Hickok Center for Brain Injury

Hickok Center for Brain Injury A non-profit organization that supports the survivors of brain injury and those affected by other neurological challeneges.

HISTORY: The Hickok Center for Brain Injury is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization first incorporated in Rochester, New York in 1989. In April 1996 we began accepting participants (often referred to as members, though we are not a membership organization, but rather consider ourselves a family). We are located at 2320 Brighton Henrietta TL Rd in Rochester, NY.

Meet Nicky Wood, our September 2026 Staff Spotlight Employee!
09/01/2026

Meet Nicky Wood, our September 2026 Staff Spotlight Employee!

Earlier this month we headed back at the CCE-Monroe G.R.O.W.S Farm for another morning of volunteering! Participants sta...
08/28/2026

Earlier this month we headed back at the CCE-Monroe G.R.O.W.S Farm for another morning of volunteering! Participants started by cleaning freshly harvested onions, removing the loose husks, and sorting them into cartons to be given away. Then, we headed out into the garden to harvest ripe eggplants, tomatoes, and cucumbers before ending the visit by trying golden ground cherries!

Each trip to the farm gives participants a chance to take part in hands-on activities while building life skills that support brain injury recovery. From sorting and cleaning to identifying ripe produce and harvesting, these activities encourage fine motor skills, decision-making, following steps, and teamwork.

🥞 Last week, participants started the day with a Make Your Own Pancake Breakfast! DSP Sarah served up regular and chocol...
08/24/2026

🥞 Last week, participants started the day with a Make Your Own Pancake Breakfast! DSP Sarah served up regular and chocolate chip pancakes, and everyone got to make their plate their own with toppings ranging from fruit to caramel, chocolate sauce, and syrup.

Choosing their own pancakes and toppings gave participants a chance to practice decision-making and independence. Adding the toppings to their pancakes helps to strengthen fine motor skills. Participants would agree that this was a pretty sweet way to start the day!

Yesterday’s activity was all about Hands-On Sensory Engagement! Participants explored different textures, movements, and...
08/19/2026

Yesterday’s activity was all about Hands-On Sensory Engagement! Participants explored different textures, movements, and hands-on materials like sand and magnet pebbles while putting their senses to work.

Sensory activities can be a great way to support brain injury recovery by encouraging focus, coordination, and cognitive engagement while giving participants a fun way to explore and interact with their environment.

Today, we’re celebrating National Nonprofit Day and the passion behind everything we do at the Hickok Center for Brain I...
08/17/2026

Today, we’re celebrating National Nonprofit Day and the passion behind everything we do at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury. 💙💚💛

Every day, our programs give brain injury survivors opportunities to build independence, strengthen skills, connect with others, and continue working toward their individual goals. We’re so grateful for our community and everyone who supports Hickok and makes this work possible.

Support our mission and the work we do at www.hickokcenter.org/donate.

🍋 🥣 Today’s Baking with DSP Sarah was all about homemade lemon bars! Each participant took responsibility for a differen...
08/17/2026

🍋 🥣 Today’s Baking with DSP Sarah was all about homemade lemon bars! Each participant took responsibility for a different step of the recipe, working together from start to finish to create a sweet treat to enjoy.

Breaking a recipe into individual steps gives participants the opportunity to practice sequencing, following directions, fine motor skills, and teamwork while building on their skills in the kitchen.

Participant Katie working on cracking eggs.

Participant Will preparing the 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

Participant Mary working to measure out the sugar with help from Ana, one of our admin team staff.

Participant Natasha measuring and pouring in the melted butter.

Participant Dawn helping to work together the fry ingredients.

Participant Jermaine preparing the crust.

Participant Katie mixing the filling one last time before the oven.

DSP Sarah showing off everyone’s hard work!

🎨 🥤Yesterday’s Day Program activity was a Paint Your Own Canvas and Sip! Participants enjoyed Sprite and lemonade mockta...
08/17/2026

🎨 🥤Yesterday’s Day Program activity was a Paint Your Own Canvas and Sip! Participants enjoyed Sprite and lemonade mocktails while each painting their own canvas. Some created something for themselves, while others chose to make a special gift for a loved one.

Painting is a fun way to bring creativity into recovery while working on fine motor skills, focus, decision-making, and self-expression.

Today, we officially put our new FitMi Full Body Rehabilitation device to work with our first participant!The FitMi was ...
08/17/2026

Today, we officially put our new FitMi Full Body Rehabilitation device to work with our first participant!The FitMi was purchased with funds raised through our 2026 Brainwaves event, and we are so excited to have another hands-on tool to support participants in their recovery.

DSP Sarah, who is currently studying occupational therapy, has taken the lead on learning the FitMi system and helping participants use it. FitMi uses interactive exercises and sensor-enabled pucks to guide repetitive movements involving the hands, arms, core, and legs. These exercises help participants work on mobility, coordination, strength, and motor skills while supporting neuroplasticity after brain injury.

We’re excited to continue incorporating the FitMi into programming and are so grateful to everyone who supported Brainwaves 2026 and helped make resources like this possible!

🍉Yesterday, we celebrated National Watermelon Day with a Watermelon Social! DSPs Alex and Sarah prepped a watermelon “co...
08/17/2026

🍉Yesterday, we celebrated National Watermelon Day with a Watermelon Social! DSPs Alex and Sarah prepped a watermelon “cookie” station to incorporate fine motor practice into the Watermelon Day celebration. Participants used cookie cutters to turn their watermelon slices into fun shapes of their choice and enjoyed their healthy summer treat together.

Using the cookie cutters helps brain injury survivors practice fine motor skills, coordination, and hand strength, while the activity also encouraged conversation and social interaction!

Last week, staff and participants all celebrated Jas’s impactful time at Hickok and her exciting new chapter ahead!💙💚The...
08/03/2026

Last week, staff and participants all celebrated Jas’s impactful time at Hickok and her exciting new chapter ahead!💙💚

The Hickok Center is forever thankful for the 3 years Jas spent here and for the heart she put into our organization every single day. Her kindness, dedication, and compassion have left a lasting impact on our participants, staff, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Throughout her time at Hickok, Jas walked through our doors each day with a smile on her face and an unwavering commitment to our community, making the Hickok Center a better place for us all. While we will miss her dearly, we are incredibly grateful for the time we shared and the countless ways she helped shape Hickok into what it is today.

As she begins this next chapter, spending her time with her family and children, we wish her nothing but happiness and the very best. Thank you, Jas, for everything you’ve given to Hickok. You’ll always be part of our family.

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2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road
Rochester, NY
14623

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm

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