FACTS: FAMILY ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICES | BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

5 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205

Eligibility

New York state residents who have sustained a brain injury and their families

Hours

Agency requests client call for details

Voice - Main

Voice

Voice

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Description

Provides coordinators to assist and support families to understand the current system of services and benefits, and how to navigate them, also links families to medical and rehabilitation services in the community. Also educates families, individuals, and care providers on brain injury and its impact, connects families and individuals to other support groups, and offers support and advocacy for families dealing with the school system.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

What's Here

Disease / Disability Information School System Advocacy General Benefits Assistance Specialized Information and Referral

Providing organization

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

A statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention. Services include free Family Help Line, chapters and support groups throughout the state, prevention programs, mentoring programs, speakers bureau, a video library and a publications library.