HealthInfo West Coast-Te Tai Poutini

Community groups for communication difficulties

These groups are for adults with a condition that affects their ability to speak and communicate.

Brain injury

Brain Injury Association

Canterbury/West Coast branch

Phone: (03) 371‑5531 to ask about West Coast meetings.

Parkinson disease

Parkinson's New Zealand

Phone: (03) 768‑7007

Website: www.parkinsons.org.nz

Stroke

Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation supports people who have had a stroke, and encourages them to take part in social activities.

Phone: (03) 768‑9104 or 027 896‑5695 for more information about meeting times and venues

Information provided by the Canterbury DHB. Page created December 2015.

Page reference: 228544

Review key: HISCD-79694