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Support Groups Services

Brain Injury 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.

Facilitators: These facilitator materials (login required) can be used to provide assistance to your support group. Contact Carly at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008 for login information.

Providers

Brain Hope & Coffee

A wellness and positivity focused brain injury support group.

1801 38th St. S
Fargo, ND 58103

Tel: (701) 777-3190
Email: shannan.stanke@und.edu

Hours: Last Thursday of the Month
6:30pm-8:00pm

A Support Group for individual survivors of brain injury. Please reach to Brannigan Hamrick or Haley Gilstad for more information.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library
Meeting Room B
515 North 5th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

Tel: (701) 530-6640 or 701-323-5861
Email: brannigan.hamrick@commonspirit.org

Hours: 2025 Dates:
January 13th ; February 10th ; March 17th ; April 14th ; May 12th ; September 8th ; October 13th ; November 10th ; December 8th
3:00pm-4:00pm

Contact: Brannigan Hamrick, (701) 530-6640 brannigan.hamrick@commonspirit.org Additional Contact: Haley Gilstad, (701) 323-5861 haley.gilstad@sanfordhealth.org

Compassionate Connections

Open to survivors of Brain Injury/Stroke and their loved ones/caregivers. Mission: Connect. Support. Educate. Purpose: Provide support Expand knowledge Foster friendships Promote a healthy lifestyle

Encompass Health 4500 South Washington Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Hours: 3rd Tuesday of every month
3:00-4:00pm

For more information contact: Sandy Kovar : 701.780.1929 email : skovar@altru.org Jenny Benton : 701.732.7400 email : Jenny.benton@encompasshealth.com

Support group for survivors and family members.

3111 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501

Tel: (701) 222-3636

Hours: 4th Thursday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Support group for survivors and family members.

3000 32nd Ave. South
Hospital Lower Level
Fargo, ND 58103

Tel: (701) 364-4398

Hours: Last Thursday of the month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm

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

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

Tel: (701) 364-5433
Email: info@onwordtherapy.com

Hours: 3rd Thursday of the month from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Nan Kennelly – Facilitator

A brain injury support group for individual survivors of brain injury and their families/caregivers.

4671 38th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104

Tel: (701) 404-5116
Email: mkallhoff@pamrehab.com

Hours: 1st Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 pm Central.

Contact: Mandie Kallhoff

Sanford Health - Fargo Brain Injury Support Group

Support group and social/recreational services.

1720 University Drive
Conference Room 1-C
Fargo, ND 58103

Tel: (701) 280-4769
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

Tel: (701) 234-6550 Contact Sue
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

Tel: (701) 857-2449

Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 - 8:00 pm

University of Mary - Aphasia Group

Free program sponsored by the University of Mary Speech-Language Pathology Program Aphasia groups focus on functional communication related to life activities. Aphasia affects the individual, their family, and friends. We invite anyone living with aphasia to attend. Family & friends also welcome! The goal is to re-engage in life participation. We are here to listen, support, and help you continue to improve your communication.

University of Mary, 7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504

Tel: (701) 355-8288

Hours: Summer 2025 Dates: May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9
3:00-4:00pm

Directions: Use the South Entrance and park in/near Lot H, I, or J. Enter the Richard Tschider Center or Lumen Vitae University Center.