Brooks resources
Inpatient hospital
- Caregiver support groups are held at both Bartram and University campuses for caregivers of patients.
- Chaplain support is available at our inpatient hospitals. Talk with your care team to learn more or visit our contact page to reach out directly.
- Educational videos are available on the TV in your room and to caregivers after discharge
- Patient family counselors are available at our hospitals for those who need extra support. Talk with your care team for a referral.
- Stroke education classes are held at our University and Bartram campus hospitals. Talk to your therapy team for location and timing.
- Brooks’ therapy dog program is available
- Therapy schedule in advance – register to receive tomorrow’s therapy schedule by 7:30 p.m. the evening prior
General
- Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Helps individuals with disabilities connect with others and participate in sports and recreation activities. - Adaptive Wellness Programs at YMCA
Exercise program for stroke survivors. - Aphasia Center (BRAC)
Offers programs for people experiencing aphasia. - Aquatic therapy
A form of therapy that takes place in the water. - Brain Injury Clubhouse
Community support program that provides vocational training and volunteer opportunities for people living with brain injury or stroke. - Brain Injury Day Treatment Program
Treatment program to help in the transition from a rehabilitation hospital to home after experiencing a brain injury or stroke. - Center for Low Vision
Help individuals experiencing vision loss regain the ability to participate in tasks independently. - Clinical Research Center
Offers opportunities to participate in innovative research studies. - Driver Evaluation & Training program
Provides assessments and training to help determine driving capabilities. - Eric Sorensen Motor Speech Program
Treatment program for a variety of motor speech disorders. - Helen’s House
Temporary housing is available for patients and caregivers. - Motion Analysis Center
Helps patients improve their gait and movement. - Neuro Recovery Center (NRC)
Rehabilitation gym that members can use to exercise and condition after completing rehab. Also offers outpatient therapy services. - Patient portal
Access to important health information. - Peer mentors
Provides someone for patients or families to talk to who has been through what they are experiencing. - School Re-entry program
Provides school transition and support services for children and adolescents. - Support Groups
Provide opportunities to connect with others facing similar challenges/experiences. - Temporary Loan Closet (TLC)
Provides durable medical equipment for short-term and long-term loans. - Wheelchair clinic
Provides a comprehensive wheelchair evaluation and recommendations for equipment that can best fit your specific needs.
Community resources
Caregiver resources
Statewide & National
- Caregiver Action Network – National
Offers a free help desk and caregiver support. - Elder Source – National
Offers free resources addressing various aspects of caregiving (non-specific to stroke). - Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – Mayo Clinic – Florida
Virtual support group for all caregivers - Family Caregiver Alliance – National
Helps provide support, resources, and guidance for caregivers of adults with a variety of conditions including stroke.
Durable medical equipment (DME) / adaptive equipment
Statewide & National
- Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast – Gulf Coast Region
Help provide DME and assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. - Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) – Florida
Florida program that helps provide assistive technology to individuals with disabilities and offers free short-term device loans. - Florida Disability Resource Hub – Florida
Offers a list of DME resources available by region in Florida - National Disability Institute – National
Offers a list of assistive technology loan programs available in each state.
Employment & skills training
Statewide & National
- Florida Disability Resource Hub – Florida
Offers a list of skills training and employment resources available by region in Florida - Florida Vocational Rehab – Florida
Help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. - Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies – National
Contact information for vocational rehab services available in each state.
Food/meal delivery programs
National
- Meals on Wheels America
Service that helps get nutritious meals delivered to those in need.
Financial assistance
National
- American Stroke Association’s Finances After Stroke Guide
Provides information to guide you through financial hoops after stroke. - BELIEVE – Stroke Recovery Foundation
Offers stroke and brain injury survivors financial assistance and resources to help in the recovery process. - Florida Disability Resource Hub – Florida
Offers a list of resources available that provide financial and prescription drug assistance by region in Florida - Help Hope Live
Nonprofit that assists with raising money for medical expenses not covered by insurance. - Mobility Rebate Programs
Vehicle manufacturers may reimburse up to $1500 of the purchase price of a new or leased accessible vehicle. - Stroke Survivor Fund
Offers stroke survivors financial assistance for therapy services after insurance coverage has run out.
Housing
Statewide & National
- Ability Housing – Florida
Nonprofit developers with a focus on affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. - Florida 211 – Florida
Call 211 to get connected with a wide range of social services and resources, including food, housing, utility payment assistance, health care, transportation, childcare, employment opportunities, mental health crises, disaster information and assistance, and more. - Section 811 Supportive Housing – National
Government program that supports the creation of multifamily housing for very low-income persons with disabilities.
Home renovations/modifications
Statewide & National
- Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Program – National
Help provide older adults with home modifications specific to their needs. - Safe at Home Program – National
Helps provide no-cost home modifications to people with mobility issues and other disabilities to improve accessibility and facilitate aging in place.
Mental health & support groups
Statewide & National
- American Stroke Association – National
Find support groups in your area. - Caring for the Caregiver Support Group – Mayo Clinic – Florida
Virtual support group for all caregivers - Florida 211 – Florida
Call 211 to get connected with a wide range of social services and resources, including food, housing, utilities payment assistance, health care, transportation, childcare, employment opportunities, mental health crises, disaster information and assistance, and more. - National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – National
Call or text 988 - National Alliance on Mental Health Illness – National
Call 1-800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640 - Rebuild After Stroke – National
Find support groups in your area. - Stroke Family Warmline – National
Connects stroke survivors and their families/caregivers with an American Stroke Association team member who can provide support and helpful information. Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653). - Stroke Support Group – Mayo Clinic – Florida
Virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Young & Young at Heart support group – National
Virtual support group for stroke survivors
Northeast Florida
- Encompass Health Stroke Support Group – St. Augustine
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - HCA Florida Stroke Support Group – Orange Park
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - UF Health Jacksonville Stroke Busters – Jacksonville
In-person & virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers
Northwest Florida/Panhandle
- HCA Florida West Hospital Support Group – Pensacola
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Pensacola Stroke Support Group – Pensacola
In-person & virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Bay County Stroke Support Group – Panama City
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers
Central Florida
- Advent Health Stroke Support Group – Orlando
In-person and virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - TGH Stroke Education and Support Group – Tampa
In-person and virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Stroke Support Group – Lakeland
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Encompass Health Largo Stroke Support Group – Largo
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers
South Florida
- Broward Health Stroke Support Group – Deerfield Beach
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group – West Palm Beach
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Jackson Memorial Hospital Stroke Support P.A.L.S Group – Miami
Virtual support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Jackson North Medical Center Stroke Support Group – Miami
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers - Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group – West Palm Beach
In-person support group for stroke survivors and caregivers
Non-emergency transport services
Statewide & National
- Find a Ride Florida – Florida
Locate available transportation providers in your area.
- Florida Disability Resource Hub – Florida
Offers a list of transport services available by region in Florida.
Northeast Florida
- Jax Hope – Northeast Florida
Provides information about transportation services available - Johns County Council on Aging – St. Johns County
Offers a variety of mobility options including services for residents who are transportation disadvantaged and/or are over 60 years of age.
Central Florida
- ACCESS LYNX – Orlando
Provides transportation for eligible individuals who are unable to use the regular fixed-route bus service because of disability or other limitations.
South Florida
- Special Transportation Services – Miami-Dade County
Shared-ride public transportation service in compliance with the complementary paratransit service provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Safety
Statewide & National
- Florida 211 – Florida
Call 211 to get connected with a wide range of social services and resources, including food, housing, utilities payment assistance, health care, transportation, childcare, employment opportunities, mental health crises, disaster information and assistance, and more. - Florida Special Needs Registry – Florida
Register with your local emergency management agency to receive assistance during a disaster for persons with special needs.
Northwest Florida/Panhandle
- Bay County Special Needs Registry – Bay County
Provides law enforcement with information needed to interact with residents who have mental or neurological disabilities.
Central Florida
- Brevard County Special Needs Program – Brevard County
Program for residents with specific health and/or medical conditions needing assistance with sheltering in times of an emergency or disaster during an evacuation.
South Florida
- Persons with Disabilities Registry – Miami
Program providing police officers with a database of individuals with specific disabilities or cognitive impairments with whom they may interact, with the goal of optimizing their response strategies.