SupportGroups

South Dakota is home to several brain injury support groups. Groups are located in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen. In addition, many local hospitals have stroke support groups.Though all brain injury support groups differ slightly, they all share a common bond---brain injury. Brain injury support groups are an important part of the healing process and help you feel that you are not alone in your struggles. Brain injury affects more than 10 million people in the United States.

Contact Person / Facilitator: Ron Hoops (605) 395-6655 When: Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7PM to 8:30PM. Where: Rehabilitation Center at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, 4th floor.

The Brain Injury Support Group of the Black Hills meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The group meets at Community Transitions (at 803 Soo San Drive in Rapid City) from 6:15PM to 8PM. The group is open to individuals with brain injury, their families/caregivers, and professionals. For more information, please contact Ron Sasso at rsasso@bhws.com or you can call (605) 718-8446.

Contact Person / Facilitator: Karen Brokenleg (605) 275-8309, Deb Lichty (605) 322-5066, or Melissa Suter (605) 333-4571 When: Meets 2nd Saturday of every month, from September through May from 1PM to 2:45PM. Where: The Center for Active Generations at 2300 W. 46th Street , Sioux Falls, SD. The support group provides an environment where persons with brain injury and their families can share accomplishments and struggles and find others who understand. The group tries to have an educational speaker at least every 2-3 months. A monthly newsletter is sent out to those on the mailing list. If you would like to receive this newsletter or want more information, please contact Karen Brokenleg (605) 275-8309, or Deb Lichty (605) 322-5066, or Melissa Suter (605) 333-4571.