Member Driven Services
SERVICE COORDINATION: Designs an individual service plan customized to a consumer's needs. As their advocate, the Service Coordinator can help access medical services, vocational/educational resources, housing supports, financial benefits (Medicaid/SSD) and other services.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING: Is provided to survivors in their home and community by developing goals they choose to become more indenpendent in their daily activities. These goals may include: Self-Care, Completing Tasks, Meal and Grocery Planning, Household Manangement, Transportation, Money Management, Pre-Vocational Skills and much more.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION COUNSELING: Assists survivors and their families in overcoming difficulties and challenges they face as they adjust to effects of their injury.
DAY PROGRAM SERVICES: Our CONNECTIONS Day Services offer an opportunity for consumers to work on personal goals in a group setting. For more information regarding Day Program Services, contact lluongo@bridgesforbraininjury.org. This program provides several opportunities for members to contribute to the community:
- OUTSIDE THE LINES: Engages members in non-traditional, artistic opportunities while connecting to the community.
- CONNECTIONS CAFE: Members run an in-house snack and beverage service.
- W.O.W.: Our "With Out Walls" Program provides recreational opportunities every Saturday for those who want to be a part of the weekend action with their peers!
- WILDLIFE DEFENDERS: Is a Wildlife Education Outreach Group run by the program members. To find out more about this exciting program click HERE.
Nicole Vanderwall and Brenden Flynn, who met at Bridges, were united in marriage on Friday, September 18, 2009 at St. Mary's Church in Waterloo, New York. A reception immediately followed at the Holiday Inn in Auburn, New York. Congratulations Nicole and Brenden!!