What is a traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.
WILS can help consumers find different Brain Injury Services and Resources. Many of the Brain Injury resources available are listed below.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resources
American Brain Foundation
Brain Disease Resource
Website: www.americanbrainfoundation.org
Brain Injury Association of America
National Brain Injury Information Center
Website: www.biausa.org
Brainline.org
Find brain injury resources near you. National brain injury directory of outpatient rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation, & general information services.
Website: www.brainline.org
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
This foundation can help with free resources: The American Brain Foundation brings neurologists, researchers, patients, and caregivers together to help generate funding for and awareness of brain disease.
Website: www.christopherreeve.org
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Includes information specific to Missouri with great resources and guidance.
Website: www.biamo.org