Adult Brain Injury Program
The ABI Program assists Missouri residents, ages 21 to 65, who are living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through service coordination, the program links participants to resources to enable each person to obtain goals of independent living, community participation and employment. Participants who meet financial eligibility requirements may also receive rehabilitative services to help them achieve identified goals. Rehabilitative services include counseling, vocational training, employment supports and home- and community-based support training.
Program Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Missouri Resident
- Be age twenty-one (21) to sixty-five (65)
- Meet medical eligibility guidelines (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Meet financial eligibility guidelines for rehabilitation services
Financial Eligibility (For Rehabilitation Services Only)
Financial eligibility is based on family income and size. Family income is determined by your Internal Revenue Service income tax form. This form is required with your application for services. Income consists of the Adjusted Gross Income of the Federal Internal Revenue Service income tax form. An estimated income can be substituted for the Adjusted Gross Income when the income tax form is not reflective of the family’s current financial status.
The Financial Eligibility Guidelines show maximum earnings per family size. Family size is determined by the number of person(s) listed on your income tax form, if available. Your local Adult Brain Injury Service Coordinator can help you determine financial eligibility.
Services Available through the Program
The Adult Brain Injury Program provides two primary services: service coordination and rehabilitation services.
Service Coordination includes:
- Evaluation and assessment of needs
- Development, regular evaluation and updates of a service plan
- Assistance in locating and accessing resources such as medical care, housing, counseling, transportation, rehabilitation, vocational training, and cognitive/behavior training
- Information, education and advocacy
Service Coordination is provided to all Adult Brain Injury Program participants, regardless of financial status.
Rehabilitation services are provided to participants who meet financial guidelines and when it has been determined the services are necessary to facilitate a long-term goal as indicated in the Special Health Care Needs Service Plan.
Rehabilitation services include:
- Neuropsychological Evaluation and Consultation
- Adjustment Counseling
- Transitional Home and Community Support Training
- Pre-vocational/Pre-employment Training
- Supported Employment/Follow Along
- Special Instruction
How to Apply
Contact the Adult Brain Injury Service Coordinator in your designated region to make a referral or complete and submit the Application for Enrollment form provided in the links below: