Brain Injury Delaware Community Support
Individuals and their families find that dealing with the effects of a brain injury are challenging. However, sharing experiences with people who have similar experiences can help. Brain Injury support groups provide an opportunity to share available resources.
Support groups focus on different aspects with some emphasizing learning about brain injuries, some having meetings for persons with brain injuries separate from family members and caregivers, some are open to everyone, while others offer adaptive recreational opportunities for individuals with brain injuries. We recommend visiting several in order to find the one that best meets your needs.
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Delaware Resource Directory
Brain Injury Association of Delaware (BIADE)
The state’s leading nonprofit organization supporting people who have been impacted by a brain injury. Through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, and resources, they make a significant difference in our community.
Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
Provides funding assistance for service(s), treatment(s), therapy(ies), or equipment not covered by an applicant’s healthcare insurance or another state agency or organization.
Need 2 Talk?
- Brain Injury Association of Delaware (BIADE) (302) 346-2083
- Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) (800) 444-6443
- Crisis Intervention, 1-800-652-2929 (Northern Delaware); (800) 345-6785 (Southern Delaware)
- Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), (800) 223-9074.
Trying to Understand?
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10 Things People with a Brain Injury Would Like to Hear...
Every individual’s experience with traumatic brain injury is unique, but there are many common symptoms and emotions. Learn about he things they would most like to hear from their friends and family.
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