The Minnesota Journey

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Our MissionOur Mission

To enhance the quality of life and bring the promise of a

better tomorrow for all people affected by brain injury.


Who We SupportWho We Support• Persons with brain injury

• Persons affected by brain injury

• Professionals who support persons with brain injury


How We Support ThemHow We Support Them

We provide information, referrals, education, case management and advocacy for persons with brain

injury, their families and the professionals who support them.


Federal grants were distributed

to states to remedy

the recognized need.


The Integration of TBI ServicesImplementation (1997-2001)

Post Demonstration (2002-2003)

Post Demonstration (2003-2004)


TBI Grants Partnerships• MN Department of Human Services• MN Department of Health• MN Department of Employment and Economic

Development• MN Department of Education• Brain Injury Association of MN


TBI

Hospital Discharge Program

Started in 1997


TBI Follow-Up Calls• Initial call made 6 weeks after

hospital discharge• Additional calls are made at

6 months, 12 months, 18 months

and 24 months


Summary of Early Findings• Expand program • Earlier point of contact• Face to face meeting• Information sent specific to issues• Voluntary basis of program is empowering


Hospital Discharge Program

Phase II• Addressed barriers within Hispanic/Latino

Community• Additional hospitals within the metro area• Add hospitals outside of the metro area


State Legislation

Phase IIIResulted in the provision

of funding through a $50 increase of the DUI license reinstatement surcharge designated to traumatic brain injury.


Resource FacilitationResource Facilitation

• Free, two-year telephone support assisting people in navigating life after brain injury

• Individuals can be referred by a professional or self-refer at anytime


Resource FacilitationResource Facilitation

• Resource facilitation is a partnership

• Resource facilitation is a collaborative process


Guiding Principles of Resource Facilitation

• Individualized• Accessible• Holistic


Guiding Principles of Resource Facilitation

• Effective and valued• Person centered/directed• Creative and flexible• Builds community partnerships


Resource Facilitation is built on

three main functions: • Building trusting relationships• Linking people in need with resources • identification of gaps in service

delivery



Multicultural OutreachMulticultural Outreach• Connects racially/ethnically diverse and

immigrant communities to brain injury support services

• Provides training and technical resources to culturally-specific providers

• Cultural specific staff and interpreters


Case ManagementCase Management• Case management services for

individuals on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waivers and Community Alternative for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waivers

• Relocation Service Coordination (RSC) within contracted counties


• The Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) for children and adults who have an acquired or traumatic brain injury.

• TBI Waiver services may be provided in a person’s own home, in his/her biological or adoptive family’s home, in a relative’s home (e.g. sibling, aunt, grandparent etc.), in a family foster care home, in a corporate foster care home, in a board and lodging facility or in an assisted living facility.

• TBI Waiver services ensure quality services and supports are provided to meet the health, safety and welfare of each individual.


Coexistence of services

• Resource Facilitation provides the road map and advocacy to access services

• Case management provides coordination and management of service provision


EducationEducation• Training opportunities for

professionals who work with persons with brain injury

• Free education opportunities for all persons affected by brain injury, including family members


Public PolicyPublic Policy

• Grassroots advocacy to create long-term solutions for persons affected by brain injury

• Free Advocacy training

• Online “Advocacy Action Center” and “Action e-list”


VolunteerVolunteer• Onetime or ongoing volunteer

opportunities, including internships

• Workplace experience for persons with brain injury

• Peer/Mentor Support Program–Trained volunteers (Mentors) assist persons affected by brain injury (Peers) in working through the challenges associated with the injury


DevelopmentDevelopment• Annual Walk for Thought raises

funds and awareness

• Three locations in 2009: St. Paul, Rochester, and Duluth


Public AwarenessPublic Awareness

• Outreach activities to increase awareness of brain injury causes and symptoms

• Produce materials to help market the organization


Providing people affected by brain injury the support they need, the hope

for a better quality of life and the voice to be heard.

For More Information:www.braininjurymn.org

1-800-669-6442

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