Brain Injury Resources Archive

SSA Choose Work Assistance

Assistance with applying for employment and volunteer opportunities Visit Website

Social Security and Working while disabled resource assistance

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Department of Rehabilitation services for TBI survivors

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Department of Rehabilitation Assistance with employment and independent living

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Department of Rehabilitation

How to apply to get back to work activity, ranging from volunteer work to part-time, full-time, to supported employment Visit […]

Career Exploration

Find career, training and job search resources. Visit Website

St Jude Brain Injury Support Group

Fridays 11-12:30 Join Zoom Call

San Francisco Support Services

Assistance for families and caregivers. Visit website Call: 1-800-445-8106

San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Support Groups (SDBIF)

SDBIF Support Groups

Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center of Santa Barbara

Virtual Support Group Friday’s 11 am Join Zoom Call or Call: 1-669-900-6833.

Head Trauma Support Project

Virtual support groups-Thursdays 640-8pm Visit Website Email: board.htsp@gmail.com

Bridging the Gap-Claremont CA

Tuesdays at 10 AM — Support Group Meeting for survivors, caregivers, family and friends Call: Celeste at (909) 260-0980 or […]

B.R.A.I.N Friends of Brain Injury (F.B.I.)

Tuesday’s 5-7 pm 5656 Corporate Ave., Cypress, CA 90630 Visit Website Call: (714) 828 1760

National Suicide Prevention 24 hrs

Visit website 1-800-273-8255 available 24 hours

National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions […]

National Alliance on Mental Illness -Warm Line, Peer to Peer & live Chat

NAMI Live Support 24/7 Visit Website

Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention

Visit Website 1-714-547-0885 Mon-Friday 8:30am-5pm

2-1-1

Federal resource you can contact by telephone or online for connection to resources in your local area. Dial 2-1-1 or […]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental […]

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meeting Locator

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The […]

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting directory

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Alcoholics Anonymous Materials

Link to obtaining the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book & 12 Traditions Visit Website

Alcoholics Anonymous

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Visit Website

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

AA is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. AA is a12-Step Recovery program […]

Aids for Daily Living (ADLs)

to help patients with physical limitations remain independent in each of the six primary ADLs: mobility, dressing, grooming and hygiene, […]

Ryan’s Reach

Assistance for Brain Injured who cannot afford therapy and assistance with housing and respite care (Tustin, CA). Visit Website

Howard House

24 long and short term Adult Residential Treatment home in Escondido, CA. Visit Website

Care Agape

Assistance for living placement/assistance applying for housing waivers. MediCal waiver. Visit Website

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) via Social Security

If you do not have 40 work credits, you may be eligible for SSI. SSI is needs-based and depends on […]

State Disability Insurance (SDI) via California Employment Development Department

Temporary work disability insurance that your employer will submit, should you be unable to work due to a disability for […]

Social Security Disability (SSDI) vs State Disability

Insurance (SDI) vs. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) These are government benefits that differ from one another based on work history. This is the […]

Social Security Disability

(SSDI) To qualify for SSDI, you have a substantial work history (40 work credits) in the past 5 years (paid […]

Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide

Link to online book with primary goal to better prepare the head injured person and family for the long road […]

Traumatic Brain Injury Resources San Diego

The San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) is a resource for brain injury survivors in San Diego County, as well […]

TBI Services Santa Clara Valley and Northern CA

(TBIRD) TBI services in the Santa Clara Valley area, and throughout Northern California Visit Website

San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

An online resource for brain injury survivors, their families and support community. Serves San Diego County. Vist Website

National Brain Injury Resources

Links to National Brain Injury Resources. Visit Website

National Association of State Head Injury Administrators

Source of Information for state policies, best practices and national trends. Visit Website

Head Trauma Support Project of Sacramento

The Head Trauma Support Project (HTSP) assists families of adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) united to support one another […]

Disability Rights California

Advocates, educates, investigates and litigates to advance and protect the rights of Californians with disabilities. Visit Website

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

A national organization that integrates TBI care, research, and education across military and veteran medical care systems. Specific activities vary […]

Center for Disease Control Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury Resources for adults and children Visit Website

Brain Injury Association of California

Provides information, resources, education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injury. Visit Website

Brain Injury Association of America

Links to basics of brain injury, protection, and advocacy resources. Visit Website

Professional Fidicuary Association of California

A third party that acts on behalf of the individual to manage assets. Visit Website

California Social Security Disability Services

(For third-party assistance, please search on the web) Application for SSDI assistance Visit Website To apply in person, locate your […]

The California Department of Rehab

Provides services to people with disabilities including available loans for vocational rehabilitation and an assistive technology program. The website also […]

Santiago Canyon College

Online Classes for Adults with Disabilities Program Visit Website

Mesa College of San Diego

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Education Program Visit Website

Coastline College

ABI Program Visit Website

California TBI Advisory Board

Policies, programs, and services impacting people with TBI, their families, and support systems. Visit Website

California Department of Rehabilitation

Tuition Assistance Visit Website 1-800-952-5544