Brain Injury Association of New York State

The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide nonprofit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention. Established in 1982, BIANYS provides education, advocacy, and community support services that lead to improved outcomes for children and adults with brain injuries and their families. BIANYS also offers a toll-free Family Help Line, chapters and support groups throughout the State, prevention programs, mentoring programs, a speakers bureau, a video library and a publications library. BIANYS plays a central role in the development of public policy on the Federal, State and local levels.

Through its Military Veterans Service Project, BIANYS s working to build awareness about combat-related traumatic brain injury and its impact on our returning military.