Learn about Head Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide – A free and easy to read guide about head injury and coping strategies by Dr. Glen Johnson.
Brain Injury Association of Michigan
Brain Injury in the School System
Heads Up to Youth Sports: Coaches– Concussion in Youth Sports by the Center for Disease Control.
Heads Up to School Sports: Coaches – Concussion in School Sports by CDC.
Sports - Specific Concussion Information– Partnering to Help take Concussions out of play by the CDC.
Have Limited or No Insurance?
Medications – 90 Day Supply of Common Medications for $10 or less
Walmart/Sams Club– you do not have to be a member of Sams for low cost meds.
Walgreens
Resources for Veterans
Resources in Michigan
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
Veterans TBI Summit – Sept 26, 2012 – Video of summit and useful Veteran information from the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Intimate Relationships: What You Need to Know– DoDLive.
Returning from the War Zone Guides – Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans – Where to Get Help for PTSD – Department of Veterans Affairs.
Disability Network
Alanna Lahey
Work Cell: 231-632-3358
alanna@disabilitynetwork.net
Jennifer Schultz
Phone: 231-922-0903 Ext 319
Jennifer@disabilitynetwork.net
To find the local CIL in your area: http://www.dnmichigan.org/cil-directory/
Support Groups
Life Beyond Barriers Rehabilitation Group hosts a Caregiver’s Table Support Group on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM, focused on providing an outlet for support, resource sharing, positive vibes and more. Contact Sara at sroach@LBBrehab.com for more information.
MidMIchigan in Alpena meets 2nd Monday of the Month from 6 pm – 8 pm. Currently meeting via Zoom until we can resume in person at MidMIchigan Alpena. Contact Sandy Smith (248)417-2810 or Nancy Kotwicki (989)356-7359 for further information.
Therapy Solutions sponsors a Brain Injury support group on the 3rd Monday every other month from 6 to 7pm. It is at the Family of Christ Church on Resort Pike Road in Petoskey MI.
June 19, August 21, October 16, December 18, 2017
Adaptive Sports
Michigan Adaptive Sports – Michigan Adaptive Sports (MAS) is a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, a non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization established for the purpose of providing sports, recreation and physical fitness opportunities for persons with disabilities.
We offer a competitive aspect as a part of our program for those seeking a higher challenge. We host many annual clinics and events which provide ample challenges and opportunities for fun and excitement. We are able to provide these sports and activities to a very wide range of people. Our participants are of all ages, from young children to adults, and their disabilities include amputation, paralysis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, head injuries, and many others.
Injury Insurance
Michigan Auto No-Fault Benefits
Consumer Guide to No-Fault Benefits