Brain injury can have a traumatic effect on both survivors and their families. BIA-MA sponsors support groups across the state that provide survivors and their loved ones a forum for sharing information about brain injury as well as a compassionate and understanding peer group.

The brain injury assistance system can be difficult to navigate. Our professional staff at BIA-MA strives to provide survivors and their families with a helpful road map. Our licensed social workers are always available to answer questions, and can provide resources, support, and informal counseling.

BIA-MA can also provide information on a variety of subjects, including:

• Social Security
• State benefits and programs
• Medicaid, Medicare, and MassHealth
• Physicians, neurologists, and neurosurgeons
• Therapists and psychiatrists
• Facilities, including rehabilitation and long-term care
• Special education and other educational resources
• Housing and supported living
• Support groups
• Legal resources
• Brain injury information, articles, books, and fact sheets

For assistance or if you just need to talk to someone, please call the Brain Injury Help Line at (800) 242-0030, or e-mail us at info@biama.org.

BIA-MA also offers information and resources to professionals in the field.

If you are a brain injury survivor or a family member and would like to locate a support group near you, please call: