Are you or a loved one recovering from a traumatic brain injury? You are not alone. According to the CDC, approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. get a traumatic brain injury each year, and currently, more than 5.3 million people are living with TBI. Although recovery is absolutely possible, it can be long and hard, and survivors and families may need to access services like occupational/physical therapy, speech/language therapy, psychological, and/or social services.
For Brain Injury Awareness Month and in acknowledgment of those living with TBI, we’ve come up with an A-Z list of organizations and resources that may be helpful. Click on the name of the organization to go to their website.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders, including injuries like TBI, receive services to help them communicate effectively
Bob Woodruff Foundation Works to ensure that impacted veterans, service members, and their families have access to the highest level of support and resources for TBI.
Brain Injury Association of America Brain injury research, education and advocacy programs through a national office, a network of state affiliates, support groups, and a helpline
Brainline National multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD
Brain Trauma Foundation Focuses on conducting innovative clinical research, updating evidence-based guidelines, and working towards improving outcomes for people with TBI
Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada Our mission is to help brain injury survivors put their lives back together "piece by piece" through support, empowerment, resources, public awareness, social events and brain injury prevention programs.
LoveYourBrain Foundation Aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by brain injury and to raise awareness about the importance of brain health
National Alliance of Family Caregivers Supports families & caregivers of adults with debilitating health conditions. Offers programs & consultation on caregiving issues including free publications & online support, and national directory of publicly funded support programs
National Disability Rights Network Provides information and referral services to help those with disabilities find solutions to problems involving discrimination and employment, education, health care and transportation, personal decision making, and Social Security disability benefits
