water color rainbow hands encompass a watercolor rainbow brain on a white framed picture ontop of a sandy beach with gentle waves cascading, all in grey, representing "grey matter" for the brain. The rainbow colors are to inspire hope, beauty, fun, inclusion. The water theme represents the equation of water in our bodies, brains, Earth. The hands represent caring.

California BrainWaves, a Nonprofit for Brain Health

Our Mission is to significantly improve and stabilize the lives of people of all ages and stages with brain conditions, in the way of family and caregiver support, housing, employment, education, research, medical care, specialized training, legal aid, and community systems.

Our Vision is to develop pivotal live/work/learn/play therapeutic campuses for people with brain conditions and their loved ones, preventing traumatizing and expensive family separations. At California BrainWaves, staff, caregivers, and neurotypical siblings are also a priority in receiving support. In addition,

we focus on de-stigmatizing brain and behavioral health.

Our 501(c)3 Federal Tax Identification Number: 88-2578053

A smiling boy in a wheelchair with big yellow wheels waters a growing garden of tall yellow flowers with the help of his dad. California BrainWaves 7H20 Campuses will have a vast array of gardens.

A young grandson kisses his grandma on the cheek, making her smile. California BrainWaves is for all ages, keeping families housed together instead of separated.

An aide helps a boy blow bubbles into the wind outside with a forest and mountain in the background. California BrainWaves 7H20 Campuses will have nature based settings with lots of outdoor space to play.

A smiling boyfriend races his girlfriend in her wheelchair down a paved road lined with trees, the sunlight streaming all around as the pair laugh. The young woman has her arms spread out like she's flying. California BrainWaves 7H20 Campuses will be inclusive and accessible.

Brain Conditions: A Global Crisis That Needs Immediate Action

At California BrainWaves, we are on a mission to transform the lives of individuals with brain conditions and developmental disabilities—but we can’t do it alone. The reality is staggering:

Over 3.4 billion people worldwide—nearly half the global population—are living with a neurological condition. (World Health Organization, 2024)
Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide, yet funding and support remain critically low.
In the U.S., 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability requiring specialized care and resources. (CDC, 2024)
Autism diagnoses have surged by 175% in the last decade, with 1 in 36 children now diagnosed. (CDC, 2024)
Alzheimer’s disease alone affects 6.9 million Americans, with cases expected to double by 2050. (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024)
1 in 4 people with a brain condition experiences social isolation and stigma, leading to higher rates of mental health challenges, unemployment, and homelessness.

Why California BrainWaves? Because Change Can’t Wait.

We refuse to accept a world where individuals with brain conditions and developmental disabilities are left behind. Our 7H20 Therapeutic Campuses are designed to rewrite the future by providing:

✅ Inclusive Housing: Affordable, accessible, and supportive living environments for individuals and their loved ones.
✅ Meaningful Employment: Creating hundreds of local and virtual jobs per campus, prioritizing individuals who have been shut out of the workforce.
✅ Lifelong Learning: A charter school (ages 2-22), college courses, internships with neuroscientists and medical professionals, and hands-on career training.
✅ Community & Play: Sensory-friendly environments, STEAM-based play areas, and recreational spaces designed to combat social isolation and reduce caregiver burnout.
✅ Comprehensive Medical & Holistic Care: Honoring diverse cultural traditions and individual needs, from Western medicine to Indigenous healing, acupuncture, plant-based medicine, and mental health care.

This Isn’t Just a Vision—It’s a Movement. And We Need You.

🌟 Volunteer: Whether it’s hands-on support or virtual engagement, your time can change lives.
🌟 Join Our Team: Bring your skills and passion to a nonprofit that’s redefining what’s possible.
🌟 Become a Partner: If you’re an organization, medical professional, educator, or business leader, let’s collaborate to build a future where no one is left behind.

🚀 Together, we can break stigma, end isolation, and create a world where brain conditions do not define someone’s future.

🔗 Join the Movement. Make an Impact Today.