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The Brain Injury Association of Indiana welcomes everyone to attend a local support group.

Why Attend a Support Group Meeting?

The purpose of a support group is to learn more about brain injury and available services by meeting with others who are facing or have faced similar challenges. The essential elements of a support group are:

  • Gather information
  • Share common needs and strengths
  • Provide a place to meet new friends and find new connections in the community
  • Provide a safe place to find courage and take risks
  • Provide an opportunity to socialize
  • Provide and environment where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged

Support Group Listings:

Bloomington – 1st Mon. 6:00 to 7:00

Rebecca Eberle, MA, CCC, SP
Laura Karcher, MA, CCC-SLP
Indiana University: Dept. of Speech & Hearing
200 S. Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
W (812) 855-6251
Web site (You will see links on the right side for our support group and a valuable TBI Brochure in PDF format)

Columbus – 1st Tues. 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Susan Baker
Columbus Regional Hospital
2400 E. 17th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812-375-3685

Corydon; 1st Saturday, 2-4pm

Joe Ward
(502) 713-3351 or (812) 225-5252

Fort Wayne – 1st Mon 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.

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Kristin Smith
Parkview Hospital
2200 Randallia Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
W (260) 373-9765
P (260) 401-1433

NEW: Indianapolis - Support Group for Veterans - The third Monday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Next meeting December 21st, 2009

Robbie Schmidt
Location: VA Medical Center Room C4077
(317) 988-3554

Group Goals: The goal of the group will be to provide education and social support to those who are living with brain injury. There will be education sessions, time to check in, share experiences, strength and hope. The most important thing is to have some fun!

  • How do I handle the headache?

  • How do I handle the fatigue?

  • What do I do when I am angry

  • What do I do for fun?

  • My spouse is not the same

  • Canine companions for independence

  • Intimacy with my spouse

Indianapolis - Bridging the Gap -  The last Monday of every month from 7:00pm until 9:00pm

Dr. Samantha Backhaus
For Adults (age 16 and older) who have experienced a brain injury within the last year or who have completed formal rehabilitation in the last year, as well as their family members, friends, or caregivers.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
4141 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN
317-627-2178

Indianapolis - Southside - 2nd Monday 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Bryan & Janna Downer
For Adults (age 16 and older) who have experienced a brain injury within the last year or who have completed formal rehabilitation in the last year, as well as their family members, friends, or caregivers. 
Faith Assembly Church
186 Royal Road
Beech Grove, IN
Work phone: 956-8892
Home phone: 357-1567

Indianapolis - For Parents of Children with Brain Injury - The first Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30 pm

Meeting Time:

When: Monday, December 7, 2009
Time: 6:00 – 7:00
Where: Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Unit at Methodist Hospital - 6th Floor Conference Room (A6351)
Topic: Open Discussion – Planning Topics for 2010 Meetings
Presenter: Discussion Facilitated by Kathy Munroe

This support group is for parents of children with acquired brain injuries, ages infancy to 21 years of age, and is held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.

Contact Kathy Munroe for directions to the Conference Room
(317) 962-5009 or kmunroe@clarian.org

Indianapolis - Westside - 1st Monday 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Mason Campbell & Elaine Howard
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
4141 Shore Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-329-2000 (Mason)

Kokomo - 3rd Monday 7:00p.m.

Russ and Sue Ragland
1008 N. Indiana Avenue
Kokomo, IN 46901
Survivor
317-877-6807

Muncie - 1st Tuesday 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Karyn Reichle
Ball Memorial Hospital
Rehab Service
2401 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47303
W (765) 747-3784
kreichle@chsmail.org

South Bend - 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00p.m.

Barb Baker
6384 N. 900 E
New Carlisle, IN 46552
H (574) 654-8559

Southeastern Indiana – 3rd Thursday 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Ray Maag
1710 Charlestown/ New Albany Rd unit 134
Jeffersonville, In 47130
H (812) 283-6093
Maggie3121@yahoo.com

Bob Setree
802 Webster Blvd
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
H (812) 283-8545
W (502) 452-9851
agm@agm.win.net

Terre Haute – 3rd Wednesday 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Leon Huffman
Wabash Valley Brain Injury Support Group (Terre Haute)
Third Thursday of each month- 7:00 PM
Vigo County Main Library (downstairs Room A)
7th & Popular Street
Terre Haute, IN
217-382-4598
mlhuffman@mchsi.com

Vincennes – 2nd Monday 6:00p.m.

Mary Ann Cazel M.S. CCC-SLP
Good Samaritan Hospital
Eva Hill Auditorium
520 South Seventh Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 885-3011
mcazel@gshvin.org

For Information regarding support groups in the surrounding states, please call:

Brain Injury Association of Illinois (312) 726-5699
Brain Injury Association of Kentucky (502) 493-0609
Brain Injury Association of Michigan (810) 229-5880
Brain Injury Association of Missouri (314) 426-4024
Brain Injury Association of Ohio (614) 481-7100

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Non - Affiliated Support Groups

Aneurysm Support Group

Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
Wednesdays 4:00pm

General Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Support Group

mdotson@primelifeenrichment.org
4th Wed of the month at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm
Prime Life Enrichment Center
Carmel, Indiana

Brain Tumor Support Group

Community Health Network
3rd Wed of the month 6:30-7:30 pm


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PO Box 24167
Indianapolis, Indiana 46224
P: (317) 356-7722 F: (317) 481-1825

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