Brain Injury Association of Illinois

Address

3025 Springfield Rd
UAW Hall
East Peoria, IL 61611

(309) 565-0115

http://www.biail.org/support.htm

Description:

The Brain Injury Association of Illinois welcomes everyone to attend any support group. Please call the office for additional information regarding support group activities.

Why Attend a Support Group Meeting?

The purpose of a support group is sharing with and supporting another for the mutual benefit of the total group. Some elements of a support group are:

-Active, involved listening to others
-Providing an atmosphere where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged or labeled
-An atmosphere that promotes a sense of caring
-An opportunity to identify needs and to problem solve with others
-Providing an atmosphere to explore inner feelings
-An awareness of common needs and strengths
-Receiving and giving opportunities for others to be understood
-A place to find courage and to take risks
-Education and information is shared among the group

Hours:

Brain Injury Support Group Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

This group is intended for anyone who would like to learn about brain injuries, individuals with brain injuries, caregivers, spouses, friends, and families. All are welcome!

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 19, 2017

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

3025 Springfield Rd
UAW Hall
East Peoria, IL 61611

Contacts

Chris Hess

Primary Contact

Facilitator

(309) 565-0115

Phone Numbers

Facilitator- Chris Hess

(309) 565-0115

UAW Hall

(309) 694-3151

Special Notes/Funding

Brain Injury Support Group.

Description

The purpose of a support group is sharing with and supporting another for the mutual benefit of the total group. Some elements of a support group are: -Active, involved listening to others -Providing an atmosphere where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged or labeled -An atmosphere that promotes a sense of caring -An opportunity to identify needs and to problem solve with others -Providing an atmosphere to explore inner feelings -An awareness of common needs and strengths -Receiving and giving opportunities for others to be understood -A place to find courage and to take risks -Education and information is shared among the group

Hours

Brain Injury Support Group Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

This group is intended for anyone who would like to learn about brain injuries, individuals with brain injuries, caregivers, spouses, friends, and families. All are welcome!

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

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    Special Notes/Funding

    Brain injury Support Group.

    Description

    The purpose of a support group is sharing with and supporting another for the mutual benefit of the total group. Some elements of a support group are: -Active, involved listening to others -Providing an atmosphere where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged or labeled -An atmosphere that promotes a sense of caring -An opportunity to identify needs and to problem solve with others -Providing an atmosphere to explore inner feelings -An awareness of common needs and strengths -Receiving and giving opportunities for others to be understood -A place to find courage and to take risks -Education and information is shared among the group

    Hours

    Brain Injury Support Group Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month, starting at 7:00 p.m.

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    This group is intended for anyone who would like to learn about brain injuries, individuals with brain injuries, caregivers, spouses, friends, and families. All are welcome!

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Please call.

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    No boundaries.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100) and related services within the Service Tree.

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