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Bridging the Gap Between Surviving & Thriving Skip to main content Home Who We Are Overview Mission & History Corporate Compliance Frequent Questions Board & Staff Careers Locations What We Do Overview Day Program Services (Medicaid Waiver) Social Adult Day Services (Managed Care) Life Skills Training Service Coordination Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury Other Resources Wildlife Rockstars Wildlife Outreach Programs Donhauser/Ross Wildlife Education Center Donhauser/Ross Wildlife Education Center Found An Injured Animal? Wildlife Rockstar Events Our Education Animals Testimonials Safety Statement Wildlife Wish List Wildlife Wish List Get Involved Overview Donate Volunteer Event Calendar Our Wishlist News & Publications Overview Newsroom Photo Galleries Photo Galleries Who We Are What We Do Get Involved Donate Now Event Calendar Wildlife Rockstars Bridging The Gap Between Surviving & Thriving We exist to raise awareness for traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities and bring change to the lives of those we serve in our community. With your help we can make a difference. Our website furthers our mission by providing ways for you to learn more and get involved . Thanks for visiting Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc. Your support is appreciated! Social Adult Day Services Social Day Services provide respite and peace of mind to caregivers during the day while their loved one is enjoying themselves in a social and safe setting! Wildlife & Family Festival August 15th, 2020 Click Here For More Information! Jon At 20 years old, Jon was assaulted from behind, resulting in a closed head injury that brought on seizures. Following his injury, he became insecure, fearful and did not like to go out in the community. He wasn’t sure at first about becoming involved in Bridge’s day program. His first few days were spent alone from his peers with a hood over his face, in a corner of the room. But he soon became interested in the conversations and activities going on around him and slowly began getting involved. Today Jon attends program daily, helping with the care of the animal ambassadors, and speaks to thousands throughout New York at schools, community events, nursing homes and to youth groups about brain injury prevention and conservation practices! “Bridges has given me the chance to be a better person. I love that I get to teach children about animals. They have helped me to overcome my fears”. About Brain Injury A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive and behavior challenges. Brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and is more common than Breast Cancer, HIV & AIDS, Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis COMBINED! 5.3 million people live with a life-long disability as a result of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with many unable to live independently without supports. Early and comprehensive care can greatly improve outcomes. Our services and programs allow brain injury survivors and people with disabilities the dignity of living more independently, while preventing them from being inappropriately placed in nursing home, institutional settings or from becoming homeless. Help Us Pave The Way To Independence For People With Disabilities We invite you to purchase an engraved brick to honor family members, friends, or the memory of a loved one. This is also a wonderful opportunity to recognize a Bridges' day program member and consumer! The bricks you create will become a walkway and patio be on display near our day program entrance where they will be enjoyed by our staff, visitors and program members every day! Proceeds from the brick sales will help to support our one of kind programs! Serving the Finger Lakes, Rochester and Southern Tier Regions! Click Here For Our Wildlife Wishlist of Needed Items Designated Donor #2491 Please consider supporting Bridges in the 2020 United Way Campaign Your donation helps to support our one of a kind programs! NYS SEFA Charity Number - 999-02262 Farmington Office 5760 Duke of Gloucester Way Farmington, NY 14425 Phone: (585) 396-0070 Wildlife Rockstars Direct Line: (844) 585-WILD (9453) E-mail Confidential Complaint/Grievance Line: (585) 396-0070 ext. 323 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm Day Program Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm Southern Tier Office 462 West Church Street Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 873-1800 Fax: (607) 873-1803 Wildlife Rockstars Direct Line: (844) 585-WILD (9453) E-mail: Confidential Complaint/Grievance Line: (585) 396-0070 ext. 323 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Day Program Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Footer Links Who We Are What We Do Get Involved Donate Now Event Calendar Privacy Policy Privacy Policy What Information Do We Collect? 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