The BridgeLine

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The BridgeLine The BridgeLine enriches the lives of adults with brain injuries (traumatic and acquired). Survivors are different than they used to be and they know it.

It can happen to anyone and out of nowhere: an out-of-control car, a slippery sidewalk, an accident on the playing field. It takes but an instant for a persona’s whole world to be turned inside out by brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America an estimated 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury about 250,000 in Virginia, and 5,455 adults in the Thomas Jefferson Health district. Every year, 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury of different severity, which is one injury every 23 seconds. These numbers include women and men injured while serving in the US Armed Forces. The brain-injury survivor can go from being an independent, successful adult with responsibilities as a parent or provider to someone totally dependent on the very same people he used to support. Personality, relationships, cognitive skills, and mobility may all be affected. The unique challenge that arises from neurological trauma lies in the sudden and unforeseen changes to one’s identity and circumstance. Community-based alternatives have long been a priority for institutional programs in mental health, intellectual disAbilities, substance abuse, justice, aging, and convalescence. Persons with brain injuries however are still on the periphery of the aforementioned services. The astronomical costs for care, the toll on the lives of the families, be it emotional or financial, surmounts all expectations. Past the acute care lies uncertainty, and, most of all, the quickly realized need for long-term care. Nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and group homes are, if available and affordable, an option, but often fall short of a life that can be lived with happiness and dignity. The survivors need programs that address their distinct cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs. We are proud that The Bridge Line is recognized as a model for residential community living and for vocational training for people with brain injuries.

Our wonderful executive director, Daniela Pretzer, attended the Nelson Community Health Fair on behalf of The BridgeLine...
07/22/2026

Our wonderful executive director, Daniela Pretzer, attended the Nelson Community Health Fair on behalf of The BridgeLine this past weekend! There, she interacted with other care providers and spread word about our services.

Today was our July Potluck-Cookout Clubhouse Social at Elks Pavilion! Thanks everyone for braving the heat and coming ou...
07/21/2026

Today was our July Potluck-Cookout Clubhouse Social at Elks Pavilion! Thanks everyone for braving the heat and coming out, we hope you all had a great time. 🌭🍔☀️

Our Residential Program had a blast today at Hill City AquaZoo 🐠🎣
03/28/2026

Our Residential Program had a blast today at Hill City AquaZoo 🐠🎣

Thank you Thebrainwavesmovement for organizing ‘The Art of Awareness’ at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts yesterday. We ...
03/25/2026

Thank you Thebrainwavesmovement for organizing ‘The Art of Awareness’ at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts yesterday. We all had a great time!

Staff attended the Brain Injury Association of Virginia annual conference today! 🧠
03/20/2026

Staff attended the Brain Injury Association of Virginia annual conference today! 🧠

03/17/2026

Today we have our social of decorating rocks and stepping stones for the garden. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/17/2026
03/03/2026

The Brain Injury Association of America's Personal Stories page is a place where individuals with brain injuries can share their experiences.

02/10/2026

Today was Advocacy Day at the General Assembly!

Several members and staff spoke with delegates about the services we provide at The BridgeLine and the causes we implore them to support.

We thank those who attended and look forward to seeing you all back at the clubhouse!

01/13/2026

Supporting Brain Injury State Funding Brain Injury Service Programs Across Virginia are Urging Legislators to Provide Funding to Strengthen and Expand Services What are we advocating for in 2026? 1. Brain Injury Service Workforce Retention Goal: When providers cannot maintain adequate staffing, prog...

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315 Winding River Lane, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA
22911

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+14342204596

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