Traumatic Brain Injury
Service Coordination Program

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined under section 192.735 RSMO as a sudden insult or damage to the brain or its covering, not of a degenerative nature. Such insult or damage may produce an altered state of consciousness and may result in a decrease of one or more of the following: mental, cognitive, behavioral or physical functioning resulting in partial or total disability. Cerebral vascular accidents, aneurysms and congenital deficits shall be specifically excluded from this definition.

The Missouri Department of Health through the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordination Program provides assistance in locating, coordinating and purchasing rehabilitation and psychological services for individuals who have survived a traumatic brain injury.

The services are available free of charge to any Missouri resident with a traumatic brain injury, regardless of the insurance or financial status of the individual. Service Coordinators are located in county health departments in the western, central and eastern regions.

Service Coordination staff consist of Clinical Social Workers, Community Health Nurses and Professionals with knowledge and expertise in the field of brain injury. These employees have education and experience in working with survivors of traumatic head injury and their families and can access needed community services.

Brain Injury Service Rehabilitation Funding is available statewide to survivors of traumatic brain injury. Vendors with expertise in brain injury rehabilitation are located throughout the state. Services include functional living rehabilitation, day activity, in home support, prevocational/ pre-employment training, recreation, transportation, community support and therapies.

Contact a Traumatic Brain Injury Service Coordinator at your County Health Department.

Information regarding etiology and effects of Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as state wide resources, may be obtained by calling 1-800-451-0669.

For Information and Support for family members, call Missouri Head Injury Association at 573.893.2444.