Your Support Makes a Difference

They didn't just help me understand and start the recovery process for TBI. You're a whole body — a whole person — in this program. They put you on the path to addressing ALL of the issues, not just injuries directly related to the TBI. I feel better than I've felt in 20 years. Read more ...

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— Michael Spivey, U.S. Army, Retired Special Operations

People with this injury deserve answers.

People with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts — they might feel like the road has ended, but it’s just a curve. Sometimes you take that curve, and you go to a place like the Center for Brain Health, and you realize there’s hope. Read more

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— Nicholas Landry, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

I know I’m a challenge.

I’m like one of those blooming onions. You have to peel back the layers I've put up to deal with physical and mental obstacles. The Center for Brain Health team did just that. They peeled back those layers, dug deep and ultimately provided me with the tools I needed to help me overcome many of my obstacles. Their holistic approach coupled with the medical evaluations were a lifesaver to me.

— Jon Manifold, U.S. Navy (Retired) Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman DCCM (SS/SW/SWCC/DV)

Traumatic brain injury not only affects the Veteran...

... it also creates a ripple effect that affects relationships, workplace and social environments. It’s an extremely difficult web to untangle, especially in the combat wounded population. Our Purple Heart recipients are able to receive the care, compassion and respect they deserve from the Center for Brain Health. It’s providing more than treatment; it’s providing strength, encouragement, healing and hope.

— Colleen Orfanello, 2022 National President Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary

As a veteran...

... I was hesitant to go down the same road, hear the same questions, and get the same exams from another veteran program. Several treatment facilities made me feel like nothing could be wrong with me because my combat service and trauma happened so long ago. The Center for Brain Health is different. The staff truly care about the process, the patient and my progress. I now have medications that work and a regimen I trust, and they helped my wife better understand my situation. My life has changed.

— Brian McGee, U.S. Navy (Retired), HMC (FMF)

I'm forever thankful for...this amazing program.

The team’s unwavering support and coaching through the uncomfortable enabled me to face the captive beast and finally let it go – ending the constant life-draining battle, allowing me to reach a state of internal peace. Read more

— Beryl Billiot, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Fundraising Events

Love ya' noodle. Nourish ya' noggin'.

Join us for Brain Fest, a family-friendly day of brain health and wellness on November 2, 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I make a donation?

Donations can be made through the Tulane Giving portal and earmarked for the Center for Brain Health.

Operation Bootstrap is a sponsor support program that directly benefits Veterans by paying for food, travel, lodging and clinical service for the 3-day evaluation ($8,500) and 3-week IOP ($14,000).
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Monthly donations and one-time gifts can also be earmarked for the Center for Brain Health.

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For information about making a donation and other ways to support our Veteran care program, contact Bonnie McCollough, Director of External Relations.
Email: bmccollo@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-8481

Can I sponsor a Veteran in the program?

Yes. For more information about Operation Bootstrap and sponsoring travel, food, lodging and clinical care for a Veteran, contact Bonnie McCollough, Director of External Relations.
Email: bmccollo@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-8481

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Can I volunteer?

To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, contact Bonnie McCollough, Director of External Relations.
Email: bmccollo@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-8481

How can I help a Veteran?

Our Veteran care program is made possible through donations, in-kind gifts, employer gift matching, tributes, sponsorships, partnerships and many other types of community support.

Donations can be made directly through the Tulane Giving portal and earmarked for the Center for Brain Health.

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If you have questions about donations or other ways to support the Center, please contact Bonnie McCollough, Director of External Relations.

Email: bmccollo@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-8481

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If you'd like to refer or recommend a Veteran to our program, please submit an inquiry form with your contact information, as well as basic information about the Veteran's military status and injury. (Please note, this inquiry form is completely confidential and follows all HIPAA compliance protocols.)

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Once you submit the form, a patient navigator manager will follow up with you to collect more information. You can also reach us by e-mail tbicare@tulane.edu, or call (504) 988-5195.

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