Trusted help, in one place
Sometimes you need more than one website can offer. These are independent, trusted organizations that can help, whether you are looking for a helpline, local support, guidance for caregivers, or help with benefits and daily life. Each one is a good place to turn.
If you need help right now
If this is a medical emergency, call your local emergency number (911 in the US) right away.
If you or someone you love is struggling emotionally or in crisis, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night.
Brain injury organizations
National nonprofits that connect you to support, local groups, and services.
Brain Injury Association of America
A national helpline, plus links to state affiliates and local support groups.
United States Brain Injury Alliance
A state-based network offering support, education, and connection to services close to home.
Brain Trauma Foundation
Research and clinical guidelines that shape how severe brain injury is treated.
Understanding brain injury
Trustworthy, plain-language information from public and research sources.
BrainLine
Practical articles and personal stories about brain injury, from public media station WETA.
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
Plain-language factsheets and research summaries for patients and families.
CDC: Traumatic Brain Injury
Government health information on brain injury, concussion, and recovery.
NINDS (National Institutes of Health)
Research-backed overviews of brain injury from the US neurological institute.
For caregivers and families
Support, education, and respite for the people doing the caring.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Support, education, and services for family caregivers, including a Services by State tool.
Caregiver Action Network
Free education, peer support, and practical resources for family caregivers.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Programs, tools, and evidence-based support built specifically for caregivers.
ARCH National Respite Network
A locator to help you find respite care so you can rest and recharge.
Well Spouse Association
Peer support for the spouses and partners of people who are chronically ill or disabled.
Emotional and mental health support
Free, confidential support for distress, crisis, and mental health.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis. Call or text 988, any time.
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support with a trained counselor. In the US, text HOME to 741741.
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support, education, and a helpline for individuals and families.
SAMHSA National Helpline
A free, confidential referral line for mental health and substance use, day or night.
Benefits, work, and daily life
Help with money, benefits, returning to work, and local services.
211 (United Way)
Dial 211 to connect with local help: housing, food, financial assistance, and more.
Social Security Administration
Information on Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Job Accommodation Network
Free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and returning to work after an injury.
ABLE National Resource Center
Tax-advantaged savings accounts that let people with disabilities save without losing benefits.
Eldercare Locator
A public service that connects families to local aging and disability support services.
Rights and advocacy
Know your rights, and find advocates who protect them.
National Disability Rights Network
Connects you to the protection and advocacy agency for disability rights in your state.
ADA.gov
Official information on your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For service members and veterans
Specialized brain injury care and support for the military community.
Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
Military resources on preventing, treating, and recovering from brain injury.
VA Polytrauma System of Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs network for veterans with brain injury and related conditions.
Wounded Warrior Project
Programs and peer support for wounded veterans and their families.
Concussion and youth sports
Understanding milder injuries, and keeping young athletes safe.
CDC HEADS UP
Concussion education for parents, coaches, athletes, and schools.
Concussion Legacy Foundation
Support, education, and a helpline focused on concussion and CTE.
American Stroke Association
For stroke, a form of acquired brain injury: recovery information and support.
International
Brain injury organizations outside the United States.
Headway (United Kingdom)
A UK charity with a helpline, local groups, and detailed guidance.
Brain Injury Canada
Information, resources, and links to provincial brain injury associations.
Synapse (Australia)
Australia’s brain injury organization, with support services and information.