If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), our Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) can play a key role in your recovery. SHIP offers a wide range of brain-injury-related services in community-based and group care settings.
Program details
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 MassAbility 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.
What are Home and Community Based Waiver Programs?
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.
Want to determine your eligibility or apply for MassAbility services? Visit our online application portal. For help, reach us online or by phone at 617-204-3665.
