Support Groups for
Families Living with Aphasia
UPDATE: In-person support groups have been postponed due to COVID-19.
Please see Programs for online socials and other programming.
Individuals and families affected by aphasia face unique challenges. Support specifically designed for these people is limited. Three groups have formed in the Portland, Oregon area that provide both the individual experiencing aphasia and family members the opportunity to develop a sense of community with others impacted by aphasia. These groups are organized and run by participants. Groups are free of charge, but do ask for small contributions to be given to the churches that have donated space. Regular attendance is not required, but families feel that attending often is beneficial to everyone. There are now three groups in the Portland Metro area for individuals and families living with aphasia:
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SE Portland
Continuous Improvement Group
Who: Individuals and families
When: Each Monday
11:00 – 12:00
Where: Valley View Evangelical Church
11501 SE Sunnyside Rd.
Clackamas, OR 97015
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Contact: Don Rodgers (360) 693.9398
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NE Portland
Speak EZ group
Who: Individuals and families
When: Odd numbered Saturdays (i.e. January 5th)
10:00 – 12:00
Where: Luther’s Lodge
Resurrection Lutheran Church
1700 NE 132nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97230
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Contact: Mike Yuckert 503-695-5160
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SW Portland
Westside Aphasia Group
Who: Individuals and families
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
10:00 – 12:00
Where: St. Vincent Medical Center
Room varies – watch for directional signs
Contact: Susan Ginley 503-725-3546
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NW Portland
Men's Caregiver Support Group
Who: Male Caregivers
When: Fourth Thursday of Every Month 1:00 - 2:30pm
Where: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA
Building 2 -- 2nd Floor Conference Room above Devers Eye Clinic
Contact: Howard Shapiro at
This Year marks the 27th Year of the Men's Group! Confidential Men's caregiver group - whether their spouse has Alzheimer's, stroke, cancer, Parkinson's or other debilitating illness. Howard Shapiro, the group facilitator, encourages men to take care of themselves first, and do things outside of the home to get re-energized so that they can be a healthier caregiver.
