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Welcome to the Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Something happens – an accident, an illness - and suddenly, a brain injury changes everything. What now? How will you cope with it? Who can you turn to for help? How will you find the resources you need?

Brain injury is something most individuals don't think about until it happens to them or their family member. When it does, their lives quickly spin out of control and they need compassionate, informed guidance to navigate the intricate system of care.

Founded in 1983 by families and concerned professionals, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia is the only statewide non-profit organization in Virginia exclusively devoted to serving individuals with brain injury, their families, and those that care for and about them. Over 10,000 people find help from BIAV each year.

BIAV exists to be the primary source of information and personal support for thousands of individuals, families and professionals living in Virginia whose lives have been touched by a life-altering, often devastating injury. We provide support and assistance to all Virginians through:

• a toll-free assistance line that offers compassionate and knowledgeable help
• public and professional education to increase knowledge and understanding of brain injury
• outreach activities to improve access to services and programs and foster new relationships and community coalitions
• awareness of brain injury to increase the public’s general knowledge, build participation in the cause, and enhance our name recognition
• advocacy to advance public policies that improves access to care, prevents brain injury, and empowers those we serve to secure their rights and obtain the services they need

Our Mission

BIAV is a chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America, and together we are... The Voice of Brain Injury through Help, Hope & Healing.

Give us a call today!

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News & Announcements Register for the 9th Annual BIAV Golf Classic14-Oct-2013 Registration is open for the 9th Annual BIAV Charity Golf Classic on Monday, October 14! Come join us and take on the critically acclaimed Salisbury course, enjoy excellent food and raffle prizes,.. Read More... Brain Injury Report Out Day26-Jul-2013 The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and Virginia Brain Injury Council will host the 3rd biennial “Brain Injury Report Out Day” on the status of brain injury services in th.. Read More... BIAV To Particpate in RVA Streets Alive! Festival22-Jun-2013 We are excited to announce that the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV), in partnership with Richmond Cycle Smart (RCS), will be participating in the first annual RVA Streets Alive! festiv.. Read More... Sign Up For BIAV's E-Newsletter03-Jun-2013 BIAV distributes a quarterly e-newsletter that provides updates on BIAV events and programs as well as information on brain injury, advocacy efforts, and local support groups. To receive the e-newslet.. Read More... Virginia Brain Injury Needs and Resources Assessment25-Apr-2013 The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is conducting a statewide Brain Injury Needs & Resources Assessment of the needs of individuals with brain injury, their family.. Read More... Virginia Receives 2013 Federal TBI Program Award18-Mar-2013 Virginia received the 2013 Federal TBI Program Award for “Impacting Systems Change” for the work completed with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) through the Federal TBI grant! More.. Read More... BIAV Featured in VCU CreateAthon Article11-Mar-2013 Check out this article from VCU's website on the 2013 CreateAthon - it features comments from our executive director and members of the BIAV staff. Click on the link below to access the story. Tw.. Read More... BIAV Executive Director's Article Published in Richmond Times Dispatch01-Mar-2013 The Richmond Times Dispatch has published the opinion article written by Anne McDonnell, BIAV Executive Director, for Brain Injury Awareness Month. Read the article (http://www.timesdispatch.c.. Read More... Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services20-Mar-2010 The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is the lead state agency for persons with brain injury. The Community Based Services Division includes the Brain Injury Services Coordinatio.. Read More... Click here for more News & Announcements...

BIAV 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic