The Nevada Federal TBI Program

The lead agency for the Nevada Federal TBI Program is the Department of Human Resources, Office of Disability Services, 3656 Research Way, Suite 32, Carson City, NV 89706, (775) 687-4452.

Nevada has received $158,045 in Federal TBI Planning grants. The State has matched the Federal grants with approximately $ 118,979.

Nevada Population and TBI

State population in 2000: 1,998,257
Estimated TBI-related emergency department visits per year: 11,652
Estimated TBI-related non-fatal hospitalizations per year: 1,342
Estimated TBI-related disability per year: 780

Grant objectives for the Nevada Federal TBI Program are listed as:

1. Establish a fully staffed TBI Statewide Advisory Board which represents the broad array of TBI interest including individuals with TBI, families and service providers.
2. Achieve a functioning and cohesive advisory committee that can direct State policy makers and TBI providers in matters related to TBI.
3. Produce an updated Needs and Resources Assessment that accurately reflects the state of TBI services in Nevada and identifies strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats related to TBI services.
4. Construct a TBI State Action Plan that is relevant to the needs of individuals with TBI and their families, and will capitalize on the resources and opportunities that exist in Nevada.
5. The Office of Disability will strengthen its cooperative relationships with public and private stakeholders and assure the TBI State Action Plan is developed.

Nevada has completed a number of important statewide planning and organizational activities. These efforts have identified the need to develop a coordinated approach to services and supports delivery, increase access to information and referral services, increase access to services and supports, and increase public awareness of TBI-related issues.

For further information, contact: Nevada TBI Program, Kelleen Preston, MS, CRC, Rehabilitation Program Specialist, Office of Disability Services, (775) 687-4452, kpreston@dhr.state.nv.us

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