Support Groups

A support group provides peer interactions between individuals that have similar condition(s). Peers can lend valuable advice, provide information on resources, and suggest strategies to deal with different experiences. In addition, some support groups discuss educational topics, invite guest speakers, and can assist in developing a network of others with the same condition(s).

The types of support groups vary by condition and location. The following are types

of support groups:

• Brain Injury: Minnesota Brain Injury Association — 612-378-2742

• Stroke: Minnesota Stroke Association — 763-553-0088

• Spinal Cord Injury: Minnesota Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury    Association — 763-553-0088

    

• Amputation: Northstar Amputee Support Group — 612-827-6615

• Arthritis: Minnesota Arthritis Association — 651-644-4108

• Diabetes: HCMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology — 612-873-2742

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 952-922-0880

• Narcotics Anonymous: 952-939-3939

• Cocaine Anonymous: 763-323-3350

Patients who express an interest in support groups and other community contacts

are given these resources to pursue within their discharge packets.