Brain Injury Association of Illinois
LocationBrain Injury Association of IllinoisP.O. Box 64420 Chicago, IL 60664-0420 |
Mailing AddressATTENTION: Philicia Deckard, Executive DirectorBrain Injury Association of Illinois P.O. Box 64420 Chicago, IL 60664-0420 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact informationPhone: (800) 699-6443 Toll-free line - Illinois onlyPhone: (312) 726-5699 Administration Fax: (312) 630-4011 Web Page: www.biail.org Email: info@biail.org | |
Program Details
Operating Agency: Brain Injury Association of Illinois (Private, Non-Profit )
Person In Charge: Executive Director : Philicia Deckard
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Eligibility: Anyone living with a brain injury
Fees: Information is free; there a some fees for some programs.
Intake Process: Call for further information
Service Area: Illinois
Handicap Accessibility:
Program/Service Notes
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois (BIA of IL) is a not-for-profit, statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain injuries, family members, friends and professionals. BIA of IL is part of a network of brain injury associations across the United States, and is a subsidiary of the national Brain Injury Association, Inc. (BIA) which was founded in 1980. The BIA of IL is the only organization in Illinois serving individuals with TBI, their families and professionals who treat them and is dedicated to providing information, advocacy, and support. This is accomplished through: Acting as an information and resource clearinghouse Sponsoring annual educational programming Facilitation of statewide support groups Hosting adult and pediatric recreational camps Actively participating in legislative advocacy Fostering prevention awareness Encouraging research. Our intention is to assist in developing communication channels between families and professionals in a way that; improves relationships and cooperation, enhances team work and helps reduce the possibility for future resentments through proper communication. In this new era of managed care and organizational changes, agencies search for viable options for their patients due to decreased resources, lengths of stay, and changing family structures. BIA of IL feels collaboration is critical for effective service delivery. Therefore, BIA of IL coalesces with local, state and national organizations to consistently lead Illinois into providing quality, affordable and accessible services to people with brain injuries and their families.