Brain Injury Association of Ohio Support Groups
Upcoming Support Groups
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Support Group Listing by County
ALLEN COUNTY
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center
730 West Market Street
Lima, Ohio 45805
Where: High Street Cafe Conference Room
When: The third Monday of every month from 11:30am - 1:00pm
Contact: Brittany Patterson or Megan Evers @ 419-227-3361 ext. 7773 or 7768
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
University Hospital-Beachwood
University Rehabilitation Hospital-Beachwood
2333 Harvard Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
When: Every 4th Wednesday, starting April 26, 2023, 5:00pm–6:00pm
note: caregivers only.
Hanson House TBI Clubhouse
Berea United Methodist Church
170 Seminary Street
Berea, OH 44017
When: Every Wednesday, from 10:30am – 2:30pm
Please call 10 days in advance to attend meetings
Contact: Diana Kelley 440.234.9900 TBIdirector@aol.com
Hanson House Caregiver Support Group
Berea United Methodist Church
170 Seminary Street
Berea, OH 44017
Third Wednesday of every month, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Contact: Diana Kelley 440.234.9900 TBIdirector@aol.com
Church office: 440.234.3525
Trauma Survivors Network
Cleveland Metro Health
2500 Metrohealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109
Third Wednesday of each month, at 6:00pm
Contact Rhonda Jenkins 216.778.8643
Support Trauma and Recovery Group (STAR)
MetroHealth Trauma Recovery Center Support Group (for survivors of all types of trauma)
MEETS: 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm
Location: MetroHealth Hospital
2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
ALSO virtual via Zoom:
Go to Meeting Webpage to scan the QR code with your phone to join via Zoom
https://www.metrohealth.org/trauma-recovery-center/support-group-meetings
Brain Tumor Support Group
Cleveland Clinic – Taussig Cancer Center
Virtual Platform
Every 3rd Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m
For more information, please call 216.636.0007, option 2.
Website: my.clevelandclinic.org/brain_tumor
Brain Injury Support Group
Christ Church
23080 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, OH 44028
Last Sunday of each month, except for December from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Contact: Mary Beth Ballenger mary.ballenger23@outlook.com or 440.570.0946
Caregivers and Survivors are welcome
Parents who are caregivers meeting:
First meeting: Sunday, February 4th
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Room 101
Christ Church
23080 Royalton Road
Columbia Station
Contact: Kim, kzreese@aol.com.
Greater Cleveland Stroke Club
Caregiver/Survivor Meeting
Select Hospital
11900 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120
First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30PM
RSVP to Kay 440-449-3309
Email pittsgeraldine@yahoo.com for zoom links.
For more events see their calendar
Strongsville
Christ Church
23080 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
Last Sunday of every month from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: Mary Beth Ballenger mary.ballenger@att.net or 440.570.0946
There are two separate groups: one for survivors and one for caregivers/supporters.
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital
4389 Medina Road, Copley, OH 44321
Held in cafeteria
Second Wednesday of each month, from 3:0 pm – 5:00pm
Contact: CCRHsupportgroups@clevelandclinicrehab.com 234.815.5066
234.815.5066
Erie County
Sandusky Area Stroke Club
First Tuesday of each month, 11:30 meet for lunch and conversation at a restaurant. Call Sue 419-433-3054 for the location.
Third Tuesday of each month, 5:30 PM, meet for dinner and conversation at Longhorn Steakhouse on Rt. 250 in Sandusky.
Contact Sue at 419-433-3054 or brit1005@frontier.com for information.
All/Everyone welcome means stroke survivors, brain injured, spouses, caregivers, friends, etc.
Frankln COUNTY
TBI Support Group for those experiencing homelessness, SUDS, and Mental Health diagnosis
Columbus Public Library- Main
96 S. Grant Ave Columbus Ohio 43214
Wednesday August 16th 6:30-8PM (meeting room 1-B)
Wednesday September 20th 6:30-8PM (Meeting Room 1-B
Meeting room may change monthly, contact Michael for details.
Contact: Michael Oliver at michaelolivertbi@yahoo.com, 614 649-5154
Note: Caregivers are welcome and there will be a focus on brain injury education, awareness and outreach.
The Dempsey Family, Education and Resource Center
The Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital
The Ohio Health Neuroscience Center
3535 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Contact: The Dempsey Center 614.788.6115 or DempseyCenter@OhioHealth.com
Note: The Dempsey Center has over 25 support, education and therapy including TBI, Stroke, Caregiver Support Groups, Yoga, Art, and Communication groups. You can find a calendar of events on their website at Dempsey Center-OhioHealth
Parking: Bring your parking ticket to the meeting for validation
OSU Spouses of Persons with TBI Support Group
OSU Outpatient Rehab
Martha Morehouse Pavilion Second Floor - Suite 2156
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221
When: Third Monday, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Facilitated by: Wanda Mcentyre Rehab Psychologist
Please call before attending: 614.293.3830 Option #4
OSU Brain Injury Support GROUP
OSU Outpatient Rehab - Martha Morehouse Pavilion, Second Floor
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221
When: third Tuesday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Facilitated by: Wanda McEntyre Rehab Psychologist Questions call: 614.293.3830
“SMART” - Survivors Making a REAL TEAM
This is a support group for young adults who have survived traumatic and acquired brain injuries that includes education and socialization through different activities. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the group is meeting in a hybrid format and people are welcome to attend through Zoom or in person.
The meetings are the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
Contact Facilitator, Joy Omslaer for information: (614) 293-2923 or email Joy.Omslaer@osumc.edu
OSU Outpatient Rehab
Martha Morehouse Pavilion
Second Floor Suite 2134
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221
When: second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Facilitated by: Joy Omslaer Questions call: 614.293.2923 OR email: Joy.Omslaer@osumc.edu to get information on attending.
TBI Network
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in cooperation
with the ADAMH of Franklin County.
Contact: For information, questions or eligibility, call: 614.685.8511
HAMILTON COUNTY
PLAN of Southwest OHio Mild TBI Support Group
1251 Kemper Meadow Dr. Suite 100-A
Cincinnati, OH 45240
First Tuesday of every month, from 2pm-3pm
Contact: Melissa Rowland 513.317.7019 mrowland@planswohio.org
Please email Melissa for exact room location
Trihealth Brain Injury Support Group
TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
2155 Dana Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45207
First Floor Education Room
First Wednesday of Every Month 6:00-7:00PM
Contact: Caroline Conway, caroconway@trihealthrehab.com, 513-549-9138
Highland COUNTY
Adena Stroke Support Group
location changes monthly, please contact Tiffany or Katie: 937-981-9294
First Thursday of every month, from 11am-12pm
accepts brain injury survivors and caregivers.
HOLMES COUNTY
Brain Injury Support Group of Holmes and Wayne Counties
2285 Benden Drive
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Second Tuesday of each month, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact: Pamela Denise Tolliver: pameladenisetolliver@gmail.com
330.809.8095 or James Foley at jfoley@ccwhc.org 330.264.9029 ext. 1173
This group is for survivors only.
LICKING COUNTY
The Newark Ohio TBI Support Group
When: Group is meeting informally at the moment. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Diller: 740.405.4103
Pataskala Headbangers Support Group
When: The Group Meets Quarterly
Where: Matt Parker’s Home – Pataskala, Ohio
Call for exact address and meeting times
Facilitated by Effie Parker 740.927.7138
LOGAN COUNTY
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group of Logan County
Mary Rutan Hospital, cafeteria conference room
205 Pamer Road
Bellefontaine OH 43311
Fourth Monday of each month, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Contact: Becky Weber: 937.441.1895
LUCAS COUNTY
Greater Toledo Brain Injury
Ability Center of Toledo Ohio
5605 W. Monroe St.
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Meets the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30pm - 8:25pm
(419) 266-1678
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center
Shopping Center on:
7430 W. Central Ave., Suite C
Toledo, Ohio 43617
Center is open Monday through Thursday each week.
Daily Hours 10:00am - 4:00pm
Programs: Speech and Memory Group - Meets twice weekly.
Occupational Therapy - Meets twice weekly
Programs for Nutrition and Inspirational support - continuous Special events.
Contacts: Jackie and Michael Moore, Founders
Special group of volunteers always present. Center - 419.214.0555. For more information and schedule of activities see website: tbirc.org
MEDINA COUNTY
Medina Group
Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month (except December)
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Contact Pam Hunt, Medina County Board of DD, 330.725.7751, ext. 261 or
pamh@mcbdd.org for locations and upcoming events.
This group is for survivors and caregivers, and the location is announced monthly.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Brain Injury & Stroke support Group
Opportunity Center, First Floor
907 W. Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Third Tuesday of every month (no December meeting), from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Call ahead to confirm dates and times
Contact: Melody Burba 937.341.5202, Ext. 1006 or medody.burba@acils.com
MUSKINGHAM COUNTY
Zanesville Ohio BI Support Group
Genesis Hospital
2951 Maple Ave.
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Enter the Main Door proceed to first elevator:
Go to the basement, door will open across from meeting room.
The third Monday of each month, at 6:00pm
Facilitated by Katie Garret 740.454.4339
SUMMIT COUNTY
Cr3ative Expressions
Summa Rehab Hospital
29 North Adams Street
Akron, OH 44304
Second Thursday of every month, at 6:00pm
Contact: email Cr3ativeExpressions@gmail.com or their Facebook page:
Cr3ative Expressions Brain Injury Support Group
Group is for survivors, caregivers, and family members
Heads Up No Boundaries – Survivors and Caregivers
Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw
4389 Medina Road, Copley, OH 44321
Second Wednesday of every month, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: Christine Bailey at 234.815.5100 cmbailey@clevelandclinicrehab.com
New Beginnings
Copley Place
528 Rothrock Road
Copley, OH 44321
Third Friday of each month, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Contact: Dale Fortune 330.865.4634 or dfortune81179@att.net
This group has a Facebook page: New Beginnings Akron TBI Survivors
Wives’ Support Group
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw (multipurpose room)
4389 Medina Road, Copley, OH 44321
Every other Monday, at 6:00pm
Contact Dr. Frye’s office at 330.836.6825 for information
This meeting is for women whose husbands have experienced a brain injury
Tuscarawas County
Head Strong Brain Injury Support Group
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, Reeves Conference Room
659 Boulevard St, Dover, OH 44622
Second Wednesday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm
First meeting is August 9th 2023
Contact: 330-432-8427
This group is for survivors and caregivers
Union County
Brain Injury Survivor Support Group
Memorial Hospital
500 London Ave., Marysville
Last Thursday of every month from 6:00-7:00pm
Contact: Lisa Huelskamp, PhD tbinjurygroup@gmail.com (614) 371-5000
WAYNE COUNTY
Brain Injury Support Group of Holmes and Wayne Counties
Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties
2285 Benden Dr, Wooster OH 44691 AND on Zoom (new link sent each month) 9:30-10:30AM
Contact: Pamela Denise Tolliver, MSTE, BA, Founder/Co-Facilitator or Jordan Kindinger
Jordan Kindinger: jkindinger@ccwhc.org
(330) 809-7978 Pamela Denise Tolliver: pameladenisetolliver@gmail.com
This group is for survivors only.