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Did you know?
Every 23 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as the invisible or hidden injury. It is estimated that 90 percent of TBIs are mild and often go under or misdiagnosed. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5.3 million Americans have a need for long-term assistance to help them lead normal lives after their initial treatment has come to an end. Over 65,000 Georgians’ lives are significantly affected as a result of TBI.
That is where Side by Side (SbSC) Brain Injury Clubhouse comes in. The organization has assisted its members in reaching their goals since 2000, whether those goals included returning to work, improved self-esteem or the simple ability to perform daily tasks. SbSC embraces all who have been affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) including survivors of stroke, tumors and other brain related illnesses.
Side by Side is a founding member of the International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance.
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission
If your brain injury happened from trauma, like in a car accident, fall, or assault, you may qualify for funds from the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund. You can use these funds to pay your membership fee or for other needs. www.gatrustfund.org.
Brain Injury Association of America
Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services. www.biausa.org
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
To serve active duty military, their dependents and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through medical care, clinical research and educational programs. www.dvbic.org
Georgia Department of Labor Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Services operates five integrated and interdependent programs that share a primary goal – to help people with disabilities become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. www.vocrehabga.org
Medicaid Waiver – Georgia Medicaid
Waiver programs help people who are elderly or have disability and need help to live in their home or community instead of an institution such as a nursing home or ICF-MR. Each program offers several services, including Long-Term Care and Independent Care Waivers. dch.georgia.gov
Testimonials
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Just had to send you a note for sending Colleen our way. We have never had anybody as conscientious and dedicated to her work as Colleen. She is always on time and goes out of her way to accommodate others in the Office. Thanks for sending Colleen and the wonderful work done at Side By Side.
Candler Broom, CEO, Austin Brown Inc. -
The Clubhouse is a treasured and unusual resource. It provides experiences that I, as a professional, cannot. Working as part of a community, a person learns to value others, to value him or herself. The Clubhouse provides a safe and respectful space in which patients become people again.
Dr. M. Rusin, psychologist serving brain injured clients -
As regards staff and volunteers the Clubhouse offers a terrific opportunity for meaningful service to our fellow man. Families and society are well served when a member who was providing meaningful contributions to his family before his accident or set-back is re-empowered and regains his self worth.
Irvine, Clubhouse volunteer -
The Clubhouse produces winners on all sides. Those who provide service and those who receive service benefit from the Clubhouse. It provides a positive environment where every member is treated as an individual and where the member is invested in the therapy offered to get that member sufficiently functional for him to re-enter society as a functioning individual.
Irvine, Clubhouse volunteer -
Side By Side means so much to me and my family. As the wife of a member, I am so thankful for the role Side By Side plays in my husband’s continued growing and adapting to life with a brain injury. As a volunteer, my family is rewarded ten fold every time we do something for the clubhouse in smiles alone!
Laurie, wife of Clubhouse member -
Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse is a true gem within the field of rehabilitation and community support for adults with traumatic or acquired brain injury. Side by Side helps members regain their sense of self and move forward to become productive and contributing members of society, with the support, love and care of the other members, staff and volunteers, family members, and even the community.
Dr. D. Berens, rehabilitation consultant -
The Clubhouse has been a wonderful place for her to re-learn socialization skills that were lost due to her traumatic brain injury. The Clubhouse has been a lifesaver for my daughter.
Mother of a Clubhouse member -
My husband began attending Side by Side 1½ years ago, and after a long nine year journey with brain injury, Side by Side was a breath of fresh air. When he is helped, it benefits our whole family.
Wife of a Clubhouse member -
I found a place where I can belong. It means a lot to me to have friends, comrades who have been through similar experiences.
Richie, Clubhouse member -
The members and staff are steadfast support to me and I feel great on a day when I have accomplished my goals.
Frank, Clubhouse member
