Connection. Education. Encouragement.

 

CABIA offers monthly support groups for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families, and loved ones. Support groups provide a welcoming place to connect with others, learn helpful information, share experiences, and receive encouragement.

CABIA support groups are free, welcoming, and open to the community.

 

Monthly Meeting Details

When: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Family Justice Center
5705 Uptain Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411

 

Two groups meet at the same time and location, but in separate spaces:

Brain Injury Survivor Support Group
Caregiver & Family Support Group

 

Snacks are provided.

 

Brain Injury Survivor Support Group

CABIA’s Brain Injury Survivor Support Group is for survivors living with brain injury who may be experiencing issues such as forgetfulness, processing challenges, aphasia or communication changes, personality or behavior changes, sleep problems, seizures, fatigue, or other effects of brain injury.

 

This group offers opportunities for:

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• Peer support and survivor-to-survivor connection.

• Brain injury education, wellness, and resources.

• Community events and activities.

• Presentations from professionals who support recovery.

Topics may include: memory issues, executive functioning, nutrition for brain injury, access to care, sleep disturbances, relationships, understanding brain injury, and professional question-and-answer sessions.

 

Some survivor support group meetings include educational presentations at the Family Justice Center. Other meetings may include community-based activities or special events.

 

Virtual Access

CABIA is working to offer virtual access for some Brain Injury Survivor Support Group meetings when appropriate. Virtual access may be available for facility-based educational meetings, but may not be available for community outings or activity-based meetings.

 

Please contact CABIA before each meeting if you are interested in attending virtually.

 

Caregiver & Family Support Group

CABIA’s Caregiver & Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers, loved ones, and support persons of someone with a brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neurological condition, serious injury, disability, or other life-changing medical condition.

This group is intentionally broad so caregivers in our community can connect across many different needs and conditions.

You do not have to be caring for someone with a brain injury to attend. All caregivers and families are welcome.

 

This group offers:

• Encouragement from other caregivers

• A place to talk openly and feel less isolated

• Practical resource information and next steps

• Support for the whole family, not just the diagnosis

 

The Caregiver & Family Support Group is co-sponsored and co-led by CABIA and 1st Priority Care.

 

Which Group Should I Attend?

Survivors living with brain injury are invited to attend the Brain Injury Survivor Support Group.

 

Caregivers, family members, loved ones, and support persons are invited to attend the Caregiver & Family Support Group.

 

Both groups meet at the same time and location in separate spaces, so survivors and caregivers may each receive support that fits their needs.

 

Contact CABIA

For more information about support groups, virtual access, or upcoming topics, please contact CABIA.

 

Phone: 423-602-7246
Email: CABIA@cabiatn.org
Website: www.cabiatn.org

 

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Accessibility Statement

CABIA provides information and services without discrimination. If you need this information in another format, such as large print, plain text, audio, or another reasonable accommodation, please contact CABIA at 423-602-7246 or CABIA@cabiatn.org.

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Looking forward to meeting you!