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New Jersey

 

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

 

Saddle Brook Area

 

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (Saddle Brook)- Stroke Support Group

 

  • Meeting Schedule: First and Third Tuesday of each month, 11:00 AM Eastern Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, 07663

  • Contact name: Anne Marie Chesterman

  • Email: AChesterman@kessler-rehab.com

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

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Whippany Area

 

Morris Stroke Support Group

 

  • Meeting Schedule: Last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981

  • Contact name and Phone: Lois Firzlaff | Phone: 908-578-0812

  • Email: loisfirz@yahoo.com

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

 

Tinton Falls Area

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Encompass Health of Tinton Falls Stroke Support Group

 

  • Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of every other month, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: 2 Centre Plaza, Trinton Falls, New Jersey, 07724

  • Contact name and Phone: Julia Carney, RD | Phone: 732-460-5385

  • Email: julia.carney@encompasshealth.com

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

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Vineland Area

 

South Jersey Stroke Support Group

 

  • Meeting schedule: Second Tuesday of each month, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: 1237 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland, New Jersey, 08360

  • Contact name and Phone: Nikola Spatola, CBIS, CCC-SLP | Phone: 856-896-2037

  • Email: nikola.spatola@encompasshealth.com

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

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West Orange Area

 

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (West Orange)- Stroke Support Group

 

  • Meeting Schedule: Third Monday of each month, 4:15 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: In-person

  • Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

  • Contact name: Anne Marie Chesterman

  • Email: AChesterman@Kessler-rehab.com

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

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Statewide Resources

 

Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

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  • Meeting Schedule: Varies by location

  • Format: In-person and virtual

  • Location: 825 Georges Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey, 08902

  • Phone: 732-745-0200

  • Email: info@bianj.org

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

 

Atlantic Health Stroke Support- (Caregivers)

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  • Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: Virtual

  • Contact name and Phone: Tracey Doidge | Phone: 973-971-4412

  • Email: tracey.doidge@atlantichealth,org

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

 

RWJ University Hospital- True Life After Stroke Support Group

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  • Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time

  • Format: Virtual

  • Contact name and Phone: Florence Chukwuneke, MSN, APN, CNRN | Phone: 908-442-6555

  • Email: Florence.chukwuneke@rwjbh.org

  • Link to more information: Visit Webpage

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Statewide Stroke Support Groups

 

American Stroke Association Support Group Finder

 

 

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