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Proudly serving adults with brain injuries moving toward independence through a residential community. We foster social, psychological, and spiritual rehabilitation. Committed to an emphasis on the individual as well as to community integration, we utilize each member's unique gifts in the day-to-day operation of the program and also organize outside activities of special interest.
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There are traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injuries! Here are some differences in causes of each: 🧠Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) -Motor vehicle accidents -Falls -Violence or gunshot wound -Military attack or bomb blast 🧠Non-Traumatic Brain Injury (NTBI) -Involves no external force or action -Stroke (leading cause) -Lack of oxygen -Tumors -Other illness such as cancer -Brain infections or inflammation https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering # Concert Poster Ideas, Dysphagia Therapy, Brain Injuries, Brain Logo, University Of Rochester, Mom Health, Brain Game, Mental Fitness, Elder Care
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There are traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injuries! Here are some differences in causes of each: 🧠Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) -Motor vehicle accidents -Falls -Violence or gunshot wound -Military attack or bomb blast 🧠Non-Traumatic Brain Injury (NTBI) -Involves no external force or action -Stroke (leading cause) -Lack of oxygen -Tumors -Other illness such as cancer -Brain infections or inflammation https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #
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Coping with family trauma like a brain injury can be difficult. It is helpful to practice self-care. ❤️Set up a regular schedule for hygiene, mealtimes, chores. Plan weekly family events such as “Movie Mondays” or “Super Sunday” outings) ❤️Spend time outdoors on a regular basis, even a 15-minute stroll in the evening is beneficial. ❤️Talk about important topics when everyone is awake and alert, not tired and grumpy. ❤️Be aware of noise levels in the house as blaring TV or radio can be jarring an
When a parent has a traumatic brain injury, it is a trauma shared by the whole family. Children are especially sensitive to trauma. Specialized strategies and education can result in better parenting skills, greater family satisfaction, and a decrease in unwanted behaviors among children. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraini Stories About Kindness, Toddler Dance Party, Target Worker, Trade School, Outside Activities, Better Parent, Parenting Skills, Blink Of An Eye
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When a parent has a traumatic brain injury, it is a trauma shared by the whole family. Children are especially sensitive to trauma. Specialized strategies and education can result in better parenting skills, greater family satisfaction, and a decrease in unwanted behaviors among children. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraini
Helmet safety is important to learn! Helmets protect your brain from being injured in the event of an accident. ⛑️ Safety is cool! It's great to compliment others on their helmet--both the use of it and it's style 😎 https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportserv Bike Safety, Special Interest, The Program, The Bridge, Your Brain, The Fosters, Psychology
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Helmet safety is important to learn! Helmets protect your brain from being injured in the event of an accident. ⛑️ Safety is cool! It's great to compliment others on their helmet--both the use of it and it's style 😎 https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportserv
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How are you celebrating Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Suggestions range from something simple, such as putting up a poster, to comprehensive, such as implementing a disability education program. However you choose to take part, you’ll be playing an important role in fostering a more inclusive workforce, one where every person is recognized for his or her abilities—every day of every month. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering
Did you know you could be supporting your favorite nonprofit every time you buy something from Amazon? If you don't already have one selected head to smile.amazon.com and choose The BridgeLine as your beneficiary. Every little bit helps, thanks so much for your support! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery Uss Iowa, Amazon Online Shopping, Donations Needed, Dental Products, Copper Mountain, Charitable Organizations, Inventors, In The Desert
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Did you know you could be supporting your favorite nonprofit every time you buy something from Amazon? If you don't already have one selected head to smile.amazon.com and choose The BridgeLine as your beneficiary. Every little bit helps, thanks so much for your support! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEA) is celebrated throughout the month of October! Including people with disabilities in the work force is beneficial for all, not to mention its the law! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humans Month Of October, People With Disabilities, Support Services
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEA) is celebrated throughout the month of October! Including people with disabilities in the work force is beneficial for all, not to mention its the law! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humans
Throwback to when The BridgeLine turned 5! You can keep the party going by making any of these contributions to The BridgeLine: ☑️ Start a Peer Fundraising Page and share it with your friends and family. ☑️ Direct Payment by check or online ☑️ Remember Us in Your Will ☑️ Volunteer Your Time! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbra Non Profit, Friends And Family, Brain
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The BridgeLine-Support for Adults with Brain Injuries | The BridgeLine
Throwback to when The BridgeLine turned 5! You can keep the party going by making any of these contributions to The BridgeLine: ☑️ Start a Peer Fundraising Page and share it with your friends and family. ☑️ Direct Payment by check or online ☑️ Remember Us in Your Will ☑️ Volunteer Your Time! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbra
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The three groups at highest risk for traumatic brain injury are children (0-4 year olds), teenagers (15-19 year olds), and adults (65 and older). https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humanservices
We support our members as they do: 💥 volunteer work in the community 💥 physical rehabilitation 💥 cognitive retraining (speech, reading, and memory support) 💥 expressive therapies (Art and Music Therapy) 💥 group problem-solving sessions 💥 individual and group recreational outings https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjur Physical Rehabilitation, Volunteer Work, Art And Music, Music Therapy
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We support our members as they do: 💥 volunteer work in the community 💥 physical rehabilitation 💥 cognitive retraining (speech, reading, and memory support) 💥 expressive therapies (Art and Music Therapy) 💥 group problem-solving sessions 💥 individual and group recreational outings https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjur
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A TBI can happen to anyone, whether it happens while playing sports, at work, or just slipping on an icy sidewalk. Injuries can range from “mild” to “severe”, with a majority of cases being concussions or mild TBI. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservic Playing Sports, The North Face Logo
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A TBI can happen to anyone, whether it happens while playing sports, at work, or just slipping on an icy sidewalk. Injuries can range from “mild” to “severe”, with a majority of cases being concussions or mild TBI. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservic
So glad our community cares about people with brain injuries! Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers. Our members cannot wait to get back to their own volunteerism in the community. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humanservices Charlottesville Va, Human Services, Wonder
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So glad our community cares about people with brain injuries! Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers. Our members cannot wait to get back to their own volunteerism in the community. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humanservices
The volunteer teams got so much work done at our houses! Thanks so much for making the homes of people with brain injuries look so great! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humanservices Thanks So Much, Emphasis
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The volunteer teams got so much work done at our houses! Thanks so much for making the homes of people with brain injuries look so great! https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supportservices #humanservices
Lots of symptoms from brain injuries can be invisible. Always give others the benefit of the doubt, they may be dealing with more than you know. Physical (sometimes invisible) symptoms of brain injury can include: 💥 headaches 💥 difficulty coordinating balance 💥 blurred vision in one or both eyes 💥 milder vision problems 💥 seizures 💥 changes in sensory perception 💥 trouble speaking and swallowing 💥 changes in sleep patterns 💥 lack of bowel and bladder control 💥 changes in sexual functio Operation Iraqi Freedom, Limbic System, Brain Stem, Agent Orange, Vision Problems, Human Brain, Personal Injury
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The BridgeLine-Support for Adults with Brain Injuries | The BridgeLine
Lots of symptoms from brain injuries can be invisible. Always give others the benefit of the doubt, they may be dealing with more than you know. Physical (sometimes invisible) symptoms of brain injury can include: 💥 headaches 💥 difficulty coordinating balance 💥 blurred vision in one or both eyes 💥 milder vision problems 💥 seizures 💥 changes in sensory perception 💥 trouble speaking and swallowing 💥 changes in sleep patterns 💥 lack of bowel and bladder control 💥 changes in sexual functio
We are still so grateful for the volunteers that helped us for United Way's Day of Caring! We'll be posting some more of the photos captured that day. We hope everyone is still finding ways to get involved in the community. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supp The Volunteers, United Way, So Grateful, That Day
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The BridgeLine-Support for Adults with Brain Injuries | The BridgeLine
We are still so grateful for the volunteers that helped us for United Way's Day of Caring! We'll be posting some more of the photos captured that day. We hope everyone is still finding ways to get involved in the community. https://www.thebridgeline.org/ #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #volunteering #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #nonprofit #donate #thebridgeline #bridgeline #centralvirginia #recovery #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #tbirecovery #regainingindependance #disabilitysupport #supp