Support Groups
Brain Injury
The INI Brain Injury Support Group for people who have survived brain injury, their families, friends and professionals. For more information, call (309) 624-8575.
Brain Tumor
We hold a brain tumor support group at least five times each year to provide families an opportunity to connect face-to-face with others who have had similar experiences. We also have guest speakers share information on symptom management, current research and other topics. The group meets at OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute, 200 E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Peoria. Please contact Cassie Richardson, brain tumor nurse navigator, at (309) 324-4000, ext. 76503 or emailmeetforthemind@ini.orgto learn more.
Epilepsy
Support group information is available through the following resources:
Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
Parkinson's
Parkinson’s Support Group of the Heartland
St. John’s Lutheran Church
1618 E. Emerson St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm.
Bob Howard (309 ) 557-8240
Roger Halleen (309) 699-7394
Central Illinois Parkinson Support Group (CIPSG)
OSF Center for Health – Glen Park
5114 N. Glen Park Pl.
Peoria, IL 61614
Just off of W. Glen Ave.
Meets the first Saturday of the month from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
(309) 699-7394
The Young Onset/Parkinista’s
Panera’s at the Westlake in Peoria
Meets monthly – call for dates and times
Roger Halleen (309) 699-7394
Stroke
Stroke Camp我们的使命是为中风幸存者和护理人员提供周末露营体验。静修包括教育、社交、放松、美食、情感支持和所有人的乐趣。撤退和刷新中风营地是每个人放松和恢复活力的机会。
For more information, please contact us:
Phone: (866) 688-5450
E-mail|Website
TheINI Stroke Support Groupprovides support for persons who have had a stroke, their families and friends. For more information, call (309) 624-8575.
TheOttawa Stroke Support Groupoffers participants the opportunity to explore resources and support to live a satisfying life while coping with losses and disabilities associated with stroke.
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Meeting Room 4
Meets the first Friday of every month from 9 to 10 am.
Mary Yuhas (815) 431-5316