Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center

Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center Jodi House is a nonprofit organization that supports brain injury survivors and their caretakers. Staff is available by email, phone or in person.

Jodi House Program is composed of three main elements: community integration, supported living services, and vocational supported services. Jodi House Program services focus on survivors' interests and skills rather than their disabilities. Members, volunteers, and staff work collaboratively to make Jodi House a safe, nurturing community of support. Program activities include music, art, adaptive yoga, computer lab, Spanish, support groups, educational opportunities and community outings. Jodi House serves North County through its weekly Solvang support group. Our Resource and Referral Program provides a "life-line" of information for families, friends, caregivers, and survivors that are not Jodi House Members.

2025 Holly Jolly Holiday Potluck & Party🎁🎄❤️
12/18/2025

2025 Holly Jolly Holiday Potluck & Party🎁🎄❤️

Meet Jodi House’s new Case Manager, Yvette! Yvette is originally from the Bay Area and graduated from the University of ...
12/03/2025

Meet Jodi House’s new Case Manager, Yvette! Yvette is originally from the Bay Area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2023. As a first-generation college graduate, she is passionate about serving vulnerable and underserved populations and has experience supporting communities through outreach, advocacy, and case management based roles.

She is excited to bring her background and commitment to equitable care to her role as Case Manager at Jodi House, where she aims to foster an environment where each member feels supported and empowered in their recovery.

We always have a great time at the Annual Kiwanis Club Thanksgiving Luncheon! Thank you for hosting such a special lunch...
11/26/2025

We always have a great time at the Annual Kiwanis Club Thanksgiving Luncheon! Thank you for hosting such a special lunch each year and 🦃

Today’s Afternoon of Gratitude at Jodi House🦃🧡
11/26/2025

Today’s Afternoon of Gratitude at Jodi House🦃🧡

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to all who have served our country❤️
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to all who have served our country❤️

2025 Halloween Hullabaloo at Jodi House🎃👻🧡🐈‍⬛
10/30/2025

2025 Halloween Hullabaloo at Jodi House🎃👻🧡🐈‍⬛

Thank you so much to everyone who attended and supported An Evening to Benefit Jodi House: Bossa Nova Under the Sky at M...
10/23/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who attended and supported An Evening to Benefit Jodi House: Bossa Nova Under the Sky at MOXI!

Thanks to your generous support, we raised more than $100,000 to fund Jodi House’s programs🧡

To view the event photo gallery, you can use the link in our bio📸🔗

We are so grateful that you were a part of this memorable evening, and deeply appreciate your support of Jodi House and the brain injury survivors we serve💚💛

Ending our week with a game with friends🤗have a great weekend!
10/17/2025

Ending our week with a game with friends🤗have a great weekend!

See you TONIGHT at 5:30 for “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” at 💛💚🧡we can’t wait to spend the evening with you!
10/16/2025

See you TONIGHT at 5:30 for “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” at 💛💚🧡we can’t wait to spend the evening with you!

ONE WEEK until this year’s “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” event at 🎉Here’s what you need to knowTIME: Thursday, 10/1...
10/09/2025

ONE WEEK until this year’s “An Evening to Benefit Jodi House” event at 🎉Here’s what you need to know

TIME: Thursday, 10/16 from 5:30-7:30⏰
PLACE: The rooftop of the MOXI Museum🌅
THEME: Bossa Nova🎶 (think bright & bold colors, Bossa Nova music by , and Brazilian-inspired bites)🔆🌴
RAFFLE: Enter to win exciting raffle prizes like spa gift certificates, restaurant experiences, a private animal experience at the zoo, and more🏆
TICKETS: If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, grab them today before they sell out by visiting the link in our bio🔗

And a huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible🧡We can’t wait to see you there on Thursday!

Looking for some inspiration for our Bossa Nova Under the Sky event coming up on 10/16? Check out our mood board!🟩🟨🟪🟧🟥Fo...
10/03/2025

Looking for some inspiration for our Bossa Nova Under the Sky event coming up on 10/16? Check out our mood board!🟩🟨🟪🟧🟥For more inspiration, check out the event Pinterest page linked in our bio (the ticket link is in our bio too!)🔗

Address

625 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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Jodi House

Jodi House began as a family’s attempt to help their daughter cope with the life-changing effects of her traumatic brain injury. After their daughter, Jodi, was struck by a drunk driver, Donna and Jerry Wustman had no idea where to turn. Jodi was talented, warm and spirited. She was in college studying art. But after the accident, everything was different. Now what? What resources exist for a twenty-year-old girl who was suddenly, tragically, rendered permanently disabled by something she had no control over?

Her parents looked for answers to these questions and found nothing. But they didn’t give up. In fact, they were inspired by this gap in services to create a place for people like Jodi. So Donna and Jerry, along with their dear friend Louise Fields, started Jodi House. In 1982, they began connecting with other brain injury survivors in the Santa Barbara community. 13 years later, after years of meeting in public spaces and lots of cookie sales, they were able to get a house on Veronica Springs Road that became a hub of support for the members of Jodi House. Then, in 2010, a generous donation allowed Jodi House to move to its current location in downtown Santa Barbara. Here, in our warm, beautiful Victorian house, our members have a place to continue their recoveries, to support one another, and to feel understood.

Brain injuries look different for everyone: for some, Jodi House is a place of transition in which members prepare to reintegrate into the larger community, and for others, Jodi House is their community. Either way, our programs are built to empower our members to the greatest extent possible:


  • Our Day Program consists of classes that aim to improve cognitive, physical and social functioning after brain injury. This program also helps connect our members to community resources through monthly presentations and field trips. From Memory Skills and Brain Workout to Posture & Stability and Restorative Yoga, our classes can help members in many of the areas a brain injury can impact.