Resources to Help You

VA Caregiver Support Program Home

www.caregiver.va.gov

National Family Caregiver Support Program

www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/adult-services/family-caregiver-support

AARP® Caregiver Resource Guide

www.aarp.org

Additional Links

Caregiving Resource Center

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Caregiving

ConstantTherapy.com

Family Caregiver Alliance

National Aphasia Synergy

The Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

American Stroke Association Resources (www.stroke.org) 

Support Group Information: www.Stroke.org/SupportGroup

Support Network : www.Stroke.org/SupportNetwork

Stroke Family Warmline: www.Stroke.org/SpeakWithUs or Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653)

Stroke Connection E-News: www.StrokeConnection.org

Heart & Stroke Helper App: A free app to track progress, health numbers, manage medications, information and connect

Resources for Stroke Survivors and Families in St. Louis - Home Modifications & Equipment

STL Help - St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program

What they offer: FREE lending of home medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, toilet risers, shower chairs, hospital beds, grab bars, etc.): stlhelp.org

Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT)

What they offer: Funding/loans for ramps, bathroom remodels, stair lifts, adaptive vehicles, AT/device demonstrations, Device lending library: https://at.mo.gov

Rebuilding Together - St. Louis

What they offer: Home safety repairs & accessibility modifications (ramps, grab bars, handrails, flooring, lighting): https://rebuildingtogether-stl.org

Gateway Housing Service Project

What they offer: Build wheelchair ramps, install grab bars, and perform minor home modifications

Apply for assistance: https://ghsphome.org/apply-for-assistance

Transportation & Mobility in St. Louis and MIssouri

Metro Call-A-Ride (St. Louis ADA Transportation)

What they offer: Door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities • Must apply for ADA eligibility: Contact: 314-982-1510

OATS Transit (Missouri-wide transportation for medical appointments)

What they offer: Rides for medical appointments, shopping, community activities • Best for: St. Louis County + rural areas

Contact: 636-583-0440 and Website: oatstransit.org

Veterans Transportation

For: Stroke survivors with VA benefits. What they offer: Transportation to VA medical appointments: Contact: 314-652-4100 ext. 5-5100

Mental Health & Wellness

Paraquad

What they offer: Adaptive exercise programs, group classes, 1:1 exercise, independent living services, and peer support:

Contact: 314-289-4200 Website: paraquad.org

SSM Behavioural Health

What they offer: Mental health services including counseling, psychiatry, and behavioral health support:

Contact: 314-525-1000 and Website: ssmhealth.com/behavioral-health

American Heart Association - Support Network

What they offer: Online peer support, education, and resources for stroke survivors and caregivers - Website: https://supportnetwork.heart.org/s/

Facebook Groups 

Family Caregivers Support Group

Caregivers Support Group

Stroke Victims Caregivers Support Group

Stroke Survivors and Their Supporters

St. Louis Regional Support Groups

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Aphasia Conversation Connection

The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

(need contact from Lana)

St. Louis VA Stroke Support Group

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South Stroke Support Group

(need contact from Lana)