B.I.G. - Brain Injury Support Group
Support Group - Brain Injury
B.I.G.
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(612) 701-8458
coffeejon2@hotmail.com
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
A longstanding support group with a relaxed environment where brain injury individuals meet each other, share food and drink, and to build friendships and a social community.
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families, all are welcome.
The age range of individuals who attend this group is from 25 - 65.
Provides a peer-led support group and social club is designed for high-function acquired brain injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Family members, caregivers, staff and professionals are welcome to join.
Starting each meeting is the "roundtable member check-in" providing each individual attending, if they so choose, the time to share their last month's trials and tribulations, their ups and downs.
There are occasional specific subjects of discussion or planned speakers, an occasional music jam session, and social chatter over beverages and snacks to share that are brought by the facilitator and members.
On occasion there are planned activities including: art projects, viewing movies often related to brain injury, political action updates around disability policy change or other topical activities of interest.
Group members may also choose to become politically active and attend the state capital on Tuesdays during the congressional session in coordination with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
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Specialization
- Adults with disabilities
- Brain Injury (BI)
- Disabilities
- Family
- Physical disabilities
Application Instructions
Please call the facilitator for meeting updates.
Meetings are currently held on the second Saturday of each month from 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
Area Served
Twin Cities metro area
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (612) 701-8458 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
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PN-8100.3000Health/Disability Related Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a disability, illness or other health condition, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.
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PS-8000.3000Health/Disability Related Social Clubs Definition
Organizations that provide an opportunity for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, events for children and other companionable activities. Some organizations may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership or provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities.
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YF-3000.1300-050Brain Injuries Definition
Any of a variety of conditions that occur following birth including traumatic damage in the birth process or as the result of an accident (the most common of which are vehicular accidents, falls, acts of violence and sports injuries), anoxia or hypoxic episodes and allergic conditions, toxic substances and other acute medical/clinical incidents that are characterized by significant destruction of brain tissue and resultant loss of brain function. Examples of brain injuries include hematomas, blood clots, contusions or bruising of brain tissue, cerebral edema (swelling inside the skull), concussions and strokes.