501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Strength in Pain Foundation: Support and Recovery for TBI Survivors

Providing awareness, education, and financial access to treatment for those affected by Traumatic Brain Injury.

Strength in Pain Foundation community collage

Brain Injury Navigator App - daily TBI recovery companion

Brain injury and concussion awareness event

Patient in Vitaeris hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber

Presentation at St. Jude's Brain Injury Network about SPECT scans

Paddleboard competitors lined up on the beach with boards

Patient using Hocoma robotic rehabilitation equipment

Our Impact

Our Impact: Supporting TBI Survivors Nationwide

100+

People Helped

Individuals supported with TBI resources and financial assistance

1,200+

Resources Distributed

Educational materials and treatment guides shared with communities

15+

States Reached

Growing our network of support across the United States

Resources

Support for TBI Survivors: From Financial Assistance to Advocacy

Patient Advocacy for Brain Injury Survivors

Navigating the healthcare system shouldn't be a solo journey. Access our toolkit for effective communication with providers.

Learn about patient advocacy

TBI Awareness & Education Programs

From community presentations and podcasts to our Navigator app, we're changing how the world sees brain injury.

Explore awareness programs

Brain Injury Financial Assistance Program

Treatment costs shouldn't be a barrier. Apply for financial support to access the care you deserve.

Apply for financial assistance

TBI Community Events & Fundraisers

Join our community through our Awareness and Educational events, Fundraisers, and healing events that bring TBI survivors together.

Browse community events

Ocean Safety

Surf Safety Advocacy

Advocating for surfer concussion prevention and ocean safety policy through our Surf Safety Advocacy program.

Surf Safety Advocacy

Report surf collisions and near-misses to help us push for better surfer concussion awareness and safer lineups.

Learn about Surf Safety Advocacy

Concussion Guide

Download our free concussion guide for surfers, athletes, and families covering symptoms, recovery, and when to seek help.

Get the concussion guide

Our Mission

Our Mission: Brain Injury Awareness & Treatment Access

Turning pain into purpose

Strength in Pain Foundation is dedicated to providing continuing awareness and education about Traumatic Brain Injury and Head Injury. We work to provide access to treatments for brain injury survivors who are financially burdened by the costs of recovery.

Founded on the belief that no one should face the challenges of TBI alone, we connect patients with resources, advocate for better care, and build a community where strength is found together, serving TBI survivors in California and across the country.

Strength In Pain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Non Profit Organization

Tax ID / EIN #83-2462338 · CA Corporate Number C4217051

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Strength in Pain Foundation do?

Strength in Pain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors through financial assistance for treatment, patient advocacy, awareness and education programs, and surf safety advocacy across Southern California and beyond.

How do I apply for financial assistance for a brain injury?

California residents facing financial hardship can apply for our Brain Injury Financial Assistance Program through the Financial Assistance page. Applications are reviewed in two annual cycles (July and December). Apply for financial assistance.

Who is eligible for support from the foundation?

We primarily serve TBI survivors located in California who are experiencing financial hardship related to their brain injury treatment and recovery. Additional resources, guides, and advocacy programs are available to survivors and families nationwide.

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