Essential Brain Injury Resources for Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Families, and Caregivers
Living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be one of the most challenging experiences an individual and their family will ever face. Recovery often extends far beyond the hospital setting and requires access to education, advocacy, rehabilitation, community integration, employment supports, and caregiver resources.
At The Supported Living Group (SLG), Connecticut's leading non-medical brain injury support provider, we work alongside brain injury survivors every day through the Connecticut ABI Waiver Program, community-based support services, vocational programs, and clinical services. We understand that finding reliable information can be overwhelming, which is why we have compiled this comprehensive list of trusted resources for individuals living with acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and other neurological conditions.
Connecticut Brain Injury Waiver Program
National Brain Injury Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC provides evidence-based information regarding traumatic brain injury, concussion awareness, prevention, symptoms, treatment, and recovery.
🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury
Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
The Brain Injury Association of America is one of the nation's leading advocacy organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by brain injury. Their website includes educational materials, caregiver resources, treatment information, and connections to state affiliates.
Concussion Awareness Now
This coalition of advocacy organizations promotes public awareness regarding concussion recognition, symptoms, treatment, and recovery.
🔗 https://concussionawarenessnow.org
Brain Injury Guide & Resources
Developed through a collaboration between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, this resource provides practical information on behavioral, emotional, and cognitive changes following brain injury.
🔗 https://braininjuryguides.org
Employment and Vocational Resources After Brain Injury
Returning to work following a brain injury can be challenging. These resources help survivors understand workplace accommodations and employment rights.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN provides free guidance regarding workplace accommodations, disability employment issues, and strategies for successful employment following a traumatic brain injury.
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA)
NASHIA maintains valuable information regarding state brain injury programs, Medicaid waivers, vocational resources, and disability supports.
Educational Resources for Survivors and Families
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC)
MSKTC offers one of the most extensive collections of brain injury educational materials available online, including articles, videos, fact sheets, and resources covering depression, emotional regulation, cognitive changes, and rehabilitation.
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI)
Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University, this resource center provides practical educational information, FAQs, videos, and guidance for survivors and families.
UAB Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Information Network
The University of Alabama at Birmingham provides an extensive library of rehabilitation resources, including its highly regarded In-Home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook.
🔗 https://www.uab.edu/medicine/tbi
United States Brain Injury Alliance
The U.S. Brain Injury Alliance provides education, advocacy, outreach, and links to state brain injury organizations throughout the country.
Brain Injury Resources for Veterans
Veterans experience traumatic brain injury at significantly higher rates than the general population.
BrainLine
BrainLine provides specialized resources addressing both TBI and PTSD among veterans and military personnel. The website includes expert interviews, personal stories, educational articles, and caregiver resources.
Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
Operated through the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, this resource offers educational materials, clinical tools, podcasts, and research updates focused on military-related brain injuries.
Caregiver Resources
Family members often become the primary source of support following a brain injury. Caregiver burnout is common, making access to resources critical.
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
CAN provides education, support groups, caregiver toolkits, and practical resources for family caregivers.
🔗 https://www.caregiveraction.org
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA offers education, advocacy, support services, and multilingual resources designed to help family caregivers navigate the challenges of long-term care.
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
NAC advocates for and supports the more than 53 million caregivers across the United States.
Connecticut Brain Injury Support Services
While national resources are important, recovery often happens at the community level.
The Supported Living Group (SLG) is proud to be Connecticut's largest provider of non-medical community-based brain injury support services. Through our ABI Waiver, Autism Waiver, Money Follows the Person, vocational, and clinical programs, we support individuals throughout Connecticut in rebuilding independence, reconnecting with their communities, and achieving meaningful life goals following brain injury.
Our services include:
Connecticut ABI Waiver Services
Independent Living Skills Training (ILST)
Rehabilitation Assistant Services
Community Integration Supports
Vocational and Pre-Vocational Programming
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Counseling and Clinical Support Services
Brain Injury Support Groups
Creative Arts and Therapeutic Programming
Community-Based Case Coordination
With locations in Avon, Bethany, and Danielson, our team supports brain injury survivors across Central, Southern, and Eastern Connecticut.
Recovery Doesn't End at Hospital Discharge
One of the greatest misconceptions about traumatic brain injury recovery is that healing ends when formal rehabilitation concludes. In reality, recovery is often a lifelong journey requiring continued support, education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Whether you are a brain injury survivor, family member, caregiver, conservator, or healthcare professional, these resources can help you better understand the challenges of brain injury and identify pathways toward greater independence and quality of life.
To learn more about Connecticut ABI Waiver services, community-based brain injury supports, or clinical services available through The Supported Living Group, contact our team today.
The Supported Living Group
Connecticut's Leading Non-Medical Brain Injury Support Provider
📞 (860) 774-3400