Center For Head Injury Services

Programs: The vocational/employment services program gives people who have sustained a brain injury or other neurological impairment the opportunity to evaluate and build their work potential. This is the only medically oriented vocational rehabilitation program in the area. Medical therapists and licensed counselors provide work-oriented neuro-rehabilitation activities such as physical and cognitive assessments, assessing work capabilities, treatment to improve physical and mental stamina, neuropsychological evaluations, independent living assessments, compensatory strategy training, accommodation and technology training, disability adjustment counseling and behavior therapies. After the person meets their rehabilitation goals, employment specialists continue training as needed in other areas to develop a successful work personality by building work skills in the areas of orientation to work rules and expectations. Employment specialists also provide assistance to improve job seeking and interviewing skills and to obtain employment. Once employed, the center provides continuing employment support to assist the individual in maintaining employment.

the organization's adult day programs are tailored to the health and rehabilitation needs of the participants. This is accomplished with a variety of services and supervised activities. Individualized program goals are established to build skills for independence that enable the participants to continue to live and participate in their community. The services provided in the adult day program for persons with brain injuries or other cognitive impairments include, but are not limited to: health services and medication management as needed, cognitive and physical restorative rehabilitation therapies, training and assistance with activities of daily living and work related skills, therapeutic recreational activities and physical training, and behavioral programming and social skills training. This is accomplished through individualized goal setting and progress monitoring.

the community support program utilizes a holistic approach to support the diverse needs of participants who reside in their natural homes, but have the desire to live independently while maintaining a job and being safe and active in their community. This new and innovative program gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to acquire skills to live and build natural supports in their community. People may not be ready to live independently for various reasons. Some individuals may need further assistance to gain the skills needed to move out of their family's home. The center's community supports program is designed to develop a range of strategies to help the participants learn new skills. These new skills may include planning and preparing a meal, scheduling medical appointments, completing and following a budget, and completing household chores.