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BrainandSpinalCord.org offers information and resources to families and individuals impacted by Brain Injury. The site focuses on recovery and rehab, research and treatment, and offers coping strategies.
Brain Injury Association of America has a mission to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. They offer an informative website that features a discussion of brain injury trauma, information on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, a listing of helpful national conferences and resources as well as personal experiences of others who have obtained a brain injury. They also offer a national Family Helpline that can be access by calling (800) 444-6443. For more information, call (703) 236-6000 or write to Brain Injury Association of America, 105 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Brain Injury Resource Center is a service of the Head Injury Hotline, a resource providing difficult to find information about head injury since 1985. The site is designed to empower you to identify services, and resources specific to your particular needs and objectives. Additionally, it will help you to formulate, evaluate and implement, goal directed action plans. If you don't find what you're looking for give them a call, chances are tehy can help you find the information and resources you need. They can be contacted by caling (206) 621-8558.
Brain Injury Resource Foundation is a non-profit organization working together with families and professionals since 1982 to provide education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injury. They offer a national data base of brain injury information and resources, state-wide network of support groups in Georgia, a toll-free help line for the state of Georgia connecting families and professionals to appropriate resources, educational conferences, workshops, and training and much more. Visit their website to learn more.
Life with TBI is a website developed by a traumatic brain injury survivor. The site offers numerous creative writings, Q&A, links and resources and much more.
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury provides relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members. They have more than 20 years of experience developing intervention programs, assessment tools, and investigating the special needs and problems of people with brain injury and their families. Their site features many helpful resources including, The Brain Injury Source Book: Answers to Questions Most Often Asked by Family and Survivors, The Brain Injury Work Book: A Guide to Living and Working Productively and Getting Better (and better) After Brain Injury: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Caregivers. The site also features frequently asked questions on brain injury and many other helpful resources.
Second Chance to Live is an online resource, created by a TBI survivor, with a purpose to enhance and empower the lives of both disabled and non-disabled individuals. The author "presents topics to encourage, motivate and empower the reader to live life on life’s terms." For an uplifting perspective, visit Second Chance to Live.
The Perspectives Network, based in Cumming, Georgia, has a mission to encourage communication between persons with brain injury, their families, caregivers and friends, as well as those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury. Their website features a frequently asked questions section, an archive of helpful articles, a database of reference materials and survival tools, a listing of various relevant resources, a message board and a guest book.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide is the internet's central source of information, services and products relating to traumatic brain injury, brain injury recovery, and post-acute rehabilitation. Their website features listings of helpful resources, articles and books, the latest TBI news, a discussion board and much more.
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide is an online book written by Dr. Glen Johnson, a Clinical Neuropsychologist. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of information on TBI, discussing the following issues, Common Indicators of a Head Injury, How the Brain is Hurt, Understanding How the Brain Works, Coping with Common Problems (Memory, Headaches, Problems Getting Organized, Getting Overloaded, Sleep Disorders, Fatigue, Anger and Depression, Word-finding), Dealing with Doctors, Family Members: What You Can Do In the Hospital Setting, Seizures, Emotional Stages of Recovery, Returning to School, When Will I Get Better?, and Who Are All These Professionals?
Milwaukee Area Self Help (M.A.S.H.) is a support group for people that have sustained a brain injury. In addition to monthly supportive meetings, which are scheduled the second Tuesday of every month, they also arrange various social outings. Past outings have included sporting events, trips to the zoo and movie nights. For more information, call (414) 761-3186.
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