North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Division of MH/DD/SAS is lead agency for TBI in North Carolina
Learn more about TBI by taking our online course.
February 19, 2010, Raleigh, "Building Community From the Inside Out: A Conference for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Their Families, Caregivers and Service Providers" featuring Al Condeluci, PhD. Since 1975 Al has emerged as a national leader and consultant on human services and community issues. He speaks annually to national and international audiences reaching some 15,000 people each year.
What's Happening in the Division's TBI Program?
- TBI and Substance Abuse - A 4-year project to train substance abuse professionals about TBI
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Volunteer Ombudsmen - Supporting the Brain Injury Association on NC to train volunteer ombudsmen for each of the four Family and Community Support Centers.
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Bridges to Communities - We are supporting First in Families of NC Lifetime Connections program to help TBI survivors create personal networks and to make plans for their futures.
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Residential Programs - Help support 9 programs throughout the state.
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TBI Medicaid Waiver and - helping the Division of Medical Assistance to determine the need for a Medicaid Waiver for TBI.
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More contact with LMEs - Monthly calls with the TBI representatives in local management entities allow for more information sharing and collaboration.
North Carolina Provides Help for People with TBI and Their Families For immediate help, call: If you need help from the public system, contact the local management entity (LME) in your area or call the statewide Helpline. Find your LME
Over 40 Support Groups are also available statewide. *** Division Awarded 4-Year State Partnership Grant with the Health Resources and Services Administration, 2009. Brain Injury Advisory Council The Council was created by state statute and meets quarterly. Read about the Council’s responsibilities. Read new legislation. 2010 Meetings: 2009 Meetings: Minutes 2009: Minutes 2008: *** |
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TBI Called Silent Epidemic Someone sustains a brain injury every few seconds in the U.S. More than 5 million Americans alive today have had a TBI resulting in a permanent need for help in performing daily activities. Facts and Figures: TBI - Signature Wound of the Iraq War Find information/resources for members of the military, their families and service providers. Who Are Most at Risk for TBI?
NC Information Resources Resources for LMEs and Providers Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Babies Vulnerable to Brain Injury from Abusive Head Trauma UNC, Duke lead first statewide shaken baby prevention research project in U.S.
Other Resources Brain Injury Association of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Online Connection to Federal Resources The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) announce revised mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) clinical diagnosis guidelines (3/30/09). |
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LMEs May Request State Brain Injury Funds
LME Application for Individuals (Word) - 6/25/09 |
LME Application for Entities (Word) - 6/25/09
Joan Kaye, TBI Program Manager
Jan White, TBI Coordinator
919-715-5989
Contact Us
TBIContact@dhhs.nc.gov
Last Updated: January 25, 2010
