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Our support groups are where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Together, we provide understanding, resources, and community to help one another navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
Below is the complete list and schedule of all support groups that meet in person or virtually. Download a copy of the Support Group Listing HERE.
BIAIA SUPPORT GROUPS
Virtual Statewide Support Group
- Every Thursday of the month
- Location: Zoom – Register HERE
- Time: 3pm – 4:30pm CST
- Contact: Allison Andrews – 515-400-6456 or aandrews@biaia.org
Virtual Statewide Stroke Support Group
- Every 3rd Monday of the Month
- Location: Zoom – Register HERE
- Time: 1pm CST
- Contact: Allison Andrews – 515-400-6456 or aandrews@biaia.org
- Click HERE to get a listing of Stroke Support Groups across the State.
Iowa City Area Support Group
- 2nd Monday of the month
- Location: Parkview Church, Central Campus, Room 108, 15 Foster Rd., Iowa City, IA
- Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm CST
- Contact: Dan Fitzsimmons – 515-444-8079
Cedar Rapids “Navigating Together” Support Group
- 3rd Thursday of the month
- Location: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 610 31st St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Time: 6pm – 7:30pm CST
- Contact: info@biaia.org or 855-444-6443
Eastern Iowa Support Group
- 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Location: Empower House, 2720 W Locust St, 9B, Davenport, IA
- Time: 3:00-4:00 PM CST
- Contact: Mickey Owens – 563-232-1002 or hello@empowerhouseqca.org
Northeast Iowa Area Survivor and Family Group
- 4th Tuesday of the month
- Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1301 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA
- Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
- Contact: Steven Eilers – 319-429-0689 or stevenj.eilers@yahoo.com
Central Iowa Area Support Group
- 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Location: Polk County North Side Community Center, 3010 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
- Time: 6pm -7:30pm CST
- Contact: Theresa Henderson – 515-537-9530 or theresaehenderson@gmail.com
Facebook (Private) – Iowa Brain Injury Family Caregivers Support Group
The Brain Injury Association of Iowa’s Iowa Brain Injury Caregivers Support Group is a private, welcoming, supportive place for brain injury caregivers – spouses, significant others, parents, siblings, friends, etc. – to come together to receive helpful information and resources as well as to connect and receive peer support and encouragement from individuals with shared, unique experiences.
Contact: BIAIA – 855-444-6443 or info@biaia.org
OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS
Council Bluffs Support Group
- 4th Tuesday of the month
- Location: Circle of Hope, Martinwood Christian Church, 2022 8th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
- Time: 10am – 11:30am CST
- Contact: Ruth Bitter – 402-650-7132 or martinwoodinternational@gmail.com
- Please call in advance.
Iowa Neuro Survivor + Family Support Group
- 3rd Monday of each month
- Location: Either in-person at On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Ankeny, or virtually.
- Address: 717 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA
- Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81749062007. Meeting ID: 817 4906 2007
- Time: 5pm – 7pm
- Contact: Chandler Yokley – 515-289-9696 or chandler.yokley@onwithlife.org
Download printable pdf flyers below:
- Support Group Listing
- Virtual Statewide Support Group
- Virtual Statewide Stroke Support Group
- Iowa City Area Support Group
- Cedar Rapids “Navigating Together” Support Groups
- Eastern Iowa Support Group
- Northeast Iowa Area Survivor and Family Group
- Central Iowa Support Group
- Iowa Neuro Survivor + Family Support Group
- Council Bluffs Support Group