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A non-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals. Offerings include mutual aid and support, support group meetings, general information, referrals and advocacy.
http://comarecovery.org/
Services include case management, family support, advocacy, public education, career counseling, work experience, job placement, job coaching and long term followup to TBI/ABI survivors in British Columbia.
http://www.cobis.org/
Serves acquired and traumatic brain injured individuals and their families. Contains information on ABI/TBI, legal issues, state's legal definition of TBI, SSI tips, online newsletters and a chat room.
http://www.bisociety.org/
Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injuries, family members, and caregivers. Has listing of branch offices, and offers Social Rehabilitation clinics in a variety of cities.
http://www.brain-injury-nz.org
Established to help states develop programs that improve access to health and services for individuals with TBI and their families. Offers guidance, assessments, training, resource materials, technical assistance, and an annual conference. Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
http://www.tbitac.org/
Promotes understanding of all aspects of Acquired Brain Injury and provides expert input to UK policy makers by setting up working parties and conferences to discuss any aspect of acquired brain injury. The Forum addresses medical, social welfare, education, housing, vocational, financial, legal, and other issues in which brain injured people and their carers require representation.
http://www.ukabif.org.uk/
Brain injury association is a registered charity in England. Its aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers.
http://www.headway.org.uk
A statewide resource center improving access to Brain Injury information. Offers resource and literature databases, family advocacy, educational consultants, and a bibliography. A library and newsletter are available to members.
http://www.tr.wou.edu/tbi/
Non-profit group providing support, information, and activities for people with brain injuries, their families, and the people who support them in Victoria, B.C., Canada.
http://www.bc1.com/~vihis/
A non-profit group providing support, information sharing, public information and awareness. The SBIA works as an advocacy group committed to enhancing the quality of life for survivors and their families and to educate the public on safety and prevention.
http://www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/health/shia/
Newsletter, fact sheets, message boards, event calendar, and links relevant to individuals with brain injuries and other neurological impairments, their families, and friends.
http://www.pensacolabrainnetwork.com/
The New Orleans chapter for people with acquired brain injuries. Provides meeting information, resources, and writings by support group members.
http://www.homestead.com/abigroup/
Assisting state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. Offers documents, fact sheets, information about state and federal programs, and an event calendar.
http://www.nashia.org/
Support for brain-injured people, their loved ones, and their caregivers. Offers information and referral, peer counseling, news, and references.
http://www.pacifier.com/~headsup/
Committed to assisting individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury improve their potential and lead fuller lives. Offers information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, research, education, and activities.
http://dawn.thot.net/brain/
Provides peer support, group development, advocacy, information on TBI and prevention, and contacts for local support groups.
http://www.pabia.org/
Provides advocacy, support, affiliation and validation through information and education on brain injury and its prevention. Articles describe how it impacts life experiences, and the needs and supports people with a TBI/ABI require including assistance in daily living, legal issues, family members, social interaction, emotional and behavioral changes, personality, memory, cognitive ability, and rehabilitation.
http://www.nbia.nf.ca/
Bringing the joy and excitement of flying in small aircraft to survivors of traumatic brain injury. Scholarships available.
http://www.spiritofsuzi.org/
Provides support, referrals, recreation, resources, advocacy, community education, housing assistance, and information about events and meetings.
http://www.ahif.org/
Brings the many professionals and associations involved in the field of brain injury together with the survivors and their families. Projects include developing evaluation guidelines, research in the Epidemology, database on medical, scientific and social aspects, seminars and training, promoting support groups and public awareness.
http://www.ebissociety.org/
A non-profit organization providing emergency funding for essential goods and services to people with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury in Colorado.
http://www.the-brain-trust.org/
Members resources, minutes, meeting times, and surveys. Also provides tasks to review, analyze, and recommend changes in Oregon's response, programs, and policies for TBI survivors and their families.
http://www.sherrystock.com/gtftbi/GTFTBI_index.html
Pioneered the UK's first vocational rehabilitation service for people with traumatic brain injury. Services include community integration, mental health, employment support, job-retention programs, supported living, and assistive technologies.
http://www.momentumscotland.org/
The provision of advice, information, and financial assistance for the purchase of adaptive equipment and specialized treatment for persons in England who have suffered a brain injury, their families, and carers.
http://www.thewaynehowardtrust.co.uk/
A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to educating the professional, governmental, and public communities about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Information available on conferences and membership.
http://www.nyacadtbi.org/
Help a young woman in her struggle to overcome Traumatic Brain Injury and regain her life. Her dreams tragically taken away while crossing a street on the college campus, the family cannot pay for the rehabilitation and other treatment she requires, and is requesting monetary donations. Offers the BrainStorm Wristbands for sale.
http://www.Fighting4Heather.org/
Addressing the challenges faced as a result of brain haemorrhage or injury. Using streaming technology and other technologies, offers the following services; interactive chat, forums, Web advice, links to interesting sites, and a relaxation room.
http://www.brainhelp.co.uk
Identifies services and service gaps centering on the needs of survivors of brain injury. News, events, case reviews, and resources for the traumatically brain injured.
http://www.braininjurycoalition.org/
The Florida Department of Health offers acute care, in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation, transitional living services, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and other services necessary for community reintegration. The BSCIP also provides public information, prevention, education and research programs.
http://www.faast.org/bscip.cfm