TBI Residential Services

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, loss of oxygen, or penetrating head injury." In addition, service members and Veterans potentially have the additional exposures to  blast, both from combat and from training. 

• 48% Falls 
• 20% Motor vehicle accidents 
• 17% Being struck by or against an object 
• Blasts are the leading cause of TBI for military 

 TBI can cause a myriad of impairments to functionality. It can cause impairments related to thinking, memory, movement, sensation, and emotions. The impairments not only impact the survivor, but also can have long lasting impacts on families and friends.