Support Groups

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation offers several support groups or serves as a meeting place host for support groups to help you or your loved one cope with disease, injury or disability.

Based on diagnosis, these diverse groups connect you with people with similar experiences. Groups are guided by experts and volunteers who are there to listen, offer support and facilitate the program.

Unless otherwise noted, support groups are free and open to the public. Registration is often required, particularly for virtual attendance.

View our Events page for specific meeting details.

For more information on current support group dates, times and locations, call 1-888-44-REHAB (73422).

Caregiver Support Group

A place of encouragement and safety, Caregiver Support Group members share challenges and provide mutual support to one another. Meetings may also include presentations or discussions about care for the caregiver, stress management, financial/life planning, local resources and more.

Meetings are at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The group meets virtually.

RSVP/Questions: cabraham@gsrh.org or kfiedler@gsrh.org

Communication Skills Group

If you are an adult with a communication disorder, such as aphasia, who has completed a speech therapy program, Good Shepherd’s Communication Skills Group can help you maintain the skills you acquired in therapy. The group is led by a certified speech-language pathologist. Contact Good Shepherd for upcoming dates and times.

Questions: mmickley@gsrh.org or 610-778-9228

Concussion Support Group

Members gather for a supportive forum and idea exchange for those recovering from concussions. Patients and their caregivers have the opportunity to share successes and challenges and to learn from one another.

Meetings are 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every other month. The group meets virtually with a couple of in-person sessions during the year.

RSVP/Questions: dhalteman@gsrh.org or mmickley@gsrh.org

Lehigh Valley Head Trauma Support Group

Organized by the Lehigh Valley Head Trauma Support Group and hosted in person at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 3200 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034, this group is open to adults with brain injuries, their families and friends, medical and rehabilitation professionals and all caring people who are working to promote better understanding, treatment and quality of life for people with brain injuries.

Meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

RSVP/Questions: mrenninger@gsrh.org or 610-242-0873

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

This support group provides opportunities for individuals with spinal cord injuries to reconnect around living life with a spinal cord injury. The group is casual in nature, offering educational, recreational and supportive resources for individuals as well as for their families and friends.

Meetings are 2-3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (except December). Meetings are hybrid. In-person meetings are on the second floor multipurpose room at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 3200 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034.

RSVP/Questions: noyamamoto@gsrh.org or jdefeo@gsrh.org

Stroke Support Group

To find a stroke support group near you, visit the American Stroke Association’s website.