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 Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Texas Workforce Solutions- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) at the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with physical or mental conditions or disabilities, which can create barriers to employment, to achieve their employment goals. Vocational Rehabilitation Services are designed to manage or remove barriers and support eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment. VR Services are customized to a person’s needs and can include assessments and diagnostics; occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and cognitive therapies. As a core partner of the Texas Workforce System, VR Services also may include career-focused education, training, and apprenticeships; job development, paid work experience, and employment supports
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 Brain Injury Support Group |
Leming Xu 512-986-0045 |
1st Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM Mary Lee Community Center 1327 Lamar Square Drive |
Jessica Fausak |
1st Tuesday |
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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 Rio Grande Valley Brain Injury Support Group |
Dr. Cynthia Cavazos-Gonzalez 956-665-8800 |
3rd Thursday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. UTRGV Psychology Clinic 2808 W Fountain Plaza Blvd 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 |
Fort Worth Brainwaves TBI Support Group |
Tiffany Morgan |
3rd Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation 6601 Harris Parkway Ft Worth TX 76132 Free Parking, Meeting held in Cafeteria |
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 |
Richardson
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Hilary Nelson 469-204-6950 |
2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Free easy access parking. Snacks and materials provided. |
San Antonio Alamo Head Injury Support Group |
Toni McCall 210-614-4323 Website |
Support groups usually take place the 4th Wednesday of the month |
Statewide Online | www.trymunity.com | Online community offering support for people with brain injury. |