Below are exceptional, world class rehabilitation providers, government programs and community services to help you overcome the challenges of a brain injury.
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is a statewide organization supporting education, advocacy, and research in the field of brain injury. We envision a world in which people with brain injuries leading fulfilling lives, participating in their communities.
Brain Injury Resource Line
BIAPA’s Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) is staffed by volunteers who are able to provide information about resources that may be of help to people with brain injury or their family.
Call us at 1-800-444-6443.
Caring.com
Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. Here are free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in our area.
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/pennsylvania
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living
- https://www.caring.com/medicare/
Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. This organization has been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
Delaware Valley Residential Care
The vision of Delaware Valley Residential Care is to provide the highest quality of brain injury rehabilitation services and do it in such a manner to allow residents to want to be involved in their individualized plan for recovery. By doing so they can look forward to achieving their daily, weekly, and ongoing goals. Our focus is on residents first and recognizing that they are the reason we operate. We can then champion the rehabilitation process and services provided. DVRC can further our mission by providing a unique Home and Community Based setting with an organized structured day program. This will permit the residents the freedom to be part of a larger and greater community while providing the resources to live and grow.
Funding for brain injury rehabilitation/cognitive rehabilitation in Pennsylvania
The Head Injury Program of Pennsylvania provides one year of comprehensive, intensive brain injury rehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. There are eligibility requirements in order to qualify. To apply, call (717) 772-2762. An enrollment specialist will send you an application in the mail. The program can provide a Pre-enrollment Assistance Coordinator to assist you in completing the application.
For more information, please visit: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx
Community Health Choices also known as the Medicaid Waiver provides a variety of services to individuals with either traumatic or acquired brain injuries, such as a home health aide, transportation, home and vehicle modifications, and supported living. There are eligibility requirements in order to qualify for the program. To apply, call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker/Maximus at (877) 550-4227.
For more information, please visit: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/HealthChoices/HC-Services/Pages/CHC-Main.aspx
Funding for brain injury rehabilitation/cognitive rehabilitation in New Jersey
The Traumatic Brain Injury Fund provides funding for individuals with traumatic brain injuries to receive brain injury related services. There are eligibility requirements in order to qualify. To apply, call (888) 285-3036 or download the application from the website below.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/programs/braininjuryfund/
The Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver provides services to prevent individuals with traumatic brain injuries from living in a skilled nursing facility/nursing home. There are eligibility requirements in order to qualify. To apply, call (800) 356-1561.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/waiver/
Good Shepherd Penn Partners
We offer world-class physical, occupational and speech therapies that are tailored to address your unique rehabilitation needs. Our collaborative teams include Penn Medicine physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and psychologists who are passionate about helping you get your life back.
- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation: https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org
- Raker (Long Term Care): https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/location/good-shepherd-home-raker-center
- Bethlehem (Long Term Care): https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/location/good-shepherd-home-bethlehem
- Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital (Long Term Acute Care: )https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/location/good-shepherd-specialty-hospital
Love Your Brain
A growing science has begun to document the benefits of yoga and meditation for TBI rehabilitation, including psychosocial, cognitive, and physical improvements. LoveYourBrain is the message that embodies our positive approach to brain injury prevention and healing. Our programs are designed to build community, foster resilience, and help people understand the importance of loving your brain.
Main Line Rehabilitation Associates
Specializing in home and community based Cognitive Rehabilitation for over 30 years, Main Line Rehabilitation Associates proudly serves individuals with neurological impairments, including acquired brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. The foundation of our dynamic, evidence-based approach is in the personalized development and application of skills and strategies to every day, real world situations in the person’s own home and community.
Neuro Restorative
NeuroRestorative is a leading provider of subacute and post-acute rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a continuum of care and rehabilitation options, including specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Neuro-Hope
Neuro-Hope is the boutique clinical services arm of the Institute for Cognitive Prosthetics (ICP), a Research & Development organization. ICP’s mission is to advance the ability to treat cognitive disabilities, by making computer technology accessible to rehabilitation therapists and their patients. Neuro-Hope provides hope for people who have had brain injury rehabilitation and are no longer progressing in their recovery.
Pennsylvania Department of Health
The NeuroResource Facilitation Program (NRFP) is a service that helps individuals 18 and older with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their family members identify and navigate resources, services, and supports. The Department of Health’s NRFP provides assistance in accessing local brain injury services offered throughout Pennsylvania. The goal of the NRFP is to help individuals with TBI live independently in their homes and communities.
Success Rehabilitation
At Success Rehabilitation, we understand the challenges facing people and their families when navigating brain injury treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation. Through specialty post-acute rehabilitation, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with acquired and traumatic brain injury and care for people with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Traumatic Brain Injury Program – Penn Medicine
The Traumatic Brain Injury team at Penn consists of physicians, specialists, researchers, nurses and support staff who focus on the diagnosis, treatment and research advancements of TBI. The Program consists of: TBI Outpatient Clinic, TBI Research, TBI Research Team, and TBI Support Group.
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Services are provided on an individualized basis. The OVR counselor, during face-to-face interviews, assists customers in selecting their choice of vocational goals, services and service providers.
The ReMed
Expertise. Experience. Clinical Knowledge. Brain injury rehabilitation is not an exact science – every injury and every individual is different, so every treatment plan needs to be tailored to fit the individual’s needs. Strong clinical leadership and experienced therapists who think outside the box and are willing to go the extra mile to make it work are critical elements for a successful outcome.
Transportation in Pennsylvania
If you have Medicaid or Medical Assistance, you may qualify for transportation to your medical appointments. Each county has their own Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). A doctor may need to complete a physician form to set up the service.
Please visit http://matp.pa.gov/CountyContact.aspx to identify the program in your county.
Transportation in New Jersey
If you have Medicaid or Medical Assistance, you may qualify for transportation to your medical appointments. In the state of New Jersey, Modivcare is the provider for all counties. A doctor may need to complete a physician form to set up the service.
Please visit: https://www.mymodivcare.com/members/nj
