Funding Type: Community funded

Migraine Canada

Migraine Canada is a registered national charity supporting the millions of Canadians who live with migraine and other headache disorders.

As a patient organization, Migraine Canada is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting research, advocating for better care, and providing trusted resources for people living with migraine and the healthcare professionals who support them. Through free tools like the Migraine Canada Tracker App, medication dosing guides, education kits, webinars, support groups, and a specialist locator, Migraine Canada helps individuals better understand and manage migraine while building a connected, informed community.

Concussion Legacy Foundation

The CLF HelpLine is a free, online resource and referral service that provides information, guidance, and personalized support to patients and caregivers living with the effects of concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, or suspected CTE. Connecting individuals with appropriate medical and mental health providers in their area, offering education on symptoms and treatment options, and access to peer support.

The CLF Peer Support Connection Program connects individuals living with the effects of concussion, PPCS, as well as their caregivers, with trained Peer Support Volunteers who have lived experience with similar challenges. Through one-on-one, confidential conversations, participants receive emotional support and a sense of connection from someone who understands their journey.

The CLF Zoom Peer Support Groups provide a safe, virtual space for individuals living with the effects of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), also known as Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), or suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), as well as their caregivers, to connect with others who share similar experiences. These group sessions offer opportunities to share experiences, exchange coping strategies, and receive mutual support in a supportive environment.

Canadian Adaptive Climbing Society

The Canadian Adaptive Climbing Society (CACS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to participation in rock climbing. We make climbing accessible to individuals living with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges through the use of adaptive strategies and specialized equipment, including customized harnesses, rope systems, and prosthetics, so that individuals can experience the many benefits of climbing when it might otherwise be out of reach.  We offer therapeutic and recreational programming both indoors and outdoors. Our group therapeutic climbing program is led by occupational therapists and integrates the physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of climbing with evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Mindful Concussion

Hi there, Jessie Smith here. After my car accident in 2013, the folks at GF Strong Rehab Centre in Vancouver suggested I take up mindfulness. Mindfulness was the balm my brain (and discombobulated nervous system) so needed, but some practices were much too cognitive or way too overwhelming.

In time I learned to modify mindfulness to meet the unique needs of brain injury survivors. I wanted to share my lessons so that others would not suffer with panic attacks and dissociation as I did when I was first learning mindfulness. I became a qualified mindfulness teacher via the University of California, San Diego’s Centre for Mindfulness, and I founded Mindful Concussion so that I could teach fellow survivors how to take advantage of the power of mindfulness for brain injury, without falling prey to the perils.

Benefits of the Mindful Concussion approach to learning mindfulness:

*Learning from a fellow survivor – I get it!
*Being in a community of fellow survivors – we all get it!
*Choice – there are lots of options to meet varied student needs
*Concussion-friendly, gentle, step-by-step lessons

Mindful Concussion Services

*Free Zoom-based Circle UPs where we practice mindfulness in community

*Free website, blog, social media posts, and newsletter that are full of the kinds of tips and tricks I wish I had known from day one

*A signature 8-week, 22-hour Mindful Concussion course

*Webinars and workshops for survivors that cover specific mindfulness practices such as: Cultivating Calm with Concussion, Mindfulness in Nature, Turning Stress Reactivity into Stress Responsivity, and topics tailored for specific audiences

*Webinars and workshops for the professionals who care for us so that they learn the importance of offering a prescription for mindfulness, but with a warning label

Crash Support Network

The Crash Support Network is a unique one-of-a-kind platform that provides a variety of helpful resources and is a Dedicated Not-For-Profit Award-Winning Organization that has been supporting crash survivors since 2019.  Victims continue to feel the impact long after the motor vehicle crash and when other people share similar experiences, there is an extraordinary level of empathy, encouragement and understanding which is comforting. My passion has always been to help others and has evolved through determination, perseverance and dedication.

My Vision is to build a community where survivors of motor vehicle crashes from all over the world feel supported, understood and inspired.

Powell River Brain Injury Society

Powell River Brain Injury Society, founded on November 24, 2003, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by acquired brain injuries in the Powell River Community. Our Mission is to promote prevention, recovery, education, community awareness and life beyond acquired brain injury. Our Mandate is to assist persons dealing with acquired brain injuries and the people who care for them, offering support, education, and advocacy.

We provide peer support groups, educational workshops, and community awareness initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and increasing understanding of brain injuries. Our services primarily support individuals with brain injuries and their families, helping them navigate recovery and reintegration into the community.

As part of a provincial network, we advocate for improved resources and care for brain injury survivors. and continue to build partnerships with local health services and community organizations.

Critical Trauma Therapy

At Critical Trauma Therapy, we provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary mental health and rehabilitation services through our team of highly skilled healthcare professionals. Our integrated approach brings together psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, social workers, case managers, dietitians, and nurse practitioners to deliver holistic care tailored to each client’s unique needs. We specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including concussions, brain injuries, trauma, phobias, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Our expertise extends to providing essential support for caregivers and helping individuals navigate grief, loss, and bereavement. Through our collaborative care model, we ensure that clients receive coordinated treatment that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being. Our services are available in multiple formats to accommodate diverse needs and preferences. We offer individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and marital counseling. Understanding that healing happens at different paces and in different settings, we provide flexible care options through our three clinic locations, virtual appointments, and community-based services.
Critical Trauma Therapy is committed to supporting individuals across all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. Our team recognizes that trauma and mental health challenges can affect people at any life stage, and we tailor our therapeutic approaches accordingly.
By combining evidence-based treatments with compassionate care, we create a supportive environment where healing and recovery can flourish. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address the complex interplay between physical health, mental well-being, and social support. Our team provides the expertise and dedication needed to support your journey toward recovery and improved quality of life. Clinic locations: St. Catharines, Oakville, and Kitchener. Virtual services are provided province wide.  In-home services in various regions across Ontario.

South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS)

SOSBIS is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and related mental health conditions, as well as their housing needs. It provides a comprehensive range of services including education, resources, advocacy, and support to both the individuals impacted by these conditions and their caregivers and families.

Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba

Each and every recovery journey is different. At the Stroke Recovery Association we provide programs, resources and support groups to help you find your way – and find what works for YOU. Our support groups are run by fellow stroke survivors which allows for a supportive, encouraging environment where survivors feel heard and understood. We offer programs throughout the week both in person and virtually, that offer physical, creative and social benefits. Our friendly and knowledgeable office staff are available to take your calls and emails with any questions you might have about our programs or any other stroke resources in the province.