Recovery after a stroke or brain aneurysm involves more than physical healing – emotional and psychological well-being are equally important. Support groups offer a space to connect with others who share similar experiences, exchange advice and receive encouragement.
Nebraska’s Hope for a Better Tomorrow Stroke Support Group
Hosted by Nebraska Medicine and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, this group provides education, resources and a supportive environment for stroke survivors and caregivers. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.
Schedule:
- 6 to 6:15 p.m.: Welcome
- 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.: Education topic, guest speaker, support and sharing
2025 dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Location:
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals - Omaha Campus (Dodge Room)
17500 Burke St., Omaha, NE 68118
Please use the main entrance on the east side of the building (upper level).
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For more information or to join the email list for group outings, please contact a group facilitator:
- Rebecca O'Connor: ROconnor@nebraskamed.com
- Kassi Pichler: kpichler@madonna.org or 402.401.3625
Other Omaha Metro Area support groups
Immanuel Rehabilitation Center Stroke Support Group
Immanuel Conference Center
6901 N. 72nd St.
Omaha, NE., 68122
Meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month
For information contact Michel Clair, michel.clair@alegent.org, 402.572.2887 or 402.572.2918
Please RSVP if you plan to attend
Lakeside Hospital
16901 Lakeside Hills Court., Omaha, NE
Swanson Conference Room
Second Tuesday of every month
Please call 402.717.8392 to RSVP
Methodist Health System Stroke Support Group
8303 Dodge St., Omaha, NE, 68114
Methodist Hospital Prairie Room
We are alternating between in-person and outings so please call or email for details.
For information contact Jamie Dethlefs by calling 402.354.4461, emailing jamie.dethlefs@nmhs.org
VA Nebraska – Western Iowa Healthcare System Stroke Support Group
4101 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE., 68105
For information call 402.346.8800 x5126
Lincoln area support groups
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals - Lincoln Campus Stroke Support Group
5401 South St., Lincoln, NE., 68506
Flanagan Meeting Room
1 to 2 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month
For information contact: Carol Olson, PT, at 402.413.3886 or colson@madonna.org
Greater Nebraska support groups
Alliance: Box Butte General Hospital Stroke Support Group
2101 Box Butte Ave., Alliance, NE, 69301
Alliance Room
Meets at 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month
For information contact 308.761.3372
Columbus: Columbus Community Hospital Stroke Support Group
Columbus Wellness Center, multi-purpose room
Prairie Room, 4600 38th St.
Meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month
For information contact Megan Jantzi at 402.562.3333
Grand Island: CHI Health St. Francis Stroke Support Group
2620 West Faidley Ave. Grand Island, NE, 68803
Room 6 A and B
Meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month
For information contact Kristi Farley at 308.398.6507 or kfarley@sfmc-gi.org
Hastings: Hastings Stroke Support Group
Mary Lanning Memorial Health Care
Medical Services Building - Lower level
715 N. St. Joseph Ave., Hastings, NE, 68901
Meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of every month
For information contact Andrew McCarty, RN, coordinator at 402.461.5256 or 402.462.2139
Scottsbluff: Scottsbluff Stroke Support Group
Educational Services Unit
4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361
ESU 13
Meets at 4:30 p.m. MST on the third Tuesday of each month.
For information contact Martha Douglas at mdouglas.braininjurygroup@gmail.com
Regional West Medical Center
4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361
308.630.1440 (Acute Rehab Unit), Scottsbluff 1 room
Meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, the second Tuesday of each month.
For information contact Gene McDowell, PT, MHS, DPT, CSRS, by emailing Gene.McDowell@rwhs.org
RSVP is appreciated but not required. Lunch is included.
West Point: St. Francis Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group
430 N. Monitor St., West Point, NE, 68788
For information contact Olivia Walker at 402.372.2372
For additional support groups in Nebraska, visit the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska.
Greater Iowa support groups
Iowa City: Aphasia Reading Club
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic
250 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
Tuesday afternoons
For information contact Alison Lemke, MA, MPA, CCC-SLP, Clinical Assoc Professor, at 319.335.6560 or alison-lemke@uiowa.edu
LeMars: Stroke Support Group
For information call 712.546.3381
Sioux City: Mercy Medical Center Stroke Support Group
801 5th St., Sioux City, Iowa 51102
For information contact Nicole Shay at 712.279.5879
Spencer: Spencer Hospital Cardiac Rehab
For information call 712.264.6266
South Dakota support groups
Sioux Falls: The Center for Active Generations
2300 W. 45th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
For information contact Karen Brokenleg at 605.275.8309
Online support groups
For those unable to attend in person, online support groups offer a convenient alternative. Find an online support group here.
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