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Welcome to the Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Something happens – an accident, an illness - and suddenly, a brain injury changes everything. What now? How will you cope with it? Who can you turn to for help? How will you find the resources you need?

Founded in 1983 by families and concerned professionals, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia is the only statewide non-profit organization in Virginia exclusively devoted to serving individuals with brain injury, their families, and those that care for and about them. Over 10,000 people find help from BIAV each year.

BIAV is a licensed state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America and exists to be the voice of brain injury through help, hope and healing for Virginians with brain injury and their families. We educate human service professionals and the community on the risks and impact of brain injury and advocate for improved medical and community-based services. Many of our staff members are Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS Certified).

Our Mission
Brain Injury is not an event or a final outcome; it is the beginning of a lifelong disease process and is a leading cause of death and disability.

Brain injury is something most individuals don't think about until it happens to them or their family member. When it does, their lives quickly spin out of control, and they need compassionate, informed guidance to navigate the intricate system of care.

We are... The Voice of Brain Injury through Help, Hope & Healing.

Give us a call today!

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News & Announcements BIAV Receives Grants from CarMax and Dashiell Foundations20-Feb-2012 BIAV was recently notified that we are the recipients of $17,500 in grants from the CarMax Foundation and the Dashiell Foundation to support our Family Helpline. The money will be used to provide part.. Read More... Register for BIAV's Annual Conference08-Feb-2012 Registration is open for BIAV's 11th annual conference, Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities, on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Richmond, VA. For more information, .. Read More... Brain Injury in the News12-Jan-2012 Brain injury is receiving a lot of press lately. Check out our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Brain-Injury-Association-of-Virginia/207924102986) for links to several recent art.. Read More... Executive Director, BIAV Receive National Awards12-Jan-2012 The Brain Injury Association of Virginia is excited to announce that Anne McDonnell, Executive Director, has been presented with the 2011 State Association Leadership Award by the Brain Injury Associa.. Read More... Research Project Provides Opportunity for Family Retreat04-Oct-2011 BIAV is partnering in a collaborative research project between the VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the VCU School of Social Work. This program will bring several famili.. Read More... Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services20-Mar-2010 The Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) is the lead state agency for persons with brain injury. The Community Based Services Division includes the Brain Injury Services Coordination Unit. For .. Read More... Click here for more News & Announcements...

BIAV's 11th Annual Conference  Saturday, March 10, 2012                Click on the above icon for more information on sports and concussion