Causes: Brain Disorders, Counseling, Health, Mental Health

Mission: The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) is to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury through education, advocacy, research, and local support groups; and to reduce the incidence of brain injury through prevention. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan''s vision is to be recognized as a strong, viable, voluntary health agency providing leadership on traumatic and acquired brain injury through a broad range of services, and supporting research on brain injury treatment.

Target demographics: adults and children with brain injuriesathletes, parents and coachesveterans with brain injuriesfamily and friends of people with brain injuriesprofessionals who work with people with brain injuries

Geographic areas served: Michigan

Programs: The Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Annual Conference, held each fall is the largest brain injury conference in the North America, serving over 1,000 people each day. The Annual Conference offers leading experts from around the globe, offering state-of-the-art information about brain injury treatment, therapies, latest research findings and best-practice techniques. Additionally for professionals, the Annual Conference is the place to meet and network with professionals working in all disciplines related to brain injury. Moreover, for families and people with brain injuries, the Annual Conference is an opportunity to meet with others facing similar issues and to meet potential service providers. The Brain Injury Certification program has produced the largest number of certified brain injury specialists in the nation. The Sexuality & Relationship Seminars is cutting edge and addresses a private issue with dignity and respect.