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Brain Injury and Co-Occurring Conditions Across All Systems: A Guide to Implementing Brain Injury–Informed Best Practice
Introduction to This Guide
Brain injury is a widespread, often unrecognized driver of need across every major system, including social services, legal structures, and support networks. Explore this Guide to Implementing Brain Injury–Informed Best Practice.
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Tennessee Brighter Futures (TBF) Infographic
Tennessee Brighter Futures: Building brighter futures for Tennesseans by improving how systems of support collaborate to identify, educate and serve people with co-occurring needs.
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Supporting Brain Health
Learn about the effects of food, attitude, toxins, reducing stress, exercise, and more. We will cover tips that can help you have a healthier brain regardless of your age.
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Bill # Leave Behind
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“Barriers I Face” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Barriers I Face” Leave Behind to share the challenges you and/or your family experience in daily life with your legislator. Fill it out and bring it to your meeting, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have one scheduled.
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“All About Me” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “All About Me” Leave Behind to introduce yourself, share your story, and highlight what’s important to you and your family with your legislator. Fill it out and bring it to your meeting, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have one scheduled.
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“Support for Paid Family Caregiving” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Support for Paid Family Caregiving” Leave Behind to share your story and advocate for paid family caregiving in Tennessee. Fill it out and bring it with you when you meet your legislator, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have a meeting scheduled.
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Webinar Training Transcript 2/12/2026
Transcript Brain Injury and Co-Occurring Challenges Feb. 12, 2026.
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2026 Webinar Series
This Brain Links series is designed for Service Providers across all Systems of Support including: Mental Health, Substance Use, Domestic Violence, ACEs/Trauma, Child Abuse, Chronic Pain, Homelessness, Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Brain Injury.
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DDH 2026 Social Media Advocacy Toolkit
One of the easiest ways to show your support for people with disabilities and get your legislator’s attention is by engaging on social media. Our social media toolkit includes tips on hashtags, state leaders to follow, and how you can use social media as an advocacy tool.
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Tennessee Disability Coalition Media Kit
Learn more about disability in Tennessee and how you can connect with our policy experts.
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Brain Injury & Juvenile Justice
Best Practices: The Juvenile Justice System should:
SCREEN for prior history of Brain Injury
ASSESS Cognitive & Functional Impairment
EDUCATE staff on Brain Injury
EDUCATE the person about their Brain Injury
PROVIDE and TEACH Accommodations
CONNECT person served with Community Resources
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