brain injury resources

Brain Injury Resources

No one recovers from a brain injury alone. Fortunately, we live in an age where the number of brain injury resources increases daily. 

Below you will find some of the best brain injury resources available today including a state-by-state guide to local brain injury associations and alliances. 

If you would like to add a resource, please contact us with your suggestion. 

  • Brain Injury Association of America - Strives to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
  • United States Brain Injury Alliance - The mission of the United States Brain Injury Alliance is to engage the community in preventing brain injury and improving lives.
  • Brainline.org - BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering information and resources about preventing, treating, and living with TBI. BrainLine includes a series of webcasts, an electronic newsletter, and an extensive outreach campaign in partnership with national organizations concerned about traumatic brain injury.
  • Family Caregiver Alliance - Provides information about the helpful resources available to families caring for a loved one with a brain injury
  • National Stroke Association - The National Stroke Association was founded in 1984 as the only national association devoted 100% to support stroke rehabilitation and prevention efforts.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide - Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Glen Johnson's Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide was written to explain head injuries in clear, easy to understand language for patients of head injuries. 
  • How Counseling Can Help After a Concussion - A mental health counselor can be an important resource during concussion recovery. 

State-by-State Brain Injury Associations & Alliances

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Additional State-by-State Resources


Pennsylvania
Restart Your Life - A non-profit organization that raises funds to be distributed to those deemed eligible for assistance moving forward with resources, education, advocacy, and opportunities to attend a "Once in a Lifetime" event after TBI. 

Minnesota
Minnesota Brain Injury Force, Inc. (MNBIF) - Provides Programs and Services for Brain Injury Survivors and their Families

New Hampshire
Krempels Center - a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain injury from trauma, tumor or stroke.

Washington
Brain Energy Support Team - The Brain Energy Support Team is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008. BEST provides PEER support and education. 


Survivor and Caregiver Blogs & Websites



Hippie Chick in the City
When Carrie's husband fell 60' and sustained a brain injury, Carrie's life was forever changed. 

TBI TED
Former high school football player Ted is a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, Athlete, Veteran, Advocate, Peer Outreach Specialist and writer. 

A Stroke of Faith
Mark is the Mid-Atlantic Ambassador for the American Stroke Association,  author, philanthropist and successful businessman.


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