SCI In-Person and Virtual Meet Ups
Community support, whether it be virtual or in-person, is vital to anyone who has an SCI injury or disorder, or to anyone involved with an SCI individual. Talking with others who are going through the same experience as you, finding resources and help with your questions, helps tremendously on your SCI journey. You’re not alone.
Scroll down to find Northern California Meet Ups, Spanish-speaking Meet Ups, a Parental Caregiver Meet-Up, a Meet-Up for SCI victims of gunshots, and an amazing list of support groups which SCI Boston and Southern California Triumph Foundation hold, which we had to mention (they’re all virtual).
Northern California Meet Ups
Northern California's "Friday Happy Hour" SCI Meetup
Every Friday at 6 p.m.
Hosted every Friday by NorCal SCI, the group meets via Zoom and is intended to be a place to spend a fun hour with your SCI colleagues and help support each other within an uplifting environment. It's also a great way to see some familiar and new faces and find out how your colleagues are keeping themselves productive. Family members and caregivers are welcome to join as well.
To join this Zoom meeting, CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 860 0429 9187
NorCal SCI Caregivers Meet Up
For anyone taking care of an individual with an SCI
Meets: first and third Tuesday of the month
Time: 4 - 5pm PST
Virtual on ZOOM.
To register for this meeting, CLICK HERE
Wheel Good Motherhood
For prospective or current Wheelie Moms
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time : 12 - 1pm PST
Virtual on Zoom
To register for this meeting, CLICK HERE
Solano & Contra Costa Counties SCI Support Group
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Address: Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties
1850 Gateway Blvd # 170, Concord, CA 94520
Contact: Susan Rotchy (check out Susan’s video HERE)
Phone: (925) 363-7293
Email: susanr@ilrscc.org
https://www.ilrscc.org/
Fresno SCI Support Group (see below for more info on resources in Fresno)
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Address: East Medical Plaza Building,
2335 E Kashian Lane, Suite 210
Fresno, CA 93701
Contact: Kaz Sensenbaugh
Questions Call: (559) 459-6293
Email: ksensenbaugh@communitymedical.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMCSCI
Santa Cruz Wheelchair Support Group
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 3pm
In Person or Zoom
Adddress: Dignity Health Wellness Center
21340 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact: Roger McKowan Roger.McKowan@commonspirit.org
Register at: dignityhealth.org/Dominican/pep
or call 831.457.7099.
San Luis Obispo (SLO) Access Support Group (for all individuals with mobility challenges)
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Address: Milestone Tavern, 972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Virtual on ZOOM (Contact Linda for Meeting Info)
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 4p.m
Contact: Linda Sewell
Phone: (805)801-5095
Email: lmsewell1@gmail.com
Sonoma-Marin SCI Support Group
Virtual on ZOOM (Contact Anthony for Meeting Info)
Meets: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Contact: Anthony Tusler
Email: atusler@aboutdisability.com
Web site: https://norcalsci.org/sonoma-marin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810812255653338/
The Lionheart Community Virtual Meetup
Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Based in Sacramento, a weekly online group for those who want to connect with others that have SCI/D or neurological challenges. "We encourage bravery and determination with community support to overcome. All are welcome, whether you are brand new to the SCI life or you are a veteran."
To join this Zoom meeting, CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 296 423 6376
Queens of SCI on Zoom
Second Thursday of the Month at 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Lionheart Community, a supportive and uplifting group for women with SCI/D and other disabilities from all over the globe.
To join this Zoom meeting, CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 296 423 6376
Spanish-speaking Meet Ups
KnowBarriers Spanish Speaking SCI Support Group
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m
Virtual on ZOOM (Contact Jaqueline to register)
Contact: Jaqueline L Ramirez Mancilla
Email: jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov
Web site: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/rancho/patient-programs-and-services/knowbarriers-peer-mentor-and-life-coaching-services/
Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection
Meets: First and third Wednesday of each month.
Time: 6pm
Virtual on ZOOM
Website: https://www.oregonsci.org/es/encuentros-de-la-comunidad/
Grupo de Apoyo en Español (New York)
Para personas con una lesión de la médula espinal y sus familiares
Día y hora de la reunión: Todos los lunes a las 4:00pm-5:00pm EST (1:00pm-2:00pm PST)
Zoom enlace: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85992267883?pwd=MTVDbVhuOVdsK2xBczZSSmM5eWtYdz09
ID de la reunión: 859 9226 7883 Contraseña: 213375
Número de teléfono: 929-205-6099 US (New York)
Empowering Parental Caregivers Support Group from the United Spinal Association
Meets: Monthly on Tuesdays
Time: 7-8pm ET (4-5pm PST)
Virtual on ZOOM
Link to register : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-ytrz0oGNGfgA8DTUyYf6vu2NRswdKT#/registration
Rolling with PRIDE
First Tuesday of the month at 10 am PT (1pm ET)
Hosted by the United Spinal Association, all members of the LGBTQIA community who have disabilities-including allies - are welcome. Come as you are!
To join this Zoom Meeting, CLICK HERE
Meet-Up for SCI Victims of Gunshot Violence
A virtual meet-up which is very well attended, hosted by the Rochester Spinal Association
Meets: Every day from 1pm-7pm PST. Drop in whenever you can.
Virtual on ZOOM
Email RSA@RochesterSpinalAssociation.org for the Zoom link
Triumph Foundation Support Groups
A variety of Life Series support groups to suit your schedule
Go here to see them all.
SCI Boston Support Groups
SCI Boston has an amazing variety of virtual support groups for people involved with an SCI. Bear in mind they are 3 hours ahead.
Here’s the list:
SCI Support Group (family members welcome)
SCI Support Group
Newly Injured Support Group
Women with SCI Support GroupGrupo de Apoyo en Español
Family Support Group
Significant Others’ Support Group
SCI Nutrition Group
After Dark: for MEN with SCI
After Dark: for Women who are Partners of a person w/ SCI
After Dark: for WOMEN with SCI