The American Stroke Foundation empowers stroke survivors and their families to overcome the challenges of life after stroke.
Omaha: 1.844.403.3131 | 402.401.3000
Lincoln: 1.800.676.5448 | 402.413.3000
Stroke Online Resources
The amount of information available about stroke can be overwhelming. Madonna coordinates with local, regional and national organizations to help patients find the most helpful online resources.
Around the Web: National Resources Stroke
Strike Out Stroke is a national nonprofit (501c3) dedicated to stroke awareness and education. Strike Out Stroke is a copyrighted trademark of Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp.
The American Stroke Association mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
Around the Web: Nebraska Resources Stroke
The mission of the Nebraska Stroke Association is the prevention of stroke through education and to maximize quality of life for stroke survivors and their families.
The League of Human Dignity works with people who have disabilities to promote independent living and ensure social, economic, and political equality.
Nebraska Vocational Rehab helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs.
When there is someone in your family with special needs, you may find yourself looking for answers. Answers4Families.org is Nebraska’s support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provides assistance with various aspects of health care.
Support Groups
Madonna offers a support group that meets monthly as part of the stroke program.
There are also survivor and family support groups throughout Nebraska and surrounding regions. For specific details regarding support groups in your area, speak to your Madonna social worker.
For meeting times and more information, contact Amy Goldman at 402-413-3184.
Peer Support
Madonna’s Peer Volunteer Program matches those who have completed rehabilitation with people who are just starting the process of rehabilitation for the purpose of listening, sharing meaningful life experiences and providing hope for the future. Adolescents who completed rehab, or parents of adolescents, are also available as a peer volunteer.
Peer volunteers can:
- Share information about the Madonna rehabilitation experience
- Answer questions about the day-to-day experience
- Visit individually with a patient and/or a family member