Brain Injury Program

Providing Comprehensive Post Acute Brain Injury Services

The Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center is designed to provide a normalized community-based program to help adult survivors of brain injury and other neurological disorders to achieve the highest level of functioning toward independent living skills and vocational pursuits.

The program offers the services of a(n):

• Neuropsychiatrist
• Neuropsychologist
• Admissions Coordinator
• Registered Nurse
• LCSW Treatment Supervisor
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Counselor
• Medical Coordinator
• Activity Coordinator
• Cognitive Therapist
• Case Manager
• Vocational Counselor
• Dietician
• Administrator
• Array of support staff
• Benefits Manager
• Teacher / Skills Trainer

The Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour residential rehabilitation program focusing on developing the skills necessary to:

• Maintain competitive employment
• Accomplish the activities required for daily living
• Manage self-medication
• Improve cognitive skills
• Achieve emotional adjustment and effective interpersonal relationships
• Improve self-esteem

Services are provided on both a residential and an outpatient basis, depending upon the needs of the individual. At this time, the Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center accepts payment from the following sources:

• Private Pay
• Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
• Texas Crime Victims Compensation Fund

 

The Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center Campus is located minutes from Town Lake, in beautiful Central Austin, Texas.

 

 

Key Services

• Vocational Retraining - Development of skills in job search, interviewing, resume writing, adaptive work behaviors, situational assessments, computer literacy, supported employment, and competitive employment.
• Activities of Daily Living - Teaching money management, nutrition, grocery shopping, meal preparation, home maintenance, personal hygiene, activity planning and public transportation.
• Self-Management of Health Issues - Learning to access public health resources, proper health and wellness procedures, proper nutritional practices, practical safety issues, free access to the South Austin Gym, and training in self-medication under supervision of our attending physician and registered nurse.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy - Focusing on attention, concentration, memory, problem solving, verbal logic, organization skills, self-monitoring techniques, and development of interpersonal skills.
• Group Therapy - Focusing on self-esteem, relationships, emotional adjustment, assertiveness skills training, and the challenges of community re-entry.

Admission Criteria for Brain Injury Rehabilitation

• Persons experiencing impaired functioning in areas such as employment, independent living, cognition, and/or psychological adjustment secondary to traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, or other neurological illness
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Medically stable
• Not an imminent danger to self or others
• Functioning at Level IV or higher on the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital rating scale

Key Highlights

• Over 80% of all admitting clients have received services from two or more residential post acute brain injury programs in Texas prior to admission. To our knowledge, every client that has successfully completed our vocational rehabilitation program has never required further services from another residential brain injury program.
• The Rehabilitation Center Administrator (and Chief Executive Officer of the Mary Lee Foundation), Charlene Crump, was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Trophy; which is the highest honor presented to an individual residing in Texas for outstanding contributions they have made toward enhancing the empowerment and employment of Texans with disabilities.
• Upon successful completion of our program, a client can take advantage of our affordable housing program conveniently located across the street from our facility. In addition, an individual can select from an array of affordable support options (for example, medication monitoring, financial oversight, securing medical services, accessing community resources, attending social events) provided by our Case Management Services.
• The Rehabilitation Center was awarded the distinguished "Employer of the Year Award" from both the Austin Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities in recognition of program excellence.

 

For more information about FREE and open to the general public
Brain Injury Groups follow the link below:

Brain Injury Support Group & Brain Injury Information & Training

For more information about Brain Injury follow the link below:

Returning to the Community after Brain Injury:
A Guide for Families and Caregivers

To read the most recent CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
survey summary follow link below:

2009 Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center CARF Summary

 

Testimonials

An open letter from a former Brain Injury Rehabilitation client . . .

To whom it may concern,
     My name is Mark and I would like to tell you about the Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center.  I personally have known Ms. Charlene Crump and her staff for four years now and I can tell you honestly that she has undeniably changed my life.  I have taught myself how to write left handed, become completely independent, and realize that I truly am a survivor.  There is a lot of love in my heart for the Mary Lee Foundation.  I strongly support the efforts that these men and women make, not to mention the untold sacrifices, to make this Community a better place in which to live.  I see people that come to work here and it’s because they REALLY CARE . . .  People that desire and want to come here everyday and give 110%.  People like:  Charlene Crump, Don and Rich Lilljedahl, Chip Howe, Von Thompson and Rhonda Johnson.
Mark J.
Former Rehabilitation Center client
April 2010

 

I am so excited and proud for the Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center (MLFRC) and the staff who work there. Congratulations on your survey and all of your team’s hard work. I will continue to work with MLFRC as a team member, to assure that consumers with Traumatic Brain Injury are served to best of our ability.
Sincerely,
L. E.
State Agency Representative
2006

 

When I came to Mary Lee I had a goal of living independently.  This program helped me reach my goal and I actually got a job here as well.  I can now ride a bus to get where I need to go if I want to.  I had a hard time doing a lot for myself, but I have learned through Mary Lee.  All the people here help me with the things that I can’t understand.  I have some good friends who live here that are my age and we hang out playing cards, games, watch T.V., and other stuff.  I like living here at Mary Lee.
B. S.
Former Rehabilitation Center Client
2010

 

There were son many ways in which Mary Lee Foundation helped my son who was affected by TBI, that it is impossible to list them all.  I imagine that the most outstanding element was the employee’s patience, guidance, training and support that was shown to my son and his family during his recovery.  My son had to basically re-learn everything from the beginning as a child does when growing up; speaking, walking, spelling, writing, math, dressing, preparing his meals, and social skills.  He now lives by himself in a condo and is able to take care of himself.  It has been 5 years this April since our son’s accident.  The family continues to see new improvements with his skills as time moves on.  We are very thankful that this Foundation was available for him.
G. P.
Parent of Rehabilitation Center Client
2010 

Dear Charlene:
I appreciate all that the Mary Lee Foundation has done to help my son grow and become more independent.  We are so pleased to have you, Dawn, Lisa, Mr. Bill, Ms. Sharri and all the staff for the love and support you have shown him.  This is a wonderful program and I thank each and every one of you for the great jobs you do for my son and all the other clients you help.
Sincerely,
P. W.
Parent of Rehabilitation Center Client
2010 

My daughter had a very bad motor cycle accident that left her with a serious brain injury.  The doctors said she would never do anything except lay in a bed for the rest of her life.  Her dad and I just couldn’t and wouldn’t accept this.  It was a long hard road, but with lots of hard work and lots of prayers, today she is doing great.  Once we had her walking and talking, she wanted to be independent and live on her own.  With the help of Mary Lee, and the awesome people who work there, she is living on her own and she even has a job working there as well.  I would recommend Mary Lee to any one who wants to have a better life for themselves.  The people there are great . . . they have heart.
C. J.
Parent of Rehabilitation Center Client
2010

Staff

• Charlene Crump: Administrator
• Don Lilljedahl, Academy of Certified Social Workers, Master of Social Work, Master of Theology: Director
• Chip Howe, Master of Arts in Psychology: Admissions Coordinator
• Leslie Rosenstein, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Neuropsychologist
• Dr. William Munyon, Medical Doctor specializing in Psychiatry: Neuropsychiatrist

Mary Lee Foundation
Brain Injury Services
Post Office Box 3174
Austin, Texas 78764

Chip Howe - Admissions Coordinator: (512)443-5777

Main Office - Phone: (512)443-1360   

E-mail: braininjury@maryleefoundation.org

Business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

In October 2003, 2006, 2009 the Mary Lee Foundation received the 3-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation Award. This is the highest honor awarded by CARF internationally.  *Below is just a part of the summary CARF provided after awarding Accreditation:

In the following areas, Mary Lee Foundation Rehabilitation Center demonstrates exemplary conformance to the standards:

• Mary Lee Foundation has a long and distinguished history of advocacy for the persons to whom it provides service.  Year after year, individuals within the organization have received special recognition for their advocacy efforts at the municipal, state, and national levels.

• Mary Lee Foundation places uniquely strong emphasis on the recognition of the successes of its employees.  Achievements in the community, contributions to the success of the program, and personal achievements are all celebrated in a spirit of genuine appreciation for the value of the individuals who make up the organization. 

 

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services ALF Facility ID # 030071