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Brain Injury Services (BIS) helps children, adults, and families whose lives have been changed by brain injury build the skills and confidence they need to live their best life.
We work with individuals across Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, and surrounding communities who have sustained acquired or traumatic brain injuries. Our clients range from children and young adults to older adults and veterans.
Core Programs & Services
Case Management & Service Coordination
Individualized assessment and goal planning.
Connection to medical, vocational, educational, and community resources.
Ongoing support to navigate systems and remove barriers to independence.
ADAPT Clubhouse
Day program designed to foster social connections, skill-building, and community participation.
Peer-to-peer support in a welcoming, recovery-focused environment.
Vocational Services
Career exploration, job readiness training, and supported employment.
Partnerships with employers and organizations to create accessible work opportunities.
Children & Youth Services
Support for students with brain injuries to succeed in school and transition into adulthood.
Collaboration with families, educators, and healthcare providers.
Mental Health Support
Counseling, peer mentoring, and therapeutic groups to address emotional and psychological needs related to brain injury.
Assistive Technology & Independent Living Skills
Training and access to adaptive tools that improve daily functioning.
Skill development for independent living, community navigation, and self-advocacy.
Our Approach
Person-Centered: Services are built around each client’s unique needs, goals, and pace of recovery.
Community-Based: We meet clients where they are—at home, in the community, or virtually.
Collaborative: We work closely with care teams (families, healthcare providers, schools, and employers) to create coordinated support networks.
Empowerment-Focused: We help clients by fostering their independence, confidence, and participation in meaningful activities.
Impact Statement
Brain Injury Services empowers individuals with brain injuries to reclaim their independence, re-engage in their communities, and achieve personal and professional goals. Through personalized support, skill-building, and access to resources, our clients gain increased confidence, improved daily functioning, stronger social connections, and greater participation in the workforce—transforming lives and reducing isolation for one of the most underserved populations in our region.
What ways can the public get involved?
1. Provide Financial Support
Make a one-time or recurring gift to sustain core programs and expand services.
Sponsor specific initiatives like vocational training, assistive technology, or the ADAPT Clubhouse.
2. Support Events & Campaigns
Attend or sponsor BIS events such as our Annual Golf Tournament or BIS Has Talent or awareness campaigns.
Host a peer-to-peer fundraiser to rally friends, family, and colleagues in support of BIS.
3. Give In-Kind Donations
Contribute items like technology, art supplies, transportation vouchers, or adaptive equipment that directly benefit clients.
4. Volunteer
Offer your skills in mentoring, career coaching, advocacy, or event support.
Become a PAL in our Friendship Program
5. Become an Advocate
Help raise awareness about brain injury by sharing BIS’s mission and stories and social media posts.
Engage with local and state legislators to promote policies that improve access to brain injury services.
6. Leave a Legacy
Include BIS in your estate plans or create a named fund to ensure long-term support for survivors of brain injury.
How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?
When you give to Brain Injury Services (BIS), you make it possible for children, adults, and families living with the effects of brain injury to rebuild their lives. Every donor dollar directly supports programs that foster independence, confidence, and community connection.
Your contribution helps fund:
One-on-One Case Management: Guiding clients through recovery, connecting them to resources, and helping them achieve personal goals.
Vocational Services: Providing job readiness training, supported employment, and partnerships with employers to create meaningful work opportunities.
ADAPT Clubhouse & Day Programs: Offering a safe, supportive space for skill-building, social interaction, and peer support.
Children & Youth Services: Ensuring students with brain injuries have the tools and advocacy they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Mental Health & Wellness Support: Counseling, peer mentoring, and therapeutic groups to address emotional needs.
Assistive Technology: Access to tools that make daily living and employment possible.
By giving to BIS, you help reduce isolation, open doors to opportunity, and empower survivors of brain injury to thrive. Every dollar is an investment in recovery, dignity, and a brighter future.
