St. Jude Brain Injury Network serves survivors of brain injury.
We can help you pick up the pieces.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the head arising from a blunt or penetrating trauma or from acceleration-deceleration forces. This is associated with any of the following signs:​
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Deficits in attention & short-term memory
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Decreased level of consciousness
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Slowed thinking
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Skull fracture
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Difficulties in frustration tolerance
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Amnesia
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Problems with time management & decision making
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Neuropsychologic abnormalities
Mission Statement
To coordinate services and help improve the quality of life for adult survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote awareness in the Orange County community of TBI issues.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the St. Jude Brain Injury Network (SJBIN) is to demonstrate the effectiveness of a coordinated service approach assisting persons with a traumatic brain injury to attain access into gainful employment, appropriate community reintegration programs, accessible housing, and research-related education.