Available Services for Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Established by the Utah State Legislature in 2008, the TBI Fund seeks to educate and empower those whose lives have been impacted by the effects of a traumatic brain injury. Individuals with a TBI may receive help with resource facilitation or neuropsychological testing through the TBI Fund. Resource facilitation is a process that involves working with caring, trained experts who understand what someone with a TBI is going through. These experts provide short-term support to help the person with the TBI and their family members meet their goals and successfully return to school, work, or other daily activities. The TBI Fund is a payor of last resort, meaning individuals have no other financial means available to obtain these services. However, everyone who calls the Utah TBI Fund for help receives a free intake assessment and consultation from a trained brain injury coach. Individuals may also qualify to receive help with physical, occupational, and speech therapy or equipment needed for daily living through the Utah Traumatic Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Fund. In the 2024 legislative session, the legislature consolidated the BI Fund established in 2008, the Neuro-Rehabilitation Fund established in 2012, and the Pediatric Neuro-Rehabilitation Fund established in 2019 to form the comprehensive Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Fund. Dedicated to serving individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or non-progressive neurological conditions, this fund aims to provide crucial support and resources. Services include resource facilitation, neuropsychological testing, and rehabilitation therapy, all aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their goals and successfully reintegrate into daily life. Resource facilitation, conducted by compassionate experts, offers short-term assistance to navigate challenges and achieve milestones on the path to recovery, whether in school, work, or daily activities. Additional information can be found at [https://vipp.utah.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/].