The UCSF Neurorecovery Clinic has put together this resource guide for patients, families and caregivers. It features services and programs in the Bay Area and beyond that support patients with neurological injuries or concerns.
Neurorecovery Resource Guide
UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
Aging
Adult Protective Services
Accepts and responds to reports of abuse, exploitation, neglect and self-neglect involving older adults or adults with disabilities. Reports are confidential and may be made anonymously.
24-hour hotline: (415) 355-6700
Toll-free: (800) 814-0009
AgingCare
Offers older adults and their caregivers free senior care guides and articles on numerous caregiving topics.
Aging in Place
Resource hub to help seniors and their caregivers prepare for successful aging at home.
California Department of Aging
Programs, services and resources for older adults and their caregivers.
Phone: (800) 510-2020
Eldercare Locator
Nationwide service connecting older adults and their caregivers with trusted local support resources, including those providing meals, home care, transportation, and caregiver training and education.
Phone: (800) 677-1116
HealthinAging
Nonprofit offering educational materials on aging, wellness and disease prevention, and many other topics for older adults and their caregivers.
HelpGuide
Independent nonprofit offering evidence-based information on mental health, wellness and healthy aging.
Institute on Aging
In-home and in-clinic psychotherapy for $50 per session. The IOA Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a "warmline" for nonemergency emotional support calls, serving adults 60 years and older and adults with disabilities. Friendship Line also offers regular outreach emotional support calls for eligible adults.
Phone: (415) 750-4111
24-hour Friendship Line: (800) 971-0016
Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging Brochure (PDF)
Online brochure from Eldercare Locator that highlights the importance of home modifications in helping older adults continue to live safely in their homes as their mobility, sensory and cognitive needs change.
National Council on Aging
Assists adults 60 and older in aging well through community programs and services, online help and advocacy. The council also offers tips and resources on preventing falls.
Older Adults and Elder Abuse Brochure (PDF)
Online brochure from Eldercare Locator providing information on types of elder abuse and ways to detect and prevent it.
San Francisco Human Services Agency
Helps individuals, families and communities access services and public benefits.
Phone: (415) 557-5000
Self-Help for the Elderly
Promotes independence by providing seniors in the Bay Area with assistance and support.
Phone: (415) 677-7600
Aphasia
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Practice Portal
Provides information for health care professionals and consumers. Covers a spectrum of topics specific to speech, hearing and balance disorders. Patient education handouts also available.
Aphasia Hope Foundation
Nonprofit that promotes research on how to cure and prevent aphasia and provides people affected by aphasia with education and resources.
Lingraphica
Provides products, services and resources to help people with aphasia and apraxia reconnect with their families, friends and communities.
National Aphasia Association
Provides access to research, education, rehabilitation, and therapeutic and advocacy services to individuals with aphasia and their caregivers. Search for resources by location. Aphasia Handbook: A Guide for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors and Their Families may be helpful.
Phone: (800) 922-4622
Email: [email protected]
Norma S. and Ray R. Rees Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Cal State East Bay's teaching clinic for students preparing for careers in speech-language pathology. Students conduct clinical services under the supervision of certified and licensed professionals.
Phone: (510) 885-3241
Stroke Survivor Communication Class, City College of San Francisco
No-fee class taught by licensed speech-language therapists to help stroke survivors improve their communication skills in a group setting. Participants are grouped according to ability. Open to caregivers as well. Look for the course in the listing of DSPS classes.
Aphasia apps
Lingraphica
Develops apps for people with aphasia and for speech-language pathologists to use in caring for clients with aphasia. Website offers a comprehensive aphasia resource library.
Tactus Therapy
Develops apps that provide thousands of speech therapy exercises for aphasia. Offers a 4-in-1 language therapy app for people with aphasia. Free trial option.
Constant Therapy
Provides a speech therapy app for people with aphasia, dementia or cognitive disorders resulting from stroke or traumatic brain injury. Fees vary.
Caregiving
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Center
Provides family caregivers with information, tools and resources.
AgingCare
A website for older adults and caregivers. Offers free senior care guides and articles on numerous caregiving topics.
National Alliance for Caregiving
Nonprofit coalition of national organizations focused on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation and advocacy. Offers a variety of materials to support family caregivers, ranging from booklets and tip sheets to webcasts and conference materials.
National Institute on Aging: Caregiving
Offers numerous articles for caregivers as well as information on many age-related health topics.
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery
Provides education and a support group to help caregivers and families understand cognitive, emotional and life changes that may result from a stroke, concussion or other brain injury.
Phone: (415) 461-6771
Email: [email protected]
Stanford Health Care: Neuroscience Supportive Care Program
Provides a variety of free services – such as support groups, classes, workshops and one-on-one consultations – that are open to all patients and families in the community, regardless of where they receive care. Classes are tailored to the unique needs of patients with neurological conditions.
Today's Caregiver
Articles on caregiving and caregiver burnout.
The Well Spouse Association
Nonprofit organization that advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. Annual fees.
Phone: (732) 577-8899
Psychological therapy
Access Institute
Provides low- and no-fee psychological services to people who need and want this support.
110 Gough St., Suite 301
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 861-5449
Email: [email protected]
Bay Area Anxiety Solutions
Offers psychiatric care, including group and individual therapy.
Bay Area Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Center
Specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, trauma and other conditions. Locations in San Francisco and Oakland.
Phone: (415) 941-5373
Bay Area Mental Health
Offers services for specific conditions (such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder), specific treatments (such as dialectical behavior therapy), and group therapy, both online and in person across the Bay Area. Also offers EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and ketamine treatment.
California Brain Health Center
Provides patients and families with neurocognitive evaluations, cognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapy.
Dan Kalb, Psychologist
Offers Zoom and in-person therapy in Corte Madera, including therapeutic visits to places where anxiety occurs, if desired.
Phone: (415) 456-2463
East Bay Behavior Therapy Center
Serving patients with traumatic brain injury or concussion and specializing in anxiety, depression, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, emotion regulation and other needs. Located in Walnut Creek.
Phone: (925) 956-4636
East Bay Center for Anxiety Relief
Provides group and individual therapy, in person and online. Does not provide pharmacotherapy (medication therapy).
Gronowski Center
Offers counseling and psychological services on a sliding-scale basis. Provides treatment for individuals (including children, adults and older adults), families and couples.
5150 El Camino Real
Building C, Suite 15
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 961-9300
Haight Ashbury Psychological Services
Low-fee psychotherapy.
3330 Geary Blvd., 2 East
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 221-4211
Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
Offers anxiety-focused individual and group therapy in the Bay Area.
Institute on Aging
In-home and in-clinic psychotherapy.
Phone: (415) 750-4111
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
A crisis intervention hotline and a "warmline" for nonemergency emotional support calls, serving adults 60 years and older and adults with disabilities. Friendship Line also offers regular outreach emotional support calls for eligible adults.
24-hour Friendship Line: (800) 971-0016
Liberation Institute
Offers counseling and psychotherapy for adults, youths, families and groups in San Francisco. Sliding-scale fees. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Phone: (415) 606-5296, ext. 102
Email: [email protected]
Lumosity
Online tool for exercising and increasing cognitive abilities. Website has numerous "brain games," some very challenging. Downloading the app is free, and people can play three games a day at no cost. Games work on memory, spatial awareness, flexibility, math and other mental skills.
Marin Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Therapy
Specializes in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and sleeping issues such as insomnia. Offers services for traumatic brain injury and concussion patients. Located in Corte Madera.
Phone: (415) 723-6160
Email: [email protected]
Marina Counseling Center
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in San Francisco. Fees based on income and life circumstances.
Phone: (415) 563-2137
Email: [email protected]
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Trained advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.
Phone: (800) 799-7233
Pacific Anxiety Group
Provides therapy for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the Bay Area, both in person and by phone.
SameYou
Program to promote mental health recovery among brain injury survivors. Offers resources for finding rehabilitation programs.
San Francisco Group for Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Offers individual, couples and family therapy in the Bay Area.
Phone: (415) 771-9999
San Francisco State University Psychology Clinic
Low-fee individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, adjustment to life stressors, relationship difficulties and other issues. You do not have to be a student at SFSU to receive care.
Phone: (415) 338-2167
Email: [email protected]
SF Stress and Anxiety Center
Anxiety-focused individual and group therapy offered online and in person at several Bay Area locations.
Social Anxiety Support Center
Berkeley-based center that offers individual and group therapy for people who feel constrained by social anxiety.
UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic
Offers affordable therapy for Bay Area individuals (including children and teens), couples and families, with a focus on culturally sensitive services for those in traditionally underserved populations, including racial, ethnic and sexual identity minorities.
Phone: (510) 642-2055
Wright Institute Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
Care for traumatic brain injury and concussion patients. Specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, insomnia, anxiety and bipolar disorder (I and II). To receive care, patients must also be seeing a psychiatrist. Sliding-scale fees are based on income and family size. Insurance is not accepted.
Phone: (510) 923-2241
UCSF Introductory Pain Education Class
Learn how pain is processed in the brain and develop skills to manage your pain. This monthly class is free, but registration is required. Caregivers and loved ones are welcome.
Phone: (415) 885-7549 for registration and Zoom link
UCSF Mindfulness for Pain Group
Attendees at this weekly class learn and practice pain management skills. Registration is not required.
Meetings: Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.
To join, use this Zoom link (meeting ID: 229 545 0388) and this password: ucmindful.
Disability resources
Ability Tools
Ability Tools is the state's assistive technology (AT) program, serving Californians of all ages with disabilities. (Assistive technology is anything – a device, hardware item or software program – that a person with a disability can use to do things for themselves that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.) The AT program was started by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, which provides education, support and advocacy for the disability community.
Adapted Physical Education Wellness Program at College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo offers physical education classes and fitness opportunities designed specifically for students with disabilities.
Adult Protective Services
Responds to reports of abuse, exploitation, neglect and self-neglect involving older adults or adults with disabilities. Reports are confidential and may be made anonymously.
24-hour hotline: (415) 355-6700
Toll-free: (800) 814-0009
Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program
Provides adaptive sports and recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
California Telephone Access Program
A state-mandated program that provides free specialized telephone equipment and services to Californians who have difficulty using standard telephones due to problems with vision, hearing, speech, mobility, learning or memory.
Disability Benefits 101
Helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits, so they can make informed choices. Provides information and tools for Californians with disabilities who may be interested in accepting employment but want to make sure they won't lose needed health care and other disability benefits.
Disability Rights California
Advocacy, education, investigation and litigation to advance rights, dignity, equal opportunities and choices for all people with disabilities. Offers the PATBI Program: Protection and Advocacy for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Phone: (800) 776-5746
Equipment loans
The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores loans out durable used medical equipment to those in need.
Email: [email protected]
Move United Sports
Provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence and fitness by participating in community sports and recreation.
Foothill College Tools for Transition and Work Program
Under the Adaptive Learning Division at Foothill College, Tools for Transition and Work is a 12-month vocational program designed for students with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus but may not have the ability to succeed in a traditional college classroom. Students get to experience college life while receiving focused instruction and on-the-job training.
Phone: (650) 949-7103
Gavilan College Accessible Education Center
The Gavilan College AEC provides programs, services and support to help students with disabilities succeed in school. Programs include adapted physical education, computer training via assistive technology, vocational training for adults, job readiness and job placement.
Phone: (408) 848-4865
Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco
A disability rights organization that provides information, support and advocacy to the disability community. See their tip sheet on Accessible Recreation, Sports and Travel in the Bay Area and Beyond.
Phone: (415) 543-6222
Infinitec
Provides information about assistive technology to advance independence and expand opportunities for adults and children with disabilities.
Make Life Easier
Retail site with everyday products that can be helpful for the disabled.
Mobility Advisor Adaptive Living Guide
Informational guide on wheelchairs, mobility equipment, disability resources, adaptive aids and recreational outlets for individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance.
National Ataxia Foundation Marketplace
Find household and travel products that may be helpful to patients with ataxia. Categories include kitchen, pet care and home technology.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Online library of rehabilitation-related information organized in a variety of user-friendly formats.
Phone: (800) 346-2742
Project Hired
Nonprofit organization that helps individuals with disabilities in the Bay Area find meaningful employment.
Phone: (408) 557-0880
San Jose City College Disability Support Program and Services
Skyline College Educational Access Center
Resources include adaptive physical education classes, an assistive technology program with cognitive retraining classes, and the WorkAbility III Program, offered in conjunction with the California Department of Rehabilitation.
Phone: (650) 738-4280
Rebuilding Together San Francisco
A local affiliate of Rebuilding Together (a national nonprofit) that provides home repair and renovation for qualified San Franciscans, preserving affordable housing and helping older adults and people with disabilities to continue living independently in their own homes for as long as possible.
Phone: (415) 905-1611
West Valley College Disability & Educational Support Program
Provides computer use instruction in a dedicated computer lab. The program also offers learning strategy courses, academic and career counseling, and other services to support the independence and success of students with disabilities. Cognitive retraining and communication classes are available for students with acquired brain injury.
14000 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2010
Driving
AAA Senior Driver Safety and Mobility
Provides information on traffic laws, safety and how to evaluate driving ability. Links to defensive driving courses for seniors and resources on older drivers, driving after a stroke and other topics.
Adapting Motor Vehicles for People With Disabilities
Brochure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about adaptive devices that help people with disabilities drive cars.
John Muir Health Adaptive Driving Program
Evaluations to help people recovering from a significant illness or injury determine whether they can safely resume driving as well as training to improve driving skills, if needed.
Phone: (925) 947-5388
John Muir Health Physical Rehabilitation Center
3480 Buskirk Ave., Suite 150
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety
Information about highway safety for aging drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists from the nonprofit Roadway Safety Foundation.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Information and resources related to safety on the road. Includes sections on older drivers, risky driving and adapted vehicles.
Toll-free: (800) 934-8517
Email: [email protected]
The Safe Driver: Driver Rehabilitation
Driving evaluations, consultations on vehicle choice and adaptive equipment, and safe driver resources in the Bay Area and throughout Northern California. Serves people with conditions such as normal aging, brain or spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular disorders.
Phone: (650) 771-2797
Email: [email protected]
Exercise resources
Always Active
Offers group exercise classes in person and on Zoom for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Phone: (415) 550-2265
UCSF PhysFit Health and Wellness Center
Provides individual and group programs for clients of all ages. Programs by licensed UCSF physical therapists are designed to improve strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, posture, mental acuity, coordination and function.
1675 Owens St.
Bakar Fitness Center at UCSF Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 514-4816
Email: [email protected]
Home health care
Active In-Home Therapy
Serves families in the greater Bay Area with in-home physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Offers coordinated therapeutic services to improve quality of life for people recovering from stroke or injury and for those requiring rehabilitation for various conditions.
Phone: (650) 530-2072
Agility Health
Provides licensed in-home health care throughout the Bay Area. Services include skilled nursing, medical social services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy.
Phone: (650) 453-5100
Email: [email protected]
Amedisys
Provides home health care to San Francisco, East Bay and South Bay patients. Services include skilled nursing, medical social services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy.
Phone: (925) 932-3656, (650) 344-4020, (510) 732-0730
In-Home Supportive Services
Home care for older adults and people with disabilities. Must be eligible for Medi-Cal.
Phone for clients: (415) 355-6700
Phone for providers: (415) 557-6200
Kindred at Home
In-home care for stroke and other brain injuries. Offers occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy. Numerous Bay Area locations.
Phone: (866) 546-3733
Luna
On-demand physical therapy provided at home, gym or office. Accepts commercial insurance, Medicare or self-pay. Serving the Bay Area from San Jose to Napa.
Phone: (877) 395-0820
Fax: (833) 817-7128
Email: [email protected]
Nursing & Rehab at Home
Medicare-certified agency offering rehab-focused in-home health care. Services include skilled nursing, home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and medical social work.
1710 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 110
San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 286-4272, (408) 292-4272, (415) 282-1010
Rehab Without Walls
Comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation program offered in residential care, outpatient, home and community settings for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke and other brain injuries. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, neuropsychology and vocational rehabilitation. Locations in the Bay Area and Sacramento.
Phone: (408) 559-9020
Therapy in Your Home
Offers in-home occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy for patients in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Francisco counties.
Phone: (408) 358-0201
Medicare and Medi-Cal
In-Home Supportive Services
Home care for older adults and people with disabilities. Must be eligible for Medi-Cal.
Phone for clients: (415) 355-6700
Phone for providers: (415) 557-6200
Medi-Cal
Health care services for low-income individuals and families.
Phone: (800) 541-5555, (916) 636-1980
Medicare
Federal health insurance system for older adults and people with certain disabilities.
Phone: (800) 633-4227
Medicare Interactive
Free online reference tool designed to help older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complexities of health insurance.
Medicare Rights Center
National nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities.
Toll-free: (800) 333-4114
Email: [email protected]
Senior Medi-Benefits
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with accurate, timely and actionable information about long-term care, Medi-Cal eligibility and financial considerations.
Phone: (888) 789-4589
Social Security
Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Provides information on benefits, including disability benefits.
Mindfulness, guided imagery and guided meditation
Coping With Psychological and Emotional Distress During a Pandemic
Free self-help guide that outlines strategies based on evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety disorders and depression. Strategies can be useful for many kinds of challenges.
Dartmouth Student Wellness Center
Downloadable content to aid relaxation, including mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, guided imagery and visualization exercises.
Feldenkrais Center for Movement and Awareness
Online mindfulness-based stress reduction classes.
98 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: (415) 826-3680
Email: [email protected]
Apps for relaxation and pain management
Calm
Introduces the practice of mindfulness with five-minute sessions. Also offers guided body scans, relaxation scenes and sounds to support self-guided meditation.
Headspace
Teaches the basics of meditation and mindfulness in 10 minutes a day.
Kardia Deep Breathing
Paced-breathing exercises.
Cureable
Can help people with chronic pain understand the mind-body connection and develop coping skills. Includes podcasts on pain research and treatments.
Guided meditation
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Offers downloadable free guided meditations as well as the transcripts.
Kaiser Permanente
Has downloadable free guided meditation podcasts, focusing on concerns such as pain, sleep, stress, weight loss and more.
Palouse Mindfulness
Free online mindfulness-based stress reduction course.
Awareness and Relaxation Training Mindfulness Programs
Offers mindfulness-based stress reduction programs for people experiencing stress in daily life and seeking more balance. Eight-week series, offered eight times per year, consists of intensive training in mindfulness meditation, gentle movement and group support. Fees for classes and other services, partial scholarships available.
Phone: (650) 940-7000, ext. 8745
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Resources and learning opportunities on mindful self-compassion, including free online group practice sessions.
Phone: (857) 242-3928
Osher Center for Integrative Health
Offers mindfulness-based stress reduction classes. Fee is $330 plus $35 for materials.
Phone: (415) 353-7718
Ram Dass Guided Meditation Library
Free guided meditations.
Wright Institute Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
Offers an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program that integrates mindfulness meditation, body awareness and gentle movement practices. Aims to help people with a variety of life difficulties learn to increase joy and gratitude, create more balance in daily life and cope with stress. Sliding-scale fees based on income and family size. Insurance not accepted.
Phone: (510) 923-2241
Outpatient rehabilitation by area
San Francisco
California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus (Sutter Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
Castro and Duboce streets
San Francisco, CA, 94114
Phone: (415) 600-6153
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (Dignity Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
900 Hyde St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 353-6275
Saint Mary's Medical Center (Dignity Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
450 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 750-5900
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
1001 Potrero Ave.
Building 5, Ground Floor, G110
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (628) 206-8014
East Bay
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Sutter Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
350 Hawthorne Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 655-4000
Centre for Neuro Skills
Comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation, including programs for stroke, concussion and traumatic brain injury. Occupational, physical, speech and cognitive therapy. Inpatient/residential and outpatient/day programs.
2200 Powell St., Suite 120
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (800) 922-4994, (510) 318-8600
Eden Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (Sutter Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
14207 E. 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone: (510) 727-2800
John Muir Health in East Contra Costa County
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
3100 Balfour Road
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 308-8160
John Muir Health Concord Outpatient Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
2700 Grant St., Suite 300
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 674-2125
John Muir Health Physical Rehabilitation Center, Pleasant Hill
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
3480 Buskirk Ave., Suite 150
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 947-5300
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Campus Rehabilitation Program (Sutter Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
2001 Dwight Way, Second Floor
Berkeley, CA, 94704
Phone: (510) 204-4444
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
7777 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 275-8442
South Bay
Dominican Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
111 Madrone St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 457-7057
Good Samaritan Hospital
Occupational, physical and speech therapy; balance and fall evaluations; vestibular therapy.
Mission Oaks Campus
15891 Los Gatos Almaden Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 559-2377
O'Connor Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 947-2522
Regional Medical Center of San Jose (Good Samaritan Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
225 N. Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
Phone: (408) 259-5000
Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions
Occupational, physical and speech therapy; brain injury and stroke programs.
Bay Area and Sacramento locations.
2155 Bascom Ave., Suite 103
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (800) 403-3352
Email: [email protected]
Sequoia Hospital Redwood City (Dignity Health)
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
633 Veterans Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-5658, (650) 367-5517 (second location)
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy; brain injury and stroke programs.
751 S. Bascom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 885-7106
Westcott Physical Therapy
Orthopedic, sports and neurological rehabilitation
240 Second St.
Los Altos, CA 94022
North Bay
Adventist Health and Rideout Rehabilitation Services
Outpatient treatment program for stroke and other neurological disorders. Includes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology.
725 Fourth St.
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 749-4529
Marin Health Rehabilitation
Occupational, physical, hearing and speech therapy.
1350 S. Eliseo Drive, Suite 130
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 925-7000
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Occupational, physical and speech therapy.
3421 Villa Lane, Suite 1A
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 257-4089
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
Occupational, physical, hearing and speech therapy.
131 B Stony Circle, Suite 2000
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 525-5388
Sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Comprehensive, accurate information on healthy sleep and sleep disorders.
Feldenkrais Center for Movement and Awareness
Information on the Sounder Sleep System for insomnia.
98 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: (415) 826-3680
Email: [email protected]
Tara Brach on Sleep
Psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach offers practices and strategies for insomnia.
Tuck
Comprehensive website providing sleep information, resources and product reviews.
Speech-language pathologists and programs
Aphasia Center of California
Aphasia assessments, groups, book club and recreational classes.
200 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
Phone: (510) 336-0112
Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Offers screenings and therapy for all ages, from infants to adults.
1600 Holloway Ave.
Burk Hall 114
San Francisco, CA 94132
Speech and Language Services of Marin-Sonoma
Speech-language diagnosis and therapy for adults and children.
Marin County Office:
165 N. Redwood Dr., Suite 200
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 479-7880
Sonoma County Office:
1301 Redwood Way, Suite 165
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 763-6419
Email: [email protected]
Treat Street Therapy
Speech-language pathologists in San Francisco's Mission District offering evaluations, therapy and aphasia conversation groups. Pet friendly.
3150 18th St., Suite 264
San Francisco CA 94110
Phone: (415) 672-3653
Stroke
Adventist Health and Rideout Rehabilitation Services
Outpatient treatment program for stroke and other neurological disorders. Includes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy.
725 Fourth St.
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 749-4529
American Heart Association Support Network
Online community platform to provide stroke survivors and their caregivers opportunities to support and inspire each other and to share information.
American Stroke Association
Offers information on rehabilitation and community resources for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Toll Free: (800) 242-8721
American Stroke Association's Stroke Connection E-News
Free monthly digital health education and outreach publication for families affected by stroke.
Cabrillo College Stroke and Disability Learning Center
Educational program staffed by speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, counselors and audiologists. Counseling and instruction to develop skills related to mobility and fitness, speech-language, and independent living. Students work in small groups. Nominal fee.
Phone: (831) 477-3300 (Aptos campus)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Explains stroke risk factors, prevention and treatments, and provides resources.
City College of San Francisco's Coping With Acquired Brain Injury Course
Course for students with mild acquired brain injury to develop strategies related to attention, memory, time management, communication and other abilities. Skills are practiced in a group setting.
Phone: (415) 561-1005, (415) 452-5481
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Information on stroke and other neurological disorders for patients, caregivers, medical professionals and scientists. Supports and performs research. Offers a handbook: Stroke: Hope Through Research.
Toll-free: (800) 352-9424, (301) 496-5751
On Track: For Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Mt. Diablo Adult Education program providing cognitive retraining, memory skills development, independent living skills development, and career exploration for adults with stroke or other acquired brain injury.
Phone: (925) 685-7340, ext. 2747
Pacific Stroke Association
A nonprofit organization serving Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Offers programs, services and education to the community, stroke survivors and caregivers.
3801 Miranda Ave., Building Six, Room A162
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 565-8485
Email: [email protected]
Providence Queen of the Valley Stroke Group
Monthly in-person support group in Napa for stroke patients and caregivers.
REACH (Rehabilitation, Education, Acceptance, Community and Hope) Program
Educational and rehabilitation services and activities for Bay Area adults recovering from stroke or acquired brain injury. Classes in mobility and fitness, adaptive living and communication skills.
Phone: (650) 690-5615
Email: [email protected]
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery
Art therapy, aphasia groups, computer classes and other educational programs, support groups and more. Designed for brain injury, concussion and stroke survivors requiring post-acute rehabilitation (after initial rehabilitative care) and supportive services.
1132 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 461-6771
Email: [email protected]
Skills Plus
Program to help adult stroke survivors regain functional, social, cognitive and physical skills through interactive classes and a strong support system. Classes focus on mobility, independent living and communication skills.
Phone: (408) 423-3570
Stanford Neurological Rehabilitation Program
Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy provided by therapists with experience and expertise in working with patients who have neurological impairments.
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 725-5106
Stanford Neuroscience Supportive Care Program
Free support groups, classes, workshops, one-on-one consultations and other services. Open to all patients and families in the community regardless of where they receive care. Classes tailored to the unique needs of neuroscience patients.
Stroke Engine
Canadian website for stroke survivors, their families and stroke rehabilitation professionals. Focuses on stroke rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions. Offered through McGill University and other partners.
Stroke Survivor Strategies
Gadgets, tips and tricks for coping with challenges after a stroke. Blog posts share ideas related to personal care, safety, exercise and communication, plus practical ideas for shopping and chores.
The Stroke Network
Nonprofit organization providing online support, education and resources to survivors of stroke and their caregivers. Download the free caregivers handbook.
Tinnitus
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Information on tinnitus causes, symptoms, assessments and treatments.
American Tinnitus Association
Nonprofit organization that uses education, advocacy and research to promote treatments and prevention of tinnitus and to seek cures.
British Tinnitus Association
Information and support for people with tinnitus.
Mayo Clinic
Information on tinnitus, including symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods and treatments.
Tinnitus Archive
A resource for information about subjective tinnitus (tinnitus heard only by the person experiencing it).
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Adventist Health and Rideout Rehabilitation Services
Outpatient treatment program for stroke and other neurological disorders. Includes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy.
725 Fourth St.
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 749-4529
Brain Injury Association of America
Aims to advance brain injury awareness, research, treatments and education and to improve quality of life for everyone affected by brain injury.
Phone: (800) 444-6443
Email: [email protected]
Brain Injury Resource Center
Nonprofit clearinghouse founded and operated by brain injury activists. Provides brain injury information, education and support to foster self-advocacy and self-care in partnership with families, doctors, rehabilitation facilities and lawyers.
Phone: (206) 621-8558
Email: [email protected]
BrainLine
National multimedia project offering information, support and ideas for anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury.
Email: [email protected]
Brain Trauma Foundation
Conducts innovative research, develops evidence-based guidelines and provides education on concussion.
California Concussion Institute
Offers evaluation and treatment of concussion for patients, as well as education on concussion management for health care providers.
900 Lafayette St., Suite 105
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-7101
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC offers resources, TBI data, prevention tips, recovery guides and return-to-work recommendations in English and Spanish for people recovering from brain injuries.
Centre for Neuro Skills
Provides brain injury education and resources.
City College of San Francisco's Coping With Acquired Brain Injury Course
Course for students with mild acquired brain injury to develop strategies related to attention, memory, time management, communication and other abilities. Skills are practiced in a group setting.
Phone: (415) 561-1005, (415) 452-5481
Concussion Alliance
Grassroots nonprofit organization providing concussion information and support for patients and their families.
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
Provides resources for social and emotional issues, cognitive and health issues, rehabilitation and other topics related to traumatic brain injury.
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
Provides relevant, practical information for health care professionals, people with traumatic brain injury and family members.
On Track: For Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Mt. Diablo Adult Education program providing cognitive retraining, memory skills development, independent living skills development, and career exploration for adults with stroke or other acquired brain injury.
Phone: (925) 685-7340, ext. 2747
REACH (Rehabilitation, Education, Acceptance, Community and Hope) Program
Educational and rehabilitation services and activities for Bay Area adults recovering from stroke or acquired brain injury. Offers classes in mobility and fitness, adaptive living and communication skills.
Phone: (650) 690-5615
Email: [email protected]
Rehab Without Walls Neurosolutions
Comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation program offered in residential, outpatient, home and community settings for people with brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, neuropsychology and vocational rehabilitation. Bay Area and Sacramento locations.
Phone: (408) 559-9020
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation
Provides support, education and resources for brain injury survivors and their family members and caregivers.
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery
Art therapy, aphasia groups, computer classes and other educational programs, support groups and more. Designed for brain injury, concussion and stroke survivors requiring post-acute rehabilitation (after initial rehabilitative care) and supportive services.
1132 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 461-677
Email: [email protected]
Stanford Neurological Rehabilitation Program
Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy provided by therapists with experience and expertise in working with patients who have neurological impairments.
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 725-5106
Stanford Neuroscience Supportive Care Program
Provides a variety of free services – such as support groups, classes, workshops and one-on-one consultations – that are open to all patients and families in the community, regardless of where they receive care. Classes are tailored to the unique needs of patients with neurological conditions.
Vision
Family Vision Care
Carole L. Hong, optometrist
Vision therapy for concussion patients.
1234 Cherry St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 593-1661
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
San Francisco nonprofit with educational resources and programs for children and adults.
Rising Star Optometry
Vision therapy, specialty eye care and general optometry in San Franciso and San Rafael.
TheraSpecs
Light-filtering eyewear that may be helpful for people recovering from concussions as well as people with migraines or other conditions causing light sensitivity.
Phone: (602) 456-6896
Toll-free: (844) 276-6843
Email: [email protected]
UC Berkeley School of Optometry & Vision Science: Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation
Offers services to improve vision and reduce eye discomfort for children and adults with binocular vision problems (how the two eyes work together).
Phone: (510) 642-2020
Visualeyes Optometry
Pleasanton clinic offering many types of vision therapy, management of childhood myopia (nearsightedness), and neuro-optometric care for patients with brain injuries.