Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic
Brain Injury
PATBI was created in 2002 to provide protection
and advocacy services to individuals with traumatic
brain injury.
Eligibility for PATBI services:
All individuals with traumatic brain injuries are
eligible for PATBI services. The term
"traumatic brain injury" is defined as an insult to the
brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature, caused
by an external physical force that may produce a
diminished or altered state of consciousness, which
results in an impairment of cognitive abilities or
physical functioning and/or a disturbance of behavioral
or emotional functioning.
This program may provide the following services:
Information, Referrals and Advice
Individual and Family Advocacy
Legal Representation
Assistance with Self-Advocacy
PATBI is authorized in:
42 U.S.C. §
300d-53, Public Law 106-310
First Authorization: Children's Health Act
of 2000
PATBI is administered and regulated by:
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS)
Public Health Services (PHS)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18A-30-PKLN
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-2250
Fax: (301) 443-1296
Links:
Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA)
