We're Here for You
Our commitment to you goes beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. We provide former and current patients the support they need long after they are discharged. Many of these groups are organized by our dedicated staff and former patients who are now mentors.
Spinal Cord Injury
Christopher and Dana Reeve Peer Mentorship Program
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation awarded Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation a Quality of Life grant to fund its Peer Mentoring Program. This program provides people living with paralysis, their family members and caregivers a connection for hope, support and a way of moving forward with life. Individual peer visits and group sessions are provided to patients in rehab. Even after discharge from the hospital, the program provides ongoing support to navigate challenges when integrating back home and into the community. For more information, contact Lea Goad at [email protected] or call 214.820.9396.
Lea Goad, Recreational Therapist Support. Challenge. Inspire.
Support. Challenge. Inspire. (S.C.I.) is a community outreach support program for spinal cord injury patients that meets monthly and covers a range of topics from returning to work and school, traveling, health awareness, recreational activities and much more. S.C.I. is open to anyone impacted by spinal cord injury. S.C.I. meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas. However, the meeting time and location may change depending on topic or activity. For more details about SCI meetings, to receive notifications about gatherings and events, or if you have any questions, please contact Lea Goad at [email protected] or call 214.820.9396.
Brain Injury
TBI Peer Mentor Program
The TBI Peer Mentor Program offers support, education and one-to-one peer mentorship to persons with TBI, family members and caregivers.
This free program provides information essential to understanding, supporting and caring for those impacted by TBI. Weekly in-person and virtual peer-led discussions focus on a range of important topics, including changing roles, behavior, communication and care needs, helping TBI survivors and their care partners adapt to life ahead. Meetings held virtually and in-person at BSWIR-Dallas.
For more information or to register, contact Stephanie Calhoun at [email protected] or (214) 228-5181.
Mountain High Camp
For young adults with traumatic brain injury, Mountain High Camp is an annual five-day camp in Red River, New Mexico. It is co-sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Rehabilitation and Faith Mountain Church in Red River.Learn More About Mountain High Camp
Stroke & Neuro
Stroke & Neuro Support Groups
Organized by staff and often former patients, our neuro support groups provide free education and support for stroke survivors and caregivers. We encourage survivors, friends and family to attend these monthly gatherings to share stories, make meaningful community connections and attend educational programming.
Fort Worth
When6pm | 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Where
BSWIR - Fort Worth (Cafeteria)
Contact
[email protected] | 817.738.9866
Zoom
Meeting ID: 754 636 6193
Frisco
When
6 pm | 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Where
BSWIR - Frisco
Contact
[email protected] | 469.888.5100
Lakeway
When
2pm | 2nd Thursday of Each Month
Where
BSWIR - Lakeway (2nd Floor Visitors Room)
Contact
[email protected] | 512.263.4500
Voice & Communication
SPOHNC
This group is for head and neck cancer patients (not including laryngectomies). We meet every second Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CVETKO Center on the 2nd floor of the Baylor Scott & White Sammons Cancer Center. For more information, contact Jack Mitchell at [email protected].New Voice Club
For patients regaining their voice through speech therapy. This group meets every 2nd Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CVETKO Center on the 2nd floor of the Baylor Scott & White Sammons Cancer Center. For more information, Contact Bradley Smith at [email protected].Community-Based Programs
Fitness Program
Baylor Scott & White Rehabilitation – Dallas offers an open gym for disabled community members, providing free aerobic and resistance training supervised by therapy staff. A permission form and a release form signed by their physician are required to participate. Gym hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (the gym closes early if no participants arrive by 5:30 p.m.). Parking vouchers are provided. For more information, call 214.820.9396.Download Community Fitness Form