BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM
Goodwill® Industries of Monocacy Valley provides much-needed services for adults diagnosed with acquired brain injury (ABI). In a 4 year period, there were more than 124,500 brain injury emergency room visits in Maryland. However, there are very few programs currently available that respond specifically to the needs of adults living with the consequences of ABI. Goodwill® services, designed and delivered by professional staff and counselors working with a clinician under the supervision of a psychologist, is available at no costs for residents in both Frederick and Carroll Counties and offers vocational and cognitive training to improve quality of life, functioning in families and relationships, as well as learning new skills to re-enter the work force.
The program focuses on improving executive functioning (planning, time management, follow-through with tasks), and daily living skills (memory, organization, listening, focusing, attitude and emotional/cognitive awareness and response behavior) through group and individual counseling. Program participants are empowered with new knowledge and understanding that enhances their recovery and improves life outcomes. Staff begins to work with participants from day (1) one of the program to begin work experience activities in the community that will continue until a job has been obtained.
The ABI Vocational Program is offered in partnership with Maryland’s Department of Rehabilitative Services (DORS). This program fits nicely with other funded programs through DORS, as many of the participants participate in similar workshops.
To find out if this program can benefit someone you know who has been clinically diagnosed with acquired brain injury, please contact Haywood W. Evans, Program Manager, by email at hevans@gimv.org or telephone at 301-662-0622 extension 228.