Local Support Groups

Benefits of Support Groups:

Members of a support group typically share their personal experiences and offer one another emotional comfort and moral support.  They may also offer practical advice and tips to help you cope with your situation.

Benefits of participating in support groups may include:

• Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged
• Gaining a sense of empowerment and control
• Improving your coping skills and sense of adjustment
• Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
• Reducing distress, depression or anxiety
• Developing a clearer understanding or what to expect with your situation
• Getting practical advice or information about treatment options
• Comparing notes about resources, such as doctors and alternative options

There are many support groups for survivors of acquired brain Injury and their families/supporters throughout the province.  The goal is to provide Education about ABI, share experiences, and provide support, understanding and reassurance that those living with an ABI are not alone.

SBIA Programs 

The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) runs many support groups and recreation programs throughout the province. For more information, see https://www.sbia.ca/programs.

Local Support Groups

• The North ABI Outreach Team has hosted a free, weekly conversation/support group, Coffee Talk for individuals who have sustained a stroke or brain injury and their supporters. Please contact Nicole at 306-765-6480 for information about this group.

• One on one consultation for stroke education with the Chronic Disease Nurse is available by calling:
  306-446-6549 in North Battleford.
   

• The Saskatoon Stroke Recovery Association (SSRA) is for people who have survived a stroke, their families, and their caregivers. This group meets on the 1st Monday of each month for education/fellowship/fun/food, 2:00pm at St. Martin's United Church, 2617 Clarence Avenue S.  Many special events/trips are offered such as trips to Moose Jaw, Christmas supper, June BBQ and much more. For more information please contact: John Peters at 306-713-9234.

• Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group meets the 1st Thursday of every month, both in-person and via Zoom from 7:00-9:00pm at the Edwards Family Centre, 338-4th Avenue North.  For more information please contact:  Aaron Gardner or Caroline Westman at Saskatchewan@JoeNiekroFoundation.org.

Lloydminster 

• LABIS' Family Support Group is currently not meeting, but can be re-started upon request. This group is for families and caregivers of brain-injured persons. This group provides an open atmosphere for people to come and share their information, and on occasion will bring in speakers.  For more information, phone:  306-825-7212 or e-mail: labis@sasktel.net

• One on one consultation for stroke education with the Chronic Disease Nurse is available by calling:
  306-820-6243 in Lloydminster.
   

• One on one consultation for stroke education with the Chronic Disease Nurse is available by calling:
  306-236-1579 in Meadow Lake
   

• The South Country Support group meets 1-3pm the first Monday of each month in the telehealth suite at Assiniboia Union Hospital. It is open to survivors and their support persons. Snacks are provided. Please call Troy for details at 306-694-8827.
   
• The Sask. Health Authority, in Moose Jaw hosts a weekly group on Thursdays with the Recovery Team (Mental Health & Addictions), “Building Social Support Networks”.  For more information, call Troy at 306-694-8827.

Yorkton

• "The Acquired Brain Injury Group" meets the third Thursday of each month.  The location rotates between communities within the former Sunrise Health Region, (Yorkton, Preecville, Kamsack, Canora, and Melville). The group is open to both survivors and families and is a great opportunity to support one another.  Call the ABI Program Coordinator, for more information at 306-786-0183.