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Join Us in Portland, Maine for SOS 2025!

State of the States in Brain Injury Conference

October 27 - 30, 2025

The State of the States in Head Injury Meeting (SOS 2025) is where innovation, policy, and lived experience intersect to shape the future of brain injury services nationwide. From October 27–30, leaders in public policy, service delivery, and more will gather in beautiful Portland, Maine to share strategies, spark collaboration, and drive meaningful change.

Whether you're a state administrator, provider, researcher, or brain injury champion, SOS 2025 is your chance to connect with peers who are building a stronger, more wide-reaching system of care for individuals with brain injury. Explore this year’s theme, cutting-edge sessions, and networking opportunities—click below to learn more and register.

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Honoree Dr. Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa (left), pictured with her friend and former colleague, Dr. Jill Daugherty, NASHIA’s Innovation Center Director.

The 2025 Moody Prize Celebration

NASHIA is honored that we were able to recognize Dr. Julie Haarbauer-Krupa, whose leadership, dedication, and vision continue to inspire all of us working to improve the lives of people with brain injury. Celebrating her achievements with such a warm and committed community was a moment we will not soon forget.

A very special thank you goes to our speakers: Jeff Eppinette from Moody Neuro, Elle Moody from the Moody Foundation, stroke survivor Abby Kithcart, our keynote speaker Victor Medina, and others who shared heartfelt reflections on Julie’s remarkable contributions. Your voices made the evening even more meaningful.

We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors whose partnership makes this event possible, and to each of you who contributed through your donations and attendance. Your generosity strengthens NASHIA’s mission and ensures that together we can build stronger systems of care for individuals and families living with brain injury.

Check out the photo slideshow from the event!

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Allow us to help your state create sustainable systems of care that are comprehensive, respect differences in customs and traditions, survivor-centered, and encompass individuals with TBI and family members.
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Upcoming Trainings

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State of the States in Brain Injury Conference

NASHIA's 2025 State of the States in Brain Injury Conference is in-person in Portland, Maine! This year's event will showcase two half-day intensives dedicated to Long-Term Services & Supports and Children & Youth, while the main conference will feature the same great content that you know and love with the addition of two specialized tracks on the Criminal Legal System and Brain Injury, and Behavioral Health. NEW THIS YEAR - the conference will wrap up with a half day that includes plenary sessions and a two-hour implementation session for all attendees.

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A Deeper Dive: Integrating Mental Health/Substance Use Services for Individuals with Brain Injury through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Model

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are transforming the way behavioral health services are funded and delivered—but brain injury (BI) is often overlooked within these systems of care. Led by NASHIA and Jane King, PsyD, LP, a subject matter expert with extensive experience at the intersection of brain injury and behavioral health, this hands-on, skills-based intensive will equip brain injury and behavioral health  administrators and local CCBHCs to partner for improved recognition brain injury and associated supports for improved outcomes. The overarching aim is to cultivate shared commitments within states to expand access to BI services, improve BI screening practices, and address the unique needs of individuals with brain injury within the CCBHC system.

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When Trauma Meets Injury: Navigating the Overlap of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Brain Injury

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and brain injury (BI) often share overlapping symptoms, yet they are distinct conditions that require tailored approaches to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. This webinar will present an overview of PTSD, explore how PTSD and brain injury intersect in adults, and highlight critical differences between the two. Participants will gain insight regarding identification of each condition, and learn about evidence-based approaches for support. Designed for brain injury program staff and other community providers,  this session will help participants strengthen understanding, improve treatment strategies, and promote integrated, person-centered care.

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Save the Date: NASHIA’s Annual Conference for 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars - SOS 2026 is headed to Little Rock, Arkansas!

We’re excited to announce that our next SOS Conference will take place August 31 – September 3, 2026, in the heart of Little Rock. Known for its vibrant culture, welcoming community, and rich history, Little Rock will be the perfect backdrop for connection, collaboration, and inspiration.

Want to stay in the loop? Complete our interest form and share it with colleagues who might want to join us. Together, we’ll make SOS 2026 an unforgettable experience.

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New Resources

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Action Collaborative on Traumatic Brain Injury Care

This new action collaborative and clinical practice guideline, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, provides evidence-based recommendations to enhance care coordination and outcomes for individuals with brain injury. The guideline emphasizes cross-system collaboration and practical strategies for improving care delivery. NASHIA was honored to serve as part of the external review process.

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Hidden Harms: Supporting Survivors of IPV with Brain Injuries

NASHIA's Maria Crowley and Zaida Ricker were consulted as subject matter experts on the creation of this new training from CDC!

Brain injuries are often an invisible consequence of intimate partner violence (IPV). The CDC’s TBI-IPV Hidden Harms online training (≈25 minutes) offers interactive lessons for professionals working with survivors - helping you:

  • Recognize the link between IPV and brain injury

  • Respond with trauma-informed practices

  • Offer meaningful accommodations that support recovery

This is a critical resource for advocates, victim services providers, behavioral health professionals, and anyone in the space of IPV and brain injury.

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Communicating About Brain Injury

NASHIA is proud to have been part of the collaboration that brought about this new, important resource for communicating about brain injury. This joint message from national leaders in the brain injury community offers guidance on how to be clear when talking about brain injury.

"It’s important that we communicate clearly and consistently about brain injury. The words we use matter. They can affect whether someone qualifies for services, how professionals plan treatment, and how people understand brain injuries. And, more important, it affects how persons with brain injury experience their injury. The words we choose also shape public attitudes and expectations about life after a brain injury."

Thank you to everyone involved for working to increase care and support for brain injury survivors!

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