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The Stroke Family Warmline connects stroke survivors, their families and caregivers with an American Stroke Association team member, who can provide support, helpful information or just a listening ear. Call the Stroke Family Warmline to talk with trained specialists.  1-888-4-STROKE

Find a stroke support group to connect with others with similar experiences, learn helpful information and help ease the depression and isolation that’s common after stroke. A stroke changes a survivor’s life — and their loved ones’ lives — in an instant. Whether it’s in person, online or on the phone, the American Stroke Association is here to support your journey to recovery. 

A cookbook for stroke survivors and their families. Eating well can help reduce your risk of having another stroke. As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these American Heart Association recommendations. 

Find family caregiving services by state and in-depth information and tips on a wide variety of caregiving topics.

Patient and caregiver education. Brain Basics are a collection of educational resources, written at a 6th-8th grade reading level, providing introductory information about the brain, how it works, and its role in behavior and disease. All audiences interested in understanding the basics of the brain may find these primers useful.

Test your stroke knowledge by taking the quiz below. Each correct answer will move you forward to the next question.

This PSA alerts audiences about the need to call 911 and arrive at a hospital within 60 minutes after a stroke to receive medical treatment immediately.

A fact sheet to help stroke survivors, their families, and their caregivers understand the importance of rehabilitation after a stroke and to identify the appropriate types of services for their particular situation. Included are resources for more information about the full range of rehabilitation services.

This directory provides contact information for national voluntary health organizations that offer services to people coping with neurological conditions. Also included are patient assistance resources, caregiver organizations, brain and tissue banks, Federal agencies focused on disability and rehabilitation, and other Federal health agencies.