Resources for People with Aphasia
MnCAN strives to support people with aphasia to reach their communicative potential and engage in their communities. One MnCAN goal is to connect people with aphasia to each other and to other resources where they live.
Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC)
A great way for people with aphasia to connect through social media. Check out this site!
Aphasia Software Finder
An aphasia friendly resource for locating apps and software. It is developed and maintained in Great Britain so there are slight language differences.
Aphasia Nation
The purpose of Aphasia Nation is to educate the wider public about aphasia and particularly the healthcare and hospital communities. Aphasia Nation is looking for people with aphasia (PWA) as well as other aphasia advocates who are hard at work raising aphasia awareness (and neuroplasticity) and telling their stories worldwide. This will also include partners around the world with similar interests and passions, while developing a sense of community. Visit their website here: aphasianation.org.
American Stroke Association
Stroke Connection e-news is a monthly publication delivering news, resources and stories for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Sign up here: https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-connection
National Aphasia Association
The National Aphasia Association has been providing information and support to people with aphasia and their caregivers for over thirty-five years. Click here for more information: https://www.aphasia.org/
Minnesota Stroke Association
The Minnesota Stroke Association offers services and supports in a variety of categories. Visit their website here: https://www.strokemn.org/
Minnesota Aphasia Programs List
Providers – please email any updates to contact@mncan.org. Thank you!
TWIN CITIES METRO AREA
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Courage Kenney offers many adaptive sports! Have you done adaptive bowling, cycling/biking, horseback riding or golfing?
This is a link to the website that lists all of the adaptive sports: https://account.allinahealth.org/services/184#classesEvents
If you have questions, contact:
- Twin Cities: 612-775-2277
- Duluth Northland: 218-726-4834
- CKRIsportsrecreation@allina.com
Adult Academic Program: Stroke and Brain Injury Recovery Class
Offered by Robbinsdale Community Education
Free classes in reading, speaking, writing and math for adults who have had a brain injury or stroke. Call 763-504-8300 or see website – Adult Academic Program (Scroll down to Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery Class)
Capable Partners “Making The Outdoor Accessible”
Coffee and Conversation
Stroke Program at North Memorial Medical Center
Weekly morning coffee group
Contact: 763-581-3650 or email: stroke.center@northmemorial.com for meeting details.
Community Reintegration Program (CRP)
The Community Reintegration Program (CRP) uses day-to-day activities and life skills to help you maximize your abilities and independence. It is meant for anyone who has sustained a mild-to-moderate brain injury, experienced a stroke or cognitive conditions that affect your ability to function successfully in the home or community environment.
For more information visit their webpage: www.allinahealth.org/CRP
Phone: 612-775-2420
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower organization to bring its Sunflower Lanyard program to MSP. (Watch this 45-second short video to learn more about hidden disabilities.)
The organization, based in the United Kingdom, helps people with hidden disabilities discreetly inform others – through the use of a Sunflower printed lanyard – that they have a disability that may not be readily apparent. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower indicates to anyone approaching – especially those in customer service roles – a person wearing one of these items that the person may need more assistance and that their patience is appreciated.
For more information visit their webpage: https://www.mspairport.com/airport/accessibility/hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program
Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now (MnCAN)
Weekly in-person and virtual aphasia conversation groups and programs for persons with aphasia! Visit www.mncan.org or call 612-525-8802 for more information!
Stroke INSPIRE Program Park Nicollet
A variety of programs for stroke survivors from conversation groups, caregiver support groups and more. Visit their website at: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/stroke-of-inspiration/
To get involved or to receive their newsletter, call 952-993-6789 or email strokeinspire@healthpartners.com.
SHARE: Sports-Health-Activity-Recreation and Exercise
Courage Center Rehab Institute
This program helps navigate opportunities for community resources for sports, health, activity, recreation and education for all of Minnesota.
More info at allinahealth.org/SHARE.
Private practice Speech-Language Pathologists specializing in adult neurogenic disorders (not directly affiliated with MnCAN)
*Beyond Speech, LLC
Owner, Lynne Conley MA,CCC/SLP
612-594-6897
lynneconley@beyondspeech.net
952-393-6412
robin.hintz.slp@gmail.com
www.speechtherapymn.com
GREATER MINNESOTA AREA:
“Let’s Talk Again” Group Communication Program
St. Cloud State University
Call: 320-308-2092 or email: csd@stcloudstate.edu
Website: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/csd/clinic/community-groups.aspx
“Socialize!” Aphasia Group
University of Minnesota Duluth
Contact: 218-726-8199 or email: rfpclinic@d.umn.edu for more information.
Mental Health Referral List
MnCAN has compiled a list of mental health resources including providers familiar with aphasia, stroke, or head injury. MnCAN is not directly affiliated with these providers.
Updated by MnCAN April 2024
Sara Nuahn, Jade Counseling LLC.
Website: https://www.jadecounseling.net/
Phone: (612) 524-9195
Sara Nuahn, is an LICSW in private practice in Chanhassen, MN for the last 7 years. She has been in the field for 22 years, and worked in many capacities at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Golden Valley for 12 years before starting her own practice. Sara was a Behavior Professional, and Clinical Supervisor, working closely with a variety of counties in the metro area, supporting clients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, spinal cord injuries, and their families and supports through the TBI, CADI, and DD waivers providing treatment planning and therapeutic support. Sara also was a clinical supervisor for the ARMHS program within Courage Kenny.
Allina Health Rehabilitation Psychological Services. (Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates)
https://account.allinahealth.org/services/603
Phone: 612-262-3464
Jane Sieve, LICSW. JS Mental Health
Website: https://www.jsmentalhealth.com/
Phone: 952-201-1229
Jane’s professional experience spans nearly thirty years as a medical social worker & mental health therapist. She has provided support & guidance to children & adults within hospital, hospice & clinical settings. In 2017, she developed JS Mental Health, a private, online practice to provide high level, therapeutic care to busy medical & business professionals, college students, athletes & active older adults.
Jane began her career in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. In 1995, she earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She maintains her professional license in Minnesota as a LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.