Find the support you need
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 p.m.
- Open to patients, caregivers and community members
- Contact: Natalie Flaherty, [email protected]
Amputee Support Groups
Marlton campus:
- Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m.
- Meets in person and via Zoom
- Contact: Andrea Varone, [email protected]
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec. and Aug.), 6 p.m.
- Contact: Cynthia Macaluso, [email protected]
West Orange campus:
- Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m.
- Contact: Heather Monaco,[email protected]
Aphasia Conversation Groups
Chester campus:
- Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 4:30 p.m.
- Contact: Nicole Castro, [email protected]
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets 2nd Monday of every month, 12 p.m.
- Contact: Patricia Halloran, [email protected]
West Orange campus:
- Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 4:30 p.m.
- Contact: Daphna Bemaman, [email protected]
Brain Injury Support Group
Chester campus:
- Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m.
- Contact: Victoria Caruso, [email protected]
Brain Injury Young Adult Support Group (ages 18-30)
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets monthly, call for dates, 6 p.m.
- Contact: Amanda Teel, 201.368.6228 or Devon Hordes, 201.368.6070
Caregiver Support Group
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m.
- Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman, [email protected]
Reconnecting After Brain Injury
Chester campus:
- Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m.
- Contact: Christie Jacob, [email protected]
Marlton campus:
- Meets weekly on Tuesday, 3 p.m.
- Contact: Michele Rodell, [email protected]
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
- Contact: Erin Donnelly,[email protected]
West Orange campus:
- Meets weekly on Tuesday, 6 p.m.
- Contact: Leanne Suero, [email protected]
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 p.m.
- Contact: John McAleavey, [email protected]
Steps to Wellness Stroke Program
Chester campus:
- Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m.
- Contact: Christie Jacob, [email protected]
Saddle Brook campus:
- Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:15 p.m.
- Contact: Erin Donnelly, [email protected]
West Orange campus:
- Meets weekly on Wednesday afternoon, 4:15 p.m.
- Contact: Anthony Russo, [email protected]
Stroke Support Groups
Marlton campus:
- Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m.
- Meets in person and via Zoom
- Contact: Liz Louie, [email protected]
- Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month,11 a.m.
- Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman,[email protected]
West Orange campus:
- Meets 3rd Monday of every month, 4:15 p.m.
- Contact: Anne Marie Chesterman,[email protected]
For additional information on support groups, please contact your Kessler Institute location.