There are short and long term community based services and supports available to help New Mexicans with brain injuries. There are different state and federal eligibility requirements which may mean that you don't qualify for some services. Take some time to review these fact sheets and if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Aging and Long Term services directly or contact the NM Brain Injury Advisory Council and we'll help you find the programs to best suit your needs.
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Brain Injury; Incidence and Prevalence in New Mexico....Fact Sheet [ Download ]
Brain Injury; Incidence and Prevalence In New Mexico [ Download ]
NM Brain Injury Services:
New Mexico Traumatic Brain Injury Short Term Program Fact Sheet [ Download ]
Long Term Services for Individuals with Brain Injuries- Mi Via Tip Sheet [ Download ]
All of the above services for individuals with brain injuries are administered by the Human Services Department. For information regarding the application process for short or long term services visit www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/BrainInjuryProgram. For other services that individuals with brain injury may qualify for please refer to the Human Services Department Medical Assistance Division web page www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad
National Resources:
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
Brain Injury Association of America
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
State Resources:
Short term services for persons with traumatic brain injury
Long term services for persons with brain injury
CONTACT US: 505-476-7328 OR elizabeth.peterson@state.nm.us