WV TBI Services

09/25/2025

Today, Sep 25th, 2025, all 50 states are participating in the first fully national day of free naloxone. Last year (2024), people hosted over 650 events from 35 states – distributing over 84,000 naloxone doses! If you're interested in participating in Save a Life Day, there is more information at the link below!

What is Save a Life Day? On Sep 25th, 2025, all 50 states are participating in the first fully national day of free naloxone. Last year (2024), people hosted over 650 events from 35 states – distributing over 84,000 naloxone doses! Check out some photos here. “Save a Life Day” […]

09/23/2025

Building a strong network of partners can help expand the reach of your falls prevention work and fill gaps that your organization may need assistance with. Learn more about how to successfully engage with partner organizations: 👇

09/18/2025

Tomorrow is National Concussion Day!

In partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education and Get Schooled on Concussions, we would like you to join us for a free virtual presentation on National Concussion Awareness Day!

This collaboration is designed to help you manage student concussions focused primarily on their return to academics in the classroom. This is a free session, and you can register at this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86038980621

West Virginia Association of School Nurses
West Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association

09/18/2025

The TBI Track is underway at the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities!!! Cortland is leading us off by doing a presentation about TBI in Underserved Populations, and our Lived Experience Panel is coming up next!

Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU

09/17/2025

Earlier this year, brain injury experts met to discuss updating the terminology we use to characterize traumatic brain injuries. This new system would move away from labeling brain injuries as mild, moderate, and severe and would instead use other criteria, like blood biomarkers and CT scans, to evaluate the injury. In a recent article in the latest issue of THE Challenge! magazine, we broke down how this conversation is evolving and what it would mean for the future of brain injury care. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3I4xIUh

09/16/2025

Please consider filling out this community needs assessment for our partners at WV Hope in Action Alliance!

This is an important step in the process of creating an app called "TheLink" that will be designed to support individuals with disabilities, especially those living with mental health challenges and/or substance use concerns, in managing their daily health needs.

Introducing TheLink! A new app designed to support individuals with disabilities, especially those living with mental health challenges and/or substance use concerns, in managing their daily health needs.

But we can't do it without YOU.

Your voice and experience matter. Whether you are a person with lived experience, a caregiver, or a service provider, your input will help us build a tool that works for everyone. We'd love for you to take our Community Assessment Survey and help shape the app's future!

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9LV8LXP

WV Hope in Action Alliance

09/11/2025

I think we found "the missing link." 🤗

We are excited to finally unveil what we’ve been working on with the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU — TheLink, a new app designed to connect people with essential community resources.

Your input will help shape it! 💬 Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/9LV8LXP

Read the press release here: https://tinyurl.com/4atp8s6s

09/11/2025

The Big Brain made its way to the Valley HealthCare System 9/11 Veteran-First Responder Resource Fair!

09/11/2025

Please join us for an initial informational session about the upcoming TBI Support Group in Parkersburg, WV!

Navigating your life post-TBI can be challenging. That journey is made easier when done alongside others who understand the unique experiences that come with TBI. If you are looking for community, resources, and collective understanding, this group is for you!

Meeting date and time: Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting location: The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley
1917 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101

The group will then meet every first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. This session will provide a chance to learn more and help shape the future of the group. This support group will be facilitated by TBI survivor and Parkersburg native, Jennifer Buzzard.

If you have any questions, please reach out to TBI@hsc.wvu.edu or call 877-724-8244. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/09/2025

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU Mountain State Conference on Disabilities! You can register here:

A conference where all stakeholders in the disability community can come together to make an impact.

09/08/2025

September is National Recovery Month. Recovery Month is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible.

is a great time to prioritize care, connection, and healing. ❤️‍🩹Need help getting started?

Go to ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

09/05/2025

Our next speakers we'd like to introduce for our TBI Track in the upcoming Mountain State Conference on Disabilities, is our very own Social Work team! The four of them will be presenting in a panel discussion titled:

"Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating TBI Through a Social Work Lens"

Discover how social workers partner with TBI survivors to create person-centered plans that promote independence, address urgent needs, and enhance long-term quality of life.

If you are still interested in attending the conference, please visit:

WVU School of Social Work
WV Social Workers CEU Opportunities
National Association of Social Workers, West Virginia Chapter

A conference where all stakeholders in the disability community can come together to make an impact.