Support Groups For Survivors Of Brain Injury And Their Families
PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting Dates and Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Sept. 2 & 16, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 6 & 20)
Peer Support Group is for those individuals who have sustained a mild to moderate brain injury and are having difficulty accepting the losses accompanying such a life changing event. This group provides a place to find mutual support and encouragement for survivors. By sharing similar experiece, group members overcome isolation, exchange information and resources. The peer support group provides an environment to release the many different emotions brought up as a result of a brain injury. It is confidential, supportive, and nonjudgmental. The group will promote acceptance and healing, and help the survivor get on with their life.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting Dates and Time: 1st Tuesday of the month. 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Sept. 2, Oct. , Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6)
Caregivers Support Group is for individuals and families who provide support and care giving to someone who has a brain injury. Memebers will participate in shares discussion about the demands of care giving and exchange information on practical resources that will help them cope. This group will provide healthy problem solving techniques, ideas for living with the challenges of care giving and find strenghts. The many emotions and feelings that arise from such giving will be explored within the group.
LIFE SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting Dates and Time: 2nd Monday of the month. 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Sept. 8, Dec. 8, Jan. 12) Only!
Life Support Group focuses on survivors who have depression/anxiety as a result of a brain injury. The goal of the group is to provide individuals with trusting, supportive, safe, and open environment in which they can share experiences. They will receive and learn from one another, acceptance, support, coping strategies, hope, positive role-modeling, and socialization.
YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting Dates and Time: 2nd Thursday of the month. 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8)
The Youth Support Group is for individuals who have suffered a brain injury and are approximately 16 to 26 years of age. The group focuses on helping youth survivors recover and grow, assist with feelings, help them with going back to work or school, and gain confidence in oneself again.
SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting Dates and Time: The first meeting will be held on Oct. 22nd (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM) @ The Legion Post 567 in Orchard Park, 4226 North Buffalo Road.
Service memebers, Veterans and their families can meet monthly and address the issues thay are having regarding their Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injuries, adjustment to civilian and other disabilities. By bringing an awareness to individuals and their families of who and what can help and just knowing you're not alone, meeting others who are faced with the same emotional needs can be the first step to moving ahead and healing.
Closings
Support Groups are closed when the Buffalo Public Schools are closed, when a Federal holiday is on a Monday and during severe weather conditions. Also closing information will be available on News Channels 2 and 4.
* Free parking is available in the rear of the building. The parking lot can be accessed from West Utica Street. Enter 976 Delaware Avenue via the wheelchair ramp at the rear door of the building. Headway is one floor down, accessible by stairs or elevator.
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