The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) provides resources and support for people with a brain injury and their family members.

 

Support Groups

BIARI offers both virtual and in-person supports groups for people with a brain injury and family members. People in these groups are in similar situations, so they can provide emotional support and friendships. The groups also share information and resources, and listen to speakers discuss a variety of topics related to brain injury.

In-person support groups meet monthly at:

• Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
  1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick RI
• Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI)
  1017 Waterman Avenue, East Providence RI

 

For details about upcoming support groups visit https://biari.org/events/category/support-groups/ or call (401) 228-3319.

 

Resource Center

BIARI also offers a resource center. Resources include:

• The Lending Library (books, journals, videos).
• Brain injury resource guides (Educational Pamphlets & Brochures).
• Information about Regional Rehabilitation Opportunities.
• Brain Injury In-Service Training for professional & community groups.
• Referrals/Professional Needs (Neurologist, Therapists, Attorneys).

 

Rhode Island Brain Injury Resource Guides are free for people with brain injury, family members, professionals, and providers. (401) 228-3319 or braininjurycenter@biari.org.

 

The Resource Center
1017 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI
(401) 228-3319
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm,
Friday and Evenings by appointment.

 

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