For The Community

KEEPING YOU SAFE

Community Programming

BIA-MA community awareness and prevention programs are developed to address the leading causes, contributing factors and consequences of brain injury. These programs are available across the state and can be customized to suit the needs of any audience.

Brains At Risk Educational Program

Brains At Risk is an awareness and prevention program that links dangerous driving behaviors to the devastating effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The virtual/online program curriculum combines videos, graphics, and group discussions to demonstrate the importance of choices made behind the wheel. In addition, a brain injury survivor shares their lived experience as a result of risky driving behaviors.

This Brains At Risk program is available to anyone interested in understanding the correlation between risky driving behaviors and the devastating effects of traumatic brain injury. Each class costs $50 and payment is due upon registration. To register for a Brains At Risk Class or to find out more information, click the “Register for a Class” button below.

Brains At Risk Referral Form:

For Probation Officers, Judges, Lawyers, Teachers, etc.

Referral Form

Register for an Online/Virtual Brains At Risk Class:

We offer multiple classes each month on a variety of days and times; we also offer one class each month that is entirely in Spanish. Classes are presented online through Zoom. You must register and pay before attending a class. Click the button below to view a list of current available classes. Please note that class spots are limited and tend to fill up quickly.

Contact Us with Questions:

Email: brainsatrisk@biama.org

Phone: (508) 475-0036

Reserve THINK A-HEAD

Think A-Head: School Program

A free, educational, dynamic, community-based program that teaches students how to avoid risk-taking behavior and develop healthy living habits. Curriculum is tailored to each setting – school, grade, community, and program.

Think A-Head provides customized, engaging content and interactive activities, focusing on these core focus areas:

General knowledge of the brain
Recess and Playground Safety
Pedestrian and Helmet Safety
Seatbelts
Drugs and Alcohol
Distracted Driving
Concussions

Think A-Head: Driver Education Program

Is an awareness and prevention presentation that explores the link between dangerous driving behaviors and the risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the most common cause of death and disability among adolescents and young adults. This program brings essential knowledge to young drivers about the devastating physical, cognitive, and emotional effects that a TBI can cause and empowers them to make safe driving decisions.

Our one-hour multimedia presentation includes:

Facts about and causes of brain injury
Information about high-risk driving behaviors (speeding, distractions, etc.)
Compelling testimonies from Massachusetts residents with TBI from car crashes
Prevention strategies to reduce the risk of crashes and TBI

For more information, please contact our Education & Program team education@biama.org

BIA-MA is available to present at local and national conferences, lead workshops, and provide information, and educational resources.

If you are interested in learning more about BIA-MA, brain injury, or brain injury resources please fill out the inquiry form below.

Request Presentation

BIA-MA is dedicated to connecting the community and those affected by brain injury to helpful resources.