Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Services and Agencies
Traumatic Brain Injuries – Start here
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
Life after a brain injury can be overwhelming. Funded by the DWI License Reinstatement Fee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a starting point for receiving services and support for people affected by brain injury, and those who support them. The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance provides information, help finding resources, advocacy, family and peer support, case management, and education.
Greater Minnesota: 1-800-669-6442 Twin Cities Metro: 612-378-2742
Spinal Cord Injuries – Start here
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
Life after a spinal cord injury can be overwhelming. The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) is a starting point for receiving services and support for people affected by spinal cord injury, and those who support them. The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living supports individuals with disabilities in their personal efforts to pursue self-directed lives
Phone: 651-646-8342
Minnesota State Agencies
Minnesota Department of Education
Education resources for parents and guardians of students with disabilities. Phone: 651-582-8200
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Information on services and resources for job seekers with disabilities.
Website: mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/disabilities
Twin Cities Metro: 651-296-5616 Greater Minnesota: 1-800-328-9095
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Disability Services
Information on services available for people with disabilities.
Phone: 651-431-2400 or 1-800-747-5484
DHS Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver
The Brain Injury Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults who have an acquired or traumatic brain injury.
Phone: 651-431-2400 or 1-800-747-5484
Other helpful services
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Legal assistance and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Twin Cities Metro: 612-334-5970 Greater Minnesota: 1-800-292-4150
Social Security Administration
Information on federal benefits program for people with disabilities.
Saint Paul 651-290-0054 Greater Minnesota: 1-800-772-1213