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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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BIALA's Virtual Caregiver Support Group

Louisiana
504-982-0685

Virtual Caregiver Support Group for caregivers of those living with brain injury or spinal cord injury.

Meets quarterly on Zoom from 6:00-7:00 PM.

Hosted by Tammy Hall, Ed.D

Any questions may be directed to region2ambassadorbiala@gmail.com or 225-278-7967.

Bastion Community of Resilience

1901 Mirabeau Avenue
New Orleans
Louisiana
888-737-5577

Headway is a multifaceted community integration program for veterans who served on or after 9/11 living with a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological condition.  They work with warriors and caregivers to maximize independence, improve skills, and build supportive networks.

Some activities offered: adaptive sports, yoga, horticulture, art and music therapy, community outings, and more.

Headway DAY program is free thanks to the support of Wounded Warrior Project.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-381-6520

Acute care hospital with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.

Baton Rouge Head Injury Association (BRHIA)

11300 Greenwell Springs Road
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-231-3108

This group is open to Brain Injury survivors, family, and friends.

Meetings take place on the first Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

Location: Greenwell Springs Road Library

Email Toni Hamilton with any questions at ant779@brrehab.com

Phone: 225-231-3108

Baton Rouge Rehab Spinal Cord Support Group

8595 United Plaza Blvd.
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-231-3123

Contact: Roxane Bingham

rox807@brrehab.com

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 12-1:00.

Location: Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

*You may also contact Roxane for Cajun Crushers information.

Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital

8595 United Plaza Blvd
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-927-0567

Inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment rehabilitation program.

Baton Rouge Spine Center

Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-766-0050

Office visits, surgery center and rehabilitation in one location. Treatment options include advanced physical therapy, medical treatments, pain management injections, and minimally-invasive spine procedures.

Baton Rouge VA Outpatient Clinic

Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-761-3400

The Baton Rouge Community Based Outpatient Clinics offers a wide array of primary and speciality care services for Veterans.

Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis

Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-768-7475

Wheelchair tennis

Bayou Land Families Helping Families

Thibodaux
Louisiana
985-447-4461

Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities ; they provide families resources and support to make decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among families and professionals, and are a trusted resource on health care. Region III/serving parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, Terrebonne

There are many useful links on Bayou Land's website.

(800)331-5570

If you're unable to reach anyone at the main number, you may contact Executive Director, Dr. Charles Michel at bayoulandfhf@gmail.com