Minds In Motion Initiative (MIMI): Located in Salem, MIMI has a mission of partnering with people with brain injuries and disorders to co-create pathways to independence and helping them live the way they choose. This is cultivated through 5 key initiatives: therapeutic services, living services, agency/purpose, access, and advocacy.
Interested in joining a support group? Whether you are a brain injury survivor, a family member, or a caregiver support is essential. Minds In Motion hosts a monthly support group. For more information please contact Meg Snider at (971) 977-3688 or msnider@oregonminds.org
Center for Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)
Sarah Bellum's Bakery: Sarah Bellum's is a social enterprise bakery that supports adults with acquired brain injury to return to work and life by baking cupcakes and other desserts.
Brain Injury Connections NW: umbrella organization that supports programs and services that serve the brain injury community in the Portland metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest.
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon (BIAOR)
Regional Arts & Culture Council : If you have an Oregon Trail card (aka, food stamps), you can get tickets to many arts events for only $5. Music, theater, dance, and film events have Arts for All $5 tickets.
YMCA: Offers ADA accessibility equipment and membership at a discounted rated for people with disabilities.
Portland Parks & Recreation: Offers community-based recreation and leisure activities through the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program.
Forward Stride Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding Services: Offers equestrian clinical services (both rehabilitation & psychotherapy) for children and adults.
LoveYourBrain : LoveYourBrain is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury by raising awareness about the importance of brain health. They value holistic health care and encourage the use of yoga and meditation to optimize brain health, enhance resilience, and health from a brain injury.
Click here to check out their free yoga classes
If you know of a resource(s) and would be willing to share it with us, please email: alexandra.kalinich@gmail.com