Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

Brain Injury Association of South Carolina CONTACT US: 803-731-9823 or
877-TBI-FACT (In South Carolina)
director@biaofsc.com
www.biaofsc.com Offer educational programs to raise awareness. biaofsc.com

At the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC), we’re dedicated to empowering individuals living with brain injuries and their families. Through advocacy, education, and support, we aim to create a community where every person affected by brain injury has access to the resources they need to thrive.

📚 What We Do
Host support groups to foster connection. Advocate for policies that improve lives.

🌟 Our Impact
Every year, we reach thousands across South Carolina, providing a lifeline to those navigating the challenges of brain injury. Together, we’re building a stronger, more informed community.

🤝 Join Us
Explore our resources, participate in our programs, or get involved in our mission. Let’s create a brighter future, one step at a time.

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉Thank you for being part of the BIASC community. Your strength, compassion, and commitment inspire us...
01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

Thank you for being part of the BIASC community. Your strength, compassion, and commitment inspire us every day. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy — together.

Wishing you health, hope, and possibility in the year ahead.

#2026

12/17/2025

Somiya Mehrotra was attending a lunch to celebrate her mother-in-law's retirement when she collapsed unexpectedly, leading to her being rushed to the hospital and placed into a coma. When she awoke from the coma 13 days later, Somiya was informed that she had experienced a stroke.

Coming out of the coma was only the beginning of Somiya's recovery journey. The stroke had caused her to develop aphasia, a condition that affects the survivor's ability to speak. But, even though she couldn't communicate through language, Somiya adapted and found other ways to connect with others without using speech. Now she is continuing to pursue recovery by participating in speech and physical therapy. Read Somiya's full story here: https://bit.ly/44uwpWA

Join us tomorrow morning (Dec. 16) at 10:00am for our online support group. End-of-Year Reflections and Goal-Setting — ...
12/15/2025




Join us tomorrow morning (Dec. 16) at 10:00am for our online support group.

End-of-Year Reflections and Goal-Setting — Look back on progress in recovery or caregiving, celebrate wins, and gently plan low-pressure intentions for the new year.

Let's talk about some of the positive things that happened in 2025 and discuss some goal setting ideas for 2026!

This group is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members.

Just click the link below to join.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83875073490

To receive e-mail reminders for all future online meetings, complete the form below.
https://www.biaofsc.com/thrive-together-form

If you need further assistance, call 803-731-9823 between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Happy Wednesday, friends! 🌟We’re halfway through the week — you’ve got this! 💪Today, drop a comment and tell us:What’s O...
12/10/2025

Happy Wednesday, friends! 🌟
We’re halfway through the week — you’ve got this! 💪

Today, drop a comment and tell us:
What’s ONE thing you’re doing today to make the rest of your week a positive, powerful one?

Maybe it’s:

Going for that walk you’ve been putting off ☀️
Treating yourself to your favorite coffee ☕
Knocking out that task that’s been on your list forever ✅
Sending a “thinking of you” text to someone special ❤️
Or just choosing to smile through the chaos 😅

Your answer might be exactly the spark someone else needs to finish the week strong!

Let’s flood the comments with good vibes and cheer each other on 👇✨

Dear Friends,Just a gentle reminder that our Mindfulness Chair & Adaptive Yoga for Brain Injury Survivors meets this Tue...
12/08/2025

Dear Friends,

Just a gentle reminder that our Mindfulness Chair & Adaptive Yoga for Brain Injury Survivors meets this Tuesday at 10:00AM EDT on Zoom.

🎄December theme: Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos
The holidays can feel overwhelming — extra noise, expectations, family dynamics, and sensory overload. This month we’ll focus on simple, practical tools you can use right from your chair (or bed or wheelchair) to stay grounded and kind to yourself.

This class is for all brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members. Please, feel free to invite your friends or family to participate. This meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

You can access the meeting directly by clicking the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83875073490
Meeting will begin at 10:00AM EDT on 12/9/2025

To sign up for future emails and reminders about all of our online classes, visit the link below.
https://www.biaofsc.com/thrive-together


Recreate Yourself, LLC

Your gift goes directly toward helping brain injury survivors rebuild their lives. From support groups, wellness, an...
12/02/2025

Your gift goes directly toward helping brain injury survivors rebuild their lives. From support groups, wellness, and resources to guidance for families and caregivers, BIASC’s programs make sure no one has to navigate a brain injury alone. 💙 Your donation creates real hope and real change.
👉 Give today to support survivors across South Carolina.
https://tinyurl.com/2bmrwmpw

Today is ! Your donation helps the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina continue creating a better future through...
12/02/2025

Today is ! Your donation helps the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina continue creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference for survivors and families across our state. 💙
👉 Donate today and help us keep this vital work going.
https://tinyurl.com/2bmrwmpw

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Thanks to Mr. William Brown and Mrs. Ayesha Coney from South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for provid...
12/01/2025

Thanks to Mr. William Brown and Mrs. Ayesha Coney from South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for providing our staff with training on Medicaid eligibility, programs, and services! Equipping our team with more knowledge and tools to better serve the brain injury in community in South Carolina!

The Hidden Loss: Why Relationships Fade After Brain Injury – and How to Rebuild Them!Click Here To Signup For E-mail Rem...
12/01/2025

The Hidden Loss: Why Relationships Fade After Brain Injury – and How to Rebuild Them!

Click Here To Signup For E-mail Reminder about this Presentation
https://tinyurl.com/y2vhrdw7

Join us tomorrow (12/2/2025) for a FREE presentation for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members! Hosted via Zoom at 10:00am EDT. For questions call 803-731-9823 or e-mail Mike at michael@biaofsc.com

After a brain injury, survivors initially experience an influx of love and support from family, friends, and co-workers. Once a brain injury survivor is medically stable, less support is seen from co-workers, acquaintances, and friends.

Over time, more distance commonly grows between a survivor and his/her partner, children, co-workers, and friends. This distance occurs due to the personality, cognitive, communication, and mental health changes after a brain injury.

This presentation will provide evidence for the emotional, cognitive, and personality changes that occur after brain injury in order to illuminate understanding on the importance of implementing strategies to manage the cause of the relationship strain.

Evidence based strategies to improve current and build new relationships will be provided. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies for mitigating relationship strain and allow for gaining supportive and collaborative relationships.

Facilitated by: Cristina Klymasz

Cristina Klymasz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT-LANA, MSCS is a master’s level occupational therapist and a graduate of New York University. She has experience in all settings, including telehealth, remote therapeutic monitoring, and cognitive rehabilitation. Her passion is supporting patients and family members through their journey.

----- Join us on Tuesday at 10:00AM ----- 🧠Peaceful Pause and Mindfulness for Brain Injury Survivors🙏 Working with Sympt...
11/24/2025

----- Join us on Tuesday at 10:00AM -----



🧠Peaceful Pause and Mindfulness for Brain Injury Survivors🙏

Working with Symptoms (fatigue, pain, frustration, overload)

> When your brain feels tired or overloaded, where do you first notice it in your body?

> What’s one small thing that sometimes helps your brain or body feel a little calmer?

> If “overwhelm” had a shape, color, or texture today, what would it be?

> Can we give this tired/overwhelmed feeling some space, like placing it on a shelf for a few breaths?

Our one-hour class is gentle and safe for people with brain injuries. There’s no pressure at all. We will sit quietly and notice our breath and body in an easy way. We might share one word about how we feel (like “tired” or “calm”), but only if you want to. We’ll practice being kind to ourselves with simple questions like “What would you say to a friend who feels like you do today?” You can keep your eyes open, rest, or move whenever you need. Most people leave feeling a bit calmer and nicer to themselves.

Signup to receive e-mail reminders for this class and others:
Check the comments below for the link!

With Recreate Yourself, LLC

Today we are incredibly proud to celebrate two remarkable men who embody resilience, service, and heart.We’re honored to...
11/17/2025

Today we are incredibly proud to celebrate two remarkable men who embody resilience, service, and heart.

We’re honored to share that Ernie Massaro was recently recognized by U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman for his outstanding service and advocacy. The certificate presented by Congressman Norman is a well-deserved testament to the impact Ernie has on veterans, survivors, and families throughout our state.

Thank you, Ernie, for your military service, for surviving and thriving after brain injury, and for continuing to serve others with grace and purpose. We are so grateful you’re part of our team.

Our Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Mike Simmons, is a proud U.S. Army Veteran and one of the most dedicated advocates for brain injury survivors in South Carolina. With deep respect for those who have served and a genuine passion for helping veterans and families navigate life after brain injury, he is the steady voice and guiding hand so many rely on at the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina. We are grateful every day for his service – both in uniform and in our mission.

Address

4400 St. Andrews Road Suite E
Columbia, SC
29210

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18037319823

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