For anyone navigating life after brain injury to be seen, heard, loved, supported, and never alone.

You are not alone.

Hope Survives exists to provide a lifeline for anyone navigating brain injury, fostering a compassionate community that promotes healing and wellness. We serve individuals and loved ones impacted by any type of brain injury: post-concussion, TBI, ABI, stroke, aneurysm, and more neurological conditions.

We believe that every individual impacted by brain injury, including every family member, deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered on their journey. Through connection, resources, and programs, we’re here to empower them to know that they are never alone.

Whether you are a someone going through brain injury, a loved one, or someone who wants to make a difference, there’s a place for you here. Explore our programs, get involved, or support our mission today.

Our Mission
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I am a Family Member or Friend

Find Hope & Community

Join a group of people who understand your experience. There’s a place for everyone!

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Hope After Head Injury

for individuals who have experienced any type of brain injury

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Found Connection

for those living with a brain injury
without a support system

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Renewed by Faith

for anyone navigating brain injury & their loved ones looking for spiritual support

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Hope for Couples

for Couples navigating brain injury together

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Hope for Family

for Family Members, Partners/Spouses, Parents, Loved Ones, & Caregivers

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Virtual
Programs

with our global brain injury community!

  • This expert-led video series explores functional neurology - an innovative, whole-brain approach to recovery.

    Through short, accessible lessons, you'll learn practical ways to identify symptoms, support healing, and advocate for care - whether you’re a survivor or a family member.

    💙 This series is made possible through the generous support of The Functional Neurology Center.

    More info & sign up here.

  • Join us for a special free art workshop designed for those with a brain injury and their families. Art is a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and connection, and this workshop offers a welcoming space to create, learn, and share your story through art.

    🎨 All experience levels welcome!

    More Info & Register

  • After a brain injury, even familiar daily tasks can feel confusing, overwhelming, or out of reach. This interactive workshop helps anyone navigating brain injury, their caregivers/family members, and clinicians explore how to rebuild effective strategies for getting things done - one step at a time.

    Through guided self-observation and practical planning tools, participants learn how to create personalized “maps” for task completion. These maps turn complex routines into manageable, repeatable processes that fit each person’s unique strengths and challenges.

    Led by Stacia Bissel & Katya Bowen

    More Info & Register

  • Because healing happens in community - and so does laughter.

    This event lives out our core values: we truly want everyone to have a space where they experience community with compassion. Whether you come regularly or drop in once in a while, your presence matters.

    We can’t wait to connect with you. 💙

    Learn More & Register

  • April – June 2026

    Registration is closed.

    A 10-week small group experience for people navigating life after brain injury.
    Shared conversation. Steady presence. Community support.

    Learn More & Join the waitlist

Stay tuned - more coming soon!

Visit our Resource Hub for downloadable resources that can help you & your family through the journey of living with brain injury!

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The Hope Collective gathers the voices and creative expressions of our community reflecting the complexity and resilience of life after brain injury.

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On the Podcast…

Providing practical tools, educational interviews, and inspirational stories, Hope Survives Brain Injury Podcast has been serving the brain injury community since 2020. Hosted by Hope Survives founder Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days.

Each episode brings honest insights, shared struggles, and reminders that you’re not alone. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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New from Hope Survives

  • Brain Injury Awareness Month

    Brain Injury Awareness Month is here (March 1 - 31). It’s a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and make space for real conversations about life after brain injury.

    Explore resources, stories, and simple ways to participate - however it feels right to you.

    Learn More.

  • The Hope Collective Is Now Open

    The Hope Collective is a new space within Hope Survives - created for connection, shared learning, and steady support.

    If you’re looking for community that honours the complexity of life after brain injury, we invite you to explore what’s available and see if it feels like a fit.

  • March 31 | Brain Injury Awareness Benefit

    Join us for a special livestreamed evening of music with Cristabelle Braden in honour of Brain Injury Awareness Month. This concert is for the brain injury community and made possible by those who choose to underwrite access. Attend the livestream and invite others to support the work.

  • New Gear in the Online Store

    Brain Injury Awareness Month is here - and we've added new gear to the Hope Survives store to encourage you on your journey & help spark visibility and meaningful conversations! Wearing Hope Survives during Awareness Month helps expand awareness in everyday spaces - at work, in your community, and online. Small visibility moments make a difference.

  • Board & Leadership

    Hope Survives is currently accepting applications for its Board of Directors.

    Applications are open through March 31.

  • Connect with Understanding

    Join our free Hope Survives Community Portal - a supportive space built for those impacted by brain injury and their loved ones. Get gentle reminders, share encouragement, access resources, and find your people.

  • Hope Survives Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency!

    We earned a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! Check out our Candid Profile to keep up to date with our impact. Keep this link handy, we want to make sure you always have the information you need to support our work with trust & confidence.

  • 🎙️ Podcast: The Power of Connection: You Are Not Alone

    Those living with a brain injury & their families often face isolation, but in this episode, Cristabelle sits down with Jasmine Balignasay-Chavez, Managing Director of Hope Survives, to discuss the power of connection, support, and hope in the healing journey.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Together, we are improving lives for those living with brain injury and their loved ones.

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  • “[The podcast] has taught me so many things about concussions, TBIs, and post-concussion syndrome. These episodes help me know what questions to ask my doctor.” 

    Anonymous Individual Living with Brain Injury

  • “I've learned ways to communicate with others.” 

    Tami N. 

  • “It’s a big deal knowing others are dealing with similar issues in this life.” 

    Mary T. 

  • “It’s been helpful to hear other people stories because I can relate and it makes me feel less alone.”

    Anonymous Individual Living with Brain Injury

  • “I feel more at ease since discovering Hope Survives. I realized that I'm not alone in this journey and have learned lots.”

    Marisol M. 

  • “Hearing from others who are experiencing the same thing helped me know that I'm not alone.”

    Enid A. 

  • “It feels great to be part of a supportive group and not feel so alone.” 

    Lisa F. 

  • “I felt scared about how long it is going to take to heal but I felt surrounded by people who would support and help me though the journey.” 

    Daphna S. 

  • “This group has been nothing but supportive and that is what makes us all a community.” 

    Rob B. 

  • “This group has helped me because I know there are others going through similar things and we can share our stories.”

    Rachel B. 

  • “I like to know that their are others out there like me. I also like to hear how far people have come!”

    Olivia W.

  • “Listening to others testimonies is encouraging for my own journey.”

    Andrew R. 

  • “This community has educated me about TBI recovery and rehabilitation practitioners, and the varying issues that brain injuries can cause.” 

    Alison M. 

  • “They are helping me better understand the complexity of brain injury & the many devastating emotions we share.” 

    Janice G. 

  • “I felt seen and understood for the first time.” 

    Jami H. 

  • “[I] feel like I've learned things and it's only the first group I have attended.” 

    Charlotte E. 

  • “The community has helped me accept my own struggles and not dismiss them due to the fact that I know others suffer more than I do. It feels good to be seen and understood.”

    Teresa A. 

  • “I have found great joy and encouragement in hearing from others who understand brain injury! There is something about sharing my everyday struggle with those who get it, that helps me to not feel alone.” 

    Danielle T. 

  • “The community has helped me and encouraged me.”

    Reiny H. 

  • “It is super helpful to have people who can relate with us and have been through it too.” 

    Diane H. 

  • “The population of others suffering from post concussion syndrome seems so small and I wish more understood this - even doctors - but I'm grateful for the stories to know I'm not crazy!”

    Anonymous

  • “My husband listened to the podcast - it is so amazing for us to hear from others who have shared their experiences and we don't feel so alone.”

    Tami N. 

  • “It has helped me with accepting my injury and moving forward.” 

    Marisol M. 

  • “This group gave me a sense of community, understanding, and love I have not had since my injury.” 

    Daphna S. 

  • “These groups are very welcoming because we are all treated like “family” and are uplifting.” 

    Rachel B. 

  • “This group not only validated my symtoms and feelings but allowed me to know where and who I should be persuing in my recovery journey.” 

    Alison M. 

  • “This community is helping me accept my brain injury & giving me ideas on how to cope with brain injury on a daily bases in practical and emotional ways.” 

    Jami H. 

  • “I love that these groups are welcoming, non judging and no pressure. You can participate as little or as much as you can.”

    Anonymous

  • “I learn something new everything I listen. It's good to know that we're not alone.”

    Tami N. 

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