Acquired Brain Injury & Stroke Program

The Acquired Brain Injury & Stroke Program at Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation specializes in the care of people who have experienced traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury. We provide treatment to individuals of varying abilities and who may require additional therapy after a hospital stay. We are dedicated to promoting the highest possible quality of life for our patients.
Programs & Services
Our team is specially trained in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and are Certified Brain Injury Specialists or equivalent. We work closely with each patient and their family to develop personalized care plans in a therapeutic environment to help facilitate optimum gains.
- Physician Directed
- 24-hour Nursing Care
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Social Services
- Case Management
- Recreational Therapy
- Onsite Consult Services
- Neuropsychology
- Physiatrist
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
Family Services
Family members play an integral role in the care and quality of life of our residents. We encourage families to join with our interdisciplinary team to plan for and participate in decision-making about our resident’s care.
- Family meetings
- Education
- Consultations
- Brain Injury Support Group
Brain Injury Support Group
Join us virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month for our Brain Injury Support Group. All is welcome to join our group, including survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, and anyone interested in joining or learning more about brain injury.
For more details and to reserve your space, contact Lizzy Whalen, Acquired Brain Injury & Stroke Program Director at 207.989.7300 or EWhalen@nhca.com
Community Newsletter
Resources
- American Stroke Association
- American Heart Association – Stroke Connection
- Patient-Focused Rehabilitation and Recovery Resources
- Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter
- Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ready.gov Information for Individuals with Disabilities
- Shepherd Center
- American Stroke Association
- American Heart Association – Stroke Connection
- Patient-Focused Rehabilitation and Recovery Resources
- Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter
- Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ready.gov Information for Individuals with Disabilities
- Shepherd Center