The Stroke Association of Southern
California is the only Southland agency devoted to stroke prevention and
recovery, and has provided personalized service to stroke survivors and caregivers
for over thirty years. If you are interested in any of these
programs, please send an email or call:
E-mail: contact@strokesocal.org Help
Line: 310-575-1699
Support
Groups
Recovery
is easier with the support of others who share and understand the same
experience. Seventy groups for survivors and caregivers are available
throughout Southern California.
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Beverly Hills |
Marina del Rey |
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Burbank |
Mission Hills |
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Camarillo |
Mission Viejo |
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Carson |
Newport Beach |
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Chula Vista |
Northridge |
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Covina |
Ontario |
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Downey |
Orange |
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Eagle Rock |
Palm Springs |
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East Los
Angeles |
Pasadena |
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El Cajon |
Pomona |
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Encinitas |
Redondo Beach |
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Fontana |
Reseda |
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Fullerton |
Riverside |
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Gardena |
San Bernardino |
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Glendale |
San Diego |
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Glendora |
San Pedro |
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Hawthorne |
Simi Valley |
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Inglewood |
Sun City |
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La Jolla |
Torrance |
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La Mesa |
Van Nuys |
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La Palma |
West Hollywood |
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Laguna Hills |
West L.A. |
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Lancaster |
Westlake
Village |
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Little Tokyo |
Westwood |
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Lomita |
Whittier |
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Long Beach |
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Resources
Stroke affects many aspects of life and specialized services are
often needed. We can guide you to these resources:
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Adult Day Care
Centers |
Meal Services |
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Assisted Living
Facilities |
Medical
Equipment |
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Caregiving
Services |
Recreational
Programs |
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Case
Management Services |
Adaptive Exercise
Programs |
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Disabled
Housing Options |
Residential
Care Facilities |
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Driver Retraining |
Respite/Visitation
Services |
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Educational
Classes/Job Training |
Senior Centers
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Emergency
Response Systems |
Skilled
Nursing Facilities |
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Financial Aid |
Stroke
Screening Services |
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Home Care Agencies |
Support Groups |
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Home
Modification Contractors |
Transportation
Services |
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Independent
Living Skills Centers |
Travel for the
Disabled |
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Legal
Assistance |
Vehicle
Conversion Services |
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Literature |
Web Links |
Strike
Out Stroke
Stroke is preventable. Strike Out Stroke is an educational seminar
presented by medical professionals on risk factors and prevention. Participants
learn to protect themselves and their loved ones from the trauma of stroke.
Ultra-sound and blood pressure screenings are included.
Stroke
Recovery Program
A major challenge in recovery occurs when the survivor returns
home after hospitalization and rehabilitation. The Stroke Recovery Program
includes education, social support, and physical therapy to help survivors and
families learn the many skills and adaptations needed to live well after
stroke. Registration and physician consent are required.
SpeakerŐs Bureau
Staff, advocates
and health professionals travel to businesses, schools, community organizations,
and health fairs to educate the public on stroke prevention and recovery.
Caregiver Workshops
Workshops helps families cope with the stress of caregiving, including
resources, respite, and balance between care for another and self-care.
Newsletter
The Stroke
AssociationŐs newsletter, ŇThe Road Ahead,Ó provides useful information on
stroke prevention, recovery, resources, and community activities and events,
and is available by mail and online.
Community Resource
Guide
A Community
Resource Guide helps survivors and families navigate the road to recovery and
live well after stroke. The guide lists resources throughout the Southland and is
available in English and Spanish.
If you are interested in any of these
programs, please send an email or call:
Email: contact@strokesocal.org Help
Line: 310-575-1699
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