Brian has shown strong commitment to his rehabilitation following a brain injury. As he progressed in his recovery, he expressed interest in returning to work and finding meaningful ways to contribute to his community. We encouraged him to connect with the Utah Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and consider pursuing further education. We also recommended that he apply to participate in the Utah Brain Injury Council (UBIC), where individuals with lived experience help shape policy and advocacy efforts in the state.
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Brian
Melodee
When Melodee first reached out, she was experiencing homelessness after leaving an abusive intimate partner relationship. She was living in a remote area of Utah at the time. During the intake process and required screenings, she expressed a strong desire to work on improving her relationships and creating more meaningful connections in her life. At that time, she had no contact with her two adult children, and her relationship with her father and siblings was inconsistent and strained. One of the first positive changes Melodee made was adopting a puppy. This became a meaningful turning point. Caring for the dog gave her both a sense of responsibility and ane.
Client Success Story: Anonymous’s Journey Through Phoenix Services
When he first began working with Phoenix Services, his primary goals to improve his writing and typing abilities using his right hand, skills impacted by his brain injury and be more independent. Although he has not yet fully achieved these goals, he remains deeply committed to building a meaningful and independent life. He has come to understand that the path to his objectives may include additional steps and alternative routes.
Recently, he was encouraged to reflect on the progress he has made since beginning services. Among his achievements, he has successfully completed both Speech and Occupational Therapy at the University of Utah Clinic. Though he continues to seek further advancement, he is actively exploring additional support through House Bill 400 and the Utah Brain Injury Fund.
He has also joined the Trails Program, which led him to register for and complete his first marathon cycling event—a milestone that brought a deep sense of accomplishment and physical transformation. In addition to the benefits of cycling, he now proudly reports that he can bench press 140 pounds plus the bar, a strength level nearly equal to what he was capable of before his injury. Notably, he reached this milestone through independent workouts without ongoing physical therapy, showcasing his determination and self-discipline.
Beyond physical recovery, he has become an engaged member of the brain injury community. He regularly participates in both virtual and in-person support groups, where he has developed strong peer connections. Furthering his commitment to advocacy, he recently joined the Utah Brain Injury Council (UBIC), where he contributes to efforts that improve brain injury services and policy at the systems level.
He describes himself as feeling independent once again, and he credits Resource Facilitation as a turning point in his recovery. In his own words:
“It’s like opening so many doors all at once. Previously, I didn’t know that after therapy there were still opportunities for more. I am super grateful for resource facilitation.”
As his journey evolves, so too have his goals. His story is a powerful example of what can be achieved with tailored support, self-advocacy, and access to coordinated brain injury services.
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