Support Groups
BIASC provides training and resources to BI support groups statewide, ensuring survivors and their families receive essential emotional and peer support. These groups create opportunities to connect, share experiences, and grow together. Whether in-person or virtual, these groups offer a welcoming space for everyone.
Benefits of Attending
Learn more about BI and available services
Share common experiences, needs, and strengths with others who understand
Build new friendships and meaningful connections within the community
Find a safe, supportive environment to express feelings
Engage in social activities as part of a caring network
Express both positive and negative views without fear of judgment
These groups offer a welcoming space for individuals at any stage of their journey to find understanding, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.
Brain Injury Support Groups in SC
Before your first meeting, please contact the support group leader in your area to confirm details.
See our Calendar of Events for upcoming scheduled meetings.
In-Person Meetings
Charleston County
Trident Head Injury Support Group
Meeting Place
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr.
Charleston, SC 29414
Meeting Time
1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Contact: Travis Richardson
travis.richardson88@gmail.com
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Florence County
Florence Neuronavigators Brain Injury Support Group
Meeting Place
2330 Babar Lane, Suite 5
Florence, SC
Meeting Time
Noon - one Saturday each month. Contact Rosemary for dates.
Click to Download Flyer
Please contact the facilitator prior to attending the meeting.
Contact: Rosemary
rosemarymorganlee@neuronavigatorsadvocacy.com
843-319-5210
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 851 9556 1041
Passcode: 781103
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Greenville County
Greenville BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Thrive Upstate, HASCI Resource Center
McAlister Square, Suite C-15
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC
Meeting Time
1st Tuesday of most months, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Anne Medlock
greenvilletbi@gmail.com
864-230-7821
Alternate Contact: Kay Brooks
kbrooks@thriveupstate.org
Stroke Support Group
Meeting Place
Prisma Health Roger C. Peace 3rd Floor
701 Grove Road
Greenville, SC
Meeting Time
Last Thursday of each month, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Whitney Coe
whitney.coe@prismahealth.org
864-455-3915
Young Stroke Support Group
For ages 50 and younger
Prisma Health
Roger C. Peace Outpatient Brain Injury and Young Stroke Program
100 Augusta St.
Greenville, SC
Meeting Time
1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Marty Van Dam
marty.vandam@prismahealth.org
864-455-2626
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Horry County
Horry County BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Claire Chapin Epps YMCA
5000 Claire Chapin Epps. Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Meeting Time
3rd Thursday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: William Jollye
mbbiaofscinfo@gmail.com
864-906-1158
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Richland County
Columbia BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Encompass Health, 2935 Colonial Dr,
Columbia, SC 29203
Meeting Time
1st Thursday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Jennifer Ross
Ketojenn71@gmail.com
803-237-6551
Veterans BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Speech-Language Pathology Associates of South Carolina
3710 Landmark Dr., Suite 108
Columbia, SC
Meeting Time: 4th Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.
Contact: Joy Kinney, MSR CCC-SLP
803-766-4723
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Charleston County
Low Country Stroke Support Group
Meeting Place: MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Affiliate of Encompass Health
9181 Medcom St.
North Charleston, SC
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 pm
Contact: Susan McCoy
pakdhouse@aol.com
843-364-6500
Alternative Contact: Gregory Halbart, MUSC/Encompass gregory.halbart@encompasshealth.com
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg/Lyman BI Support Group
Meeting Place: SC Vocational Rehabilitation
The Bryant Center
180 Groce Road, Lyman, SC
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm
Contact: Christa Lawler, clawler@scvrd.net
864-249-8048
Jeff Ladinsky, jladinsky@scvrd.net
864-249-8047
Virtual Meetings
Statewide
Neuro Caregiver Support Group
Meeting Time
Meets virtually the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Meets in person once per quarter
Register Now
Register once to attend recurring support group meetings.
Contact: Michelle Moore
michelle.moore@rsfh.com
843-720-8378
BrainStorm: A Support and Advocacy Group for Young Adults Impacted by BI
A virtual support group for young adults ages 18–29 with concussions and other brain injuries. Learn more.
Meeting Time
3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Register Now
Statewide Online Support Group
Morning Meeting
Meeting Time
3rd Tuesday of each month, 10 –11 a.m.
Join virtually
Meeting ID 838 7507 3490
Contact: Mike Simmons
michael@biaofsc.com
803-731-9823
Receive Email Reminders For This Meeting
Evening Meeting
Meeting Time
3rd Thursday of each month at 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Register Now
Register once to attend recurring support group meetings.
Contact: Joyce Davis
joyce.davis@biaofsc.com
803-731-9823
Don’t see a support group in your area?
Contact BIASC for information on how to start a support group near you!
South Carolina Stroke System of Care
In 2011, legislation was passed to enact the "Stroke System of Care Act of 2011" to establish a statewide system of stroke care, which requires the Department of Public Health to recognize hospitals that are certified to be primary stroke centers and to authorize recognition of acute stroke capable centers and provide emergency medical services providers a list of primary stroke centers, stroke enabled centers through telemedicine, and other certified programs, as they come available.
Click to visit the SC Department of Public Health to view other stroke support groups.