TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
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Are you living with or connected to someone who has survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
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Looking for support?
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You are in the right place...
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We are a non-profit organization 501(c)(3)
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"Balance isn't something you find, it is something you create!"
We provide a community, resources and support,
not medical diagnoses.
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This group is about supporting each other with our experiences, resources, a shoulder to lean on and most importantly...understanding and acceptance. The TBI survivor's journey is not theirs alone; family and friends are a large part of the healing and the day-to-day living. We offer real life experiences and support.
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Meet our Board of Directors
Brenda Plechaty
Founder & President
Brenda Plechaty became a caregiver of a TBI survivor in 2016. Going through the recovery and many changes to her life due to becoming the caregiver she looked for others experiencing the same journey. Not finding a group that met her needs in 2018 she started this group. Her professional background was as the Director of Human Resources for a global architect firm. The experience she gained helping and working with people transferred over to this role seamlessly. 2023 she was recognized as one of Congressman John Garamendi's Women of the Year for her work and dedication to the family members supporting a brain injury survivor.
Terea Giannetta
RN,DNP,CPNP,FAANP
Board Member, Treasurer
Terea Giannetta is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 47 years of nursing experience in Acute care, Primary care and Specialty care. She has her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Brandman University. She has over 32 years of experience in Hematology and Oncology as well 34 years in education for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral nursing students. She has served as the Chief NP at a Children’s Hospital in Central California coordinating clinical practice for more than 70 NPs and had her practice in the Hematology clinic providing specialty care. She has been involved with National organizations as both elected and appointed Board positions. Recently retired from clinical practice, she continues as Professor Emeritus at California State University Fresno and teaches courses each summer for the School of Nursing.
Richard Delmonico PHD
Board Member, Secretary
Dr. Richard L. Delmonico is the Director of Neuropsychology at the Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Regional Lead for Neuropsychology Services for Kaiser Permanente Northern California, a member of the Kaiser NCAL Sports Concussion Work Group, a Co-Founder of the Youth Sports Concussion Program at Kaiser Permanente Trauma Center, Vacaville, Co-Lead of the Kaiser Permanente NCAL TBI Research Group. and Co-Director of the Brain Injury Program at Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center. He is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Injury Special Interest Group – Mild TBI Task Force. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery and Emeritus member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Neurological Society. He was previously a member of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of California, and past president of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum. Dr. Delmonico was an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine (1999-2016) and an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Clinical Psychology Training Program at Alliant University, San Francisco. In addition, Dr. Delmonico was previously the Lead Neuropsychologist for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, TBI Model Systems Program. Dr. Delmonico has been working in rehabilitation and neuropsychology over the past 43 years. He has been the recipient of a number of professional awards including the San Francisco Neurological Society Community Service Award. His research, publications and professional presentations have focused on psychological, behavioral, sexuality, neuropsychological, substance abuse, and service utilization issues in adults and children with traumatic brain injury.
Contact and Meeting Info
Email tbivallejo@gmail.com for more information.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, remotely.
6:30 pm PST via Free Conferencing
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Meeting Dates and Events
These dates and times don't work for you? Contact us!
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January 8,2025 (Wednesday)
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
April 9, 2025 (Wednesday)
May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
July 9, 2025 (Wednesday)
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)
November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
December 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Additional Resources
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 16 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems to develop resources for people living with traumatic brain injuries and their supporters. These evidence-based materials are available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.
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CA Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
The DOR has many resources and programs. Click on PROGRAMS to see the large selection.
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Harnessing the healing power of community, Schurig Center helps people adjust to life changes and thrive after brain injury.
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We are certified practitioners that specialize in neurological rehabilitation, with many years of experience. Our goals is to bring you resources that have never existed before.
Their mission is to build bridges of care and communication providing love and support on a health journey.
Protecting and advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities across California for more than 40 years.
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Cognitively-impaired people have difficulty with one or more of the basic functions of their brain, such as perception, memory, concentration and reasoning skills. Common causes of cognitive impairment include Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, stroke, Parkinson's disease, brain injury, brain tumor or HIV-associated dementia.
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Connecting caregivers to families.
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CATBI – California Association for Traumatic Brain Injury is a group of sites providing services to assist individuals with traumatic brain injuries to live as independently as possible within their communities.
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