Stroke INSPIRE program  

The INSPIRE program is a unique service offering survivors and their family support and education through seminars and support groups. It also provides educational resources through its Neurological Learning Center resource library. The center offers patients and the community up-to-date information on strokes, brain injuries and other neurological disorders affecting children and adults. Visitors to the center can find online information, pamphlets, newsletters, books, video and audiotapes, many of which can be checked out and used at home.

The program is run by volunteer staff consisting of survivors of neurological disorders and injuries, and supported by a program coordinator and clinical professionals involved with occupational, physical, speech and recreational therapies.

Programs

• Strokewise: An annual educational seminar for survivors, caregivers and loved ones
• Daytime support group: Biweekly support group that includes social activities and encouragement
• Evening support group: Biweekly support group assists with community reintegration and support
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit support group: Weekly groups that provide education regarding the emotional and medical challenges people face during long-term recovery
• Caregiver group: A support group to help people learn coping strategies, discuss changes in routines and family systems and receive emotional support
• Peer Visitor program: Providing stroke survivors and their families emotional support as they move on the road to recovery
• Community links: Monthly meeting facilitated by a social worker who shares community resources and provides direction to further group support
• Beyond Words: Monthly support group for people with communication challenges
• Wayzata support group: Monthly support group that provides emotional support
• Aphasia group: Weekly communication practice group for people with aphasia
• Stroke Rehabilitation Retreat: An annual retreat for professionals to learn the latest about strokes, prevention and treatment

For information about support groups or for information regarding stroke, call 952-993-6789.