APHASIA RESOURCES
Directory of services for people with aphasia and their loved ones.The Aphasia Resource Directory contains listings for services that may be helpful to individuals and families living with aphasia. Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by Voices of Hope for Aphasia or its agents; it is available as a reference only and we hope that it is helpful to you. Please contact the listing directly and check with your medical provider and insurance company for more details.
Do you provide services to people with aphasia? If you would like to be included in this list, or if you have noticed an error, please contact Voices of Hope for Aphasia at info@vohaphasia.org
Aphasia Services
Adaptive Driving & Rehab
Neurologists
Speech-Language Therapy
Care Partner Support
TBI Resources
PT, OT, Personal Training
Home Care Services
Dementia Resources
Arts Therapists
Emergency Services
Other Resources
Transportation
Counseling Services
APHASIA SERVICES
Group, support, and resources specifically for people with aphasia and their families.
Voices of Hope for Aphasia offers programs for people with aphasia and their families in the Tampa Bay area, to participate in life, engage in group activities, learn about aphasia, and develop a network of support. It is not speech therapy, but provides opportunities to practice speech in supported environments. Programs do not require a fee but donations are greatly appreciated.
Located in:
St Petersburg
Dunedin
Tampa
online
The Aphasia Community Center, located in Sarasota, FL, provides activities for people with aphasia on a weekly basis.
Located in:
Sarasota
Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC) is a worldwide support group helping individuals with aphasia and their caregivers by creating a means to connect and help each other.
Located:
online
Search for aphasia providers including aphasia centers, support groups, and speech therapists near you, and access aphasia resources.
Located:
online
National Aphasia Synergy (NAS) is a new nonprofit organization that promotes an aphasia community led by peers. The Synergy organization was founded by and will be guided by people with aphasia (PWA).
Located:
online
SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY
Assessment, individual and group therapy, AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) device evaluation and training. Insurance or private-pay.
Located in:
Tampa
Specializing in aphasia. apraxia, TBI. Providing evaluation and therapy, also specializing in AAC assessment.
Located in:
St Petersburg
Ft. Myers
Providing home visits for evaluation and treatment for speech, language, and swallowing disorders including aphasia, apraxia, TBI. Private-pay only.
Located in:
Clearwater
Dania Beach
Speech Care at Home provides home visits for evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders including aphasia, apraxia, TBI. Private-pay only.
Located in:
Tampa Bay
The Aphasia Center provides intensive aphasia therapy. Programs run 5-days per week for 4, 6, 8 week options. Less than 4 weeks also available. Housing may be provided.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Private practice providing services to adults and children. Disorders treated include aphasia, dysarthria, TBI, and more.
Located in:
Tampa
Providing affordable individual and group treatment within the graduate clinic of the Department of Communciation Sciences & Disorders. All sessions monitored by a licensed clinic supervisor.
Located in:
Tampa
Vital Therapies is a holistic and bilingual speech therapy private practice serving adolescents and adults with speech, cognitive and swallowing disorders with a specialization in neuro rehabilitation following stroke and traumatic brain injury. Sessions are offered in person at their Tampa clinic or online via teletherapy. They accept Medicare or private pay.
Located in:
Tampa
PT, OT, & PERSONAL TRAINERS
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Personal Trainers who specialize in neurogenic disorders.
Providing Occupational Therapy to adults to increase independence with self-care skills and improve sensory processing.
Located in:
St Petersburg
Ft. Myers
Personal trainers who are experienced in working with people with neurological conditions. Providing assessments, personal training, physical therapy, float therapy, massage therapy, community classes, and workshops.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Independent Occupational Therapist under Empath Health – Suncoast PACE providing home therapy to keep patients safe, perform self-care, and other activities of daily-living.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
The graduate Occupational and Physical Therapy Clinic at NSU Health provides hands-on individualized rehabilitation programs. PT clinics are routinely offered at no charge to clients for student training.
Located in:
St. Pete/Clearwater
Providing in-home Personal Training and exercises with a specialty in people with neurological disorders. Focuses on core strength and balance and hemiparesis.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
ARTS THERAPISTS & SPECIALISTS
Integrating the arts into recovery and as forms of expression. Art Therapists, Arts in Healthcare providers, Music Therapists, Music Specialists, and more.
Mason is an Arts in Healthcare professional, trained in using art as a form of expressing and healing. Conducting group and individual art sessions.
Located in:
Clearwater
Dunedin
Providing group or individual music therapy sessions including adaptive music lessons. MTSP is offered at your home/residence & online.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
online
Thomas is a music specialist working with people with neurological disorders. He conducts group and individual music sessions.
Located:
online
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scheduled and on-demand transportation services for people with disabilities.
Providing transportation within Pinellas County for people who are unable to safely use public transportation. Transportation is available by reservation or on-demand (MOD) to areas served by the PSTA system.
Located in:
Pinellas County
Providing transportation within Hillsborough County to people with disabilities. Transportation is provided for medical and social service appointment, grocery trips, health and wellness, personal business, and more.
Located in:
Hillsborough County
Providing transportation to seniors (60+) in Pinellas County. Transportation for medical appointments, shopping, social outings, and more. Registration required before using service.
Located in:
Pinellas County
ADAPTIVE DRIVING & REHAB
Evaluations for safe driving, modifications to vehicles for adaptive driving.
Specializing in evaluation of safe driving for neurological disorders and aging population, among others. Provides adaptive equipment to modify vehicles.
Located in:
Tampa
Lakeland
Orlando
Gainesville
Search the national database of certified Driving Rehab Specialists to find a provider near you.
Located in:
United States
CARE PARTNER SUPPORT
Support groups, advice, and strategies for those who care about a person with aphasia.
Support group and social connections for those who care about and care for people with aphaisa. Support groups offered online on the 2nd Friday of each month; social lunches for the entire family to encourage a network of support occur on First Fridays. Send us an email to be included on notification list.
Located in:
Tampa Bay
online
Monthly support groups, guest speakers, networking, and social activities for people with aphasia and their family or loved ones.
Located in:
Sarasota
The “gal who cares for caregivers.” Providing online support groups and Connecting Caregivers radio show and bi-annual conferences, to tackle challenges, solutions, and triumphs with other caregivers.
Located:
Clearwater
online
ARC Aphasia Care Partners is a private group on Facebook run by Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC). This group is a place for family and friends of aphasia to share challenges and experiences.
Located:
online
HOME CARE SERVICES
Providing non-medical home care services including companion, light housework, meal preparation, and more.
Providing home care services to the Tampa Bay area, including assistance with bathing, grooming, transferring, mobility, transportation, and supervision. They accept and will assist with the use of long term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and private pay. They provide free, no obligation consultations.
Located in:
Tampa Bay
Providing elder care, adult home care, child care, and medical staffing in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. More locations throughout the country.
Located in:
Pinellas County
Hillsborough Country
United States
Providing a variety of services in-home to assist people with disabilities and seniors in non-medical related services, including companion, meals, light housework. Also offering live-in or overnight services. Offices throughout the country, including Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties – search locations for the office closest to you.
Located:
Pinellas County
Hillsborough County
United States
Providing assistance in navigating support services for seniors and people with disabilities. They can connect you with senior living communities, in-home care, senior transportation, eldercare law, senior real estate agents, aging life care professionals, adult day centers, and more
Located:
St. Pete/Clearwater
Tampa
Sarasota/Bradenton
Caregiver services provided from just a few hours up to 24 hours, 7 day-a-week, including weekends and holidays. Companion care, light housekeeping, meal prep, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and more.
Located:
Pinellas County
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Services and products that alert first responders when communication is not possible.
Stickers placed on your car or home alert first responders to your critical healthcare needs when you are seriously injured and/or cannot communicate that information yourself. Request a kit here.
Located in:
Pinellas County
Aimed at alerting and preparing first responders of a possible special needs individual inside of a residence or vehicle. Caregivers or individuals with a variety of special needs can request a sticker to display on their vehicle or residence so that law enforcement, fire personnel, or EMS will know that they may need to make accommodations when interacting with the individual. To obtain a Respond with Care sticker, contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention & Community Awareness Unit at 727-582-2222.
Located in:
Pinellas County
COUNSELING SERVICES
Psychologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologist, and clinical social workers who have experience working with people with aphasia and their loved ones.
Hall is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern specializing in depression, anxiety, bereavement, grief, relationship issues, trauma- related disorders, life transitions, sports performance, and sexuality and gender issues. He has received training in aphasia and supported conversation. Hall offers a free 15 minute consultation. Services are private pay.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Dr. Gurvitz has specialized training and experience in helping older adults enhance their quality of life and cope with the unique challenges of aging, including lifestyle changes, grief and loss, changes in health and strained family relationships. She also works with families to provide support and assistance to aging family members. Dr. Gurvitz’s services include dementia screening, competency evaluations and mediating family disputes regarding elder care.
Located in:
Safety Harbor
Chelsea is a Licensed Medical Health Counselor specializing in neuroscience informed, trauma sensitive, holistic approach to therapy. She worked at the Neuroscience Institute conducting research and working with patients with neurogenic disorders such as stroke, dementia, PPA, TBI, and Parkinson’s. She is comfortable working with patients who use AAC devices to communicate. She offers a free consultation.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
teletherapy
Dr. Dae Sheridan is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Clincial Sexologist, and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with 18 years experience. She has experience working with individuals with aphasia through USF and provides services such as adjustment to disability counseling.
Located in:
Tampa
NEUROLOGISTS AND GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Neurologists and General Practitioners familiar with aphasia and PPA.
Dr. Albakri is a board certified Neurologist who works at the Florida Neurovascular Institute in Tampa on the grounds of Tampa General Hospital.
Located in:
Tampa
Located in:
St. Petersburg
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
Additional services specific to Traumatic Brain Injury.
The Brain Injury Group (B.I.G) at Gannon University is an online support group for young Traumatic Brain Injury survivors facilitated by Stephanie Karidas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. The sessions are free of charge to participants.
Located:
online
NeuroRestorative Florida is a provider of rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, they offer a continuum of care and rehabilitation options, including specialized services in community-based settings for children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Located in:
Brandon
Clearwater
Lutz
Sarasota
throughout Florida
DEMENTIA SERVICES
Additional resources specifically for dementia.
Cate McCarthy, Ph. D. provides support, resources, products, and programs for people with dementia and their loved ones.
Located in:
Tampa
online
OTHER RESOURCES
Estate Planning, Elder Guardians, Meal Prep, and more
Susan is a professional guardian, professional care partner, and aging-in-place advocate, healthcare surrogate, evidence-base trainer, life enrichment coach, and a fiduciary.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
The attorneys at Hill & Kinsella specialize in Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Medical Power of Attorney, and navigating Medicaid.
Located in:
St. Petersburg
Providing mental stimulation and meaningful engagment for seniors. They provide one-on-one cognitive coaching, a virtual personal trainer for the mind, and cognitive stimulation training kits.
Located in:
Tampa Bay
nationwide