Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts General Hospital, Parkman Street, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
First Tuesday of the month

6:00 – 7:30PM

Massachusetts General Hospital
15 Parkman Street
Wang Building
Mixter Library
7th Floor, Suite 745
Boston, MA 02114
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and will be virtual until further notice.
For additional information on how to join the virtual meeting and to register, please contact the Group Facilitators:
Amanda Scott, CNP at acscott@mgb.org
2026 Meeting Dates – Please check your email for the link to join

The South Shore Support Group
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
When
Second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Where
Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
Training Room
120 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Details
For additional information, please contact the Group Facilitators:
Bernadette Ward, Director of Rehab Services at bward@nvna.org
Anne-Marie Powers, Community Outreach Coordinator at apowers@nvna.org OR call (781) 610-1495
2024 Meeting Dates
January 10th
February 12th
March 13th
April 10th
May 8th
June 12th
* No meetings in July or August.
October 9th – CANCELLED
November 13th
December 11th

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group, Newport Beach, CA
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
2nd Wednesday of every month

A support group for those diagnosed or treated for an aneurysm or arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain has been formed.
Who should attend? Survivors, immediate family members or caregivers, those diagnosed, but not yet ready for treatment.
When
All meetings are held at 6:00PM – 7:30 PDT on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
We are both In-Person and Virtual
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Conference Center
One Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92658

For more information and to RSVP, please call or email
Monica Jones
monica.jones@hoag.org
949-764-3628
Additional Contact:
Victoria Tomczak
victoria.tomczak@hoag.org
949-764-8273

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-02-12 13:30, 2026-03-12 13:30, 2026-04-09 13:30, 2026-05-14 13:30, 2026-06-11 13:30 (America/New_York)
The Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group offers peer support, education, experience, and expertise to those affected by a brain aneurysm, whether ruptured, non-ruptured, treated surgically (clipped), endovascularly (coiled, flow-diverted), or being observed, newly diagnosed, or longstanding. Anyone, anywhere, with a connection to a brain aneurysm, including but not limited to family, friends, and caregivers, is welcome to participate at any time. The Group was established in February, 2007, and renamed the Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group in June, 2021, in memory of Lynn Oswald, a brain aneurysm survivor, founding member and driving force behind its establishment.
When
2nd Thursday of every month from 12:30PM – 2:00PM CT
Meeting details – Meetings will be held virtually and /or in person meetings are held in Maplewood, Minnesota, a suburb of Saint Paul.
For questions or for meeting information/link, contact:
Group Facilitator:
Tess Sierzant, RN, MS, CNRN
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist, Retired
Reach out with any updates and questions:
Email: tlsierzant@yahoo.com or
DEPT-Lynn-Oswald-Brain-Aneurysm-Support Group@Fairview.org
2024/25 Meeting Dates
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025

Beth Israel Deaconess Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Beth Israel Deaconess, 110 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Third Wednesday of each month

11:00 am -12:30pm

Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Meetings will be both in-person and virtual this year.
For more information, contact organizer Deidre Buckley at dabuckle@bidmc.harvard.edu
Register for the virtual option HERE
In-person meetings will be held at:
BIDMC 110 Francis St.
Lowry 3B Conference Room
Boston, MA 02215
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21
February 18
*March 25
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
*September 23
October 21
November 18
December 16

*Please note date change

Baltimore Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
2026-02-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Johns Hopkins at Greenspring Station, Falls Road 10755, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
4:30 – 6:00pm

Group Facilitator:
Terry Tamargo, MSN, RN
More Info:
For more information and to register for the meetings, please contact
Terry Tamargo at ttamarg@aol.com
or call (443) 956-0862
Time and Location:
Usually the 3rd Thursday of the month from
4:30 – 6:00pm
Pavilion III at Johns Hopkins at Greenspring Station on the 3rd Floor
When you exit the elevator, turn right and then immediately left. Walk past the OR to the snack room on the right with vending machines. The conference room is tucked just behind that area.
Buildings and Amenities | Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station (hopkinsmedicine.org)
2026 Dates
January 15
February 19
March – No Meeting
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November – No Meeting
December 3 (1st Thursday of the month)

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Brain Aneurysm Awareness Group
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Where

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
506 Sixth Street
Brooklyn, NY
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Michael Ayad, MD, PhD at neurosurgery.nym@gmail.com
2026 Meeting Dates via Zoom and In-Person

NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS GROUP MEETING
IN-PERSON MEETINGS HAVE RESUMED
You are cordially invited to attend the Aneurysm Awareness group for patients in the NYC area who have been diagnosed with an aneurysm of the brain. This meeting is held on the 1st Saturday of every other month. Patients attending will include those who have had their aneurysm(s) treated as well as those who have not yet been treated. Some have experienced a hemorrhage in the past, even recently, and have since recovered.
It will be held at the previous place, in the CARRINGTON DINING ROOM at NYP-BROOKLYN METHODIST HOSPITAL, on the first floor between the cafeteria and the gift shop. As most of you know, the address is 506 Sixth Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. A sign will be placed on the door.
THIS EVENT WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM VIDEO FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COME TO BMH.
To join the meeting by a computer or mobile device, type the following link into your browser:
https://tinyurl.com/bagroupmethodist
Do not click the blue box, but instead click “Join Meeting as an Attendee”. Once you join by computer or mobile device, you will be prompted to share video of yourself if you wish. You can also disable this feature. If you wish to speak, make sure you select “unmute”.
If you wish to join by phone, please dial (212) 225-8997 and enter Meeting ID: 962 7607 8796.
We look forward to your attendance.
Best regards,
Michael Ayad, M.D., Ph.D.
NYP-BMH Director, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern Medicine, East Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Where

Both in-person and virtual.
When
Quarterly – 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time
6:00 – 8:00PM CT
2025 In-Person and Virtual Meeting Dates
Meetings will still be held in-person and virtually. Patients should contact: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org for the invite to the meetings and information on meeting locations.
April 16 – Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
July 16 – Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
October 15 – Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

For more information please contact the Group facilitator Valerie Fussell, APRN: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org

Grief Support Group
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zKTe7oWrTC6Gd8ktiWjm9w
Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Join our Grief Support Group, facilitated by licensed counselors from Maria Droste Counseling Services. This safe and supportive space is designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of grief and loss. Whether you’re processing a recent loss or seeking ongoing support, you’re not alone.
We ask that you only register for a session if you can commit to attending. A reminder will be sent 24 hours before each meeting, and if fewer than two people are registered, unfortunately, we will need to cancel that month’s session.
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21st
March 18th – changed to March 25th due to Advocacy Day
May 20th
July 15th
September 16th
November 18th
