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