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Government Agencies
Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
Learn about the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) and Texas Brain Injury Project (TBIP), and access a variety of resources
for the State of Texas.
Texas Community Resource Coordination Groups (known as CRCGs)
Local interagency groups comprised of public and private providers that come together to develop individual services plans for children, youth,
and adults whose needs can be met only through interagency coordination and cooperation.
Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR)
Our primary goal is to make Texas an even greater place to live, work, play and raise our families by reducing discrimination in employment
and housing through education and outreach programs and the enforcement of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and Texas Fair Housing
Act.
Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities (TCDD)
The TCDD is a 30-member board dedicated to ensuring that all Texans with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to be independent,
productive and valued members of their communities. Using a variety of methods, the Council works to ensure that the service delivery system
provides comprehensive services and supports that meet people's needs, are easy to access and are cost effective. We also work to improve people's
understanding of disability issues.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Helping people with disabilities achieve employment of choice, independence, dignity, and equality. DARS is a combination of the agencies
formerly known as the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Commission for the Blind, Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the Interagency
Council on Early Childhood Intervention.
Texas Department of Health Virtual Office on Health & Disability (VOHD)
This agency is designed to facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration across TDH programs that serve both children and adults
with disabilities.
Texas Disability Information and Referral Center
The Disability Information and Referral Center of the Talking Book Program houses information and materials on types of disabilities and health
conditions, as well as related organizations, publications, products, and technology. This is a free reference service provided for anyone
with a disability-related question.
Texas Information and Referral Network
Nonprofit Organizations
2-1-1 Texas Online Database
Search the online database for services and resources in your area.
Advocacy, Inc.
Advocating the Legal Rights of Texans with Disabilities; Implementing the Client Assistance Program for Rehabilitation Clients. The mission
of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of people with disabilities.
Area Agency on Aging Capitol Area
This nonprofit agency whose mission is to plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of services designed to promote independence for
those persons 60 years of age and older with a primary focus on frail, rural and low-income minority individuals. Contains links to statewide
Area Agencies on Aging.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of
legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
Southwest Americans with Disabilities Act Center
Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act, related laws and making Information Technology accessible to people with
disabilities.
Disability Policy Consortium (DPC)
Promoting progressive public policy for Texans with disabilities in the areas of: Education, Employment, Healthcare and Managed Care, Housing,
Long-Term Services, and Transportation.
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
The Texas State Independent Living Council leads, promotes and advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the rights of
individuals with disabilities.
Support Groups
| SUPPORT GROUP NAME | CONTACT PERSON | MEETING DETAILS |
| Amarillo
|
Contact Staff | Pending |
| Arlington
Tarrant County Brain Injury Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers |
Deana Adams, MA, LPC
817-983-1087 |
2nd Tuesday
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Center for Counseling and Enrichment First Baptist Church 301 S. Center Street, Suite 214 |
| Austin
TBI Information & Training |
Chip Howe
512-443-5777 |
2nd Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mary Lee Foundation Community Center 1327 Lamar Square Drive |
|
Austin
|
Les Young
|
1st Tuesday
|
| Dallas
FOCUS Group at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation for Survivors and Caregivers |
Karen Lavery, CTRS 214-820-9571 |
1st Tuesday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Baylor Landry Center 411 N Washington Ste 5000 |
| Dallas
Dallas Area Acquired Brain Injury Support Group |
Karen Brewer-Mixon, Ph.D.
214-648-1754 |
1st Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM UT Southwestern University Hospital - Zale Lipshy Conference Room 1 |
| Dallas
Brain Injury Support Group |
Sean Godfrey
972-834-9057 |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Community Outreach Center 3014 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, TX 757219 |
| Denton
Brain Injury Support Group |
940-384-3970 | 1st Thursday
1:00 PM Denton Regional Medical Center Professional Building Community Room 3535 S. IH-35 E, Suite 103B Denton, TX 76210 |
| Edinburg
South Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group |
Dr. Cynthia Cavazos-Gonzalez
or Theresa Yongson 956-362-3550 |
3rd Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Rehab Center at Renaissance Hospital 5403 Doctor's Drive Edinburg, TX |
| El Paso
El Paso Brain Injury Support Group |
Nancy Peters
915-319-9553 |
2nd Tuesday
6:30 PM Mentis Neuro Rehab 1831 Murchison Road, Suite C El Paso, TX 79902 |
| Forth Worth Concussion Support Group |
Kristi Ferguson
|
1st Saturday of the month 10 am - 11:30 am
Arborlawn United Methodist Church 5001 Briarhaven Rd Forth Worth, TX 76109 Family Life Center Rm 225 |
| Frisco
Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco |
Kirsten Runkle
469-888-5153 |
2nd Tuesday
|
| Grapevine
Mid-Cities Acquired Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group |
Karen Brewer-Mixon, Ph.D.
214-648-1754 |
3rd Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Ethicus Hospital Cafeteria 4201 William Tate Ave |
| Houston
TBI Support Group Quentin Mease Hospital for patients, survivors, family and friends |
David or Lynn
713-873-3845 |
4th Thursday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Quentin Mease Hospital 2nd Floor In-patient Conference Room |
| Houston
Challenge Brain Injury Support Group - Houston |
Lynn Cone
713-729-5162 |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
7:30 PM Call for Location |
| Houston
West Houston Stroke Warriors |
Kathy Carrico
281-588-8517 Website |
Every Saturday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab at West Houston Medical Center Professional Building 12606 West Houston Center Blvd, Suite 180 Houston, TX 77082 |
| Houston
Center for Independent Living |
713-974-4621
|
Every Friday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Houston Center for Independent Living 7000 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 160 Houston, TX 77036 |
| Houston
Memorial City Rehab Hospital |
Judy Holman
713-465-8563 |
Every Tuesday
7:30 PM Call for Location |
| Lubbock
South Plans Brain Injury Support Group |
Kitty Petmecky
806-239-2143 |
2nd Monday
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIFE/RUN Independent Living Center 8240 Boston Avenue Lubbock, TX 79410 |
| Plano
Plano Brain Injury Support Group |
Jim Burrus
972-519-0008 |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
7:00 PM HealthSouth 2800 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 |
| San Antonio
Alamo Head Injury Support Group |
Ashley Longoria
210-614-4323 Website |
4th Wednesday
6:00 PM Locations/Date Vary Click Here for Details |
| San Marcos
HOPE for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group |
512-753-3818
Please call to register - registration is free |
2nd and 4th Mondays
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Central Texas Medical Center Professional Building #102 1301 Wonder World Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 |
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