Traumatic Brain Injury [TBI]
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| About TBI |
TBI Description by Dr. James Kelly
Director, The National Intrepid Center on Excellence (NICoE)
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury Information Page
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Operation TBI Freedom
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866-245-6600 303-636-5602 |
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Denver Office Colorado Springs Office |
Description: (from organization’s web site)
“ Operation TBI Freedom specializes in care coordination to provide the best individualized supports and resources for military personnel and veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Care coordination helps each individual with TBI:
- Manage crisis situations
- Identify resources
- Learn self advocacy
Our Care Coordinators listen to the specific needs of those enrolled in the program and help them link to services and funding resources to which they are entitled. Some of the greatest areas of need include assistance with:
- Financial issues
- Housing problems
- Benefits
- Legal Issues
- Crisis Counseling
- Family Education and Support
- Medical Care
- Mental Health Services
- Employment
- Assistive Technology
All services offered by Operation TBI Freedom are free of charge and offered by Certified Brain Injury Specialists with military and Case management experience.”
Warrior Support Center
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719-640-5445 |
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1330 Quail Lake Loop, Suite 240 |
Description: (from organization’s web site)
“The Warrior Support Center provides a variety of clinical counseling services for retired and active duty military personnel, their family members, and others in need of psychotherapy services. The therapeutic interventions used include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Resolution Therapies including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Insight Oriented Therapy
- Therapy for children including Play Therapy
- Marital and Family Therapy
- Group Therapy for anger management, stress management, skill building, and parenting
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- And other evidenced base practices"
Brain Injury Association of Colorado
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303-355-9969 800-955-2443 |
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4200 West Conejos Place #524 |
Description: (from organization’s web site)
“The Brain Injury Association of Colorado is the ONLY statewide non-profit exclusively dedicated to brain injury. {Their} mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries and their families and support programs to prevent brain injuries.”
The web site provides a wealth of 5-Star TBI resources and links, some specifically for Veterans.
The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)
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http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ComponentCenters/NICoE/MissionandVision.aspx |
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800-510-7897 866-966-1020 [24/7 Information Line] |
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2345 Crystal Drive, |
Description: The NICoE is a Component Center of Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE).
(from organization’s web site)
"Vision: The NICoE is an instrument of Hope, Healing, Discovery, and Learning. Mission: To be the leader in advancing world-class psychological health and traumatic brain injury treatment, research and education. Guiding Principles:
Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE)
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800-510-7897 866-966-1020 [24/7 Information Line] |
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2345 Crystal Drive, |
Description: (from organization’s web site)
