TBI Links - Support

TBI & the Internet- Support

Brain Injury Ring
www.altelco.net/~jame/bir/bir.htm
This ring started in 1996 and consists of homepages of brain injury survivors, caregivers, family & friends, and brain injury resources from around the world. Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to be added to the ring.

Brain Matters
www.tbimatters.org
This website is intended for brain injury survivors, friends, caregivers, and family members. The website provides a calendar to inform the public about upcoming events in the Santa Clara County, information about TBI, a bulletin board that provides forums for discussion, and TBI Internet links (you are linked to this right now).

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
www.cfilc.org
This organization originated as a peer support mechanism in 1976. On this website is a directory of 54 California independent living centers. These non-profit centers provide protection and advocacy services, legal services, independent living skill classes, personal counseling, housing referrals, personal assistant services, and support groups.

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org
An organization which serves families and caregivers of people with brain impairment through education, research services, and advocacy. Online interactive services include a support group for caregivers, problem solving consultation, and "Ask FCA."

Head Injury Hotline
www.headinjury.com
Website started by survivors of brain injury in 1985. This resource provides a list of brain injury rehab facilities, understanding brain injury, a rehab checklist, a lawyer checklist, advocacy, goal setting, problem solving, library, chat, and TBI services and support groups.

Link2Care
www.caregiver.org/link2care/
A new Internet program to support family caregivers. Provides online information, services and connections to caregiving families on demand, utilizing existing community services. Will provide access to a personal profile and action plan. Family Caregiver Alliance administers Link2Care.

TBI Chat Room
www.tbichat.org
This chat room is open to brain injury survivors, caregivers, families, and friends. Site is monitored by Chat Room Operators. Website also provides links to brain injury information.

While You are Waiting
www.waiting.com
This is a website directed to individuals waiting while someone is in a coma. It provides information about brain injury, the ICU Guide, testimonials, frequently asked questions, and what to expect at discharge, support, and resources.