A brain injury is a trauma for both the afflicted individual and the family members. Family members know this the day they are notified that a loved one… spouse, child, relative… is in a coma or has been diagnosed with ABI. Traumatic waves radiate out, slowly, to extended family members and friends so that everyone involved is seriously affected.
The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Santa Barbara is to serve the ABI survivor and his/her surrounding social and support systems --- spouses, children, siblings, friends, relatives in an atmosphere of hope, understanding and caring.
We offer an extended educational and support program for families and everyone intimately connected to a person with ABI.

Family Support Group

The Support Group meets every Tuesday, from 12 to 1pm, at Jodi House. If you want to bring a family member with TBI with you, there are parallel activities available for him/her. Also, plan to have lunch with us (provided).

Family Support Series

In addition to the family group, we also bring lecturers from the community to talk about topics of interest to our members. This year, the theme is "Stress, its harmful effects and ways of reducing them". Monthly meetings are generally in the early evening and snacks are provided. The whole family and caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend. Check Jodi House's calendar for current schedule. This program is made possible thanks to a grant from the RNR Foundation.

Family Case Management and Needs Assessment

Understanding the new injury, learning how to relate to the injured loved one and keeping tabs on all the regular activities of a household can be, not surprisingly, challenging. To help families develop healthy strategies to deal with the recovering road ahead, our case management team is available for private consultations and counseling sessions with family members. Call 805 563-2882 for an appointment.