Support at UVA Health
If you have a neurological illness, care doesn't just mean medicine. At UVA Health, we know you need support for your whole person and every part of your life.
Get access to counseling and other resources through our:
- Social workers
- Chaplains
- Translators and interpreters
- Patient representatives
Whatever challenges you face, we're here for you. Read more about our support services.
Get Local Support
Aphasia Support Group
When: First Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room
Contact: 434.244.2034
Brain Injury Support
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room
Contact: 434.969.4597
Brain Tumor Support Group
Attend a support group for patients and caregivers.
MS Options Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of every month, noon-1:15 pm
Where: In person at Meadows Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville or remote
Contact: Lisa Eorio | le2p@virginia.edu | 434.466.3139
Stroke ComeBack Club
Stroke survivors and caregivers meet each month to hear presentations and share their experiences about stroke recovery, coping and prevention. Call 434.244.2114.
When: Fourth Wednesday of every month, noon-1 p.m. (lunch provided)
Where: UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room
Call a Helpline
Huntington's Disease Helpline
Call our toll-free helpline at 866.290.4528.
Parkinson's Disease Questions?
Call our information and referral center at 434.982.4482.
Find Support Online
Do you or a loved one have epilepsy? Check out our educational materials, links, and other resources about living with epilepsy.
Online Neuroscience Resources
- American Academy of Neurology
- National Organization of Rare Disorders
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- ALS Association
- Brain Trauma Foundation
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders
- American Parkinson’s Disease Association
- Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
- The International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
- International Essential Tremor Foundation
- Huntington's Disease Society of America
- National Ataxia Foundation
- Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
- Tourette Association of America
- Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's
- HDBuzz
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation
- Power Over Parkinson's