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Supporting Brain Injury State Funding
Brain Injury Service Programs Across Virginia are Urging Legislators to Provide Funding to Strengthen and Expand Services
What are we advocating for? Funding to deliver essential services.
As we diligently and successfully implement the 2024 DARS Workforce Retention and Strengthening and Expansion Funding, we've only just begun. We recognize that our growth brings with it critical ongoing needs. In many communities, the newly funded expansions are often the only source of rehabilitative services for those seeking to improve their recovery and quality of life. The first steps have been taken, now we must accommodate this growth.
We've got an exciting update from the General Assembly!
Great news! The General Assembly has allocated $1.35 million for community-based brain injury services. If approved by the governor, $600,000 will go toward workforce retention, while $750,000 will strengthen brain injury services across Virginia.
Additionally—$1.6 million has been set aside to support an in-patient neurobehavioral services unit. This funding will help create facilities for 20 individuals living with traumatic brain injuries or neurocognitive disorders. If approved, these in-patient units are expected to be in place by January 1, 2026.
Before this becomes official, the governor must sign the General Assembly budget—so stay tuned!
Critical Work Remaining
Acquired brain injuries affect the lives of people of all ages. Anyone can experience a brain injury, but data indicates that some groups are at greater risk of dying from or experiencing long-term health problems after the injury.
How Can You Help?
Contact Your Legislators
Send those letters! The more our legislators hear from us, the more they understand the importance of supporting the brain injury community. Share your story, express your needs and concerns—your voice matters. Without your input, they won’t know what’s truly needed. Join brain injury services across Virginia and help spread the word to ensure meaningful change! Scroll down to find your legislator.
Brain Injury Fact Sheet
What is the need? How many people are affected by brain injury? Where are gaps in services? How can state funding help? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Legislative Briefs-State Funding Needs
This is what we are asking state funding to be used for, the information that your legistlators need to see. Get the information about budget item numbers, statistics, and more.
Letter Writing Templates
Your voice is needed! Use these templates to write to legislators. The more letters we can send, the more they see the issues are important to Virginians and the brain injury community.
Advocacy Resources
Free Advocacy Webinar Archive
Going to talk to a legislator can be intimidating. View these six, 7 to 10 minute webinars from former Executive Director, Anne McDonnel that will walk you through the legislative process and set you up to be a confident advocate.
Self-Advocacy Toolkit
Self-advocacy may be difficult, but you are the expert in your lived experience! Download the free self-advocacy toolkit for resources, tools, and worksheets on becoming a better advocate!
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Thank you to our Mission Partners for supporting our advocacy efforts throughout the year:
