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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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BIALA Connections Circle Support Group

 Nationwide
Louisiana
(504) 982-0685

Connections Circle will be offered the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST via ZOOM.

Connecting Individuals through Recreation, Community, Learning, and Engagement

Connections Circle is an inclusive program designed to bring together individuals living with brain and/or spinal cord injuries, their caregivers, and families through a mix of virtual and in-person educational, wellness, social, and recreational activities. The program aims to engage current participants more deeply while reaching new individuals, including those in rural areas, to ensure they benefit from BIALA’s programs and services. Connections Circle will foster stronger support networks, provide meaningful learning experiences, and enhance the quality of life for all who participate.

Contact us at info@biala.org for details.

Many thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program for providing funding to support Connections Circle.

BIALA's Virtual Caregiver Support Group

 Nationwide
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.

Brain Injury Caregiver Virtual Support Group

 Nationwide
Nation Wide
301-502-8420

Mission - to provide an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and peer-to-peer support that is tailored to meet the special needs of caregivers to persons with moderate-to-severely-brain injures or disease.

Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group

Meets on Zoom the 2nd and 4th Sunday each Month

Login Starts at 6:15pm (Central Time)

Meetings are from 6:30 to 8:00pm (Central Time)

All Caregivers Welcome.  There is no Charge to Attend

See Website for Login: www.severebicaregivers.com

More Information: Tom Gallup 301-502-8420

Endorsed by the Brain Injury Association of America

2025 dates:
​November   9 and 23                    

December 14 and 28

Login between 6:15 pm-6:30pm.  Meeting Starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00 pm (Central Time)

Brain Injury Nurses of Acadiana

 Nationwide
Louisiana
337-361-0074

"Brain injury imprints its own unique fingerprint on each survivor,  your health care should be just as unique!"

Private duty nursing agency dedicated to providing specialized services for individuals who have experienced brain injuries. With a team of experienced nurses, we offer comprehensive care and support for brain injury survivors to improve their quality of life at any chapter post injury. We use a holistic rehabilitation approach to support all aspects of patient care.

Email: support@binacadiana.com

Capital Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

 Nationwide
2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
(225) 922-2525

The mission of Capital Area Agency on Aging is to advocate and provide services to enhance the quality of life for aging adults.

Serves Southeast Louisiana

Programs offered: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Louisiana SenioRX, Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Wellness Programs, Caregiver Respite, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), and Long Term Care Ombudsmen.

See website to website links for each program.

Careforth

 Nationwide
7884 Office Park Blvd, Suite 120
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
844-838-4696

Careforth serves caregivers with coaching, resources, emotional support, and payment to help you better care for your loved one—and yourself.

That’s why we partner with a variety of public and private organizations across the country — from federal and state agencies to health plans and hospitals to aging and disability-services organizations.


Together, we empower caregivers and champion the innovations that support their role.

Caregiver Action Network

 Nationwide
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 501
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
(855) 227-3640

Our Mission Statement:

The mission of the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is to promote resourcefulness and respect for the more than 90 million family caregivers across the country.

Supports caregivers with practical help, support, and information.

Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country.  It is staffed by caregiving experts who can help you find the information you need to navigate your caregiving challenges and support you on your caregiving journey.  With Caregiver Help Desk you can:

  • Have confidential conversations with caregiving experts about your caregiving questions
  • Reach out by phone, email and live chat—whatever is most convenient for you
  • Access our experts Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern time.

Hope After Head Injury

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

Hope After Head Injury exists to provide hope, community, support, encouragement, education, and awareness for brain injury. It is a huge community that provides various types of support.

Support Group meets virtually monthly.

Through online support groups, the Hope Survives Podcast, blog posts, and weekly live video broadcasts, survivors and caregivers are encouraged to never give up and to keep fighting.

Visit website for more information.

North Oaks Caregiver Support Group

 Nationwide
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive
Hammond
Louisiana
(985) 230-7620

Taking on the role of a caregiver for a loved one or a friend is a huge responsibility. It can be a massively rewarding, positive experience. However, many find that it can be lonely and isolating without proper support from loved ones or caregiver support groups.

This support group allows caregivers to share expertise, concerns, or experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

To join virtually, register here for login details: https://www.northoaks.org/your-health-system/virtual-support-group-registration/

North Oaks TBI/SCI Support Group

 Nationwide
1900 S. Morrison Blvd.
Hammond
Louisiana
985-230-5709

This free support group offers support, socialization and education for survivors of traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries and their caregivers.

Meetings take place Noon-1 p.m. in the Classroom of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, located at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond.

This support group is co-sponsored by North Oaks and Southeastern Louisiana University.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Martha Sherrill at martha.sherrill@selu.edu or (985) 549-3436.

Support group for traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury.

First Friday of every OTHER month from 12 pm-1 pm:

January

March

May

July

September

November