Offering Rehabilitation Support Groups in Utah
Support groups can be an essential means of ongoing support as you return to your home and community after rehabilitation. The local Salt Lake City community has many support resources available. Listed below are groups we commonly refer patients and families to for ongoing support. If you are not from the Salt Lake City area, your discharge planner will work with you to locate the necessary resources for ongoing support.
Brain Injury Support Groups
University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Brain Injury Support Group
Contact Information
Cara Moyer
Email: Cara.Moyer@hsc.utah.edu
Kara Tucker
Email: Kara.Tucker@hsc.utah.edu
Sydney Beadles
Email: Sydney.Beadles@hsc.utah.edu
Date & Time: Second Tuesday of every month from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Location
Sugar House ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Center (Oquirrh Conference Room)
1280 East Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
U of U ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Stroke Support Group
A support group for stroke survivors and their families.
Contact Information
Kara Tucker
Email: kara.tucker@hsc.utah.edu
Collin Shepherd
Email: collin.shepherd@hsc.utah.edu
Date & Time: Second Tuesday of every month from 6 pm to 7 pm
Location
Sugar House ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Center (Third Floor Conference Room)
1280 East Stringham Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Brigham Young University Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group
Contact Information
Debra Hogan
Phone: 801-422-5117
Date & Time: First Thursday of every month from 7–8pm
Location
Rocky Mountain University of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Prefessions
122 E 1700 South, Building C
Provo, UT 84060
Phoenix Services Corp. Caregivers Support Group
Contact Information
Phone: 801-825-4535
Date & Time: Fourth Thursday of each month from 7–8:30pm
Location
189 South State Street, Suite 230
Clearfield, UT 84015
Spinal Cord Injury Support Groups
Utah — TRAILS
Contact Information
Tanja Kari
Phone: 801-581-2526
Email: tanja.kari@hsc.utah.edu
Nevada — The Spinal Cord Injury Network
Contact Information
Phone: 702-259-0789
Idaho — Paralysis Support Group
Contact Information
Phone: 208-745-6575
U of U ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is designed to help you navigate the complexities and challenges of caregiving. The group offers a break from the demands of your caregiving role. We provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential space to connect and share your experiences with fellow caregivers. You can speak freely and find understanding without fear of judgment here.
Contact Information
Chris Pace, LCSW: Chris.pace@utah.edu
Date & Time
First Tuesday of every month from 6 pm-7 pm
Location
Sugar House ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Center
Oquirrh Conference Room 3rd Floor
1280 East Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
We kindly ask that only caregivers attend the support group. We want to help everyone feel comfortable sharing their stories openly and honestly. This environment allows caregivers to focus on their own needs and experiences without concern for how their loved one might react.
