“(You) have all become friends and like family as we have shared the successful recovery as well as the hardships and learned a lot along the way.”
Brain Injury Day Treatment Program at Brooks
If an individual has suffered a brain injury, the Brooks Brain Injury Day Treatment (BIDT) program can help. The program offers therapy to help patients transition from a rehabilitation hospital setting to their home.
The program uses a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment model to help individuals who have sustained either a traumatic or nontraumatic brain injury.
It was created to help improve cognition/thinking skills, communication ability, social skills and emotional ability all while one continues to regain physical abilities. The program creates a wonderful environment for growth, recovery, education and camaraderie.
Program eligibility
This program is available to anyone 16 and older who has suffered a brain injury, such as traumatic brain, strokes or anoxic brain injuries.
The individual must be able to participate in six hours of diverse therapeutic activities with the majority of the time spent in a group setting.
There is a continuum of care within the program. Three modules have been developed to address home, social, cultural and community/work skills. A patient can begin the program at any stage, depending on his or her needs.
How the program works
To determine the intensity and length of treatment that will be most beneficial, care begins with a comprehensive neurobehavioral status exam or a neuropsychological evaluation.
Individualized therapy
Customized therapy is then available up to five times per week. Physical, occupational, speech and cognitive rehabilitation therapy, as well as psychology and biofeedback, are provided in a combination of small group and one-on-one sessions.
Treatment plan
After the patient participates in the program for over a week, a treatment plan is created to match the needs of the patient. This model provides individuals with up to as many as 30 hours of therapy per week.
Progress tracking
The treatment team meets weekly to discuss your goals and progress. Over the course of six to 12 weeks, you spend most of your day working with highly trained therapists in consultation with our physicians to improve your memory, attention, multitasking and functional life skills.
Services included
The BIDT program includes access to a case manager, who works with the individual and their family, and a rehabilitation technician to help with daily needs within the program. Therapy services include:
Individual speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Psychotherapy
Cognitive group-based therapies
Physical reconditioning group therapies
Support groups
Hours and location
The BIDT program operates daily Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
While the majority of the patients participate in the program on a full-time basis, some patients may participate at a reduced schedule as well. For instance, participation in the program may be reduced while re-introducing the patient to a work schedule.
The BIDT program is located within Brooks Behavioral Medicine at the Healthcare Plaza at 3901 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32277.
Patient outcomes
The BIDT Program tracks outcomes to measure participant progress and evaluate the effectiveness of services provided. The 2025 Outcomes Report highlights key results and trends, demonstrating the program’s impact through data-driven performance measures and participant outcomes.
Patient testimonials
“I have recovered so much faster than I thought, and thank you to everyone here!”
“I have nothing to say except praises for my experience. The day treatment program has changed my life. My team encouraged me and taught me what I needed to know. I know now that I can do this! I will be successful in the future because I have already been successful at Brooks!”
Ben’s story
Watch our video to learn how the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program helped Ben Arab recover after a stroke.
Connect with us
Contact our program case manager, Kelli McNames, COTA/L-CM, at (904) 345-7223 to learn more.