You can help provide needed community support networks for people living with a brain injury.
Did you know that nearly 14,000 Nebraskans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year–and that number doesn’t even include injuries such as anoxic injuries (caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain), stroke, or unreported and undiagnosed concussions?
More important than the numbers are the issues faced by the individuals and families affected by a brain injury–namely the difficulties many face in finding resources and the support they and their loved ones need in their recovery process, especially as time passes after their initial diagnosis and treatment.
These problems stem from a lack of system capacity, a system where gaps exist in coverage and limited resources and services at a local level can leave the people needing support feeling abandoned and lost in the cracks.
Additionally, a lack of information and understanding about the effects that can happen as a result of a brain injury, and how, in some cases, the effects are lifelong–can result in strained relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. This can then decrease the support system available to the person living with a brain injury.
Your support can help fight these issues by building community support networks that help individuals and families across the state navigate life changes resulting from a brain injury.
Your gift helps:
Provide collaborative case management that partners with individuals, local community service providers, and state agencies to provide resources and support to individuals and families affected by brain injuries.
Educate individuals and communities on how to recognize brain injury and support individuals who've experienced a brain injury.
Bring awareness to the impact of brain injury through educational presentations, brain injury training, and other awareness campaigns.
Advocate for the brain injury community at the state government level by supporting advocates who follow the legislative process and speak for or against bills to benefit the people affected by brain injury in our state.
Will you give today and help us build these support systems?
$50 provides one hour of intake and information services for an individual or family affected by brain injury.
$100 teaches parents, athletes, coaches, and educators how to recognize and manage a concussion properly.
$150 helps us connect and refer individuals to local, state, and federal programs and services.
We appreciate the support of people like you, who make it possible to build a better support system and network for navigating life after brain injury.
