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The Brain Injury
Association of Georgia
The Brain Injury
Association of Georgia is a non-profit organization serving
individuals with brain injuries and their families, friends and
service providers. Founded in 1982, we strive to improve the
quality of life for people with brain injury and their family
and friends.
BIAG is comprised of survivors,
family members, friends, and professionals who are all working
together to provide community support programs assisting
individuals and their families to have a better understanding of
the effects of brain injury and to facilitate rehabilitation
opportunities.
Funding for BIAG’s various
programs comes from the generosity of our constituents and
supporters as well as membership fees, conferences/seminars,
private and corporate donations, special events, and foundation
grants. BIAG partners with the Brain Injury Trust Fund
Commission to provide services to TBI survivors in the state of
Georgia.
BIAG is a chartered affiliate of the
Brain Injury Association of America, Inc
Our Programs Include:
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Toll-Free Information & Resource
through the Brain Injury Information Center (BIIC) Helpline
1-800-444-6443
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VSA Program which offers free
access to a variety of art programs for our support groups and
members
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A Statewide Network of Support
Groups
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Peer Visitor Program, offering
Hope, Support & Resources for hospitalized brain injury
survivors and their families
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A state-of-the-art online resource
provided by Brain Injury Resource Foundation
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Brain Injury Retreat – Caregivers
Retreat programs
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Summer Camp Programs
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Educational conferences, training
programs, and workshops for survivors, families, and service
providers, including a statewide Summit for support group
leaders, mini-conferences for survivors and caregivers
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Advocacy for safety laws,
services, and needed public policy changes
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Public awareness and prevention
programs
Toll Free Information &
Resource Helpline - When you call, you can discuss
your needs and situation with someone who is familiar with the
challenges faced by people with TBI and their families. BIAG
will supply information, send you materials or help to locate
other resources that can assist you. If you or your loved one
needs such assistance, please contact Jane Jackson, Information
& Resource Facilitator (I&R) through the Brain Injury
Information Center (BIIC) Helpline 1-800-444-6443 or
404-712-5504 (leave a detailed message if you get our voice
mail) or you can send an email to:
info@braininjurygeorgia.org
Support
Groups – Our state wide volunteer-administered support
groups provide an opportunity for those individuals and family
members affected by brain injury not only to learn more about
brain injury but to be present in a safe and encouraging venue
to discuss the challenges they face.
Peer
Visitor Program – We have trained peer visitors, comprised
of both survivors of brain injury and their family members, or
caregivers. Our volunteers are trained in the medical and
neurological manifestations of brain injury, phases of hospital
treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, community resources,
realistic expectations, and family support. For more
information please contact
Ann Boriskie, Brain Injury Peer
Visitor Program Coordinator at (770) 330–8416 or email to:
peervisitor@braininjurygeorgia.org
Online Resource – We offer a
state-of-the-art online resource through our web-based project:
The Brain Injury Resource Foundation. This resource offers an
extensive online library regarding brain injury. Please visit
this website at www.birf.info
Retreats &
Camps – Our retreats and camps offer planned activities for
survivors of brain injury to have fun and participate in
recreational activities while their loving caregivers find
moments of respite. The experience renews the mind and body of
both survivor and caregiver.
Education
– Our organization offers education for survivors, family
members and professionals. Our helpline, support groups, peer
visitor programs, and online resource project offer education
materials for survivors and their family members. BIAG also
offers various seminars throughout the year for professionals.
We invite all to take advantage of these resources.
Advocacy & Public Awareness - We
mobilize volunteers, lobbyists, support groups and special
interest groups to partner with BIAG in actively advocating for
legislation affecting the disability community. We utilize our
website to inform users and supporters of time-sensitive issues
and to provide “how-to” instructions for participation.
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