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Support groups offer learning, shared experience and valuable insight from others dealing with similar challenges. A number of support groups are available through the Kessler Institute. Current and former patients, family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in these important educational programs.

Adaptive Yoga for All

Marlton campus:

  • Meets last Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Open to patients, caregivers and community members
  • Contact: Natalie Flaherty, 856.988.4017

Amputee Support Groups

Marlton campus:

  • Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Meets in person and via Zoom
  • Contact: Andrea Varone, 856.988.8778 ext. 3030

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec. & Aug.) 6-7 p.m.
  • Contact: Cynthia Macaluso, 201.368.6260

West Orange campus:

  • Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5-6 p.m.
  • Contact: Heather Monaco, 973.414.4755 or Christine Schaub, 973.731.3600 ext. 2542

Aphasia Conversation Groups

Chester campus:

  • Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Nicole Castro or Allie Gusmano, 973.252.6300 ext. 2466

Brain Injury Support Group

Chester campus:

  • Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m.
  • Contact: Victoria Caruso,973.584.7500 ext. 2622

Caregiver Support Group

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman, 201.368.6012

Reconnecting After Brain Injury

Chester campus:

  • Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
  • Contact: Christie Jacob, 973.252.6300 ext. 2607

Marlton campus:

  • Meets weekly on Fridays, 2:15 p.m.
  • Contact: Jessica Ross, 856.988.4020

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
  • Contact: Erin Donnelly, 201.368.6194

West Orange campus:

  • Meets weekly on Tuesday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
  • Contact: Leanne Suero, 973.731.3600 ext. 2281

Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support and Resource Group

West Orange campus:

  • Presently we are meeting virtually via Zoom
  • Meetings are generally the last Thursday of each month, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Contact: John McAleavey, 973.243.6912 or Jane Mitchell, 973.243.6927

Steps to Wellness Stroke Program

Chester campus:

  • Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Andrea Banu, 973.252.6300 ext. 2631

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:15-7 p.m.
  • Contact: Erin Donnelly, 201.368.6194

West Orange campus:

  • Meets weekly on Wednesday afternoon, 4:15-5 p.m.
  • Contact: Anthony Russo, 973.731.3600 ext. 6804

Stroke Club

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 12:30-1:20 p.m.
  • Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman, 201.368.6012

Stroke Support Group

Please call the campus to confirm; meetings may change due to holidays/vacations.

Marlton campus:

  • Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Meets in person and via Zoom
  • Contact: Liz Louie, 856.988.3010

Saddle Brook campus:

  • Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon
  • Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman, 201.368.6012

For additional information on support groups, please contact your Kessler Institute location.

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