SMH Sarasota: Suncoast Aphasia Support Group

Friday, May 8, 2026

Event date: 6/1/2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Export event

Location: 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 - Rehab Pavilion, 3rd Floor use the Rehab Pavilion entrance on Arlington Street

Contact: Erika Boyle (941) 285-9041 or email: boyle1115@comcast.net

Mission

Our mission is to provide a friendly, welcoming and positive environment for all people whose lives have been affected by aphasia. This mission is achieved by offering support through monthly meetings, guest speakers, networking and social activities. Our goal is to provide a forum where individuals with aphasia can feel comfortable and it is our hope that through this forum, long lasting friendships can be made.

Aphasia

Aphasia is a loss of the ability to understand language and/or use language for speaking or writing. It can be caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury or other damage to the brain.

Suncoast Aphasia Support Group

The support group includes people with aphasia and their spouses, families and friends. It is as much for the person with aphasia as it is for their caregiver.

Meetings

*Meet other people with aphasia

*Meet co-survivors and families living with aphasia

*Ask questions

*Obtain resource information

*Engage in activities

This program is free and open to the Public. No RSVP necessary