Aphasia Support Group

The Swain Center is pleased to annouce that we have lauched a support group for people with Aphasia, their loved ones, and their caregivers. Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder caused by strokes, brain injuries, tumors and other neurological causes. Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others, but does not affect intelligence. People with aphasia may have difficulty understanding both written and spoken language, finding the words they want to say, naming objects, following directions, repeating words, reading, writing and speaking.

The support group will provide functional, everyday communication strategies, counseling, and fun activities geared towards the group's interests. The group will provide social interaction, support, resources, home therapy ideas, and professional and family education.

The Aphasia Support group meets the last Thursday of each month, unless otherwise specified, at The Swain Center in Santa Rosa from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call The Swain Cemter at (707) 575-1468 or email Rachel VonderHaar (Rachel@theswaincenter.com) or Naiomi Evans (Naiomi@theswaincenter.com).