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Brain Injury Resource Center

This site is maintained by: Head Injury Hotline -- a non-profit clearinghouse founded and operated by head injury activists since 1985. If you have landed on this site it is probably because you have learned that head injury is poorly understood, and you need expert guidance to make sense of it.

Brainandspinalcord.org

Whenever a person or family is suddenly confronted with the world-changing experience of a catastrophic spinal cord injury or brain injury, there are a host of questions but seemingly few solid answers. These questions involve a wide spectrum of issues: health, rehabilitation, hope for recovery, current research, financial, legal, and the list goes on.

Medical providers are often reluctant to give too much information based upon a legitimate concern of giving false hope. Providers are also pressed for time, making it logistically difficult for them to spend time with a new brain injury or spinal cord injury survivors and their families answering questions in detail. Moreover, there are many questions that doctors and their staff are unable to answer, including questions about pressing financial and legal issues. Support groups, government resources, and other sources of potential assistance are also difficult or impossible to easily identify

Brainhelper.com

Brainhelper.com is a web site that provides information on brain injury to individuals with known or suspected brain injury and their families healthcare and other professionals working with persons who may have brain injuries Brainhelper.com is owned and operated by Dr. Lorie N. Saxby, C. Psych.

Coma Diaries

A palace for Family and Friends of Brain Injury and Comatose Recovery

Denmark - Kurhus

Both in Danish/English A Rehabilitation Programme based in Denmark

Harold Kennel Information Page

Welcome to the Harold Kennel information page. This page is maintained by Harold's sister in New York City, Mary Ellen Kennel, and will be updated regularly. The Kennel family, including the extended family, wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and many kind deeds. If we were to list all the kind acts and all the names of everyone who has reached out to us during this most unfortunate time, the names would fill many pages. Please know that we appreciate you all.

Headinjury.com

Your WWW Guide to Head Injury Facts and Expertise

Headway Ireland

Headway Ireland is the National Association for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Founded in 1985, we develop, provide and promote services to enhance the potential of people with an acquired brain injury.
We also work to heighten public and political awareness of acquired brain injury and the impact it has on individuals, families and carers.

International Brain Injury Association

Founded in 1993, the International Brain Injury Association is dedicated to providing international leadership, advancing opportunities and successes for persons with brain injury.

National Institute of Mental Health

This section offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.

National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury

Provides relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury and family members

Ontario Brain Injury Association

Since 1986, the Ontario Brain Injury Association has been committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury.

The Brain Injury Information NetWork

TBINET was started by John & Clara Lyon in late 1997. We started in 1994 as a brain injury victim and a caregiver when Clara was in a motor vehicle accident sustaining a "mild" brain injury. It didn't take us long to see that information and support was hard to come by. We turned to the Internet which was very helpful, but at that time it was very time consuming finding what we needed.

The Brain Spot

An accessible site designed for brain injury survivors, persons with memory impairments and new Internet users. Includes links to games, discussion board, activity resources, and personal pages.

The Dana Alliance for Brain Injury Initiatives

At this site you will find information about the programs, activities, and publications of the Dana Foundation and the Dana Alliance, as well the latest news about the brain.
Dana.org serves as a gateway to brain information. Visit the Brain Information and BrainWeb section to access general information about the brain and current brain research, and to link to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. "Brainy Kids Online" offers children, parents and teachers a site with activities for younger children, puzzles, links to excellent educational resources, and lesson plan suggestions

The International Brain Injury Association

Founded in 1993, the International Brain Injury Association is dedicated to providing international leadership, advancing opportunities and successes for persons with brain injury.

The TBI Chatroom and Homepage

Offers eight chat rooms and nine message boards.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Provides detailed information for persons with brain injury and family members

USA - Brain Injury Association of America

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of America is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.

Villeneuve House - Kelowna British Columbia

Villeneuve House has been in operation since 1988, and over the past eleven years we have developed a comprehensive care program for brain-injured adults. We strive to maintain a family atmosphere with our residents, and encourage each person to accomplish great things! Some of our activities have included para-sailing in Mexico, a motorhome trip to Eastern Canada, and visits to New York and Boston. We have become well-known and respected for providing these and other challenges, and we look forward to the next adventure.
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