Resources and Links

Brain Injury Resources and Links

Brain Injury Association of America
Website: http://www.biausa.org
Phone: (800) 444-6443
Provides information on prevention, treatment, rehab, resources and support.

Brain Injury Association of Washington
Website: http://www.biawa.org
Phone: (877) 824-1766
Their vision is a world where brain injury is prevented, and every person already affected by its impact benefits from resources that maximize his/her quality of life.

North America Brain Injury Society
Website: http://www.nabis.org
Phone: (703) 960-6500
NABIS is a society comprised of professional members involved in the care or issues surrounding brain injury.

The Sarah Jane Project
Website: http://www.thebrainproject.org/
Phone: (212)576-1180

Seattle Sports Concussion Clinic
Website: http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Patient-Care/Our-Services/Find-a-Clinic/Pages/Clinic.aspx?clinicId=3844
A collaboration of UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital as a comprehensive program of healthcare providers who can evaluate, treat, and provide medical clearance for return to sports, as well a  educate on the prevention and treatment of concussions.

SportsConcussions.Org
Website: http://www.sportsconcussions.org
Founded by Jean Rickerson as a place to help educate coaches, parents, and athletes about the dangers of concussions and the importance of proper management.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Traumatic Brain Injury
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury
CDC’s research and programs work to prevent TBI and help people better recognize, respond, and recover if a TBI occurs.

CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports Toolkit from CDC: The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a tool kit for coaches titled, Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html

Head Injury Hotline
Website: http://www.headinjury.com
Phone: (206) 621-8558
Providing wealth of information, creative solutions and leadership on issues related to brain injury since 1985.

Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council – Resource Coordination
Website: http://www.tbiwashington.org
TBI Help Line (877) TBI-1766 or (877) 824-1766
This free service is provided to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors who are in need of brief case management support to connect them with community resources and services to assist in their continued recovery after a brain injury.

Centre for Neuro Skills
Website: http://www.neuroskills.com/
Phone: (800) 922-4994
Since 1980 CNS has delivered medical treatment, therapeutic rehabilitation and disease management services with highly-trained staff for individuals recovering from acquired brain injury.