for resources and seeking help.
This directory is also a valuable resource for families, organizations and
others who provide care to members of our stroke community. The
information it contains is accurate as of September 2005, but we cannot
guarantee that changes will not have occurred by the time you use this
booklet. If you have comments regarding any of these resources, or note
inaccuracies, contact us at support@psastroke.org.
Edition is the most comprehensive guide to organizations, services and
resources for stroke survivors in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
PSA Resource Booklet provides 61 pages of invaluable information about
rehabilitation, housing, transportation, medical equipment, resources for
caregivers and more. To see the Table of Contents click here.
To request a free copy of the Resource Booklet contact PSA at
(650) 565-8485 or at support@psastroke.org, or click here.
The Peninsula Stroke Association has proudly published this directory
since 2002 in order to assist stroke survivors and their families who may
be searching for resources and seeking help.
This directory is also a valuable resource for families, organizations and
others who provide care to members of our stroke community. The
information it contains is accurate as of September 2005, but we cannot
guarantee that changes will not have occurred by the time you use this
booklet. If you have comments regarding any of these resources, or note
inaccuracies, contact us at support@psastroke.org.
Each of the listing offers a brief background and contact information that can quickly and accurately guide you to
programs and services to meet your needs. If you would like further assistance using this directory or finding additional
information, we encourage you to call the Peninsula Stroke Association at 650.565.8485 or email to
support@psastroke.org.
The print and production of the 2006/2007 edition of the Resource Booklet is made possible in part by a generous grant
from The Cisco Systems Foundation and the support of our advertisers. The reprint was made possible thats to teh
support of Kaiser Permanante and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
While we greatly appreciate the information for listings and advertisements in the Resource Booklet, their
inclusion does not imply an endorsement of products or services. Please verify information and seek references
where appropriate.
programs and services to meet your needs. If you would like further assistance using this directory or finding additional
information, we encourage you to call the Peninsula Stroke Association at 650.565.8485 or email to
support@psastroke.org.
The print and production of the 2006/2007 edition of the Resource Booklet is made possible in part by a generous grant
from The Cisco Systems Foundation and the support of our advertisers. The reprint was made possible thats to teh
support of Kaiser Permanante and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
While we greatly appreciate the information for listings and advertisements in the Resource Booklet, their
inclusion does not imply an endorsement of products or services. Please verify information and seek references
where appropriate.
For rehabilitation:
Aphasia Center of California
(510) 336-0112 (Oakland)
www.aphasiacenter.org/
Aphasia Treatment Program
California State University, East Bay
(510) 885-3086 or (510) 885-3233
www.isis.csuhayward.edu/ALSS/csd/
Cabrillo College Stroke Center
College based rehab program for stroke survivors
(831) 425-0622 (Santa Cruz)
www.strokecenter.com
Center for Active Rehabilitation (CAR)
650-494-0550
www.c-a-r.org/index.shtml
Center for Communication Disorders at San Jose State University
(408) 924-3688
www.sjsu.edu/cds/clinic
Center of Excellence on Bone and Joint Rehabilitation
VA Palo Alto Rehabilitation Research and Development Center
(650) 493-5000 ext. 1-64807
http://guide.stanford.edu/
City College of San Francisco Stroke/Communication Group
(415) 561-1005
www.ccsf.edu
REACH Program (Foothill College)
(650) 949-6960 (Palo Alto)
www.foothill.edu/al/reach.html
Skills Plus
(408) 423-2102 (Santa Clara)
www.skillsplus.us
Dysphasia Program at Community Hospital of Los Gatos
(408) 866-4022
Aphasia Center of California
(510) 336-0112 (Oakland)
www.aphasiacenter.org/
Aphasia Treatment Program
California State University, East Bay
(510) 885-3086 or (510) 885-3233
www.isis.csuhayward.edu/ALSS/csd/
Cabrillo College Stroke Center
College based rehab program for stroke survivors
(831) 425-0622 (Santa Cruz)
www.strokecenter.com
Center for Active Rehabilitation (CAR)
650-494-0550
www.c-a-r.org/index.shtml
Center for Communication Disorders at San Jose State University
(408) 924-3688
www.sjsu.edu/cds/clinic
Center of Excellence on Bone and Joint Rehabilitation
VA Palo Alto Rehabilitation Research and Development Center
(650) 493-5000 ext. 1-64807
http://guide.stanford.edu/
City College of San Francisco Stroke/Communication Group
(415) 561-1005
www.ccsf.edu
REACH Program (Foothill College)
(650) 949-6960 (Palo Alto)
www.foothill.edu/al/reach.html
Skills Plus
(408) 423-2102 (Santa Clara)
www.skillsplus.us
Dysphasia Program at Community Hospital of Los Gatos
(408) 866-4022
For information:
American Stroke Association (ASA) - "Programs and events nationwide. Packed with information."
Aphasia Hope Foundation
Family Caregiver Alliance - "Our pioneering programs support and sustain the important work of families caring for
loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions."
For Those in Pain - Serves the community by "helping people to alleviate the difficult sensations, suffering, and
disability associated with the experience of pain."
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - "The nation's leading supporter of biomedical
research on disorders of the brain and nervous system."
National Stroke Association (NSA) - "The voice for stroke"
National Aphasia Association (NAA) - "Promotes public education, research, rehabilitation, and support services to
people with aphasia and their families."
Palo Alto American Red Cross - A trusted named in emergency preparation and aid
Southern California Stroke Association
Stanford Stroke Center- "At the forefront of new developments."
Stanford Health Library - "A free, open-to-the-public consumer health information library that provides scientifically
based medical information."
Stroke Awareness for Everyone - S.A.F.E
Stroke Survivors International
The Stroke Network - "An online stroke support and information group designed to help everyone in the stroke
family"
The Well Spouse Foundation - "An association of spousal caregivers"
American Stroke Association (ASA) - "Programs and events nationwide. Packed with information."
Aphasia Hope Foundation
Family Caregiver Alliance - "Our pioneering programs support and sustain the important work of families caring for
loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions."
For Those in Pain - Serves the community by "helping people to alleviate the difficult sensations, suffering, and
disability associated with the experience of pain."
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - "The nation's leading supporter of biomedical
research on disorders of the brain and nervous system."
National Stroke Association (NSA) - "The voice for stroke"
National Aphasia Association (NAA) - "Promotes public education, research, rehabilitation, and support services to
people with aphasia and their families."
Palo Alto American Red Cross - A trusted named in emergency preparation and aid
Southern California Stroke Association
Stanford Stroke Center- "At the forefront of new developments."
Stanford Health Library - "A free, open-to-the-public consumer health information library that provides scientifically
based medical information."
Stroke Awareness for Everyone - S.A.F.E
Stroke Survivors International
The Stroke Network - "An online stroke support and information group designed to help everyone in the stroke
family"
The Well Spouse Foundation - "An association of spousal caregivers"
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