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Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Grant Program

Events
Oct 13, 2008
TBI Call to Action: Moving Forward with Real Solutions
A one day traumatic brain injury summit.

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Partnership Grant Program exists to work for the building of a comprehensive system of coordinated services for individuals with TBI and their families. This grant will support the individuals with TBI, their family members and caregivers, service providers, advocates, and others to work together to build a stronger, more viable service system.

Goals

  • To build a formal presence and infrastructure for the advancement of TBI focused issues
  • To provide timely information, resources, and education regarding TBI to individuals with TBI, family members, other caregivers, and service and support providers
  • To ensure a coordinated system to access and receive services and support for individuals with brain injuries and their families
  • To improve access for American Indians with TBI and their families to culturally appropriate information, services, and supports

Partners

History

Through the TBI Planning grant, the Center for Rural Health conducted a needs and resources assessment for persons with TBI during 2004-2005. The findings were reported in the North Dakota Statewide Needs and Resources Assessment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

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Funder:

North Dakota Dept. of Human Services