"I drastically improved in my ability to communicate with other people and manage my anger. I improved memory, concentration, and balance and decreased the pain in my knee. Project Victory helped me rebuild the relationships in my life that are important. Plus, it helped prepare me for the next chapter in my life at college."

- 24 year old active duty Sergeant exposed to mulitple road side bombs while deployed in Iraq

"I learned that it's OK to be injured; it's not a weakness. I'm not alone. It's OK to ask for help and start trusting people. Project Victory changed my life. My wife and son were put through pure hell until I came to the program."

- 39 year old active duty Sgt. 1st Class who sustained a brain injury in Afghanistan

"Now my speech and my social skills are better. I sleep and feel rested and I have not had any more nightmares. The pain in my back and shoulder is getting better and I can now interact with people because my speech is improved. Project Victory helped in my transition to civillan work."

- 29 year old veteran who suffered a brain injury from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while serving in Afghanistan

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Project Victory

Resized_450.330.jpg Project Victory provides rehabilitation and combat stress counseling for Operation New Dawn, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom active duty service members and veterans diagnosed with brain injury or post concussive syndrome while deployed. Services are provided at no cost to our service members through grants received by the TIRR Foundation. Services within Project Victory are provided by The Transitional Learning Center's Galveston, Texas facility.

Reported Symtoms May Include:

Trouble with memory, attention or concentration
Difficulty organizing tasks
Blurry vision or eyes tire easily
Easily angered or irritated
Difficulty inhibiting behavior, impulsive
More sensitive to sounds, lights or distractions
Impaired decision-making or problem-solving
Feeling tired all the time
Headaches or ringing in the ears
Slowed thinking, moving, speaking or reading
Balance and/or dizziness

Program Goals for our service members and veterans

Improve cognitive, emotional, social and vocational functioning by acquiring compensatory strategies.

Maximize quality of life, balance, vision, pain management and functioning in the community.

Educate the family unit regarding the effects of brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the rationale for rehabilitation and psychotherapy, and the need to make accomodation for changes in functioning.

Assist in developing and accepting realistic goals.

Assist in identifying strategies and opportunities to achieve the highest possible level of functioning in personal adjustment, family and social relationships, academic endeavors and/or vocational status.