Support Groups
All of our Programs are free of charge, and open to survivors of a brain injury (whether caused by a trauma to the head, a stroke, illness or tumor) and to their support system.
Please call our office to set up an initial interview.
Brain Injury Survivor Support Groups
Ventura
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
4pm – 5:30pm
Bible Fellowship Church
6950 Ralston, Building #300, Ventura
Camarillo
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
4pm – 5:30pm
Camarillo Health Care District
3639 E. Las Posas, Building E, Camarillo
Santa Paula
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 6:15pm-7:30pm
Santa Paula Hospital, 825 N. 10th Street.
Enter door past Emergency Room, group meets in Hospital library
Family/Friend/Caregiver Support Groups
All Family/Friend/Caregiver Support Groups meet at the same date, time and location
as our Survivor Support Groups.
Social Gathering for Brain Injury Survivors and Families
A different activity each month – an opportunity to have some fun.
Meets the last Wednesday of every month
4pm – 5:30pm at Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston, Bldg. #300, Ventura
Support Groups and Social Activity
The purpose of a support group is to learn more about brain injury and available services by meeting with others who are facing or have faced similar challenges. The essential elements of a support group are:
- Gather information
- Share common needs and strengths
- Provide a place to meet new friends and find new connections in the community
- Provide a safe place to find courage and take risks
- Provide an opportunity to socialize
- Provide and environment where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged
Counseling Services
The Brain Injury Center will be offering one hour professional counseling to BI survivors and their families/caregivers with the intention of offering one-on-one support in psychosocial reintegration and to help in the assessment and referral services. This service is provided free of charge.
For Brain Injury Survivors
A one-hour counseling session to support and aid you in developing and building on skills to promote your physical and emotional health and well being.
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, with times available at either 9am, 10am or 11am
Appointments are required Call BIC (805) 482-1312
For Family and/or Non-professional Caregiver
A one-hour counseling session to address basic mental health related questions about providing appropriate and sustainable support.
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, with times available at either 8am or 9am
Appointments are required Call BIC (805) 482-1312
All services will be provided at BIC’s office, located at:
3687 E. Las Posas Road, Building H, Camarillo, CA
(enter at door marked “Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County
directly across from the Camarillo Police Station)