The following resources can provide or help you locate a
support group in your area.
American Heart Association
The stroke family support network includes many valuable resources on finding,
joining or starting a stroke support group.
Childhood Stroke and Hemiplegia
Connections of Illinois CSHC of IL is a local support and
information group formed in April of 2002. Our goal is to give families of
children with hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, Diplegia and/or Stroke a chance to
connect and interact in person. We provide family support and local resource
information, parent meetings with guest speakers, and family outings.
European
Stroke Initiative
Directory of support groups in many countries
HemiHelp -
UK
HemiHelp provides information and support for children with hemiplegia and their
families and aims to increase public and professional awareness of hemiplegia
and its associated conditions.
National Stroke Association
Searchable database of local support groups throughout the United States.
Stroke
Information Directory
Lengthy listing of stroke support groups and message boards
Internet Discussion Groups
Different Strokes
A UK charity for childhood stroke survivors.
Generation S
An awesome newer site that offers stroke information and resources for younger
stroke survivors.
Health-Center.com
Stroke bulletin boards.
SAFE -
Stroke Awareness for Everyone
A wonderful resource that features an e-mail support group and message boards
for stroke patients and caregivers.
