SIUE Metro East TBI Support Group
Mission
Providing resources to empower, and a place of support, connection, and education, for survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their caregivers.
Goal/Description of group
This group serves as a community resource for survivors of brain injury and their caregivers. While this group meets at the SIUE Speech-Language and Hearing Center, it is independent of any services provided through the SIUE Speech-Language and Hearing Center. We aim to provide a space for connection, resources, and personal growth. The format of meetings is largely determined by members and facilitated by graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program, Brenda Cusanelli, and Dr. Steffany Chleboun, PhD, CCC-SLP. All are welcome!
Spring/Summer 2026 Meeting Schedule
This semester, we will alternate between online and in-person meetings—online one month and in-person for the next meeting. Please note that all meetings and times are subject to change.
- Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM – Online Meeting (via Teams)
- Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 PM – In-Person Meeting
- Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 PM – Online Meeting (via Teams)
- Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 PM – In-Person Meeting
- Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 PM – Online Meeting (via Teams)
- Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00 PM – In-Person Meeting
- Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00 PM– Online Meeting (via Teams)
We will send out the Teams link the day prior to our online meetings via email or this Facebook group. All in-person meetings will take place in Founders Hall, Room 1208.
Meetings at 6:00 pm in Founders Hall room 1208.
Location
Instructional Materials Center in Founders Hall 1208. This space is within the Speech-Language and Hearing Center. Metered parking is available on the perimeter of lot A. Please visit SIUE parking services for more information about parking, including maps and how to use meters.
For more information about our group and/or a kind RSVP to an upcoming meeting, please contact Dr. Chleboun (pronounced: clay-bone) at schlebo@siue.edu or 618-650-3677.
Local Community Resources
Facebook Group: SIUE Metro East TBI Support Group Contact: schlebo@siue.edu
Facebook Group: Metro East Brian Warriors
DuraMater ClubHouse: A place with a purpose and a program for people who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. It is a place where skilled individuals with desires, aspirations, and strengths contribute to a whole. Contact: https://www.bifstl.org/clubhouse#about
Brain Buddies STL: A social and advocacy group for young adults rebuilding their lives after experiencing acquired, traumatic or other brain injuries. Contact: https://brainbuddies-stl.com/
Equip for Equality: Equip for Equality works to empower people with disablities to advocate for themselves and their families. We break down barriers for people with disabilities through legal services, monitoring, and training. Contact: https://www.equipforequality.org
