Support Groups

Here is a listing of support groups and referral sources that may help you in better understanding your condition and provide support for you and your family

• ALS
• Bells Palsy
• Cerebral Palsy
• Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury/Head Injury
• Dementia / Alzheimer's
• Dysphagia
• Dystonias
• Gullian Barre' Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Myopathies
• Parkinson's Disease
  
  

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Support Groups

ALZHEIMER'S - NORTH DAYTON

Englewood Health Center, 1250 W. National Road, Clayton (Conference Room)

As part of the Miami Valley Alzheimer's Association, this free group meeting provides the highest quality support for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm-7:30pm. For information call (937) 291-3332.

For more Alzheimer's support meeting listings visit www.alz.org.

"Let's Face It" - Bell's Palsey Support Group

Contact: Marilyn Crossly, SLP
Phone: (937) 401-7517
Email: Marilyn.Crossly@khnetwork.org

Gullain-Barre' Support Group

GBS/CIDP Foundation International
Contact: Bill Werling, liason
Phone: (937) 833-6053
Email: BBWERLING@aol.com
Myopathy: ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myopathy/myopathy.htm

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP (TAPS)

Kettering Memorial Hospital, 3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering

This free group provides opportunities to share experiences, learn more about Parkinson's disease and provide support for each other. Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7pm-8pm Free and open to the community.

Find more Parkinson's Support Groups at parkinson.org.


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ALS Support Groups

North Dayton Area Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of each month 11am-1pm
West Charleston Church of the Brethren
7390 S State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
Sandy Adams
866-273-ALSA
Email: alsohio@alsohio.org
Website: alsohio.org

Dayton/Springfield Area Survivors Group
Meets the first Tuesday of every other month 7pm-8:30pm
Epiphany Lutheran Church
6430 Far Hills Avenue
Centerville (Dayton), OH 45459
Please RSVP to Wilma at (937) 525-0930
Website: alsohio.org


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Information

Brain Injury Association of Ohio

Concussions

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cerebral Palsy

United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton provides comprehensive programs and services to meet the needs of infants, children, and adults with disabilities or special needs in the Miami Valley.
Website: ursdayton.org

Multiple Sclerosis

National MS Society - Ohio Valley Chapter
4440 Lake Forest Dr, Suite 120
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 769-4400
Fax: (513) 769-6019
Email: INFO@OHG.NMSS.ORG
Website: Ohio Valley Chapter

Myopathy

ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myopathy/myopathy.htm


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Speech and Communication Information

Aphasia

aphasia.org/

Dysarthria

asha.org/public/speech/disorders/dysarthria.htm

Dysphagia

nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/dysph.asp

Dystonia

ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dystonias/detail_dystonias.htm


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