A SILENT EPIDEMIC
Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. More than 5 million Americans alive today have had a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resulting in a permanent need for help in performing daily activities. However, most people don't realize how a brain injury, even from a minor blow to the head, can impact their behavior or ability to function. Brain injury affects 5 times more people annually than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injury, and Multiple Sclerosis combined.
In North Carolina, Traumatic Brain Injury is considered a Developmental Disability and Trillium can assist you to find the services you need. Call us at 1-877-685-2415.
North Carolina Brain Injury Resource Offices
| Statewide Family Helpline | 800.377.1464 | Charlotte area | 919.833.9634 |
| Greenville area | 252.717.3347 | Asheville area | 828.337.0208 |
| Raleigh area | 919.833.9634 | Triad Office | 336.713.8582 |
Online Resources
- NC Division of MH/DD/SAS - TBI Information
- Make the Connection
- Brainline
- Brain Injury Association of America
- Behavioral Challenges after Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury & Public Services
- TBI Education and Resource Manual
- Learn more about TBI by taking this on-line course
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - TBI
- Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: The Cross-Training Advantage
