Body
Traumatic Brain Injury - CDC
CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Everyone is at risk for a TBI, especially children and older adults. Consult their factsheets, data, reports.
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/index.html | 800-232-4636
Living With Traumatic Brain Injury - MSKTC
The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 16 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems to develop resources for people living with traumatic brain injuries and their supporters. These evidence-based materials are available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.
https://msktc.org/tbi | 202-403-5600
Midwest Brain Injury Club House
1021 West Adams Street, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60607
(Located on the corner of West Adams Street and North Morgan Street)
http://mbiclubhouse.org/
(312) 226-8720
Love Your Brain - Meditation and Yoga
North Shore Yoga: 2523 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015Room to Breathe: 25 E Washington Street #1025a, Chicago, IL 60602
https://www.loveyourbrain.com/ | info@loveyourbrain.com
American Brain Tumor Association Support
800-886-ABTA (2282)
https://www.abta.org/about-brain-tumors/social-emotional-support/
Brain Injury Association of IL List of sites
800-699-6443
https://www.biail.com/support.htm
Brain Injury Association of America-National
1-800-444-6443
https://www.biausa.org/find-bia
Family Guide to The Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning
This patient information family guide to the Rancho Los Amigos Level of Cognitive Functioning scale is widely used in rehabilitation treatment for brain injury. This evaluation tool identifies patterns of recovery for people with closed-head injury. It is most appropriate for traumatic brain injury patients with cognitive and memory deficits who are less than one-year post onset.
https://dhs.lacounty.gov/rancho/education/graduate-medical-and-professional-education/educational-materials/rancho-levels-of-cognitive-functioning/
Synapse House
(877) 932-1120
https://synapsehouse.org/
University of Sydney - TBI Express Partner Training
A communication-training program for people with traumatic brain injury, their families, friends and careers.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/our-research/research-centres/acquired-brain-injury-communication-lab/tbi-express.html
U.S. VET TBI - Make the Connection
Videos connection, symptoms, and information for veterans with brain injury.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/conditions/traumatic-brain-injury
Epilepsy Foundation
The Foundation and its nationwide network of nearly 50 partners connects people to treatment, support and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid.
(800) 332-1000
https://www.epilepsy.com/
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit, incorporated in Illinois, serving 43 counties, offering counseling, advocacy and educational services to people with epilepsy, their families, and the communities in which they live.
(312) 939-8622
https://www.epilepsy.com/greater-chicago
TBI Publications, Fact Sheets, Handouts - Washington State Department of Social and Health Services , Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA)
Provides TBI publications, fact sheets and handouts. Find information on everything from understanding a TBI, symptoms, and specific caregiving tips.
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/traumatic-brain-injury/tbi-publications-fact-sheets-handouts
