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Upcoming Input Sessions for Families of people with brain injury and those with lived experience.  March 10th and 13th  View more details for People with lived experiences. View more details for Families. 

It’s officially Brain Injury Awareness Month! Learn how you can get involved on our webpage

BIAV will conduct the 40th year of Camp Bruce McCoy from May 20th – June 3rd at the Triple-R Ranch in Chesapeake, VA.  Camp Bruce McCoy is designed to provide the best recreational opportunities possible for the campers, many of whom are homebound or in long-term care facilities the remainder of the year.  The program…

March 30th from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Virginia Tech Richmond Center ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES: Strategies for the Identification and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in Non-Clinical Settings In person only and limited seats. Unprecedented access to one-on-one expert advice, materials and specialized screening tools! This is a great opportunity for professionals working with individuals…

We are consistently working to better understand the experiences of caregivers across Virginia. In August, we launched Part 1 of our survey that helped us identify the most prevalent issues facing caregivers and family members of individuals impacted by brain injury.  Caregivers reported their three biggest stressors are strain, anxiety, and feeling trapped. We have…

BIAV’s Wellness Series is back! Our goal is to provide various opportunities for our community to socialize, focus on wellness and fun, and above all, to connect with and support each other. Over the next few months, we will host a virtual series focused on experiencing wellness through the creative arts. These events are free…

On August 17th, the US celebrates National Non-Profit Day to recognize the impact of charitable organizations. We are proud to be a statewide, primary source of information and personal support for individuals, families, and professionals whose lives have been impacted by brain injury. Nearly 300,000 Virginians are disabled as a result of TBI and stroke.…

Injuries to our brains can affect every aspect of our lives. From the way we see the world to the way we understand it, there’s a lot of change. Brain injury is sometimes an entirely separate issue to mental health, but brain injury can lead to new mental health symptoms developing, and mental health issues…

Emily joined the Camp Bruce McCoy family back in 2017. Now, Emily is preparing to graduate with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and will join as a counselor as an OTD! Read more about Emily’s experience and how you can get involved in our new blog post! Read about Emily’s experience as a counselor at…