Funding Type: Government funded

LDAY Centre for Learning ~ Brain Injury Peer Support

LDAY Centre for Learning houses brain injury peer supports facilitated by Lis Pilon.

All supports are provided with a focus on community connection, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, resource sharing and executive functioning skills.

Offerings include:

~ Peer support groups seasonally
~ 1:1 companioning, support and advocacy
~ Project-Based Rehab: An opportunity for you to put your gifts into action by delivering a program or service with 1:1 peer support for the process (which often includes learning, relearning and intentional executive functioning practice), development and implementation. Honorarium provided.
~ Workplace advocacy and support
~ Community consultation
~ Local and National education, awareness and advocacy
~ A Brain Injury Resource Library
~ Pique Your Brain ~ A series where professionals come and present or facilitate an experience for members of our community to learn about different practices, approaches and topics

Toronto Stroke Networks

The Toronto Stroke Networks (TSN) advise and provide leadership to the stroke system of care in Toronto with the vision of Fewer Strokes, Better Outcomes.  Our mission is to provide inclusive, collaborative, and evidence-informed practices consistently across all stages of care . We work with healthcare organizations, to provide education, foster innovation, and support stroke patients and their families. If you are a stroke survivor and/or their caregiver/family member, we offer a variety of education and resources, to support you in your recovery.  As well, if you would like to become a patient and family advisor you can visit our site or contact us to find out more.

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.

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Brain Injury Community Re-entry (Niagara) Inc.

Brain Injury Community Re-entry (Niagara) Inc. (BICR) is a not-for-profit organization that provides support services and rehabilitation to individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury.  Our administrative office is located in Thorold and services are provided throughout the entire Niagara Region.  We provide life skills instruction to individuals who have sustained varying degrees of injury in the desire to increase their level of functional independence and become active again in work, education, home and leisure activities.  SERVICES WE PROVIDE: Residential programs (24 hour support).  Apartment living with on-site staff support. Community outreach services. Pre-employment services. Return to work programs/job coaching. Community based adult day programs.  Psychological services.  Social work.  Therapeutic recreation services.

Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario

HIRO is unique in its ability to provide evidence-based, client and family centered ABI rehabilitation care to people with a moderate to severe ABI. We work with clients and their families to create a tailored rehabilitation program, aimed at achieving goals that are meaningful for them.  Our goal is to help our clients realize their full potential throughout our continuum of care; from six residential care homes to transitional living apartments and to community service programs including group and outreach.  We are a promise of hope after ABI.

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Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association provides services and support programs for people with acquired brain injuries and their families/supporters in the Fraser Valley of BC.

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Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario (BISNO)

We have 30 Assisted Living spaces across 3 sites in Thunder Bay with 24hr/day staffing.  We provide Community Rehabilitation and Outreach services to approximately 300 people/year across North Western Ontario.   We provide individual and family counselling and people have some access to neuropsychology services.  We also support individuals with an ABI and co-occurring mental health issue, ten who have access to an RGI unit.  We partner with many community agencies as well as Home and Community Support Services North West to access professional services such as nursing, OT, PT, SLP and PSW’s.