Programs
Georgia
TBI Lead Agency
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Commission
2 Peachtree Street NW
Suite 26-426
Atlanta, GA 30303
Craig Young
Executive Director
404-651-5112
404-656-9886 (Fax)
Service Delivery
In Georgia, individuals of any age who have sustained a TBI may apply to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission for funds to assist them in meeting any or all of the costs of receiving care and rehabilitative services. The trust fund is governed by a Commission, which is made up of 15 individuals appointed by the Governor and five State Agencies. Since October 2003, the Commission has served as the Lead Agency for Traumatic Injuries for the State of Georgia. The Commission, with the assistance of its Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board, evaluates the needs of individuals with traumatic injuries and makes policy recommendations for the enhancement of the State's service system.
In keeping with the Commission's goal to support independence, inclusion in the community, consumer choice, and self-determination, funds can be requested to assist with a wide variety of services and goods, ranging from housing, health care and personal assistance, assistive technology, and transportation, to respite, recreation and rehabilitation.
In addition to the trust fund, Georgia has the Independent Care Waiver and the Community Care Services Waiver, which are administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health. The Independent Care Waiver, while not designed to serve persons with TBI exclusively, does have a set-aside of 30 slots for persons with TBI.
Vocational Rehabilitation services are administered by the Department of Labor. The Vocational Rehabilitation Program also operates the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center.
Find out more information on this State's services in its current profile by clicking here. [PDF 50KB]. You can also order a hardcopy of our latest "Guide to State Government Brain Injury Policies, Funding and Services" for profiles of all States and much more.
HRSA-Funded Projects
The Department of Community Health received a HRSA Planning Grant in 1997 to assess needs and an Implementation Grant in 1998 to develop culturally competent and sensitive materials, and conduct outreach and support to minority groups. The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission was awarded a Post-Demonstration Grant in 2004 to support the transition of the State's TBI Registry from the Department of Labor to the Commission.
Find more information on this State's project in its current grant profile.
Promising Practices
Click here for a summary of the State's Brain Injury Training Portfolio
