[Mesppsdir] FW: BIAA-ME November 2023 Newsletter

Tue Nov 7 10:21:01 EST 2023

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Mary

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November | 2023 | Newsletter

Maine Brain Injury Resources

Visit BIAA-ME's Resources & Support page<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GdTNPSuP0p8X4itvEGtOAY4yqLRslZJbnqsV0SNqVj2ZRvwJYZDnRL0Dc7kYc9Vlz05TRcguxNj16FFl1lqOFcc5JpOA6J_bA6OSOZtmbwmknGiwXE-lbpkSzoRI6vKY6H8RM_g_vLaKRLAEcjdHBJg=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==> to find a full list of Maine brain injury support groups, information about the Maine Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council, and other resources.

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Do you need help accessing services and resources after brain injury?

Contact our Maine Brain Injury Information Center at 800-444-6443 or MaineBrainInjuryInfo at biausa.org<mailto:mainebraininjuryinfo at biausa.org> for brain injury information, resources, and supports and to explore whether more intensive NeuroResource Facilitation services would benefit you, a loved one, or a participant in services you provide.

NRF Program Flyer<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXLrZoiOIRsDRwYszQLk2asTzvKIrjflPFfexY0I1A9i7l7vx-fXZww9g8dgFvYdzKprTjYMTcmIEuVZt9wz7Bm8sI-kgIXQLPAiOP5HQ_OlXzBp5_9U0TQmUfWAhwCU8U3OIdxU7AsY_kbLUr89aBmc5rZNAJssaQ==&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>

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Resource Directory

BIAA-ME produces a Maine Brain Injury & Stroke Resource Directory annually.

Download the 7th edition of the Maine Brain Injury & Stroke Resource Directory here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GYpJ3HIZ6kxF4xzyu5Eyt05pinpbkpHnvlbedEZ8-jnn72QH5u63gwNW6VbuzouDovmCTRW1pCJ2REwE5CDMOek972p6uux2ckXHNbWkOT6M0nlzeD9wlmb-XBW3sM8u219W2Tubzp_hGWssIJcy4ULUqhrlXPLbnjo1qvgDugdDeMtLGwmwfyxmEcj2jv2R1nV-CkcuFAol&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.

To request a hard copy of the directory, please call (800) 444-6443.

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BIAA-ME Personnel

Katy Bizier, M.Ed.

Senior NeuroResource Facilitator

Sarah Gaffney, CBIS

Program Coordinator

Leith Graham, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS

Information Resource Specialist

Sarah Jordan, MSW

Grant Manager

Stephani Kelly, MS

Education & Training

Patty King, CTRS, CBIS

NeuroResource Facilitator

Marlene McMullen-Pelsor, MS, LSW

NeuroResource Facilitator

Steven Wade, MBA

Consulting Executive Director

Jenn Williams

Administrative Support

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Survivor & Family Stories

Would you like to have your survivor or family story in a future issue of the BIAA-ME Newsletter?

Your story is important and valuable, and we would love to help you tell it.

If interested, please reach out to Sarah Gaffney by email<mailto:sgaffney at biausa.org> or at (207) 522-6601.

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Maine Brain Injury

Information Center:

(800) 444-6443

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Hoffman Family Story

“Everything you wanted to learn about yourself, you learn in 26.2 miles.”

Bob Hoffman is a naturally gifted endurance athlete. Marathon runner, distance cyclist, workaholic. He’s done Boston, New York, Shanghai, and even the Great Wall marathons. He’s ridden his bike across Iowa. When Bob was 44 years old, we bought an equestrian property and he not only worked a full-time job as a supervisor at Pratt and Whitney, but “Farmer Bob” was like the Energizer Bunny when it came to clearing brush, repairing fences, or moving manure. So, when Bob suffered a ruptured aneurysm and two strokes in March of 2021, it was a devastating loss to his family.

Read the rest of the Hoffman Family story<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThUrdeV10S8o_OYocl-L-mzSqNND5I1odQqAdNL212QGYdYQt_NmFmsPvaC9V3f1OChjdG4-qs7R82xCD3BIxhsyFGc6cvuJXd5LJ07aR2WJjcJJBBsaJ7mVs0B74vYXGESFieTiDHqVhe7Qy3UG-6NG7S1wmpkeTmb&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>

To read other Maine brain injury survivor and family stories, click here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1Gc8rhCnC1dw5Z04FreKgmLeHuWMl-K9bLM5IZTlUV7wz5NTpXFaaUAaqWbZv4FdTTX5zxET6upXeyT1LXfSHcb4Otcbk-R41IePDg9dQbL78lvn88kRN0jYQqegH4CNbnlF-6lCX5ThkvjFtCCTmTdc=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.

Resources after the Lewiston Tragedy

These last couple weeks have been incredibly difficult for Mainers with the tragedy that unfolded in Lewiston. Maine DHHS has shared the following message and resources:

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages anyone affected by the violence in Lewiston to reach out and connect with behavioral health support. Incidents of mass violence can lead to a range of emotional reactions, including anxiety, fear, anger, despair, and a sense of helplessness that may begin immediately or in the days or weeks following the event.

Seek help immediately if you or someone you know is talking about suicide, feelings of hopelessness or unbearable pain, or about being a burden to others.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

For those in need of immediate support:
·    Call or text 988: This suicide and behavioral health crisis hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained crisis specialists offering free, confidential support for anyone. Specialists also can respond by chat at 988lifeline.org<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThU9aai0AC7y35sF8wMl4vJEoYugB_mDqWlcYMDYpAFluU8ZKTi6_pv9mtPXJiHQfr8ekPuj1oX3k_D7FexCBJfAg==&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>. Information for the deaf and hard of hearing is available here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThULt-gfPrLDH3oBtb0bDJxJPRhf4PhqDrTl028qacCubuX59nGJHftabF18WSrZH3UZztXAYKq3ZWekK0qF18vsVnJNuBlAkuwWypK4OXAS0FfDPEj91nQYLHQgbjqbQF0PWzqT_3zQTw=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.
·    Teens and young adults can text (207) 515-8398: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Teen Text Line connects youth with other youth to help them manage their challenges every day from noon to 10 p.m.
·    Clinicians, educators and first responders can call 1-800-769-9819: The FrontLine WarmLine offers free support services to help these professionals manage the stress of responding to disasters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
·    If you’re unsure, contact 211. It provides general information, including how to access behavioral health and social service resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information can also be found at 211maine.org<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThUX-mdPs5FQbANV6nTANxttyb_mdZ_Z851V_6ADYGg0EzxURQetfc7MFH2xgDatRlqPQGVbsuCURM=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.

All of these resources provide free, confidential support.

Maine DHHS has created a dedicated webpage<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThUdsxybdPUI5wYQvSQnELXTQQJo47of0oDAqvSImrM5hb26n2ynan4gZmR0YIKFH5pFid7CJ87gIJg0J68Q3hVmdvCsovFreXielp_W9LgMgc=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==> with these and other resources, including online support and resources for children and families.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, with partners throughout the Mills Administration and the state, stands ready to assist people and communities in responding to and recovering from this horrific event.

Information about the law enforcement investigation is available through the Maine Department of Public Safety.

BIAA-ME Selected for Hannaford Community Bag Program

BIAA-ME will receive $1 from every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of November 2023 at the Hannaford in Gardiner (40 Main Avenue). Thank you in advance for your support!

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Upcoming BIAA-ME Trainings

November 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Register here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GXn-6rfUxThUyhuIRNSNCjPAtdDt3b5fHeDvWutI80yhKQz1C4DAcChYeUMA6ZGorVvs3N-QroHp_o1-LD8wGGRn5uAcE3fO0xnz_9RIgFyj-JSQQ1PMaKMTfzjZeDZWk6GRHjbg_JzU69U3lFg_anNjw3KIvUS1vDFvbiYAoVu4eVi5iJS8RX4Vrp4PgESj4w==&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>

Breaking Down the Silos – A Review of State and Community Level Resources for Serving Populations with Co-Occurring Brain Injury and Substance Use Disorder in Maine

Join Patricia King, CTRS, CBIS for an insightful presentation that examines the intersection of brain injury and Substance Use Disorder within the behavioral health system. Learn about local resources and compensatory strategies for successful substance use treatment, and explore a pilot program serving this population.

Maine Individuals Recognized by NASHIA

The National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) recently recognized several individuals from Maine.

At the NASHIA State of the States conference in September, Derek Fales, Brain Injury Services Program Manager for the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS), received the 2023 William A. B. Ditto Excellence in Public Policy Award, and Dr. Jessica Salley Riccardi, PhD, CCC-SLP and Brooke Underhill, BSc, from the University of Maine, won the State of the States Conference Student/Emerging Researcher Poster Session by popular vote, with "Stakeholders' Perspectives on Cognitive Fatigue after Childhood Brain Injury."

Support Group Updates

Please visit our Resources & Support page<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GdTNPSuP0p8X4itvEGtOAY4yqLRslZJbnqsV0SNqVj2ZRvwJYZDnRL0Dc7kYc9Vlz05TRcguxNj16FFl1lqOFcc5JpOA6J_bA6OSOZtmbwmknGiwXE-lbpkSzoRI6vKY6H8RM_g_vLaKRLAEcjdHBJg=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==> for a full list of all Maine brain injury support groups, including meeting times and facilitator contact information. Unless specified, all groups are open to anyone with any type of brain injury, as well as family and friends.

A new brain injury support group is starting in Rangeley! The first meeting will be on Saturday, December 2 at 10 am. For more information, please reach out to facilitator Chris Botka at (207) 491-1612 or by email<mailto:chris_botka at yahoo.com>.

The Brunswick group has restarted meetings! The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, at 3 pm at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center in Brunswick. For more information, click here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GVZQz-GpdbhQWRyxOJ3mq-cyX-gptH_64MBml2H7ITa7ANkRk2hZVUKC9IIBaQG5Q5DDxWthTJke7Vf_suftxvAJ1Q-cCIKf---5_3aVZLhz4n0HYTVWMOdyo1We8NeEnmLkMAhU1xdLE4wFmS_Mpx0=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.

Upcoming Events

You can find details and registration information for the following events on our News & Events page<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dgOXK8_IrqoNpP5hUTa7ShMlI6jT5kBokI9e3lmlZs1S_VYZAYi1GW-mMZqRTHRT-9RILzt2ab7y7q9fueQmqzB6So1DIb_1nHP40wO6rlq0Pdb-HAAG9buAv2FazqdlYbeN-SpKL2Ff6B1ljZJufM_qvYvL7_aTonNs7qVPXBM3Skp_ZeyPtKocHV0m85x13q_PkCk3O1g=&c=MztGGw6PVV3yaV5VjJ-RwFq78PnghhWXlW53r6fGyupas3CQf4Kz0w==&ch=j3AppNy1yPQ186v9pW6SXC8Z6V_jcUpx25xEu2BU879m9v4UnYXhOA==>.

November 13: Maine Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council Meeting (Augusta & Virtual)

November 30: BIAA-ME Advisory Board Meeting (Virtual).

January 31: BIAA Webinar: Executive Functioning and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Treatment Strategies (Virtual)

March 21: Save the Date for the 2024 BIAA-ME Brain Injury Resource Fair (Augusta)

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