The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance (MNBIA) and the Minnesota Stroke Association (MSA) denounce the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and stand in solidarity with affected communities across Minnesota.

For more than 40 years, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance has served all people of Minnesota, including individuals and families who fled violence, persecution, and instability in their birth countries to make a new home in the United States. Our commitment has always been rooted in dignity, access, and care for every person impacted by brain injury or stroke.

We recognize that moments of social unrest, fear, and uncertainty can be especially difficult to navigate for people living with brain injury, stroke, and other disabilities. Stress, trauma, and instability can intensify symptoms, disrupt recovery, and create additional barriers to safety and supports.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, if you are looking for support after brain injury or stroke, MNBIA and MSA are here for you and your family. Please reach out at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442.

We remain committed to providing compassionate, inclusive support and to standing alongside communities experiencing fear, grief, and harm. You are not alone.

Registration for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance's 2026 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury is now available. This year's 41st Annual Conference will be on Thursday, April 23, at the Marriott Northwest Hotel and Conference Center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

This year, Dr. Steven Broglio will host our Keynote Presentation, "Current and Emerging Standards for Concussion Identification and Management." Dr. Broglio will compare the Concussion in Sport Group consensus document with the National Athletic Trainers Association position statement on concussion management.

Learn more about this year's Conference and Register Today!

In the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Mind Matters, we discuss brain injury and gut health, Public Policy, and more.

Click here to read Mind Matters.

After careful consideration, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance has made the difficult decision to cancel the Unmasking Brain Injury in Minnesota anniversary event scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Brooklyn Park.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We remain deeply grateful to everyone who has shared their stories and supported the Unmasking project over the past ten years.

Learn more about this and other Unmasking events, and more about Unmasking Brain Injury in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is offering Lunch and Learn Sessions for Social Workers and Social Service Professionals. Sessions take place each month over Zoom.

Join us in 2026 for a full year of Lunch and Learn sessions! The cost is $15 per session. Find out full details and register today here.

"
Join the Virtual Support Group for Brain Injury Survivors of Drunk and Distracted Driving. Have you been impacted by a brain injury due to a drunk or distracted driver? Find strength and solidarity on the fourth Friday of each month in the United States Brain Injury Alliance National Drunk and Distracted Driving Survivor Support Group.

Click for more information on this online support group.

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance provides free or low-cost educational opportunities for all people affected by brain injury and stroke, including family and friends, and training opportunities for the professionals who support them. Our Brain Injury Basics workshops are a primary education opportunity for individuals, families and friends.

Sessions take place monthly on the third Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Few people understand the personal impact brain injury can have. Its effects often are subtle and difficult to express. In March of 2016, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance began the Unmasking Brain Injury in Minnesota project - a statewide community-based art project that enlisted the participation of over a thousand individuals living with the effects of brain injury. Unmasking allowed individuals affected by brain injury to design masks that communicate their unique perspectives and altered outlooks. It gave survivors and caregivers a voice to illuminate their life with a brain injury; to show others that persons living with a disability due to brain injury are deserving of respect, compassion and the same opportunities afforded all citizens in their respective communities.

Click here to learn more about Unmasking Brain Injury in Minnesota.