~Christine Baggini, Senior Resource Coordinator, Brain Injury Association of Virginia Port comes from the Latin word portus, meaning “haven” or “harbor.” A port is seen as a place of safe arrival as in the proverb “any port in a storm.” Port is also a verb, meaning “to carry.” Support group leaders are a tremendously important…
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Behavior Supports Course – group code purchase
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Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For people with acquired brain injury & their family/support team. For adults.
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This group meets on -line-only the 2nd Tuesday of odd numbered months from noon to 1:00 p.m. This support group provides an outlet for discussion of shared experiences to help with coping strategies and general education about concussions. (The group does not include assessment or diagnosis of concussion, nor provide specific medical advice).
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Specialized Outpatient Rehabilitation for people with Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Disability, or degenerative illness and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Rehab Therapies can include Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies as indicated, Specialized Case Management, Vocational Assistance, Mental Health Skill Building, and Outpatient Mental Health services which can include, individual, group…
Read MoreBehavior Supports Course To equip attendees with an understanding of behavior supports and effective intervention strategies for persons with co-occurring brain injury, mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Course Description Most of us are aware of the controversy surrounding concussions and football players, but concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury aren’t limited to…
Read MoreYou are not alone in brain injury. As part of the BIAV Support Network, you can build meaningful relationships, find support, and feel genuine connection to your community. Connect with People Like You The BIAV Support Network (BSN) offers all Virginians impacted by brain injury opportunities to support each other’s identity, well-being, and day-to-day lives…
Read MoreStephanie Arnold is the Program Manager of the Brain Injury Program at Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH). She has been at VSH since its inception in 2005 and has spent the majority of her professional career working with people with brain injuries. Stephanie and VSH are one of BIAV’s organizational Advocacy Members. When we asked Stephanie…
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Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. For people with acquired brain injury & their family/support team.
Read MoreGroup meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:15 to 12:00 noon. For people with acquired brain injury & their family/support team.
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