Who We Are
Raising awareness and providing support
The WV Brain Injury Association is an informational organization that provides support to individuals and families dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussions. We believe that fostering a sense of community can encourage those who struggle daily – and reassure them that they are not alone. We aim to raise awareness about the importance of seeking medical advice after experiencing a fall, impact, or other head injury. We work to increase awareness about the struggles that traumatic brain injuries and concussions can cause.
Our hope is to support families who have been affected by a TBI, and promote safety initiatives that might help alleviate TBIs in the future. We believe that knowledge is power, and we strive to help families find medical, mental, physical, social, and legal help when needed.
Informational Organization
The WV Brain Injury Association strives to provide TBI and concussion information that you might need to make life easier. We are one of many brain injury associations across the country. The Brain Injury Association of America is a great national resource for you and your family if you are recovering from a TBI or concussion.
We want to be the local resource for West Virginians who have been affected by a TBI. Whether you have suffered from a TBI, or you are a family member caring for a loved one who has experienced a TBI – we want you to know that you are not alone.
Raising Awareness
Brain injuries can last a lifetime, and often are coupled with other physical and mental difficulties as well. We want to provide West Virginia families with information and resources to help identify signs of a TBI which could happen in an auto accident, a fall in a nursing home, through a concussion on the football field, while riding a bike or skateboard, and even during birth.
Raising awareness of the causes of TBI, and promoting the safety initiatives that can reduce the amount of brain injuries in West Virginia, is paramount to the work we do.
Providing Support
Brain injuries can come with a host of physical disabilities that require a lifetime of care. While some brain injuries may not be visible to others, they can still cause significant frustration for the injured person, as well as their family, caregivers, and support system. Support can be provided through a variety of resources – including this website, The Brain Injury Association of America, and even family, friends, and neighbors. Those who have been affected by TBIs can suffer with a high level of frustration, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and social issues.
Many individuals experience both social/emotional and physical challenges – and that is why support is so important. If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask. Reach out to your caregiver, family member, your doctor, or to others in this group. You are not alone.
