Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
Support Groups
Support Groups
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PSA Support Groups offer a way for stroke survivors and their caregivers
to meet others with similar challenges and experiences, to enjoy
mutual support, and to share ideas and friendship. The groups are free
and are open to the community. See below for a complete listing.
Some of the groups have guest speakers who provide information on
stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of recurrent stroke.
PSA's 11 support groups meet once a month in the following cities in
San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in California: 2 groups in Palo
Alto, 2 groups in Los Gatos, 1 group in Mountain View, 1 group in
Redwood City, 1 group in San Mateo, 1 group in Sunnyvale, and 2
groups in San Jose.
If you would like to receive a monthly reminder about the meetings,
please send us your email address (support@psastroke.org) and write
"Support Group Reminder" in the subject line, or enter your email
address below:
to meet others with similar challenges and experiences, to enjoy
mutual support, and to share ideas and friendship. The groups are free
and are open to the community. See below for a complete listing.
Some of the groups have guest speakers who provide information on
stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of recurrent stroke.
PSA's 11 support groups meet once a month in the following cities in
San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in California: 2 groups in Palo
Alto, 2 groups in Los Gatos, 1 group in Mountain View, 1 group in
Redwood City, 1 group in San Mateo, 1 group in Sunnyvale, and 2
groups in San Jose.
If you would like to receive a monthly reminder about the meetings,
please send us your email address (support@psastroke.org) and write
"Support Group Reminder" in the subject line, or enter your email
address below:
Meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, Building
101 Auditorium, 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto.
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the group has a guest speaker. At 6:00 p.m. the group splits into two sections: stroke
survivors and caregivers. This is a time for discussion and sharing of experiences.
101 Auditorium, 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto.
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the group has a guest speaker. At 6:00 p.m. the group splits into two sections: stroke
survivors and caregivers. This is a time for discussion and sharing of experiences.
Facilitators: Beth Pittman, Physical Therapist; Jack Bradley, Caregiver
| Stanford Stroke Group |
Meets every six weeks on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Stanford Hospital,
Bing Dining Room, 300 Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto. Refreshments provided.
Speakers from the Stanford community educate stroke survivors and caregivers on stroke
recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of recurrent strokes. This group also provides
resources to assist with adjusting to losses and disability due to stroke.
Bing Dining Room, 300 Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto. Refreshments provided.
Speakers from the Stanford community educate stroke survivors and caregivers on stroke
recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of recurrent strokes. This group also provides
resources to assist with adjusting to losses and disability due to stroke.
June 25: "Sleep Apnea and how it can relate to stroke," Anstella Robinson, M.D.
August 6:“Right Brain, Left Brain: Memory and Cognition after Stroke”
Speaker: Simon Tan, PsyD, Staff Neuropsychologist, Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Facilitators: Sandra Deane, CCC-SLP, CCM; Pamela Triano, PT, NCS
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Second Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital, Inpatient Rehab Program,
Conference Room 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032.
This group offers an opportunity for stroke survivors and caregivers to share experiences
and learn from each other.
June 9, July 14, and August 11
Facilitators: May Goodreau, SLP; Naz Motayar, Neuro-psychologist
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital, Inpatient Rehab Program,
Conference Room 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032.
This group offers an opportunity for stroke survivors and caregivers to share experiences
and learn from each other.
June 9, July 14, and August 11
Facilitators: May Goodreau, SLP; Naz Motayar, Neuro-psychologist
Men's Club
Meets on last Monday of every month for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the Lakeside Café, 3160 N. Shoreline, Mountain View.
Men of all ages who are stroke survivors get together at this informal meeting for
lunch and also plan field trips to local attractions. Call the PSA office for
information on upcoming activities of the Men's Club.
June 29
at the Lakeside Café, 3160 N. Shoreline, Mountain View.
Men of all ages who are stroke survivors get together at this informal meeting for
lunch and also plan field trips to local attractions. Call the PSA office for
information on upcoming activities of the Men's Club.
June 29
Facilitator: Kyle Smith, MPT, ATC
After Hours Group
Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kaiser Hospital,
910 Marshall St., Birch Building, Room 2 in Redwood City.
The group is open to stroke survivors and caregivers. You do not have to be a member
of Kaiser to attend the group. It offers a great opportunity for peer support as well as
educational lectures occasionally.
June 9, 14, and August 11
910 Marshall St., Birch Building, Room 2 in Redwood City.
The group is open to stroke survivors and caregivers. You do not have to be a member
of Kaiser to attend the group. It offers a great opportunity for peer support as well as
educational lectures occasionally.
June 9, 14, and August 11
Stroke Discussion Group
Meets on the first Monday of every month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
Mills-Peninsula Health Center, Ellsworth Room, First Floor, 100 South San Mateo
Drive, San Mateo.
The group is only open to stroke survivors who are able to participate in group
discussions.
June 1, July 6, and August 3
Facilitator: Anne Sasaki, LCSW
Mills-Peninsula Health Center, Ellsworth Room, First Floor, 100 South San Mateo
Drive, San Mateo.
The group is only open to stroke survivors who are able to participate in group
discussions.
June 1, July 6, and August 3
Facilitator: Anne Sasaki, LCSW
A Time to Talk - NEW TIME
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
O'Connor Hospital, DePaul Room, 1st Floor, 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose.
Refreshments provided.
This group is open to stroke survivors and caregivers. The four facilitators take turns
leading the group.
July 8
August 12
Facilitators: Meghan Miyamoto PT, Chris Hamilton OT, Gary Standridge OT lead, Craig
Maloney OT, Marianne Heidtmann SLP
O'Connor Hospital, DePaul Room, 1st Floor, 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose.
Refreshments provided.
This group is open to stroke survivors and caregivers. The four facilitators take turns
leading the group.
July 8
August 12
Facilitators: Meghan Miyamoto PT, Chris Hamilton OT, Gary Standridge OT lead, Craig
Maloney OT, Marianne Heidtmann SLP
| Peninsula Stroke Association 3801 Miranda Avenue, Building 6, Room A162, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Phone (650) 565-8485 Fax (650) 565-8482 support@psastroke.org © Copyright 2009. Peninsula Stroke Association. All rights reserved. |
An Educational Forum
Facilitators: Bruce Irvine, Stroke Survivor; Merrylen Sacks, Caregiver
| The Peninsula Stroke Association (PSA) is a not-for-profit organization serving the people of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in Northern California. PSA's mission is to reduce the incidence of stroke through education and to help alleviate stroke's devastating aftermath through programs to support survivors and caregivers. |
Stroke Support Group at Good Samaritan
Third Wednesday of the Month, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital, Inpatient Rehab Program,
Conference Room 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032.
June 17, July 15, and August 19
Facilitators: Tammy Foley, ACSW and Lisa Calloway, OTR
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital, Inpatient Rehab Program,
Conference Room 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032.
June 17, July 15, and August 19
Facilitators: Tammy Foley, ACSW and Lisa Calloway, OTR
Women's Therapeutic Group
Meets on the last Friday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Ground Floor, Conference Room C
Refreshments provided. This facility offers free valet parking.
This group is open to women of all ages who are stroke survivors. In an informal setting,
women get together to talk and share.
June 26
Facilitator: Paula O'Sullivan-Chaffee, Neuro-psychologist
El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Ground Floor, Conference Room C
Refreshments provided. This facility offers free valet parking.
This group is open to women of all ages who are stroke survivors. In an informal setting,
women get together to talk and share.
June 26
Facilitator: Paula O'Sullivan-Chaffee, Neuro-psychologist
Stroke Classes at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
| Mondays 4pm -5 pm Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Rehabilitation Center 751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA Note: Call for times and dates of classes - 408-885-5604 Facilitators and Speakers: Rehab unit staff and physicians. |
Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at
Mills-Peninsula Health Center, The Garden Room, First Floor
100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo
June 25 and August 28 (this group does not meet in July)
Facilitator: Deanna Baldi, CTRS
Mills-Peninsula Health Center, The Garden Room, First Floor
100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo
June 25 and August 28 (this group does not meet in July)
Facilitator: Deanna Baldi, CTRS
| Young Engergetic Stroke Survivor Group (YESS) |
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July 15 The Health Trust will discuss their FREE 6 week program "Road to Healthier Living: Learning to
Manage Your Own Health." This program is offered throughout the year in several Santa Clara County
locations.
The Road to healthier Living program is a six session, peer-taught health education workshop for persons
with chronic conditions. The goals of the program are to:
* Help individuals take day-to-day responsibility for their care
* Increase skills necessary for individuals to manage their disease and work effectively with their health
care professionals
The Health Trust’s Road to Healthier Living program has a strong community focus, and solid participation
from patients who are traditionally underserved in the health care system. Participants in these workshops
are instructed on how to self-manage their chronic disease and provided with techniques that may improve
physical and emotional health and reduce symptoms such as fatigue and pain, and reduce need for
hospitalization.
Manage Your Own Health." This program is offered throughout the year in several Santa Clara County
locations.
The Road to healthier Living program is a six session, peer-taught health education workshop for persons
with chronic conditions. The goals of the program are to:
* Help individuals take day-to-day responsibility for their care
* Increase skills necessary for individuals to manage their disease and work effectively with their health
care professionals
The Health Trust’s Road to Healthier Living program has a strong community focus, and solid participation
from patients who are traditionally underserved in the health care system. Participants in these workshops
are instructed on how to self-manage their chronic disease and provided with techniques that may improve
physical and emotional health and reduce symptoms such as fatigue and pain, and reduce need for
hospitalization.