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Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center

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Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center

Jodi House is a nonprofit organization that supports brain injury survivors and their caretakers. Staff is available by email, phone or in person.

Jodi House Program is composed of three main elements: community integration, supported living services, and vocational supported services. Jodi House Program services focus on survivors' interests and skills rather than their disabilities. Members, volunteers, and staff work collaboratively to make Jodi House a safe, nurturing community of support. Program activities include music, art, adaptive yoga, computer lab, Spanish, support groups, educational opportunities and community outings. Jodi House serves North County through its weekly Solvang support group. Our Resource and Referral Program provides a "life-line" of information for families, friends, caregivers, and survivors that are not Jodi House Members.

09/09/2025

Please join us via Zoom next Tuesday, 9/16 at 12 PM to learn about the benefits that may be available to you! Come with any questions you may have for Carol. Everyone is welcome, and no pre-registration is required😊

09/08/2025

There’s 5 weeks left until our Evening to Benefit Jodi House event 🌟🌿Here’s a look back at last year’s event.

Join us this year for ‘Bossa Nova Under the Sky,’ on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Get ready for an evening filled with food, drinks, live music, a raffle, and more! 🍽️🥂🎶 Early bird ticket prices are in effect until 9/30, so buy your tickets now at the link in our bio.

09/06/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsor, The Chumash Foundation, for making this year’s “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” at the possible! We deeply appreciate your generous support of the brain injury community, and we are so thankful to partner with you again this year❤️

09/05/2025

A few snapshots from our week at Jodi House☺️

09/03/2025

Thank you so much to Adriana & Igor Mexico and AIMdyn Inc. for sponsoring this year’s “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” event at the Silver level💙this event wouldn’t be possible without your generosity!

We look forward to seeing you all at the on October 16th at 5:30! To purchase your early bird tickets, head to the link in our bio🔗🦜

09/02/2025

We are so excited to introduce our new in-person Life Skills class! Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM to learn skills critical to independent living and gaining confidence in your ability to navigate through life!

09/01/2025

Happy September from Jodi House! 📚🍁Check out this month’s special events

For more information about how to access in-person or online events and classes, please contact mailto:info@jodihouse.org or call 805-563-2882 x3 ☺️

08/31/2025

August 31st is International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. In addition to being a leading cause of death in the US, overdoses can also cause brain injuries due to the lack of oxygen to those who survive.

Today we honor those lost, support those in recovery, and raise awareness about resources and help available 💜🎗️

08/29/2025

Jodi House will be closed on Monday, September 1st in honor of Labor Day 🇺🇸 Services will resume Tuesday, September 2. Have a great and relaxing three-day weekend!

08/28/2025

Every Thursday at 3pm we host our Spanish Class! 📚✨ Did you know learning a second language, like Spanish, can support brain injury recovery?

Language learning is powerful “brain training,” offering benefits such as:
- Supporting neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to rewire and heal after injury
- Improving memory
- Developing stronger neural connections
- Boosting cognitive flexibility
- Greater emotional well-being

08/26/2025

Save the date! An Evening to Benefit Jodi House will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm on the rooftop of 🌟🌿Join us for Bossa Nova Under the Sky: an evening of live music, inspiring speakers, Brazilian-inspired bites, drinks, and raffles. Bright and colorful attire encouraged!✨Visit the link in our bio for tickets & sponsorship opportunities. We hope to see you there!

08/22/2025

All smiles before a Brain Workout at Jodi House😊🧠

Address

625 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm

Website

https://www.jodihouse.org/

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Jodi House

Jodi House began as a family’s attempt to help their daughter cope with the life-changing effects of her traumatic brain injury. After their daughter, Jodi, was struck by a drunk driver, Donna and Jerry Wustman had no idea where to turn. Jodi was talented, warm and spirited. She was in college studying art. But after the accident, everything was different. Now what? What resources exist for a twenty-year-old girl who was suddenly, tragically, rendered permanently disabled by something she had no control over?

Her parents looked for answers to these questions and found nothing. But they didn’t give up. In fact, they were inspired by this gap in services to create a place for people like Jodi. So Donna and Jerry, along with their dear friend Louise Fields, started Jodi House. In 1982, they began connecting with other brain injury survivors in the Santa Barbara community. 13 years later, after years of meeting in public spaces and lots of cookie sales, they were able to get a house on Veronica Springs Road that became a hub of support for the members of Jodi House. Then, in 2010, a generous donation allowed Jodi House to move to its current location in downtown Santa Barbara. Here, in our warm, beautiful Victorian house, our members have a place to continue their recoveries, to support one another, and to feel understood.

Brain injuries look different for everyone: for some, Jodi House is a place of transition in which members prepare to reintegrate into the larger community, and for others, Jodi House is their community. Either way, our programs are built to empower our members to the greatest extent possible:

Our Day Program consists of classes that aim to improve cognitive, physical and social functioning after brain injury. This program also helps connect our members to community resources through monthly presentations and field trips. From Memory Skills and Brain Workout to Posture & Stability and Restorative Yoga, our classes can help members in many of the areas a brain injury can impact.

Our Case Management Services allow our members to work on their individualized goals in a one-on-one setting. Securing housing, finding employment, connecting with medical providers, applying for benefits, and learning about our community’s resources can be overwhelming, especially when someone is navigating their brain injury at the same time. Case Management is a great way to receive some extra support as members work toward achieving their goals.

Our Immersion Services Program is a vocational support service we provide in conjunction with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). Sometimes, people want to work but aren’t able to return to the same job they had before their brain injury. For brain injury survivors who might need assistance in exploring employment paths, building the skills they need to return to the workplace, and making practical steps toward job readiness like preparing their resume, this DOR funded program is available.

Our Counseling Services can help our members address the emotional and mental components of brain injury. For example, accepting that you have a brain injury, adjusting to a new normal, working through the trauma of an injury, navigating relationship changes, and learning how to cope with everyday stressors can all be extremely difficult to do. Our in-house counselor can provide you with the emotional support and tools you need to better your mental health and overall well-being.

Our Resource and Referral Program provides a "life-line" of information for families, friends, caregivers, and survivors that may or may not be Jodi House members. Our staff is well-versed in the wide range of resources available in Santa Barbara County, and we also do our best to find appropriate resources for people who are not located in the area. Staff is available by email, phone or in person.

Jodi House and its programs have grown a lot over the years, but our commitment to supporting our community’s brain injury survivors has remained constant. This is a special organization, and the only one of its kind. The Wustman family knew that life after Jodi’s brain injury wouldn’t be the same. But they worked hard to ensure that it would still be good. Jodi House empowers brain injury survivors to not merely survive, but to thrive.