There are a few local support groups for survivors of a concussion/traumatic brain injury and their family.
Summit County:
Cr3ative Expressions– Meets the second Thursday of every month at Summa Rehab Hospital (29 North Adams Street, Akron, Ohio 44304). For survivors, caregivers and family members. For more information email: Cr3ativeExpressions@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page: Cr3ative Expressions Brain Injury Support Group.
New Beginnings– Meets the third Friday of each month from 2-3:30pm at Copley Place (528 Rothrock Road, Copley, Ohio, 44321). You can also check out their Facebook page: New Beginnings Akron TBI Survivors. For more information please contact Dale Fortune at 330-865-4634 or dfortune81179@att.net
Wive’s Support Group– Meets every other Monday at 6:00 pm in the boardroom at Dr. Frye’s office (3200 West Market Street, Suite 205, Fairlawn, Ohio). This meeting is only for women whose husbands have experienced a brain injury. Please call Dr. Frye’s office at 330-836-6825 for more information.
Cuyahoga County:
Support Group Southwest– Meets the last Sunday of every month at Christ Church in Columbiana Station from 5-7pm and has two separate groups, one for caregivers/supporters and one for survivors. For more information please contact Mary Beth Ballenger mary.ballenger@att.net or 440-570-0946.
Medina County:
Medina TBI Support Group– Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) from 4:30-6:00pm. This group is for survivors and caregivers. The location is announced monthly. Please contact Pam Hunt, Medina County Board of DD, at 330-725-1373 ext 278 or pamh@mcbdd.org for location and upcoming events.
