Support Groups
Support groups are a great way to connect with other individuals experiencing similar circumstances. Each group has developed its own unique style based on the needs and interests of its participants. We recommend you call before attending a group as the information may change from time to time.
Approved Providers
Molly Murch is the stroke program educator at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Molly graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in December 2008 with her BSN and in May 2020 with her Masters in Nurse Education. Molly has 14 years experience as a med/surgery nurse and three years as a nurse educator, including two years in her current role as the stroke program educator.
As a nurse and educator, Molly is passionate about providing stroke education to rural communities in North Dakota and Minnesota. This includes critical access hospitals, senior citizens centers, schools, and EMS facilities.
Molly leads/manages the monthly Stroke Support Group at Essentia Health-Fargo, ND. The Stroke Support Group is held the last Thursday of every month from 3:00
- 4:00 pm at Essentia Health-Fargo, ND. The Stroke Support group is open to all stroke survivors and their family/friends. Each month the stroke support group has either a guest speaker come in to discuss different topics, or the group does a hands on activity.
Essentia Health Stroke Program
3000 32nd Ave. South
Fargo, ND 58103
Email: molly.murch@essentiahealth.org
The Essentia Health Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Fargo was the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in North Dakota. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Essentia Health Fargo meets the highest standards to treat the most complex stroke cases. Essentia Health has the experience, expertise, and personnel to provide the highest level of care and treatment for all types of strokes, complex cerebral aneurysms, and carotid artery disease.
Provides a variety of outpatient services in the Fargo area-cognitive rehabilitation, driver evaluation, educational services, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and support groups.
1720 University Drive South
Fargo, ND 58103
Choose Sanford Health's rehabilitation programs for care that's accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF accreditation means we meet strict international guidelines for high standards of care. It is the highest recognition for a rehabilitation facility. Our facilities in Fargo, North Dakota, have additional accreditations for acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
1720 S. University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103
The Lotus Center Inc. provides aid to members of our community facing the struggles found with substance use disorders. We provide a continuum of services driven by human empathy and empowerment in dedication to quality treatment of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. In striving to meet clients where they are at and work with them to set goals for the treatment; we neither support nor condemn the substance use, but instead encourage them to explore the option of rebirth. We offer outpatient treatment groups, chemical use assessments, housing support services, and are a Naloxone access point through the Steve Rummler HOPE Network. The Lotus Center, Inc. takes a harm reduction approach to working with our clients. While abstinence remains the ultimate goal for most clients, we understand it may not be achievable, nor desirable, for everyone. Any positive change is met with encouragement and seen as a step in the right direction. The program does not depend solely on traditional 12-Step models, but it does support those who find this approach beneficial. Our hope is that even for those who may not find continuous abstinence; if offered support, they can find some freedom from substances, regain a sense of purpose and find new direction within their community.
Trinity Health's behavioral health services is committed through preserving and improving the quality of health for the adult, child and families experiencing emotional or behavior disruption, adjustment difficulties, psychiatric illness and much more.
407 3rd Street SE
Minot, ND 58702
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.
2101 Elm St.
Fargo, ND 58102
Toll-Free: (800) 410-9723
The veteran needs to be eligible for VA Healthcare to receive most services provided by the VA.
Other Providers
Survivors, family and caregivers are invited for the opportunity to interact with other stroke survivors and experts in the field. Each month will feature speakers and group discussion.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Hours: Last Tuesday of each month from 4:00pm-5:00pm CST
The stroke support group is for individuals who have had a stroke, caregivers, or people who have a relative or friend who has suffered a stroke.
900 E. Broadway
Bismarck, ND 58501
Hours: Meets varied Wednesdays
Support group for survivors and family members.
3111 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Hours: 4th Thursday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
A support group for brain injury survivors and family members.
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
601 6th Street Northeast
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Email: nicole.livedalen@und.edu
Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
The Dickinson support group is a survivor facilitated group for survivors and family members to share their experiences.
211 21st St. E
Dickinson, ND 58601
Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm MT
Facilitated by Chantel Zeller and Mychal Cook
Support group for survivors and family members.
3000 32nd Ave. South
Hospital Lower Level
Fargo, ND 58103
Hours: Last Thursday of the month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Lit-Up My Mind, LLC offers a comprehensive website, Litupmymind.com, where brain injury and migraine disease resources; such as podcasts, publications, tips and tools for managing symptoms, as well as living with those conditions can be found. Lit-Up My Mind also offers free support groups, a community calendar with easy to access nationwide events, and news.
Call the Minnesota Stroke Association to find a support groups near you, including groups for persons with stroke, brain injury, their families and friends, and caregivers.
2277 Highway 36 West, Suite 200
Roseville, MN 55113-3830
Hours: Call 763-553-0088 for more information
Brain Injury Support Group open to the public at Mountainbrooke Recovery Center
112 N. 3rd St.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Hours: 10:00-11:00 AM last Wednesday of the month
Support group for survivors and families in the Fargo area with mild TBI or Post-Concussive Symptoms. Information, education and encouragement each month.
Onword Therapy
4450 31st Ave S. Suite 103
Fargo, ND 58104
Email: info@onwordtherapy.com
Hours: 3rd Thursday of the month from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Nan Kennelly – Facilitator
Offering behavioral health services to those whom are experiencing mental health and/or substance use
Sanford Health in Bismarck provides a variety of services to help meet your healthcare needs.
300 N. 7th St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Brain injury and stroke support group.
300 North 7th Street
Bismarck, ND 58102
Hours: Varied Mondays
Support group and social/recreational services.
1720 University Drive
Conference Room 1-C
Fargo, ND 58103
Toll-Free: (800) 828-2901
Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact John Brown
Stroke survivor support group that meets at Sanford in Fargo.
1720 South University
Fargo, ND 58103
Email: sue.johnson@sanfordhealth.org
Hours: 3rd Thursday of the Month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Stroke support group.
Health Center
1900 8th Ave SE
Riverside Education Center, Classroom #2
Minot, ND 58701
Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 - 8:00 pm