Monthly Support Groups

We host monthly, in-person support groups for Survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) as well as their Caregivers. We also host a monthly virtual support group just for Caregivers.


Annual Brain Injury Symposium

We host an annual symposium in March [Brain Injury Awareness Month] for healthcare providers, professionals, and other related disciplines. This is an opportunity for Continuing Education credits as well as networking.


Grant Programs

We offer grants to those who have experienced moderate to severe acquired brain injury (ABI) to assist with expenses such as education, home accessibility modifications, recreation, and medical care.


AHIA Services

Survivor and Family Support, Prevention, Public Awareness, Advocacy, and Grants.

Alamo Head Injury Association

P.O. Box 29074

San Antonio, TX 78229-0074

Phone: 210-614-4323

Email: ahia@alamoheadinjury.org

Alamo Head Injury Association [AHIA]

Deb Harper is the current president of Alamo Head Injury Association [AHIA]. AHIA was started in 1983 by family caregivers whose loved ones had suffered a traumatic brain injury or stroke. These caregivers joined forces to support one another as they recognized the increasing need for such an association in San Antonio and Bexar County. In 2016, Deb Harper’s husband was in an automobile accident that dramatically changed their lives.


As a new caregiver, Deb was desperate to find such a community as AHIA offers. Alamo Head Injury gathers once a month for support where survivors are offered education, entertainment, and an opportunity to share their experiences with other survivors.

Caregivers are given the option to meet with a certified neuro-psych counselor or someone with years of experience in supporting families dealing with acquired brain injury issues. At first, Deb’s husband was hesitant to participate with Alamo Head Injury, but for the last two years, he has served on the board of directors as a brain injury survivor representative. New members to the group see her husband’s progress and find hope.


AHIA receives money through foundations, grants, and private donations. AHIA’s Grants committee offers monetary grants to help acquired brain injury survivors and their families. These grants help with education, medical equipment, and other qualifying medical expenses. In one case, they helped an individual who was in a motorcycle accident and sustained catastrophic injuries. In order to return home from the hospital, he needed a specialized chair to properly hold his head, arms and legs. AHIA collaborated with CollectAbility and TBI Warrior Foundation to cover the total cost of the chair. He was able to go home safely.


AHIA’s other committees are fundraising, outreach & education, programs & support groups, and symposiums/conferences. March of 2024, they hosted their 23rd annual brain injury symposium for medical professionals of many disciplines.