TBI Resources

Social Security and Other Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program

Social Security pays benefits to people who are unable to work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. For more information on the SSDI program, please visit Social Security Administration – Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits

The Supplemental Security Income is a federal welfare program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. For more information on the SSI benefits, please visit Social Security Administration – Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program.

Medicare

If you are 65 years of age or older and/or are living with a disability, you can apply for Medicare. Eligibility for Medicare depends on your work history.  For more information on Medicare, please visit Social Security Administration – Medicare.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a State medical insurance program. Eligibility depends on your income and resources.  For more information on Medicaid, please visit Hawaii Med-QUEST.

Community Resources

Adventist Health Castle Caregivers’ Support Group

Adventist Health Castle – Pikake Room
640 Ulukahiki St.
Kailua, HI 96734
Phone: 808-421-8713
Website: Adventist Health Castle Caregivers’ Support Group

Brain Injury Association of Hawaii

1221 Kapiolani Boulevard, PH 50,
Honolulu, Hi. 96814
Phone: 808-633-8144 (Voicemail) or (808) 221-8330 (Text/Voice)
Email: [email protected]
Website: Brain Injury Association of Hawaii Website
Brain Injury Association of Hawaii Facebook Page

Brain Injury Oahu Support Group (BIOSG)

Email: [email protected]
Brain Injury Association of Hawaii Facebook Page
Additional information: Call or Text BJ Wade at 808-221-8330

Caregiver Connect: An Online Support Group for Caregivers of Brain Injury Survivors

The Queen’s Medical Center
Location: Virtual
Phone: 808-691-7766
Website: The Queen’s Medical Center – Caregiver Connect Online Support Group

Hawaii Concussion Management Awareness Program

Website: https://hawaiiconcussion.com/

Hawaii Disability Rights Center

1132 Bishop St., Suite 2102
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-949-2922
800-882-1057
Email: [email protected]
Website: Hawaii Disability Rights Center – Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with TBI

Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Concussion and TBI Center

St. Francis Liliha Sullivan Wing
2230 Liliha St., #104
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-261-4476
Website: Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
Other Locations

  • West Oahu
  • Windward
  • Big Island (Kona)

Hui Malama Poʻo Support Group

Crafting as cognitive therapy
For more information, contact Val Yamada at 808-385-5462

Kona Brain Injury Support Group

Email: [email protected]
Website: Kona Brain Injury Support Group Facebook Page

Project Head, Neck, Spine

Website: https://hcamp.info/hns/athome/

Rehab Hospital of the Pacific and Physicians Clinic

Programs and Services for Traumatic Brain Injury
226 N. Kuakini St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-566-3878
808-544-3325
Website: Rehab Hospital of the Pacific
Other Locations:

  • REHAB at Aiea
  • REHAB at Hilo

The Queen’s Medical Center

Neuroscience Institute Outpatient Center
550 South Beretania St., Suite 405
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-691-8866
Website: The Queen’s Medical Center Neuroscience Institute