Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services
The Division of Disability Services (DDS) is the designated lead state government agency for brain injury. As such, the Division administers the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund and serves as staff to the Governor's NJ Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund
The TBI Fund provides New Jersey residents of any age, who have survived a traumatic brain injury, the opportunity to access the brain injury
related services and supports they need to live in the community.
The Fund purchases supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and/or public programs are unavailable to meet those needs. A portion of the Fund also is used to support public education, outreach, and prevention activities related to TBI.
More Information:
TBI Fund
New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury
DDS serves as staff to the New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury. Composed of 26 members, the TBI Council holds quarterly public meetings to advise the Department of Human Services of issues relevant to brain injury services.
Related Links:
New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury