A TBI (traumatic brain injury) Clubhouse is a supportive network of members who participate in a work oriented environment to use and develop practical, functional, community work and independent living skills.

Members and staff work together to plan and carry out the wide variety of jobs, tasks, and functions needed each day to operate the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse location, structure and staff-member relationship emphasize the importance of self-determination and community self-sufficiency following brain injury.

The Clubhouse provides resources, support and advocacy to assist members in achieving their goals for community living:

• Skills for renewing and developing relationships
• Occupational activities
• Volunteer opportunities

A traumatic brain injury is a result of trauma from an external force to the head from an object or a motor vehicle accident.

Each year over 2 million people in the United States are affected by traumatic brain injury. Many more experience brain injury due to cancer, physical abuse, unprovoked vascular accident, toxic poisoning, and other causes.

Brain injury often results in multiple impairments affecting a persons physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. At the same time, many individuals can retain substantial capabilities. Too often, a person's talents and abilities are overlooked in the face of deficits related to their brain injury.

Few services exist which address the unique needs of people with traumatic brain injuries. HansonHouse TBI Clubhouse will provide the support for people to develop strengths to rebuild and maintain satisfying lives.