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THRIVE Program

THRIVE Program

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The Matthew Gfeller Center is proud to expand its research and clinical programs to include the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program. The THRIVE Program is made possible due to a $12.5M pledge made by the Avalon Action Alliance to UNC-Chapel Hill. The THRIVE Program enables Carolina to establish a new clinical outreach program dedicated to treating traumatic brain injuries and related health conditions, promoting overall wellness for veterans.

Duty. Service. Honor.

The THRIVE Program’s mission is to fulfill our duty to serve Veterans and first responders by improving the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain injuries through clinical practice, research, and education.

We will execute this mission by providing participant-centered interdisciplinary care focused on interconnecting brain and body health to allow Veterans and first responders to better serve themselves, their families, and their communities while they live a healthy, high-quality life. Our goal is to help our Veterans and first responders THRIVE in all aspects of their lives.

Learn more about the THRIVE Program.

Informational One-Page Hand Out (PDF)

Support the THRIVE Program Complete your eligibility pre-screen here

 

News

IOP Reading Group

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Reading groups and equine therapy help veterans THRIVE

100th participant

THRIVE Program 100th Participant

In early October, the THRIVE Program celebrated serving it's 100th participant since opening.

Military Appreciation

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The THRIVE Program was featured at the Hurricanes ice hockey game on Military Appreciation Day.

THRIVE Program video

Screenshot of video 'Helping Veterans Thrive'

Watch this 13 minute video to learn more about the THRIVE Program.

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Meet our Team

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Meet our team. Learn more about their background, research focus, and interests.

Program Overview

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Learn more about our clinical program, and complete your eligibility pre-screen.

FAQs

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View Frequently Asked Questions about our program.

Contact Us

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Contacts for general inquiries and news or media.

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January 2023 newsletter

July 2023 Newsletter

Our Mission

To improve the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and clinical practice.

Diversity

The Matthew Gfeller Center is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore our policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or Active Duty or Veteran status as consistent with the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct.
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