Support Groups
Texas Brain Injury Support Groups
AMARILLO
The Second Life TBI Support Group PILC
Location: 417 SW 10th Ave Amarillo, TX
Contact: 806-374-1400
When: First Tuesday 5:50 p.m. -7 p.m.
https://www.pilc.org/tbi
ARLINGTON
Arlington Medical City Support Group
Location: 3301 Matlock Rd, Suite 409, Arlington
Contact: Rachael McGowan 817-525-4691
When: 3rd Tuesday 2-3 p.m.
https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-groups/medical-center-arlington-stroke-support-group
AUSTIN
Austin Brain Injury Austin – Mary Lee Center
Mary Lee Community Center 1327 Lamar Square Dr, Austin
When: 1st Tuesday 7- 8:30 p.m. (6 p.m. Jam session)
https://braininjuryaustin.org/meetings
Central Austin Stroke Support Group
Location: St Davids Rehab Hospital First Floor Neuro room
Austin, TX
Contact: Brittany Steinfeld 512-544-5757
When: 2nd Monday 3-4 p.m.
https://stdavids.com/specialties/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation/
Central Austin Brain injury Support Group
Location: St Davids Hospital Austin, TX Third floor Gym
Contact: Logan Long 512-544-5385
When: Third Monday 2-3 p.m.
https://stdavids.com/specialties/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation/
DALLAS
Methodist Rehab Hospital Stroke support group
Location: 3020 West Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75237
Contact: 972-708-8600
When: 2nd Tuesday 3-4 p.m.
DENTON
Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
Virtual and In person
Location: 2620 Scripture St. Denton, TX
Contact: Rachelle Denzer/ Carol Taylor 940 297 6532
When: 2nd Thursday 5:30 p.m. -Provides Dinner
RDenzer@selectmedical.com or Caroltaylor@selectmedical.com for more information
FORT WORTH
Ft. Worth Brain Injury Support Group
Location: Connections Bldg Central Bible Church 8200 Anderson Blvd. Ft. Worth, TX
When: 2nd Tuesday 1-2:30 p.m.
For More Info: https://www.hopeafterbraininjury.org
Fort Worth Support Group
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Stroke and TBI
Location: 6601 Harris Pkwy Fort Worth TX – Day Neuro Gym
Contact: H Knight 817 738 9866 HeKnight@bswrehab.com
When: 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m.
https://www.bswrehab.com/patients-and-caregivers/your-experience/support-groups/
BSW Stroke Support Group- In person and Virtual:
Location: 909 N. Washington Avenue, First Floor Lobby, Dallas, Texas 45246
Contact: strokesupport@bswrehab.com
When: 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | First Wednesday of every month
Zoom Link: https://selectmedical.zoom.us/j/97504075968?pwd=cUt1dTZWaXR2bFk4WGZZRjNkd2tLUT09
FRISCO
Baylor Neuro Support Group
Location: 2990 Legacy Drive Frisco, TX
Contact: Lauren Hinds 469-888-5100
When: second Monday of every other month 6 p.m.
https://www.bswrehab.com/patients-and-caregivers/your-experience/support-groups/
lehinds@bswrehab.com
El PASO
Stoke/Brain Injury Support Group
Location: UMC El Paso Neuro ICU Conference Room, 3rd Floor
Contact: Roxann Contreras 915-521-7009 or email Roxann.K.Contreras@umcelpaso.org
When: 2nd Tuesday of each Month
Stoke and Brain Injury Support Group Lakeway
Location: BSW Rehabilitation Institute Lakeway-Second Floor Visitors Room
2000 Medical Dr, Lakeway, TX
Contact: Theresa Ford 512-263-4500 Tlford@bswrehab.com
When: 2nd Thursday of each Month 2 p.m.
Concussion Support Group
Location: Arborlawn UMC- Family Center
5001 Briarhaven RD Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Kristi Fergueson 214-718-7461
When: 1st Saturday of Each Month
Aphasia Support Group
Location: THR Harris Methodist, Ft. Worth- Heart Center Classroom S Ground Floor, Cardiac Tower
Contact: April Crawford or Kristi Ferguson 817-250-2760
KristiFerguson@texashealth.org or AprilCrawford@texashealth.org
When: 3rd Friday each month 11:20 a.m to 12:45 p.m.
Stroke Support Group – VIRTUAL and IN PERSON
Virtual Kristi Fergueson 214-718-7461
Location: Stroke Support Group Texas Rehab Hospital Ft. Worth- Cafeteria
425 Alabama Ave. Fort Worth, TX
Contact: 817 820 3400
When: First Wednesday 3:00-4:30
https://www.texashealth.org/en/Health-and-Wellness/Stroke
Stroke Support Group
Encompass Health
Location: 3901 Armory RD Wichita Falls TX
Contact: 940-720-5700
When: 3rd Thursday of the month 11:45am to 1:00pm
HOUSTON
West Houston Stroke Warriors
Location: West Houston Medical Center, Professional Building
12606 W. Houston Center Blvd. Suite 180, Houston, TX 77082 (
Contact: 281 588 8590 wanda.adams@hcahealthcare.com
When: Saturdays 10:30-12 Noon
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/West-Houston-Stroke-Warriors-100069458055363/
LONGVIEW
Brain Injury Support Group
Location: First Lutheran Church 3901 Bill Owens Parkway A Longview, Texas. 75605
Contact: 903-757-8210 Kellie Edwards or Mary Stuart kedwards@everestrehab.com
When: 3rd Mondays 6 p.m. -7 p.m.
PLANO
Problem Solver’s Support Group
Location: BIND Clubhouse 1416 Gables Court Plano, TX. 75075
Contact: email outreach@thebind.org
When: Wednesdays from 2 PM – 3 PM
Stroke 2 Strong Support Group
Encompass Health Rehabilitation – Recreation room
Location: 2800 W 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Bhavani Desai 972 612 9000
When: Third Wednesday of the month 10 a.m.
https://encompasshealth.com/locations/planorehab/our-programs
The Grey Matters- Brain Cancer Support
Location: 2800 W 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Karen Kuryla GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com
When: 2nd Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio Alamo Head Injury Support Group
Location: Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, 2203 Babcock Road, San Antonio, 78229
Contact: Toni McCall 210-614-4323 tmccall@alamoheadinjury.org
When: 4th Wednesday 6-7:30 PM
Alamo Head Injury Association Support group
Location: PAM Warm Springs 5101 Medical Drive San Antonio, TX
Connect Ability Meeting RM 132
Contact: Website: https://alamoheadinjury.org/support/
When: 4th WED 6:30 pm
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos HOPE for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group
Location: Central Texas Medical Center, Professional Building #102 1301 Wonder World Dr., #2100 San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact: 512 753 3818
When: 2nd & 4th Mondays 1-2:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL
Mary Lee Foundation Support Group
Virtual Survivor and Caregiver
2nd Tuesday 7 p.m.
https://braininjuryaustin.org/meetings
Mary Lee Foundation Support Group
Virtual Caregiver and Loved Ones Support group
3rd Tuesday 7 p.m.
https://braininjuryaustin.org/meetings
Virtual-TIRR Brain injury and Stroke Caregiver Support Group
When: Fourth Wednesday at 12 p.m.
https://memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/tirr/patients-visitors/support-groups
TIRRSupportGroups@memorialhermann.org
Virtual -TIRR Brain and Stroke support Group
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. TIRRSupportGroups@memorialhermann.org
San Antonio Alamo Head Injury Virtual Caregiver Support Group
When: Third Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m.
Website: https://alamoheadinjury.org/support/
Virtual Young Adult Brain injury Support Group
When: 2nd Thursday, 5p.m
Contact: Elizabeth Reeves
Elizabeth.Reeves2@memorialhermann.org
Texas Brain Injury State Resources
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program assists eligible people who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), or both, function independently in their home and community. Services can be related to communication, mobility and self-care.
Texas Community Resource Coordination Groups (known as CRCGs)
Local interagency groups comprised of public and private providers that come together to develop individual services plans for children, youth, and adults whose needs can be met only through interagency coordination and cooperation.
Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
Learn about the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) and Texas Brain Injury Project (TBIP), and access a variety of resources for the State of Texas.
Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR)
Our primary goal is to make Texas an even greater place to live, work, play and raise our families by reducing discrimination in employment and housing through education and outreach programs and the enforcement of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and Texas Fair Housing Act.
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Texas Workforce Solutions- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) at the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with physical or mental conditions or disabilities, which can create barriers to employment, to achieve their employment goals. Vocational Rehabilitation Services are designed to manage or remove barriers and support eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment. VR Services are customized to a person’s needs and can include assessments and diagnostics; occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and cognitive therapies. As a core partner of the Texas Workforce System, VR Services also may include career-focused education, training, and apprenticeships; job development, paid work experience, and employment supports
Texas Assistive Technology Funding Guide
This guide explains national and local resources that can be helpful in finding and funding assistive technology.
Texas Assistive Technology Access Program
They support a statewide network of assistive technology demonstration centers to provide general assistive technology, computer access and portable computer access demonstrations. They also have a loan and recycle/reuse program.
Texas Insurance Department
State Insurance Departments are state agencies that ensure insurance companies obey all state insurance laws and regulations. They can offer information about insurance laws in the state, and assist consumers in resolving complaints or concerns with insurance companies.
Nonprofit Organizations
2-1-1 Texas Online Database
Search the online database for services and resources in your area.
Disability Rights Texas
Advocating the legal rights of Texans with disabilities; Implementing the Client Assistance Program for Rehabilitation Clients. The mission of Disability Rights Texas is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of people with disabilities.
Area Agency on Aging Capitol Area
This nonprofit agency whose mission is to plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of services designed to promote independence for older adults and people with disability. They have information about the Long Term Care Ombudsman program, and the Aging and Disability Resource Centers.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
The Texas Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are places where people of all ages, incomes and disabilities can go to get information and one-on-one options counseling, and resources and services to support caregivers.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
Texas Parent to Parent
Provides, support, information and resources to parents of children with special needs and other health conditions.
Southwest Americans with Disabilities Act Center
Southwest’s leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act, related laws and making Information Technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
The Texas State Independent Living Council leads, promotes and advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Texas Independent Living Centers
Independent Living Centers offer independent living skills training, peer counseling, and information about services that can assist a person live as independently as possible in the community.
