I have been told I have had a young stroke, I am looking for support.

Hi Anonymous,

I’m sorry to hear about your stroke, but it is fantastic that you are reaching out to others for support. There are many wonderful networks and groups out there for young stroke survivors, and you are not alone in your recovery journey.

I would encourage you to call us directly on StrokeLine. We have trained health professionals available who can provide support, guidance, and an ear to listen. We are available 9am-5pm AEST Monday-Friday on 1800 787 653.

If you are feeling low in mood, you can also call BeyondBlue or LifeLine 24 hours a day.

BeyondBlue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Contact: 1300 22 4636

LifeLine: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Contact: 13 11 14

Connecting with other stroke survivors can also be a really meaningful and empowering way to share your experiences. If you would like to connect with some fellow young survivors online, I would recommend connecting with the Genyus Network. You can find them using the below links:

Genyus Network Website: https://genyusnetwork.com/

Genyus Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/genyus/

You could also connect with The Stroke Foundation’s online community for stroke survivors, carers and health professionals, EnableMe.

EnableMe Registration: https://enableme.org.au/Register

The Stroke Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strokefoundation/

There may also be stroke survivor support groups available in your area, if you let us know your suburb we are happy to check for you. Alternatively, you can search for a group in your area using this link.

We hope to hear from you on StrokeLine soon.

Best wishes in your recovery journey,

Maddy (StrokeLine)