A stroke support group is a community organization for stroke survivors and their family members, friends and others. It helps people learn more about stroke, share their experiences about stroke, and become inspired to move forward after their stroke.

A stroke can be very isolating. By meeting regularly, members help one another face and overcome common challenges by sharing experiences and encouraging one another. A stroke support group can be a place for stroke survivors and caregivers to make friends, socialize, gain realistic feedback, help others and find meaning in life.

See the American Stroke Association's stroke support group Web page. You can also e-mail us at strokeconnection@heart.org.