Welcome to the Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center!
Our mission is to support traumatic brain injury survivors, caregivers, and their families; inform professionals whose work touches clients with a head injury; promote prevention; and increase awareness of the impact of traumatic brain injury on society.
Our vision is every brain injury survivor & caregiver embraced by a supportive community, connected to well-trained health care providers, and living their best life possible.
A Better Life After Brain Injury
Life following a brain injury is difficult not only for survivors but their caregivers and families. We offer inspiration, information, and a supporting community to brain injury survivors. Discover how you can find hope, resources, and support at the Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center. Join us on our journey towards a better life after brain injury.
Community of Survivors
TBIRC is a community created by survivors for survivors. All programming is offered free of charge to everyone regardless of means. Since we are a community center and not a medical treating facility, we are not eligible for reimbursement by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Instead, we rely on the support of the community. Donations can be made in person, by mail or clicking the button below.
Updates
Hydration: Critical to Brain Injury Recovery
For survivors and caregivers alike, understanding the importance of hydration can help support recovery, reduce symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. And the good news is—hydration doesn’t have to be boring. From calming herbal teas to refreshing summer drinks, there are many ways to stay hydrated throughout the year.
TBIRC Open as Cooling Center
TBIRC will be open next week as a cooling center to help keep our community safe and comfortable. We will be open Monday through Friday (June 8 – 12) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to stop in, cool down, and take a break from the heat.
Serenity Sacks for Trauma Survivors
Jackie and Mike Moore recently visited Mercy Health St. Vincent’s Medical Center to deliver a meaningful donation of Serenity Sacks to the Trauma Recovery Unit, led by Ora Lee Macklenar, LISW. The visit not only marked the arrival of these thoughtfully prepared care packages, but also sparked an important conversation about how best to support trauma survivors—especially those recovering from head injuries
Schedule
Note: On the days we are open with no activities listed, we are meeting with individuals by appointment only. If interested in additional activities or volunteer opportunities at the Center, please call (419) 214-0555 for dates and times. In the event of inclement winter weather, we will close during Level 2 and Level 3 Snow Emergencies.
To download a printable schedule, click the link below:
Videos
Feed Your Brain!
Rachel Scheider, a reporter from Toledo's 13abc, stopped by the center to meet with survivors, discuss the role that nutrition plays in recovery, and learn about a food drive to support the center following a major renovation of the kitchen.
What makes TBIRC special?
Since we opened in April 2015, graduate students from the University of Toledo Speech Language Pathology (SLP) have led group sessions with brain injury survivors under the direction of a clinician. In the following video created by students, survivors share their...
Welcome, Moses!
TBIRC recently welcomed Moses, a black Labrador retriever puppy, who will be trained as an emotional support dog. Toledo 13abc's Lissa Guyton visited the center to meet Moses and his role with brain injury survivors.