Overview

• The Stroke Comeback Center (SCC) is a community of survivors dedicated to living successfully following a stroke or other neurological event. Our program is different from what happens in hospitals and rehab centers. We offer classes and activities that allow individuals to work toward goals that they have chosen–whatever “living successfully” means to that person.

• Communication support classes are the core of the center. Four-six members work together in a group with a professional leading the class. We have in-person classes in Vienna and Rockville, and Virtual classes which are held on Zoom. All classes focus on interactive practice to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing. We also have classes that focus on thinking, memory, problem solving and other cognitive skills.

• Our THRIVE Program includes unique virtual and in-person classes designed to help stroke and brain trauma survivors live full and active lives and includes our Fitness, Function, Yoga and Art classes.

• Caring Connection is coordinated by caregivers and provides support for any and all family members and loved ones in our survivor community. There is no cost to attend these meetings, which are held twice/month.

• Special programs and celebrations are held for our members and their families and loved ones.  We have an annual picnic, a holiday party and other social events throughout the year. Families frequently have casual social gatherings every day for lunch outings, games or just conversation. See some of our Past Events here.

• The number and the variety of programs and activities at the SCC allow individuals and their family members to pick and choose the programs and classes they would like to attend and build a comeback program that meets their goals.

• SCC is organized by sessions. Each session is 9 weeks with a one or two week break in between sessions. There are 5 sessions each year. The Center is closed on the following holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the Annual Session Calendar here.

• Our mission is to provide these critically needed services at a cost that families can afford. We have a sliding scale based on household income and work with each and every family to be sure that they can become a part of our Stroke Comeback family – no one is turned away for inability to pay. Email us to learn more about our Sliding Scale.