2016 Brain Aneurysm Foundation Annual Report 2016-Brain-Aneurysm-Foundation-Annual-Report | Page 12

Brain Aneurysm Foundation
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SUPPORT
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation eases the
diagnosis, procedural and recovery process for
survivors and families by providing phone support,
email support, support groups, our main website,
and our online support group website.
Support groups offer brain aneurysm survivors and their families the
opportunity to share life experiences, work through challenges, and find
new ways to adapt to changes in their life. The goal of support group
meetings is to help alleviate fears and concerns through education and
group discussions facilitated by a medical professional. Survivors realize
that they are not alone. Survivors and caregivers share their experiences
and show support to those in need. There are now 65 support groups
located in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS,
MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA,
WA, WI, and Canada.
15,000 BAF Support Group Members
across the country.
10,000 Global Online
BAF Support Group Members.