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Minnesota

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

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Minneapolis Area

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Courage Kenny Stroke Support Group – Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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  • Meeting schedule: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Coyne Conference Room, 800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407

  • Contact name and phone: Julie Gebhardt, CTRS | Phone: 612-863-4317

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

YESS (Young Enthusiastic Stroke Survivors)

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  • Meeting schedule: Fourth Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Golden Valley, Minnesota

  • Contact name and phone: Ashley Wilmes, RN | Phone: 612-863-4896

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

St. Paul Area

 

Courage Kenny Stroke Support Group – United Hospital

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  • Meeting schedule: Second Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: United Hospital, Bentson Conference Room, 333 North Smith Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102

  • Contact name and phone: Lynn Svendsen, BSN | Phone: 651-241-4823

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

Burnsville Area

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M Health Fairview Stroke Support Group

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  • Meeting schedule: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:20 AM to 11:30 AM Central Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: Burnsville Senior Center, 200 Burnsville Parkway, Door 11, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

  • Contact name and phone: Sharon Raasch, SLP | Phone: 952-460-4971

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

Coon Rapids Area

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Courage Kenny Stroke Support Group – Mercy Hospital

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  • Meeting schedule: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: Mercy Hospital, 4050 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433

  • Contact name and phone: Heather Odell, RN | Phone: 612-863-4872

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

St. Cloud Area

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St. Cloud Hospital Stroke Support Group

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  • Meeting schedule: First Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303

  • Contact name and phone: Angela Moscho, MSN | Phone: 320-255-5994

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

Fergus Falls Area

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Fergus Falls Stroke Support Group

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  • Meeting schedule: Third Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: Varies; please contact for current location

  • Contact name and phone: Roy Graham | Phone: 218-282-6086]

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

New Ulm Area

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New Ulm Medical Center Stroke Support Group

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  • Meeting schedule: Second Tuesday of each month, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: New Ulm Medical Center, Board Room, 1324 5th Street North, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073

  • Contact name and phone: Wendy Guggisberg, OT/L | Phone: 507-217-5685

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

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Statewide Resources

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Minnesota Stroke Association Support Groups

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  • Meeting schedule: Varies by location

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: Multiple locations across Minnesota

  • Contact name and phone: Minnesota Stroke Association | Phone: 763-553-0088

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now (MnCAN)

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  • Meeting schedule: Varies; please contact for schedule

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: PO Box 27966, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427

  • Contact name and phone: Angie Maier | Phone: 612-524-8802

  • Link to more information: Visit Website

 

Statewide Stroke Support Groups

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American Stroke Association Support Group Finder

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