Survivors & Caregivers

Resources & Support

A BIA-MA team member can provide you and your loved ones with information and resources that are timely, comprehensive, and tailored to your needs.

If you would like a member of our team to connect directly with a client/family member, please fill out our resource & support request form.

Thank you to MassAbility for helping to make these programs and services possible for our community.

Recreation Activities

Recreational activities provide a forum to connect, reduce isolation, and promote healing.

Please note that all SHIP Recreation funded activities are intended for brain injury survivors residing in Massachusetts.  Family caregivers may participate if accompanying a survivor.

For questions about these recreation activities please email recreation@biama.org.

Support Groups 

BIA-MA sponsors in-person and virtual support groups across the state that provide survivors and their loved ones a forum for sharing information, a compassionate and understanding peer group, and an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Click here to read a testimonial about what a support group can do for you.

All upcoming support group meetings are listed below.

Virtual (Zoom) Meetings:  You may register at any time prior to the meeting and when joining the meeting, you may participate using video or just the audio from your phone. Click on the name of the virtual meeting below for the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode information.

In Person Meetings: To participate in an in person meeting, there is no registration required. Click on the name of the in person meeting below for the address of the meeting and other important details.

For further assistance with support group meetings, please contact supportgroups@biama.org.

Educational Workshops for Survivors & Family Caregivers

Join our virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the journey of recovery and caregiving. Led by Amy Karas, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS/T, Speech-Language Pathologist, each session offers insights on managing challenges, building resilience, and improving quality of life – from the comfort of your own home. With each workshop listed below, empower yourself with information and connect with others. Register for one or more sessions, at no cost. Questions can be sent to education@biama.org.

Thrivers Educational Workshop Series: Providing Practical Tips, Tools, & Strategies for Brain Injury Survivors 

Are you ready to take your next step forward? The Thrivers Educational Workshop Series will support brain injury survivors in their continued rehabilitation by providing practical tools and fostering a “HOW can I?” mindset when challenges arise. Discussion in each workshop is encouraged — because we learn from each other.

Led by Barbara Webster, BIA-MA Survivor & Family Educator, these sessions are driven by a mission to inspire hope, nurture a can-do spirit, and empower participants on their healing journeys.

Register for one or more sessions, at no cost. Questions can be sent to education@biama.org.

Guest Lecture Series

BIA-MA is pleased to offer our virtual Guest Lecture Series, a transformative program designed to inspire and empower survivors, families, and caregivers on their journey. Featuring expert speakers and real-life success stories, this series offers a supportive environment for attendees to gain valuable insights into the complexities of brain injury. Each presentation provides practical strategies and innovative tools to help navigate the challenges of living with or caring for someone with a brain injury. Through education and shared experiences, this series fosters hope, builds community, and equips participants with the resources they need to thrive.

Questions about the Guest Lecture Series can be sent to education@biama.org.

The Journey: Healing Through Self-Expression

Join us for an inspiring series that explores meaningful ways to share your lived experience with brain injury. Connect with fellow survivors as we use creative self-expression – through art, music, writing, photography, crafting, and more – to reflect our inner selves and support one another on the journey to living well.

Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or water, settle in for an enjoyable hour with kindred spirits, and BE INSPIRED!