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Brain Disorders

Any of a variety of conditions that are characterized by significant impairment of brain tissue and resultant loss of brain function including degenerative illnesses (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other cerebrovascular accidents), genetic variations or mutations that affect the development and functioning of the brain either in utero or following birth, traumatic brain injury, post infection damage, brain tumors, and permanent damage that occurs as a result of seizures, substance toxicity or other disorders as well as conditions affecting the brain that are present prior to birth.

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Advocacy and Case Management Services

Language Access

Thru: Empowering People's Independence

Eligibility:
Varies by program. Call for information.
Languages:
Spanish

Empowering People's Independence - Endicott

31 Adams Avenue
Endicott, NY

Empowering People's Independence - Rochester

1650 South Avenue
Rochester, NY

Empowering People's Independence - Syracuse

6493 Ridings Road
Suite 112
Syracuse, NY

Day Program

Thru: Bridges For Brain Injury, Inc

Eligibility:
18 years and older and can show proof of brain injury or chronic health​/medical issues.

Hours:
M-SA 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Elderchoice Inc.

Thru: Elderchoice Inc.

Eligibility:
Residents of area served. Elderly and​/or individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Elderchoice Inc.

208 West Main Street
Elbridge, NY

FACTS

Thru: Brain Injury Association of New York State

Eligibility:
Must have a diagnosis of ABI​/TBI before 22 years of age. Permanent New York State address.

Brain Injury Association of New York State

5 Pine West Plaza
Suite 506
Albany, NY

Hours:
Voicemail: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls returned M-TH 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc.

Thru: Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc.

Eligibility:
Ages 18 years or older. Survivor of brain injury (medically or traumatically related) or other neurological challenges. Day program requirements: Able to to care for basic needs (feeding, self-medication and toileting). Capable of self-managing behavior.

Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc.

2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road
Suite 400 and 500
Rochester, NY

Information and Referral Services

Thru: Brain Injury Association of New York State

Eligibility:
None.

Brain Injury Association of New York State

5 Pine West Plaza
Suite 506
Albany, NY

Project Lifesaver

Thru: Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Eligibility:
Clients must have diagnosis of Autism, Downs Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease), or other intellectual or developmental disability. Clients must also have a history, or severe risk, of wandering, eloping or becoming disoriented as documented in a Life Plan, IEP or medical diagnosis (code Z91.83).

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Civic Center Plaza, 130 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY

Traumatic Brain Injury Service Coordination

Thru: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Eligibility:
Ages 18-64 years. Diagnosis of traumatic brain injury.

Jay Street Location

1099 Jay Street
Building J
Rochester, NY