Brain Injury Support Groups
in Maine
The purpose of a support group is to learn more about brain injury and to share with other people who are facing or have faced similar challenges.
Please call ahead times and places can change.
Gardiner
Christ Church 7:00-8:30
Last Monday of every month
582-4315 or 582 6692
Brewer new location
Brewer Rehab and Living
74 Parkway South
4:30 -5:30
3rd Monday of every month
945-5217
Portland
New England Rehab
335 Brighton Ave
Briggs Conference RM
1st Tuesday 11:00-1:00 every month
3rd Monday 10:00- 12:00 every month
call Kathy 6220 8589
Waterville
Maine General Hospital
Thayer 149 North St
3rd Saturday of every month
10:00 - 11:30
call 441-7100
Lewiston
Westside NeuroRehab
618 Main St
1st Monday of every month
6:00- 8:00
call 795- 6110
Christ Church 7:00-8:30
Last Monday of every month
582-4315 or 582 6692
Brewer new location
Brewer Rehab and Living
74 Parkway South
4:30 -5:30
3rd Monday of every month
945-5217
Portland
New England Rehab
335 Brighton Ave
Briggs Conference RM
1st Tuesday 11:00-1:00 every month
3rd Monday 10:00- 12:00 every month
call Kathy 6220 8589
Waterville
Maine General Hospital
Thayer 149 North St
3rd Saturday of every month
10:00 - 11:30
call 441-7100
Lewiston
Westside NeuroRehab
618 Main St
1st Monday of every month
6:00- 8:00
call 795- 6110
The Brain Injury Information Network of Maine is a partnership of organizations working together
to share information, provide education, and promote promising practices
that will benefit individuals with brain injuries and their families.
Updated May 7 2012
Updated May 7 2012
BIIN is Celebrating
Our 2nd Anniversary
Thanks to all of YOU Please help keep the good work going strong!
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Myth Busting
Over the next year we will be debunking some of the myths around brain injury.
#1 Myth: After one year (some say 2 years) after an injury an individual can not be expected to make any significant improvements.
BUSTED: Research, evidence based data is beginning to challenge this recovery myth. Information and stories that have provided hope that recovery takes place over many years are being proved to be accurate.
#2 Myth: If you don't lose consciousness you don't have a brain injury.
BUSTED: It's just not true if you have blackout it usually because of where you hit your head and what part of your brain was hurt. Frequently people who DO lose consciousness get to a doctor and get more help.
#3 Myth: If you have a brain injury it will show up on a CT scan or a MRI.
BUSTED: CT and MRI are remarkable imaging devices but they are not advanced enough to pick up all types of injuries to the brain.
#4 Myth: Concussion is another word for brain injury.
TRUE: This one is true a concussion isa mild brain injury -it must be taken seriously not simply "shaken off" If in Doubt Sit Them Out."
new #5 Myth: If you do not have a seizure immediately after a brain injury you are not at risk for seizures.
BUSTED: We still do not understand all the problems with seizures but having a brain injury increases your risk in the future.
#3 Myth: If you have a brain injury it will show up on a CT scan or a MRI.
BUSTED: CT and MRI are remarkable imaging devices but they are not advanced enough to pick up all types of injuries to the brain.
#4 Myth: Concussion is another word for brain injury.
TRUE: This one is true a concussion isa mild brain injury -it must be taken seriously not simply "shaken off" If in Doubt Sit Them Out."
new #5 Myth: If you do not have a seizure immediately after a brain injury you are not at risk for seizures.
BUSTED: We still do not understand all the problems with seizures but having a brain injury increases your risk in the future.
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Marcia 207621 1407 or email mcooper@biin.org
Marcia 207621 1407 or email mcooper@biin.org
