Project STAR is a community-based program that provides information, referrals, education, training and community programs to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and their families. It extends the expert services of Carolinas Rehabilitation beyond the hospital and into the community. The major focus areas of this program include:

• Education: Project STAR provides education on TBI to individuals with TBI and their families as well as service providers and other professionals in the community. An information and resources library is available with TBI-related information as well as on this website.
• Support and Advocacy: Project STAR assists individuals affected by TBI and their families with becoming aware of and accessing resources in their communities. We also advocate for services and opportunities for those affected by TBI at the local and state level.
• Community Collaborations: Project STAR develops and supports community-based programs for individuals with TBI. We provide assistance to community agencies interested in servicing the TBI population with developing programs and opportunities for those with TBI. Several agencies have received Project STAR assistance, including community parks and recreation departments, community colleges and Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living. 

TBI Project STAR provides the services for BIANC's Family and Community Support Office at Carolinas Rehabilitation. To access available support and services in North Carolina, contact Project STAR at Carolinas Rehabilitation at 704-355-1502.

TBI Resources
Brain Injury Resource Guide Contains community resource information
Brain Injury Support Groups List of support Groups in North Carolina
Community Opportunities for Individuals with TBI
Introduction to TBI and General TBI Resource Listing
Behavior and Behavioral Strategies after TBI Resource Listing
Cognition and Memory after BI Resource Listing
Physical Changes and Substance Abuse after BI Resource Listing
Caregiver Support Resource Listing
Military Veterans and Cultural Diversity Resource Listing
Additional Resource Listing
Guide for Direct Support Professionals- Screening, Assessment and Referrals