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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

The BridgeLine

TBI & ABI Support
The BridgeLine enriches the lives of adults with brain injuries. Survivors are different than they used to be and they know it.

It can happen to anyone and out of nowhere: an out-of-control car, a slippery sidewalk, an accident on the playing field. It takes but an instant for a persona’s whole world to be turned inside out by brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America an estimated 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury about 250,000 in Virginia,

and 5,455 adults in the Thomas Jefferson Health district. Every year, 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury of different severity, which is one injury every 23 seconds. These numbers include women and men injured while serving in the US Armed Forces. The brain-injury survivor can go from being an independent, successful adult with responsibilities as a parent or provider to someone totally dependent on the very same people he used to support. Personality, relationships, cognitive skills, and mobility may all be affected. The unique challenge that arises from neurological trauma lies in the sudden and unforeseen changes to one’s identity and circumstance. Community-based alternatives have long been a priority for institutional programs in mental health, intellectual disAbilities, substance abuse, justice, aging, and convalescence. Persons with brain injuries however are still on the periphery of the aforementioned services. The astronomical costs for care, the toll on the lives of the families, be it emotional or financial, surmounts all expectations. Past the acute care lies uncertainty, and, most of all, the quickly realized need for long-term care. Nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and group homes are, if available and affordable, an option, but often fall short of a life that can be lived with happiness and dignity. The survivors need programs that address their distinct cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs. We are proud that The Bridge Line is recognized as a model for residential community living and for vocational training for people with brain injuries.

04/14/2025

Please RSVP!
https://thebridgeline.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait-grand-opening-and-10-year-anniversary

02/13/2025

🙌On Sunday, the Virginia House and Senate released their proposed budgets, and funding for brain injury was included in both. The Senate budget contained $300,000 in new funding for workforce retention for our state-funded safety net services. The House budget contained $985,000 for workforce retention and an additional 1 million dollars for strengthening and expanding our safety net! Plus, budgets also contained funding for a new 25-bed neurobehavioral unit in Virginia for persons with brain injury! The House and Senate budgets will be negotiated over the next few weeks, and we will continue our advocacy for increased funding and services throughout Virginia.

The BridgeLine
Brain Injury Solutions
No Limits Eastern Shore
SupportWorks Housing
Eggleston
Community Brain Injury Services
Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley, Inc.
Brain Injury Association of Virginia

01/30/2025

A fabulous and effective day in Richmond with members, clients, and staff at the General Assembly advocating during Brain Injury Awareness Day.
Thank you for all the support from our Delegates and Senators.

11/26/2024

Giving Tuesday is around the corner, December 3rd.
Please help us to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

Your donation through our website is more than a contribution; it’s the spark for change. Your support empowers our mission, creating real impact in the lives we touch.

08/17/2024

Today is National Nonprofit Day, we want to say THANK YOU to all our supporters, volunteers, and donors! Your contributions help us make a difference every day.

07/22/2024

Last week Joan turned 70. 🎉🎈🎁
On the weekend, we celebrated her big birthday together with her family and friends with a fun party, lots of food, and good vibes!
Joanie, we hope you had a great birthday! ❤️

Wendy Hassler thank you so much for your amazing work to set up the party and food.

07/18/2024

You can also meet us there on Saturday, we are looking forward to it! Please feel free to drop by at The BridgeLine table!!! 💚💜

We'll see you there, Nelson! Everything from sports physicals to vaccines, food trucks to games - over 30 community organizations will be ready to get you healthy!

Saturday, July 20, 10a-2p
Nelson County High School

07/01/2024

We're thrilled to announce that we're expanding our service area!
We now serve also Prince Edward, Cumberland, and Nottoway counties.
It's our mission to make a positive impact, and we're eager to connect with and support even more people with brain injuries.

If you our someone you care about would benefit from our brain injury services, please contact us:

info@thebridgeline.org
(434) 220-4596

06/27/2024

Today is National PTSD Day, a day that serves as a crucial reminder of the impact Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has on millions of lives.
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

An often overlooked aspect of PTSD is its relationship with brain injuries. Brain injuries themselves can be traumatic events that trigger PTSD, adding complexity to an already challenging condition. For many individuals, the trauma of sustaining a brain injury initiates the onset of PTSD, resulting in heightened emotional instability, cognitive difficulties, and increased vulnerability to stress. This dual burden requires specialized care that addresses both the psychological and neurological aspects of their condition.

If you are affected by a BI and PTSD or know someone who is, here are some resources:

National Center for PTSD:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Comprehensive resources and information on PTSD treatment and support.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
https://www.samhsa.gov/
National helpline and resources for PTSD.

If you need help linking up with the right place, please contact us:
info@thebridgeline.org
(434) 220-4596

06/26/2024

🎶Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd...🎶

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to watch a baseball game in RVA between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the New Jersey Somerset Patriots!

Our residents and members - and staff- had a lot of fun!
Thank you to NWG Solutions, LLC for the tickets. ❤️ ⚾ 🌞

05/31/2024

Did you know that the world record for the longest smile is 8 hours, 1 minute, and 17 seconds?
Our members and residents are trying to keep up, because today is 😄

04/15/2024

We are looking forward to Sunday, April 21st!

Our residents are already busy practicing their best dance moves because, as part of the Tom Tom Foundation festival, one of our residential homes is among the hosts for this year's .

We are excited to welcome Mike Younger, who will have two performances on our porch.
Feel free to come by the Belmont neighborhood on Sunday!

Address

315 Winding River Lane, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA
22911

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14342204596

Website

https://linktr.ee/the_bridgeline

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