The Head Trauma Support Project, Inc. (HTSP) began over 35 years ago as families of adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) united to support one another throughout the journey. ABI may result from a traumatic brain injury (e.g., an insult to the brain by external physical force) or a nontraumatic brain injury (e.g., strokes, tumors, infectious diseases, etc). At the time, no Sacramento area resources existed to help this population or their families adjust to life after an acquired brain injury (ABI).
Over the years, HTSP expanded to include all those living with ABI including adults with ABI, significant others, families and friends, caregivers, as well as medical and rehabilitation professionals. HTSP brings people together with a common goal of promoting a better understanding of living well after ABI, strengthening social networks, increasing life participation and enhancing quality of life. HTSP empowers individuals to improve their potential and lead fuller lives.
Through weekly group meetings, family members gain peer support while participating in a variety of social activities including group discussions and educational experiences. The family support groups are facilitated by licensed and credentialed professionals. Adults with acquired brain injury participate in supportive group activities that are facilitated by trained student and community volunteers.
HTSP provides free services to all those living with ABI who are from Sacramento and surrounding areas including Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and San Joaquin counties.
www.headtraumasacramento.org
SUPPORT MEETINGS:
Supportive Social Group for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Thursday evenings - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Positive social interaction through conversation, activities, and community outings
Making the Best of It (MTBI) Group
Bimonthly - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., first and third Thursday of each month
Support and education to adults with acquired brain injury who have mild difficulty in their day-to-day lives
Caregiver/Family Support Group
Thursday evenings - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Social connection, support and resources for family and friends caring for adults with acquired brain injury
Kid/Sibling (16 years or older) Support Group
Last Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Conversation, sharing and laughter for adult children and siblings of adults with acquired brain injury
Please contact us at (916) 568-6660 or at info@headtraumasacramento.org
We're walking for brain injury in support of the Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL). We have registered to participate in the Superhero Dash 10th Annual Walk for Brain Injury in Sacramento. The walk attracts more than 1,000 participants and will take place on Sunday, September 17th around the State Capital.
To donate to BIACAL, please click on the appropriate button on the right. Or donate to us directly at www.headtraumasacramento.org/donate. Thank you for your consideration!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at our exhibitor booth, please email board.htsp@gmail.com.