What is the OBISSS?

The Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS) is a free and confidential screening tool available to anybody in Colorado 13 and older. This tool helps you see if you’ve ever had a brain injury and gives you tips to deal with any challenges you might be facing.

OBISSS is a national program provided by the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA).

OBISSS is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL resource available to everyone in Colorado.

Who can use the OBISSS?

Anyone can complete the screening on their own, or with the help of a professional.

The OBISSS can be used to screen for brain injuries for anyone 13 years or older. For youth between the ages of 13-17, a parent or guardian needs to give their consent.

For children aged 10-13, the OBISSS is not recommended. However, brain injuries can still be screened using the paper version of the Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (OSU-TBI-ID). More information is available on the OSU website.

How it works

The OBISSS uses two trusted tools:

  1. The Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (OSU-BI-ID), which is a standardized tool that screens for a person’s lifetime history of traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries
  2. The Symptoms Questionnaire for Brain Injury (SQBI)
    Created by the University of Denver and the MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network, the SQBI is series of questions that screens for challenges in nine areas that are common after a brain injury

After completing the OBISSS, the screening results are automatically emailed to the participant and their provider (if applicable). If screened positive for possible brain injury, OBISSS will also email information on any challenges that they may be experiencing and tips for support.

OBISSS results are provided through a secure messaging system. For more details on the secure messaging system and guidance on accessing your results, please refer to this information sheet: Accessing Secure Messages from the OBISSS.

OBISSS is free and confidential! Demographic information is optional to submit and all responses are stored in a HIPAA compliant database at NASHIA. MINDSOURCE does not receive any personally identifying data about your results.

 

 

Try the OBISSS Today!

There are three ways for someone to access and use the OBISSS:

1. Computer or Mobile Device

You can access the OBISSS through a computer or mobile device that is connected to the internet.

OBISSS Website

2. Provider App

The provider app can be downloaded to a mobile device and is designed to provide quick access to essential OBISSS resources and the screener itself. Sign up for push notifications to receive important updates and news about OBISSS.

Download the Provider App

3. Paper Copy

If you don’t have immediate access to a device or when internet is unavailable, use the paper version of the OBISSS to get things started. You or the provider you’re working with will then need to input the answers through a computer, mobile device, or the provider app later in order to see the results.

Paper Version for Adults

Paper Version for Youth

 

OBISSS Login Information:

  • State/Subscriber: Colorado
    Password/Subscriber Code: c123

If you need assistance or have questions, reach out to MINDSOURCE at through our contact page.

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