It is the mission of The Brain Injury Foundation of Saint Louis to provide innovative community based solutions to meet the specific social and vocational needs of individuals with brain injuries. 
 

“Dr. Goldstein is a consummate professional with a passion for brain injury and the expertise that is so needed in our community.  I appreciate him so much and everything the Brain Injury Foundation does to assist people in their recovery and independence."
Maria M.
Elder Law, Care Management Professional
“I couldn’t have gotten back to work without Sarah’s help.  I wish I had found BIFSTL years ago.”
DK
past client
“When the first job was not a good match, BIFSTL was able to find a better match very quickly.”
KP
VR St. Louis South
“The service was so much more than helping me successfully get back to work after my stroke.  Sarah mentally supported and guided me through work, personal life and handling changes.”
JO
past client
“I greatly appreciate the documentation and communication style.  Staff sent monthly progress notes and contacted VR with any concerns and successes."
AO
VR St. Louis South
“Sarah was a godsend!  She helped me through a very trying time in my life, and I am very grateful for the help and services she provided to me. I feel as though I was not working with an advocate, but instead a partner and friend.”
TF
former client
“Everyone that helped me at BIFSTL is fantastic.  Thank you Very much and keep up the great work!”
AP
former client
“I wouldn’t be working if it wasn’t for BIFSTL.”
JK
former client
“It was wonderful to see my client find a new career he enjoys so much!”
JB
VR St. Louis West
“I was very pleased the staff went above my expectations and I would have no problem recommending these services."
MM
former client
“The support from Sarah was tremendous.  I learned things about my injury that I never knew, even with all the rehab I had.  She was invaluable in her knowledge and support in getting me to feel good about going back to work."
J & KR
former client and his wife
“It was a pleasure working with BIFSTL.  Sarah went above her duties and services.  I feel that she helped save my life by helping me overcome my deficits and give me confidence in myself.  She is an asset to her field."
LF
former patient
“Great services & placement.  They took into account my client’s strengths."
JB
VR St. Louis West
"Dr. Goldstein has demonstrated a unique compassion and devotion to clients challenged with adjusting to life as the result of traumatic brain injury. Having known him over 15 years, he creatively devised his own innovative specialization in brain injury as a consultant, psychologist, and psychotherapist. He also works closely with his client’s care partners, providing encouragement, emotional help, and guidance in their challenges in adjusting to a loved one’s life after a physical traumatic event."
Linda G.
MSW with MindBodyClinicalHypnosis

The Brain Injury Foundation of Saint Louis has been the collective dream of many professionals and students in the brain injury field since 2008. Despite the enthusiasm and passion of the originating members, BIFSTL development took a backseat to other pursuits within the brain injury community. The first efforts to convene a Board of Directors and Officers occurred in 2011 based upon the Clubhouse model of rehabilitation that has been used successfully with individuals who live with mental illness. BIFSTL is based on the vision and philosophy of "jobs first” and “community involvement” with the long term goal of using the Clubhouse Model ...

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Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile

BIFSTL is excited to offer our supporters an easy way to help us raise funds. With every purchase you make at Amazon.com, a portion of the proceeds can support our work! Every time you make a purchase on Amazon (including Amazon Prime), Amazon will donate ...

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KMOV

KMOV

BIFSTL and two extraordinary clients were recently featured on KMOV’s St. Louis Proud series. Check us out!

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Veterans United Grant

Veterans United Grant

Bifstl has been awarded a grant from Veterans United Foundation, the non-profit arm of Veterans United Home Loans. Veterans United Home Loans is a dedicated VA lender. Three core values drive the company as it serves Veterans and service members: Be Passio...

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Wells Fargo Gives

Wells Fargo Gives

BIFSTL is funded in part by a grant from Wells Fargo Gives. Wells Fargo supports thousands of national and community-based nonprofits annually to help revitalize and strengthen communities. Today we are one of the top corporate cash donors among U.S. compa...

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Support from United Carpet

Support from United Carpet

BIFSTL deeply appreciates the continued support provided by United Carpet. Their donation of flooring materials for our rebuilt facility allows us to invest more resources in our programming. United Carpet is a full-service floor covering company focuse...

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