Doug ChandlerTBI Expansion ProjectARRA Stimulus Project Funded GrantCentral Coast Center for Independent Living

CCCIL – Veteran Services TBISCA site 20

years

Similarities and differences - TBI & PTSD

Is TBI the same for everyone?

Large number of returning veterans with TBI

Increase TBI awareness with legislators

Increase public awareness about TBI

Identify opportunities for collaboration of services veteran and non-veteran

Advisory Committees of veterans and non-veterans with TBI

TBISCA sites and front line service providers

Monterey County Veterans Collaborative Goal: Improve service delivery system for

veterans Method: Gather input on unmet veterans

service needs

Current legislative climate Start with items that don’t cost state money Example helmet laws for skiing and

snowboarding Educating legislators and key staff

Causes of TBI Needed resources for dealing with TBI Additional needs for services provider to meet Impact on community colleges and

universities Grassroots movement

Gather baseline of needs and coverage

People with TBI tell their stories Spread information Increased media coverage Grassroots effort It has already started Website live in June CATBI.ORG