TBI Resources
This page curates some additional reliable resources that support professionals, Veterans and their loved ones. Please help us keep this section up to date by reporting any moved or inactive links to: RockyMountainMIRECC@va.gov. We also welcome suggestions for other quality resources.
Resources for Providers
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Traumatic Brain Inury Center of Excellence
The Military Health System's Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence hosts valuable tools for Veterans as well as providers. The TBI Provider Resources page highlights clinical tools, publications, videos and recommendations.
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HEADS UP to Healthcare Providers
The Centers for Disease Control helps provide "timely recognition and appropriate response" for a TBI. Resources encompass diagnostic and assessment tools, as well as free online concussion training.
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Web Based TBI Training Modules
The Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation hosts multiple training webinars that offer CEUs for a modest fee. The page also contains information on related clinical topics such as screening, accommodating TBI symptoms, etc.
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Brain Injury Alliance Colorado (BAIC) Education for Professionals
Some of the information and statistics featured on the BIAC professionals' page is Colorado specific. However the full collection of materials offers something for providers everywhere, such as animated videos, screening tools, webinars and more.
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Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
BIAA's site features three portals for Professionals, Individuals living with TBI, and for Caregivers. The Professionals' section focuses on training, certification and networking. There is a fee associated with some resources.
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Brainline — All About Brain Injury and PTSD
Brainline delves into all things brain injury and PTSD related with very comprehensive information for people with TBI, professionals, caregivers, and a special area for Military and Veterans. The Professionals area highlights free online courses and research updates.
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The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)
CBIRT "conducts research and training to improve the lives of children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI)." The webpages host resources for providers, individuals as well as families. Professionals will find helpful information about screening, treating and managing TBI symptoms via the many recorded webinars.
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National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI)
NRCTBI aims to "provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury and family members." Pages cover topics such as neurological and medical issues, mental health and rehabilitation.
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Life Improvement Following Traumatic Brain Injury (LIFT)
Created in collaboration with the University of Washington, LIFT focuses on "educating patients, family members, clinicians, researchers and others about depression after TBI and the most promising and effective treatments."
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DoD Hearing Center of Excellence
Hearing loss is a common condition associated with TBI requiring evaluation and treatment. The Hearing Center of Excellence offers portals for Military & Veterans, Patients & Families, and Providers. The Provider section includes info on evaluation & treatment and assistive technology.
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Vision Center of Excellence
Eye and vision-related problems are associated with traumatic brain injury. The DoD Vision of Excellence website supports clinicians, service members & Veterans, and families. Clinician section features clinical recommendations and tools for Eye Care and TBI.
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Community Provider Toolkit
This site was designed and informed by VA clinicians and staff at the National Center for PTSD and Office of Mental Health Services. On the website is a collection of key tools for working with Veterans; plus some new tools. The website includes easy to access information about how to partner with the VA, understanding military culture, as well as tools for working with a variety of mental health difficulties.
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National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Library
If you are working with a justice-involved Veteran, NIC's vast, searchable library may help navigate co-occurring conditions. Their Webinars and Broadcasts may also be helpful, with titles such as "Understanding Veteran-Specific Resources."
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Rocky Mountain MIRECC Multimedia
The Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention seeks to make TBI research and tools accessible via our multimedia. Visitors may easily view and/or search our visual abstract gallery and podcast series to find helpful info on TBI and related co-occurring conditions.
Resources for Veterans & Individuals Living with TBI
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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Patient and Family Resources
The Military Health System's Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence gather patient and family resources that include fact sheets, guides and other publications.
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CDC Brain Injury Basics
Learn how to spot and respond to a concussion, for yourself or a family member (including child) at the CDC Brain Injury Basics page. HEADS UP Resource Center features podcasts, apps, videos, survivor stories an more.
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For Patients Living with TBI
This page, hosted by the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, focuses on understanding the effects of substance use following a brain injury. Main topics include Treatment and Living in Recovery.
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Brain Injury Alliance Colorado (BAIC) Education for Survivors and Family Members
BIAC gathers helpful information and resources for individuals living with TBI, as well as family members. Sections cover topics such as Parenting with a Brain Injury, Youth with a Brain Injury, Workshop presentations and others.
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Polytrauma/TBI System of Care
The Veterans Administration hosts an integrated network of rehabilitative programs for Veterans as well as Service members with TBI and/or polytrauma. These web pages provide info about conditions, treatment options, getting help, etc.
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Make the Connection: Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Explore these video stories of other Veterans living with traumatic brain injury. Veterans discuss their own experiences managing the effects of TBI, such as irritation, trouble concentrating and increased alcohol and drug use. The page also highlights treatment options and connecting with care.
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Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
BIAA's site features three portals for Professionals, Individuals living with TBI, and for Caregivers. The section for individuals living with a brain injury includes answers to common questions, concussion information and free webinars.
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National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)
The NICoE represents a national network dedicated to "improving the lives of patients and families affected by TBI." In addition to real world care, the web pages feature resources specifically for patients and families, including caregiver guides.
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Brainline — All About Brain Injury and PTSD
Brainline delves into all things brain injury and PTSD related with very comprehensive information for people with TBI, professionals, caregivers, and a special area for Military and Veterans. The Veterans and military section explores topics such as symptom management, returning to work and highlights Veteran voices and stories.
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National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI)
NRCTBI aims to "provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury and family members." Pages cover topics such as neurological and medical issues, mental health and rehabilitation. An engaging video series provides especially helpful content for individuals and families.
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The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)
CBIRT "conducts research and training to improve the lives of children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI)." The webpages host resources for providers, individuals as well as families. Individuals and families will find extra support here.
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Living with TBI
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center hosts this large collection of resources for individuals living with TBI. Materials cover a wide range of topics related to both physical and mental health symptoms associated with TBI (such as substance use, fatigue, headaches, depression, etc.)
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Air Force Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia: Traumatic Brain Injury
Video and other interactive multimedia bring these resources for understanding and living with TBI to life. The site features interactive brain videos where individuals can "see" how TBI affects the brain.
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Life Improvement Following Traumatic Brain Injury (LIFT)
LIFT, created in collaboration with the University of Washington, focuses on "educating patients, family members, clinicians, researchers and others about depression after TBI and the most promising and effective treatments." There is a page dedicated to Patient Education.
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DoD Hearing Center of Excellence
Hearing loss is a common condition associated with TBI requiring evaluation and treatment. The Hearing Center of Excellence offers portals for Military & Veterans, Patients & Families, and Providers. The Military & Veteran section includes info on hearing loss and associated conditions, treatment options and more.
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Vision Center of Excellence
Eye and vision-related problems are associated with traumatic brain injury. The DoD Vision of Excellence website supports clinicians, service members & Veterans, and families. The service member/Veteran and family sections include local, state and national resources.
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VA Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA)
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cemetery Administration, provides benefits and services to Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families in recognition of their service to the Nation. For information regarding services and benefits available to Veterans, visit the VBA website. For information regarding services and benefits available to Veterans, call 800-827-1000.
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VA Mobile Apps
Discover no cost health-related apps that help manage symptoms, connect Veterans to care and promote overall wellness.
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Sports Concussion Resources
The American Academy of Neurology hosts pages of patient resources, including this one for athletes, parents and/or coaches of athletes. Includes a concussion checklist, access to apps and free online trainings.
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Rocky Mountain MIRECC Multimedia
The Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention seeks to make TBI research and tools accessible via our multimedia. Visitors may easily view and/or search our visual abstract gallery and podcast series to find helpful info on TBI and related co-occurring conditions.
Resources for Friends & Family
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Traumatic Brain Inury Center of Excellence
The Military Health System's Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence supports families and caregivers with fact sheets for patients, family members and caregivers. A Head for the Future is a special initiative to help "prevent, recognize and recover from" TBI.
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CDC Brain Injury Basics
Learn how to spot and respond to a concussion, for yourself or a family member (including child) at the CDC Brain Injury Basics page. The HEADS UP Resource Center features podcasts, apps, videos, survivor stories and more.
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Caring for a Veteran with TBI
The Veterans Administration's Polytrauma/TBI System of Care hosts these resources developed specifically for caregivers. The page also links to VA's main Caregiver Support Program page where caregivers, family members and friends will find both virtual and real world support.
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Brain Injury Alliance Colorado (BAIC) Education for Survivors and Family Members
BIAC gathers helpful information and resources for individuals living with TBI, as well as family members. Sections cover topics such as Parenting with a Brain Injury, Youth with a Brain Injury, Workshop presentations and others. The Colorado Kids with Brain Injury Website offers more parent resources.
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Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
BIAA's site features three portals for Professionals, Individuals living with TBI, and for Caregivers. The section for caretakers includes information on what to expect with adults and with children, and a series of caregiver webinars (which include a fee).
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National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)
The NICoE represents a national network dedicated to "improving the lives of patients and families affected by TBI." In addition to real world care, the web pages feature resources specifically for patients and families, including caregiver guides.
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Brainline — All About Brain Injury and PTSD
Brainline delves into all things brain injury and PTSD related with very comprehensive information for people with TBI, professionals, caregivers, and a special area for Military and Veterans. A section dedicated to caregiving supports family and friends.
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National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI)
NRCTBI aims to "provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury and family members." Pages cover topics such as neurological and medical issues, mental health and rehabilitation. An engaging video series provides especially helpful content for individuals and families.
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The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)
CBIRT "conducts research and training to improve the lives of children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI)." The webpages host resources for providers, individuals as well as families. Individuals and families will find extra support here.
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Air Force Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia: Traumatic Brain Injury
Video and other interactive multimedia bring these resources for understanding and living with TBI to life. The site features interactive brain videos where individuals can "see" how TBI affects the brain. There is also a section dedicated to "The Caregiver's Journey."
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Living with TBI
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center hosts this large collection of resources for individuals living with TBI. Materials cover a wide range of topics related to both physical and mental health symptoms associated with TBI (such as substance use, fatigue, headaches, depression, etc.). The "Understanding TBI" area includes family resources.
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Life Improvement Following Traumatic Brain Injury (LIFT)
LIFT, created in collaboration with the University of Washington, focuses on "educating patients, family members, clinicians, researchers and others about depression after TBI and the most promising and effective treatments." There is a page dedicated to Patient Education.
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Coaching into Care
Coaching into Care provides a free, confidential "coaching" service for family and friends of Veterans who see that their Veteran needs help. Coaching involves helping the caller figure out how to motivate their Veteran to seek services. The service is free and provided by licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. The goal of the service is to help the Veteran and family members find the appropriate services in their community. Call 888-823-7458.
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DoD Hearing Center of Excellence
Hearing loss is a common condition associated with TBI requiring evaluation and treatment. The Hearing Center of Excellence offers portals for Military & Veterans, Patients & Families, and Providers. The Military & Veteran section includes info on hearing loss and associated conditions, treatment options and more.
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Vision Center of Excellence
Eye and vision-related problems are associated with traumatic brain injury. The DoD Vision of Excellence website supports clinicians, service members & Veterans, and families. The service member/Veteran and family sections include local, state and national resources.
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Sports Concussion Resources
The American Academy of Neurology hosts pages of patient resources, including this one for athletes, parents and/or coaches of athletes. Includes a concussion checklist, access to apps and free online trainings.
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Rocky Mountain MIRECC Multimedia
The Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention seeks to make TBI research and tools accessible via our multimedia. Visitors may easily view and/or search our visual abstract gallery and podcast series to find helpful info on TBI and related co-occurring conditions.
