This group offers support for victors of strokes and their families.  People of all ages are welcome; most of the current members are from age 30 to 79, but any one is welcome.  For information on their monthly get-togethers, call the group leader at 704/355-8337 weekdays 9-5. (Click for overview of Stroke resources)

An informal group offering support for people who have survived a stroke, for their families, caretakers, and loved ones.  The group has interesting speakers, sharing, and fun.  For more about their monthly meetings in central Charlotte, call a leader of the group at 704/316-1930 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Click for overview of Stroke resources)

An informal group offering support for people who have had a stroke and for their families.  For more about their monthly meetings, call a delightful leader of the group at 704/664-7050 any reasonable daytime hour or another delightful member at 704/483-3591 on Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to noon or from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  (Click for overview of Stroke resources)

A new group forming for younger survivors (children and adults) of stroke or traumatic brain injury, their friends, family, and caretakers.  The group is generally going to be focusing on issues of those younger than 65, but anyone of any age who wants to concentrate on those issues is welcome.  In addition to sharing mutual support, the group will be dealing with issues such as rehabilitation equipment, job readiness, mental health services, continuing education, mobility, alternative communication devices, parenting, etc.  For details, click here to see their new web site, click here to e-mail her a leader of the group, or call her at 336/455-3540 (she's in Charlotte--it's her cell) Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to contact them now; they are holding kickoff meetings at a variety of locations around Charlotte throughout September, 2009.  (Click for overview of Stroke resources)

Mooresville Stroke Club (2001) (1307,753) alternate: Mooresville Stroke Club (1714) (new group--same name)
Stroke Victors (Presbyterian Hospital) (1998)   (1471,753)

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