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California

 

Below is a list of stroke support groups in California that offer in-person and virtual meetings to help you navigate recovery.

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Southern California Stroke Support Groups

 
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Stroke Support Association

  • Meetings: In-person: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM; Virtual (Zoom): Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM (Survivors), 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM (Caregivers)

  • Format: In-person & Virtual

  • Location: 3759 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

  • Contact: Phone: 562-537-0556 | Email: info@strokesupportassoc.org

  • Details: Visit Website

 
Stroke Association of Southern California
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  • Meetings: Schedule varies; contact for details

  • Format: In-person & Virtual

  • Location: PO Box 2098, Santa Monica, CA 90406

  • Contact: Phone: 310-575-1699

  • Details: Visit Website

 
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Stroke Survivor Support Group
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  • Meetings: Weekly; contact for schedule

  • Format: In-person & Virtual

  • Location: 7601 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242

  • Contact: Phone: 562-385-7867

  • Details: Visit Website

 
UCI Health Stroke Support Group
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  • Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Format: Virtual (via Zoom)

  • Location: Online

  • Contact: Johanna Williams | Phone: 866-STROKE-3 (866-787-6533) | Email: johanna@hs.uci.ed

  • Details: Visit Website

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Northern California Stroke Support Groups

 
Pacific Stroke Association
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  • Meetings: Monthly; specific dates and times vary

  • Format: Virtual

  • Location: Serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

  • Contact: Phone: 650-565-8485 | Email: support@psastroke.org

  • Details: Visit Website

 
San Francisco Stroke Survivor's Support Group
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  • Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Format: Virtual (via Zoom)

  • Location: Online

  • Contact: Dr. Meaghan Lynch, MD | Phone: 650-565-8485

  • Details: Visit Website

 
Post-Stroke Support Group – San Jose
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  • Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Format: Virtual (via Zoom)

  • Location: Online

  • Contact: Colleen Kichula, CCC-SLP | Phone: 650-565-8485

  • Details: Visit Website

 
MarinHealth Stroke Support Group
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  • Meetings: Monthly; contact for specific dates and times

  • Format: Virtual

  • Location: Online

  • Details: Visit Website

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Central California Stroke Support Groups

 
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Stroke Support
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  • Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: 7173 N. Sharon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

  • Contact: Ashley Williams | Phone: 559-436-3600

  • Details: Visit Website

 
Encompass Health Bakersfield Community Stroke Support Group
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  • Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month (except November and December), 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309

  • Contact: Jerry Garzaro | Phone: 661-864-4059

  • Details: Visit Website

 
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Stroke Support Group
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  • Meetings: Third Monday of every month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: 345 S. Halcyon Road, Annex Building Conference Room, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  • Contact: Phone: 805-473-7663

  • Details: Visit Website

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Statewide Virtual Stroke Support Groups

 
Advocate Virtual Stroke Support Group
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Brain Injury Association of America Virtual Support Groups
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  • Meetings: Various; includes Young Stroke Group, Severe Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group, and more

  • Format: Virtual

  • Location: Online

  • Details: Visit Website

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