We provide Brain Injury Resource Bags to hospitals and trauma centers for distribution to individuals and families dealing with a loved one hospitalized due to brain injury. We feel that it is critical to a successful recovery to learn as much as possible about brain injury and the long-term effects in order for family and friends to appropriately provide care and support.

For those who wish to obtain a Brain Injury Resource book it will be furnished at no charge. A hard copy of the book is available for a $20.00 donation which covers the cost of shipping and handling.

You don't have to wait for your Brain Bag to get the information you need. Get the PDF versions of the documents here

Following is a brief explanation of the contents in each bag:

• Bag – useful to store medical records and miscellaneous documents
• Shampoo & Cream Rinse – for extended stay at hospital
• Soap – for extended stay at hospital
• Toothpaste, toothbrush and Floss – for extended stay at hospital
• Comb – for extended stay at hospital
• Kleenex – to get you through the roller coaster of emotions
• Pen and Pad of Paper – for note taking when talking with doctors & to do list
• Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. Newsletter – Support group information
• Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. TBI Booklet – When a loved one is recovering from a head injury is the best opportunity to educate yourself so you can understand what to expect and how to support your loved one through the painstaking process of recovery. The intent of this booklet is not to be read in one sitting, it is
  a combination of several publications, a library compiled into one book. This
  booklet includes the following reference materials:
  1. Facts about Traumatic Brain Injury – Brain Injury Association of America
  2. Coma Card – Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc.
  3. Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide – Dr. Glen Johnson – Clinical Director Neuro-Recovery Head Injury Program.
  4. Understanding Brain Injury – Acute Hospitalization A Guide for Family & Friends – edited by David S. Kushner, M.D. Florida Institute for
     Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.
  5. Understanding Brain injury – Neurologic Rehabilitation An
     Educational Guide – edited by David S. Kushner, M.D. Florida Institute for
     Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Journey Towards Recovery – A Brain Injury Guide For Families – San Diego
  Brain Injury Foundation
• California Brain Injury Association Membership Application Form – It is important
  to be connected in the state of California.
• Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. Business Card – It is important to connect with others
  who are also connected to brain injury for support and continued education.
• Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. Awareness Card – Provides brief explanation about
  brain injury and inappropriate behavior. This is intended as a convenient way to
  educate the public on brain injury having to explain inappropriate behavior in a
  public setting.
• Future items coming:
  1. Blankets – for extended stay in hospital
  2. Prepaid Phone cards – help with financial cost of making all the update
     phone calls to family & friends
  3. Snacks (crackers, energy bar) – get you through the hours of waiting in the
     hospital
  4. Bottled water – to quench your thirst while waiting in the hospital.
     Your donation to Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc. helps us continue to provide this service to
     the community of families living with brain injury.