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Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery

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Serving Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. Continue your journey of recovery with the community at Schurig Center!

Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery is non-profit organization providing continued rehabilitation, hope, and community for people affected by brain injury. Our doors are currently closed to on-site services, but our hearts and services remain open. Many of our services are now offered remotely by Zoom or phone during the pandemic and are facilitated by experienced professionals in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. Services are offered at very affordable rates and scholarships are available by application for those in need. A doctor's referral is not needed to pariticipate in Schurig Center's programs. To get started, give us a call at (415) 461-6771 or email [email protected].

10/28/2026

Brain injury can be difficult to see from the outside. Someone may look fine while feeling exhausted by noise, struggling to find the right words, or needing extra time to process information.

When you're not sure what would help, ask.

A simple “What would make this easier right now?” can open the door to understanding and support. Offering patience, allowing extra time, and asking what would be helpful can ease daily frustrations for everyone.

10/23/2026

💙 Thank you, Rotary Club of Mill Valley!

We are so grateful to the Rotary Club of Mill Valley for its recent grant to Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery.

Through its generosity and dedication to serving others, the Rotary Club of Mill Valley makes a positive difference throughout our community. We are honored to be among the organizations it supports.

This grant helps Schurig Center provide continued rehabilitation, connection and support for people affected by brain injury, including traumatic brain injury, concussion and stroke. Together, we can help survivors and their families find the resources they need to move forward after life-changing injuries.

Thank you for all you do to strengthen our community and for helping make a difference in the lives of people affected by brain injury! 💙

10/21/2026

Give your brain something new to try! 🧩

A small change to a familiar routine can give your brain a manageable challenge while keeping things interesting.

Try a new recipe. Take a different route on a walk. Do a simple puzzle. See how much of a short list you can remember before checking your notes.

The key is to keep it simple, enjoyable, and appropriate for your abilities. Stop if you become frustrated, and never change routines that could affect your safety.

A little curiosity can go a long way toward keeping your brain engaged.

10/15/2026

Look for the helpers. 💛

On a difficult day, support can show up in small ways. Someone offers a ride. A friend checks in. Someone holds the door, listens, or simply sits beside you.

These moments may seem small, but they can make a real difference.

If today feels hard, pause and notice one person who has made things a little easier. And when someone offers to help, it’s okay to accept it.

Sometimes a bright spot is remembering that you don’t have to do everything alone.

10/09/2026

You may not be able to see a brain injury, but that doesn’t mean its effects aren’t there.

Someone who looks fine may be struggling to find the right word, remember an appointment, focus in a busy environment, manage fatigue, or keep up with a conversation. What looks like distraction, frustration, or withdrawal may actually be someone working much harder than others realize.

A little understanding can make a meaningful difference.

In our latest blog, we share simple ways to support someone living with an invisible brain injury, from giving them extra time to reducing distractions and asking what they need.

Read “When Brain Injury Isn’t Visible” and help spread understanding:
https://schurigcenter.org/when-brain-injury-isnt-visible/

10/07/2026

Need to focus? Give your brain a quieter place to work. 🧠

When your brain is already working hard, extra noise and interruptions can make everyday tasks feel even more difficult.

Before starting something that requires concentration, try creating a Focus Zone:

• Silence your phone
• Turn off the TV
• Close extra browser tabs
• Find a quieter space
• Let others know you need some quiet time

You’re not giving up or doing less. You’re giving your brain the space it needs to do its best.

What could you change in your environment today to make focusing a little easier?

09/30/2026

Did you know you can support brain injury recovery by donating stock?

If you hold appreciated publicly traded stock, a gift to Schurig Center can be a tax-smart way to make a meaningful difference for people rebuilding their lives after brain injury.

Your stock donation can help provide the rehabilitation, support, and community that survivors and their families need to move forward - and it can be made through a simple electronic transfer from your brokerage account.

📈 Turn an investment into an investment in recovery.

Learn more about how to donate stock to Schurig Center online at
www.schurigcenter.org/stock-donations

Or, contact Angela Abbey, Director of Development at [email protected]

09/28/2026

A concussion can happen on the field, during practice, or in the classroom. Knowing how to recognize a concussion and what to do next can help students and youth athletes return to learning and sports safely.

ConcussionSmart Marin provides concussion education and resources specifically for schools, students, parents, and coaches in Marin County. The website offers practical information to help schools and families recognize the signs of concussion, understand recovery, and make informed decisions about returning to school and sports.

If you have a student or youth athlete in your life, take a moment to explore this important local resource. 👉 Visit www.ConcussionSmartMarin.org

09/25/2026

🧠 Ever finish a simple task and feel like you just ran a mental marathon?

After a brain injury, things that once felt automatic can require much more concentration and that extra effort can be surprisingly exhausting.

Reading a few pages. Following a conversation. Answering emails. Making decisions. Even navigating a busy grocery store. The task may look simple from the outside, but the brain may be working overtime behind the scenes.

That fatigue isn’t laziness. It isn’t a lack of motivation. And it isn’t a sign that you’re not trying hard enough. Your brain may simply be working harder to process information.

💡 Pay attention to your brain’s signals and give yourself permission to pause. If concentration is getting harder, taking a quiet break before you’re completely exhausted can help you recharge and make it easier to return to what you were doing.

And for family members, friends, and coworkers: when someone with a brain injury needs a break, understanding and patience can be just as important as encouragement. 💙

09/22/2026

🍂 Is your calendar suddenly filling up?

One minute, summer feels slow and easy. Then suddenly there are work schedules, school, appointments, activities, and a long list of things to do. For people living with the effects of a brain injury, and their families, that sudden shift can bring fatigue, stress, and overwhelm.

A little planning can make the transition easier. Before the week begins, sit down together and look at what’s ahead. Choose the 2 or 3 things that matter most each day, and identify where you can build in rest, quiet time, or flexibility.

And remember: rest is not “doing nothing.” It’s part of managing energy and making the things that matter possible. 💙

Address

1132 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA
94939

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://schurigcenter.org/

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