Family and Community Resources

Spaulding offers a variety of resources for family members and members of the community:

Educational Resources

Patient Family Resource Center

The Patient Family Resource Center has a library of information (including books, pamphlets, periodicals, and videos) on disability, diseases, and conditions. The center, which is open to patients, families, and visitors to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, sponsors the Bridges to Community Lecture Series.

The center has adjustable computer workstations for those needing assistive technology. A resource assistant is available to help with research during scheduled hours.

Hours:		Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Phone:		(617) 573-2186

Online Resources

Resources available online include:

The Disability Exchange - an online community for people with disabilities.

Medical Libraries and Resources - information on nearby libraries and online resources for those interested in in-depth research.

Support Groups

Support groups are available on a weekly or monthly basis in the following areas:

•	Amputee
•	Brain Injury Groups
•	Compassionate Care
•	Cognitive
•	Discharge Planning
•	Pain Groups
•	Pastoral Support
•	Pediatric Family Time
•	Pet Therapy Groups
•	Sexuality Disability
•	Spinal Cord Injury Groups
•	Stroke Groups

See our Support Group Calendar for times and locations of support groups, or call the Patient Family Resource Center at 617-573-2186.

For pastoral support, see Roman Catholic Mass Schedule

Health, Sports and Fitness

•	The Dr. Charles H. Weingarten Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program is available to disabled individuals in the Boston area.
•	Exercise classes in yoga and pilates are available at Medford.
•	Sports Clinics - proper technique is important in preventing sports injuries. Find out what you need to know at one of our sports clinics.
•	Massage therapy is available at Wellesley and Medford.

For more information

Check our calendar of Community Lectures, Classes and Clinics for times and locations of sports clinics and health and fitness classes.

Free, personal, private Web pages help family and friends communicate with Spaulding patients. Learn more

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Our Rehab Programs

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Family and Community Resources

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