Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP)

What can the Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) do for me?

• Services coordination
• 24/7 assistance in a group home setting
• Training and support for Individual skills
• Companion services for family support
• Placements with a trained caregiver who will help you meet your daily living needs.
• Family consultation
• Schools, agencies, and programs consultation
• Social and recreation programs
• Outreach if you don't have a home
• On-site MRC staff support at regional service centers

You may be eligible for Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) services if you:

• are a Massachusetts resident, 
• have a traumatic brain injury (TBI),
• have trouble performing daily tasks, and
• would benefit from receiving SHIP services

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by outside physical force to the brain. You are not eligible for SHIP services if you have another type of brain injury.

Please reach out to a SHIP representative if you have a question about eligibility.

If you need facility-based care due to a brain injury or a disability, MassAbility’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs may be right for you. By offering a wide range of services and assistive technologies, HCBS empowers your recovery.