Traumatic Brain Injury Support Groups

Washington, D.C., Maryland, & Virginia

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from any number of accidents or traumas. The personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. believe that all individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury need unconditional support. There are groups throughout the Washington, D.C. and Maryland areas specifically dedicated to helping those who suffer from a TBI.

These support groups are led by people with experience in dealing with TBI and can assist the patient, family members and caregivers. The interaction within the group can help with adjusting to handicaps caused by brain injuries. The patients and their loved ones are able to freely share concerns, problems and experiences while also gaining important information from others in the group. Essential elements of a support group are:

• The opportunity to speak openly about your experience
• A safe environment for sharing without judgment
• Knowing you are not alone in your situation
• Receiving and giving an opportunity for real understanding
• The chance to face fears and get in touch with your needs
• A place to find courage and make steps toward a better quality of life

Most support groups meet at a regular time and location one or two times each week or month. The meetings typically follow a regular schedule and agenda. In most cases, anyone can attend without an appointment or fee, and regular attendance is not mandatory.

Below are locations of Traumatic Brain Injury support groups in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland area.

Washington, D.C. Area

Head Injury/Trauma Support Group
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
First & Third Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Sharon George
(301) 896-3375

Head Injury Support Group
Critical Care Center Prince George's Hospital
3001 Hospital Drive
Cheverly, MD 20785
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 7:00 pm
Contact: Jean Gavel
(301) 868-6278

Rockville Brain Injury Support Group
Adventist Rehab Hospital of Maryland
9909 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Second & Fourth Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please note that this group does not meet in June, July or August
Contact: Tom Wilkinson
(301) 294-9205

Young Stroke Group (20's - 60's)
Bethesda/Rockville area
First & Third Fridays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Susan Montgomery
(301) 897-8815

Baltimore Area

Brain Injury Support Group
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
First Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Contact: Sonja Thoreson
(410) 448-6303

Caregivers Support Group
Kernan Hospital - Conference Room C
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
Fourth Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact: Gwen Alexander
(410) 448-6311

RETURN! Brain Injury Support Group
Sinai Hospital
Schoeneman Building
2401 West Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Third Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Kerry Riggs
(410) 601-6080

Caregiver Support Group
St. Joseph Medical Center
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
First Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: Spiritual Care to register
(410) 337-1109

For more information, please contact the numbers listed above. If you also find that you need an experienced brain injury attorney, Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. can help. Please email our Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia personal injury attorneys today or call us for a free and confidential consultation.

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