TBI Toolkits:

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The cover of the Survivors, Families, and Caregivers Toolkit. Above the title is a graphic of 2 people looking at each other and above their heads is an array of different colored gears.

Survivors, Families, and Caregivers Toolkit 2023

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Red divider page for the Essential Resources Section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is reading a book.  View and Download Section 1: Essential Resources

 

Pink divider page for the Signs and Symptoms Section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that has question marks above his head.   View and Download Section 2: Signs, Symptoms, and Fact Sheets (Educational Tools)

 

Purple divider Page for the Mental Health and Domestic Violence section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is holding up a sign that says "Help!"  View and Download Section 3: Mental Health and Domestic Violence

 

Dark purple divider page for the Behavior Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that has a light bulb above his head and puzzle pieces at his side.   View and Download Section 4: Behavior Resources

 

Dark blue divider page for the Returning to School section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is wearing glasses and a school graduation cap.  View and Download Section 5: Returning to School

 

Light blue divider page for the Returning to Work section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is holding a pen and paper.  View and Download Section 6: Returning to Work

 

Light green divider page for the Family and Caregiver Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is mediating and has hearts above his head.   View and Download Section 7: Family and Caregiver Resources

 

Dark green divider page for the Financial and Residental Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that has his hands raised and a light bulb above his head.  View and Download Section 8: Financial and Residential Resources

 

Orange divider page for the Spanish Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is running with a puzzle piece in his hands.  View and Download Section 9: Spanish Resources

 

Burnt orange divider page for the Social Media and Other Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that has headphones on and is on a smartphone.   View and Download Section 10: Social Media and Other Resources

 

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Service Professionals Toolkit 2023

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Green divider page for the Programs and Resources You Need to Know section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that has his hands raised and a light bulb above his head.   View and Download Section 1: Programs and Resources You Need to Know

 

Pink divider page for the Topic Specific Resources section. On the page is a drawing of an animated brain that is reading a book.   View and Download Section 2: Topic Specific Resources

 

Blue divider page for the Professional Development section. On the page is a drawing of a brain with professionals in white coats around it.    View and Download Section 3: Professional Development

 

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Healthcare Providers Toolkit: 4th Edition 2023

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Check out our Video Introduction by Dr. Jesus Eric Pina-Garza MD!

Healthcare Providers Toolkit Quick Links:

YouTube IconAccess the Healthcare Providers YouTube Playlist

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Red divider page for the Supporting Resources Section.   View and Download Section 1: Supporting Resources

 

Blue divider page for the In Office Use Section.   View and Download Section 2: In Office Use

 

Green divider for the Send Home with Patient (Recommended) Section.   View and Download Section 3: Send Home with Patient (Recommended)

 

Orange divider for the Send Home with Patient (Optional) Section.   View and Download Section 4: Send Home with Patient (Optional)

 

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School Nurses Toolkit: 4th Edition, 2023

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Toolkit introduction by Sondra Ellison, RN!

Preview of Welcome Letter for School Nurses Toolkit 

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School Nurse Toolkit Quick Links:

YouTube IconAccess the School Nurses YouTube Playlist

Turquoise divider page for the In-Office Use Section. On the page is an animated brain wearing a stethoscope.   View and Download Section 1: In-Office Use

 

Pink divider page for the Send Home with Student (Recommended) Section. On the page is an animated brain holding up a pamphlet.   View and Download Section 2: Send Home with Students (Recommended)

 

Blue divider page for the Communication with Doctors Section. On the page is 2 animated brains facing each other. One is holding a laptop and the other is holding a phone.   View and Download Section 3: Communication with Doctors

 

Red divider page for the Supporting Resources Section. On the page is an animated brain reading a book.   View and Download Section 4: Supporting Resources 

 

Green divider page for the Supporting Resources Section. On the page is an animated brain holding up a pamphlet.   View and Download Section 5: Send Home with Students (Optional)

 

Dark purple divider page for the Handouts Section. On the page is an animated brain holding an open book in one hand and a pencil in the other.    View and Download Section 5: Handouts for Teachers and Related Services

 

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Topic-Specific Resources:

Check out these short videos for an even greater understanding of how each resource can help you serve people with brain injury.

 

Looking for professional development? Follow this link to the full-length training video and receive a Certificate of Completion.  And, check out our Training page too.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Use Disorders: Making the Connections Toolkit by SAMHSA.

 

 

 

Domestic Violence and Brain Injury Toolkit: The Department of Health and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence welcomes you to our collaborative toolkit designed for professionals from intersecting fields. This resource aims to empower individuals like you, recognizing the diverse roles you play, whether you’re in the realm of domestic violence advocacy, brain injury support services, emergency medical services, social work, or substance use. Each section of this toolkit has been crafted to cater to your specific role.

 

Neurodiversity Toolkit: Concussion Care for Everyone  by the Virginia Concussion Initiative.  Helping to quickly recognize concussions and support recovery for everyone.

Neurodiversity:  Google Definition: displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior; not neurotypical.

 

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