Care for U.S. Service Members and First Responders with Brain Injury and Related Physical and Psychological Health Concerns
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SHARE at Shepherd Center
Since 2007, SHARE has provided rehabilitation for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. SHARE is the only comprehensive rehabilitation program with:
- flexible programming options
- collaborative care
- transition support
- community reintegration
This is all available at no cost to military veterans, service members, and first responders, so they can embark on a truly individualized and impactful path to renewed relationships, purpose, and life.
Ready to get better? Learn more about SHARE admissions.
Questions about the SHARE Program?
For non-emergencies, call 404-603-4314 between 7:30 am - 4:00 pm to speak with a representative from our admissions team. If you call after hours, please leave us a message, and we'll return your call during our regular operating hours. You can also email us at SHAREadmissions@shepherd.org.
SHARE Mission Statement:
The mission of SHARE is to honor our clients’ trust every day as we help them go beyond traumatic brain injury and find renewed purpose.
SHARE Ethos Statements:
- Embrace the challenge.
- Commit and follow through.
- Live each day with purpose.
The SHARE Military Initiative, located at 80 Peachtree Park Drive, has served over 500 active duty service members and veterans since its opening in 2008.
The Dynavision light-training device is used to evaluate and improve the visual, cognitive processing and motor functions of SHARE clients.
SHARE works with Project Healing Waters, which allows disabled veterans to learn fly fishing techniques and other skills in a calm, meditative environment.
Each quarter, SHARE clients participate in a therapeutic swim interaction with whale sharks and manta rays at the nearby Georgia Aquarium.
Our horticulture group meets weekly at Shepherd Center’s greenhouse to work on plant care and propagation for an annual plant sale at the main hospital campus.
Speech-language pathologists work with SHARE clients to improve communication, memory and processing and set individualized goals.
SHARE client with Dr. Russell Gore, medical director of SHARE.
Habituation exercises focus on ocular-motor strengthening and vision improvement. Clients initially perform these exercises on a plain surface in a quiet room.
SHARE Military Initiative client works on balance with physical therapist.
SHARE Clients Share Their Stories of Courage
In SHARE’s "Stories of Courage" video series, former SHARE clients describe the healing and recovery they experienced in the program.
Meet our Specialists
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Russell Gore, M.D.Medical Director, Vestibular Neurology
Director, SHARE Military Initiative
Director, Complex Concussion Clinic, Former US Air Force Flight Surgeon -
Michael Yochelson, M.D., MBAChief Medical Officer, Former Navy Neurologist/Physiatrist
SHARE Partnership with Avalon Action Alliance
Shepherd Center is proud to be a TBI Center partner in the Avalon Action Alliance, the post-trauma nonprofit dedicated to world-class care and transformative solutions around brain health and mental wellness for veterans, first responders, and their families experiencing symptoms related to PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse.