Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) The mission of the Brain Injury Association of America is to be the voice of brain injury, and to offer help, hope, and healing to all those affected by brain injury.
https://biausa.org
Free National Brain injury information center
800-444-6443
Always check to see what resources are available to you through the Brain Injury Association of your state.
Brain Injury Alliance Colorado aims to provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need so that all persons with a brain injury will thrive in their community.
Phone: 303-355-9969
Toll free: 1-800-955-2443
Open: Mon-Fri. 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
NAMI Colorado Springs is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the United States’ largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness. We are fortunate enough to have a local office in Colorado Springs.
Phone: 719-473-8477
Open: Mon – Fri. 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Resource Exchange (TRE), serves nearly 9,000 infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties. Advocating for independence and inclusion, TRE partners with children and adults who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs.
Your loved one can get a Brain Injury Waiver (BI) which helps people with a brain injury who need extra support to live in their communities. You can get these extra services along with your regular Health First Colorado covered services as long as they are not duplicative. Resource: Brain Injury Waiver https://hcpf.colorado.go
Family members can get paid to be their loved ones caregiver. They can get paid and can earn around $12 to $20 per hour or approximately $3,572 monthly, depending on the program type, location, and other factors.
Phone: 719-380-1100
Open Mon – Fri. 7:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Harmonized Brain Centers
Shelly Sheppard, Director
Email: Shelly@HarmonizedBrainCenters.com
Office: 719-661-6422
Cell: 941.380.7707
Fax: 719.213.2011
500 Rosita, Suite F
Westcliffe, CO
2149 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
8719 E Dry Creek Rd. Suite B1
Centennial, CO 80112
We treat these conditions
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Autism/Aspergers
Brain fog
Chronic pain
Compassion Fatigue
… and many more
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Learning Disabilities
PTSD
Stress
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Facebook Brain Injury Support Groups
Facebook Brain Injury Support Groups are places you can go to find kindness, compassion, empathy, and education. Here are a few:
-Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
-TBI Survivors and Family/Caregivers Support Group
–Traumatic Brain Injury Healing & Recovery Support Group
–Traumatic Brain Injury Healthy Alternatives
Helpful Books
Dawn Corbelli
A Miracle a Day, One Day at a Time: Hope after Traumatic Brain Injury
https://www.dawncorbelli.com
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/a-miracle-a-day-one-day-at-a-time
Robert Baugh
My Life Rewired: Healing Childhood Traumas and Finding Purpose
https://myliferewired.com
Rob Baugh
YouTube Podcast
Life Rewired: The Brain Injury Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@liferewiredpodcast
Rene Ready – Occupational Therapist
Living in Shitville – What an Invisible Brain Injury Feels Like
https://www.reneready.com
Paul & Arlene Samuels
Mental Health Meltdown
Illuminating the voices of bipolar and other mental illnesses
https://www.paulsamuels.com
https://www.thementalhealthmeltdown.com
Driving with Epilepsy
Abby Mayfield, PR Consultant/Chopra & Nocerino, LLP, Attorneys at Law
A comprehensive guide that explains the risks, laws, and safety considerations for individuals who drive with epilepsy, along with practical tips for managing seizures and staying safe on the road.
Guide to Driving With Epilepsy
website: chopranocerino.com
email: pr@chopranocerino.com
Dawn Corbelli 