Brain Injury Program Resources
National Resouces
Brain Injury Association of America
The Brain Injury Association of America’s mission is to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance supports and sustains the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
BrainLine.org
Brainline.org 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 with traumatic brain injury.
Nebraska Resouces
Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
The Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska is creating a better future for all Nebraskans through brain injury prevention, education, support and advocacy.
Nebraska Hotline for Disability Services
Specialists with the Nebraska Hotline for Disability Services will determine the nature of the concern, assist in identifying problems, programs and services, and advise persons on contacting agencies that can help. Call 800.742.7594 or 402.471.7594
Support Groups
Madonna offers a support and educational group as part of the brain injury program.
There are also survivor and family support groups throughout Nebraska and surrounding regions. For specific details regarding support groups in your area, speak to your Madonna social worker.
Peer Support
Madonna’s Peer Volunteer Program matches those who have completed rehabilitation with people who are just starting the process of rehabilitation to listen, share meaningful life experiences and provide hope for the future. Adolescents, who completed rehab, or parents of adolescents, are also available as peer volunteers.