Brain Injury Association Of Colorado Inc

THROUGH GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION, WE SEEK TO ENGAGE WITH COLORADANS IN THE LIFELONG GROWTH OF THOSE AFFECTED BY AN INJURY TO THE BRAIN.

BRAIN INJURY PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS - THESE NETWORKS ARE GROUPS OF PROVIDERS, ALL INVOLVED IN THE BRAIN INJURY WORLD WHO MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND TO UNDERTAKE VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SURVIVOR COMMUNITY. COLORADO BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM ADULT SERVICES - BIAC IS THE SINGLE ENTRY POINT FOR THE COLORADO BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM (CBIP). BIAC HELPS CLIENTS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PROGRAM. BIAC APPROVES THE APPLICATION FOR THIS PROGRAM THAT OFFERS STATEWIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO HAVE SUSTAINED A TBI. COLORADO YOUTH BRAIN INJURY CONNECTIONS - A PART OF THE COLORADO BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM, BIAC PROVIDES STATE-WIDE INTAKE AND REFERRALS OF YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY TYPE OF BRAIN INJURY. BIAC WROKS CLOSELY WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS TO HELP THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO THRIVE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST-INJURY.

CLIENT SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: SELF-MANAGEMENT/SKILL BUILDING - SELF-MANAGEMENT IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED AND AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) WHO WANT TO INVEST TIME IN IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS IN SPECIFIC AREAS THAT CAN BE CHALLENGING AFTER A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ADVISORS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH EACH PARTICIPANT TO ASSESS THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, IDENTIFY NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THEIR LIFE, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING SPECIFIC SKILLS WITH THE GOAL OF GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY. BRAIN INJURY PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS - THESE NETWORKS ARE GROUPS OF PROVIDERS, ALL INVOLVED IN THE BRAIN INJURY WORLD WHO MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND TO UNDERTAKE VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SURVIVOR COMMUNITY. RESOURCE NAVIGATION: RESOURCE NAVIGATION IS OUR FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS. IT IS INTENDED TO BE QUICK AND EASY TO ACCESS. EDUCATION CONSULTATION - BIAC PROVIDES STATE-WIDE INTAKE AND REFERRALS OF YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY TYPE OF BRAIN INJURY. BIAC WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS TO HELP THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO THRIVE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST-INJURY. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SO THEY MAY IMPROVE THEIR WELL- BEING AND STRENGTHEN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE APPROACH INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE SYSTEM WITH THE SAME COMPASSION AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MINDSET AS WE DO FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF AN INJURY TO THE BRAIN. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - SEVERAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE AND FEATURE TOPICS THAT SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS CAN USE AT HOME. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION - BIAC STAFF GIVE PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS, AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT COLORADO TO MANY DIFFERENT COMMUNITY GROUPS DEPENDING ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. STAFF ATTEND AND EXHIBIT AT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF BRAIN INJURY IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO SHARE INFORMATION ON LOCAL RESOURCES. EMERGENCY UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE - BIAC IS ABLE TO HELP SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY AND FAMILIES FACING LIFE CHANGES AFTER BRAIN INJURY WITH THEIR HEATING AND ELECTRICITY BILLS IF THEY HAVE FALLEN BEHIND IN PAYMENTS. PUBLIC POLICY - BIAC ENGAGES IN STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO ENCOURAGE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ALSO WORKS TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF CARE, WHICH INCLUDES APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY. ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY - EXTENSIVE AND UP TO DATE DATABASE OF BRAIN INJURY RELATED PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE DIRECTORY ON COLORADO BASED BRAIN INJURY PROVIDERS IN THE STATE. SUPPORT GROUPS - OVER 80 STATE-WIDE SUPPORT GROUPS MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT BRAIN INJURY, LEARNING ABOUT RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, EMOTIONAL HEALING, SOCIALIZATION, AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE UNDERSTOOD AND TO EXPRESS ONESELF, AND EXPLORING COMMON NEEDS AND STRENGTHS. RECREATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS - WE OFFER MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS, ONE-DAY RECREATION PROGRAMS, AND NUMEROUS SOCIAL EVENTS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COLORADO WITH CARING, PROFESSIONAL, AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HIKING, CLIMBING, A ROPES COURSE, CYCLING, RAFTING, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OUTINGS. WINTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, TUBING, AND ICE FISHING. PEER MENTORSHIP - THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS EXPLORE RESILIENCY, DEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE, AND THEN TO TAKE STEPS IN THIS DIRECTION. THE PROGRAM SPANS UP TO A YEAR IN DURATION, WITH WEEKLY PHONE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE CONTACTS, AND IF POSSIBLE, A MONTHLY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY (DEPENDENT UPON PROXIMITY, TRANSPORTATION AND PERSONAL BUDGETS).

CAMPS - WEEK-LONG EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH A BRAIN INJURY.

CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM - ANNUAL CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM THAT FEATURES SOME OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN BRAIN INJURY EXPERTS IN THE US. PRESENTATIONS ARE CUTTING-EDGE AND FEATURE UP TO DATE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS.