Support Groups
BIASC provides training and resources to eleven BI support groups statewide, ensuring essential emotional and peer support to survivors and their families. These groups create opportunities to connect, share experiences, and grow together. Whether in-person or virtual, these groups offer a welcoming space for everyone.
Benefits of Attending
Support groups provide valuable resources for those affected by BI. Participants can:
Learn more about BI and available services
Share common experiences, needs, and strengths with others who understand
Build new friendships and meaningful connections within the community
Find a safe, supportive environment to express feelings
Engage in social activities as part of a caring network
Express both positive and negative views without fear of judgment
These groups offer a welcoming space for individuals at any stage of their journey to find understanding, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.
Brain Injury Support Groups in SC
Before your first meeting, please contact the support group leader in your area to confirm details.
In-Person Meetings
Charleston County
Trident Head Injury Support Group
Meeting Place
RIPPLE, 701 East Bay Street, Suite 121
Charleston, SC 29403
Meeting Time
1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Contact Person: Travis Richardson
Email: travis.richardson88@gmail.com
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Florence County
Florence Neuronavigators Brain Injury Support Group
Meeting Place
2330 Babar Lane, Suite 5
Florence, SC 29501
Meeting Time
Noon - One Saturday each month. Contact Rosemary for dates.
Contact Person: Rosemary
Email: rosemarymorganlee@neuronavigatorsadvocacy.com
Phone: 843-319-5210
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Greenville County
Greenville BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Thrive Upstate, HASCI Resource Center
McAlister Square, Suite B-6
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC
Meeting Time
1st Tuesday of most months, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Anne Medlock
Email: greenvilletbi@gmail.com
Phone: 864-230-7821
Alternate Contact Person: Kay Brooks
Email: kbrooks@thriveupstate.org
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Horry County
Horry County BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Oceanview Education Center, 900 79th Ave N
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Meeting Time
3rd Thursday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact Person: William Jollye
Phone: 864-906-1158
Registration is preferred but not required.
Call 843-692-4444
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Richland County
Columbia BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Encompass Health, 2935 Colonial Dr,
Columbia, SC 29203
Meeting Time
1st Thursday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Jennifer Ross
Email: jross@homelessnomoresc.org
Phone: 803-237-6551
Veterans BI Support Group
Meeting Place
Speech-Language Pathology Associates of South Carolina
3710 Landmark Dr. Suite 108, Columbia, SC 29204
Meeting Time
4th Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.
Contact Person: Joy Kinney, MSR CCC-SLP
Phone: 803-766-4723
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Spartanburg County
Spartanburg/Lyman BI Support Group
Meeting in-person and online
For online meeting details, please contact Tanya Lambert.
Meeting Place
Bryant Center, 180 Groce Rd.
Lyman, SC 29365
Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Contact Person: Tanya Lambert
Email: tlambert1@scvrd.net
Phone: 864-249-8048 or 864-249-8030
Virtual Meetings
Statewide
Neuro Caregiver Support Group
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Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Call in: +1-305-224-1968
Meeting ID: 829 1700 989#
Passcode: BIASC (all caps)
Contact Person: Michelle Moore
Email: michelle.moore@rsfh.com
Phone: 843-720-8378
BrainStorm: A Support and Advocacy Group for Young Adults Impacted by BI
A virtual support group for young adults ages 15–29 with concussions and other brain injuries. Learn more.
Meeting Time
3rd Wednesday of each month 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Statewide Online Support Group
Morning Meeting (Starts Nov. 19, 2024)
Meeting Time
3rd Tuesday of each month, 10 –11 a.m.
Click here to join virtually.
Call in: +1 305 224 1968
Meeting ID: 871 1808 0343#
Contact Person: Mike Simmons
Email: michael@biaofsc.com
Phone: 803-731-9823
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Evening Meeting
Meeting Time
3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m
Click here to join virtually.
Call in: +1-305-224-1968
Meeting ID: 829 1700 989#
Passcode: BIASC (all caps)
Contact Person: Joyce Davis
Email: joyce.davis@biaofsc.com
Phone: 803-731-9823
Don’t see a support group in your area?
Contact BIASC for information on how to start a support near you!