THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA ("BIAV") IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS LIVING IN VIRGINIA WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY A LIFE ALTERING, OFTEN DEVASTATING BRAIN INJURY. THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, AWARENESS, SUPPORT, TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURY. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY OFFERING... FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONS TO ADDRESS PERSONAL CHALLENGES AND REFERRALS FOR CONTINUED CARE AND HOSTING A RECREATIONAL CAMP FOR ADULTS WITH BRAIN INJURIES PROVIDING RESPITE FOR FAMILIES. WE HELP THE COMMUNITY BY CONDUCTING... PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND TRAININGS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK. WE HELP PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING... CASE CONSULTATIONS ABOUT CLIENT NEEDS, ADVANCED EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING THROUGH MEMBERSHIP.