Support Groups: Are There Support Groups Available that Understand Brain Injury?

Brain Injury Support Groups

This is where people with brain injuries and/or caregivers meet and support each other. They share stories and provide information. They may or may not be specific to DoC. There are organizations that can help you find these groups.

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Injury Association of America | BIAA
This is a national organization founded by a family member to help families and people with brain injuries get information about services and support. They can tell you what is in your state.

For Virtual Support Groups:
Virtual Support Groups - Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Injury Alliance

United States Brain Injury Alliance
This is a national organization as well that can provide information and support.

Shepherd Center Peer Support Program

Shepherd Center's Brain Injury Peer Support Program is a platform for recently injured individuals and their families to meet and talk with others with a similar injury, age, and lifestyle who are successfully living with or caring for someone with a brain injury.

Peer Support | Shepherd Center
A Peer Support program led by former patients and caregivers who have firsthand knowledge of the diverse and unique challenges you may be facing.

Peer Support Groups | Shepherd Center
The Brain Injury Support Group organized by Shepherd Center serves as a support so that families and patients feel less alone as they navigate brain injury recovery and are open to the public.

Shepherd BI Peers | Facebook
Shepherd Center Brain Injury Peers Facebook page and blogs are an online community to share stories and experiences, learn from and support each other, and stay connected with people.