Appui

Caregiver Support is a free and confidential phone consultation, information and referral service for the caregivers, as well as friends and family, practitioners and health care professionals.

Brain Care Centre (BCC)

BCC is a not-for-profit organization that offers programs and services to adults (18+) impacted by acquired brain injury so they may overcome limitations, reconnect, and thrive in the community.

Dale Brain Injury Services

At Dale Brain Injury Services we provide a continuum of high quality, client-centered services to persons affected by an acquired brain injury. By providing services that are accessible, evidence-based and responsive to the changing needs of our clients, our community, and our partners, DBIS supports individuals to maximize their strengths and live healthy, meaningful lives.

Also serving the counties of Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex, Grey, Bruce, Huron, & Perth

Community Head Injury Resource

CHIRS exists to improve the quality of life for persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury and to be leading-edge in the provision of evidence-based community and client-centred services in the field of Acquired Brian Injury. CHIRS, formerly known as Ashby House, started in 1978 as the first community-based brain injury rehabilitation program in North America. From its origins as a transitional group home, CHIRS has evolved into a multi-service agency that provides a broad range of supports to those with diverse and complex needs. Residential services offer supported living opportunities ranging from 24-hour supervision to supported independent living. Ashby Community Support Services (ACSS) provides case management and cognitive behavioural supports to those living in the community. A broad range of clinical programs and groups are offered in person and remotely. Through CHIRS Adult Day Services, which is comprised of an adult day program (CHIRS Club) and community programs, CHIRS is provides productive and meaningful activities for all participants throughout the community and at our drop-in centre. CHIRS has become a leading provider of services for complex individuals with behavioural, addictions, and mental health issues in addition to having a brain injury.

Brain Injury Association Waterloo Wellington

The Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW) is a registered not-for-profit charity that provides support, advocacy, and programs to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) and educational programs to the children and youth.

Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.

Pivot Point is a social service agency for children and adults with autism and diverse abilities throughout BC. Simply put, we are passionate about creating positive change!

  • We support behavioural, emotional, psychological, and educational needs
  • We are committed to supporting your whole family
  • We are innovative and uncommonly accountable
  • We are one of the largest autism therapy centres for children and adults in BC
  • We tailor all services to the unique needs of each family
  • We are a top tier accredited service agency

Traverse Independence

Traverse Independence supports individuals over the age of 16 who have sustained an acquired brain injuries (ABI) and/or who have physical disabilities. Our programs are dedicated to maximizing our clients’ abilities to live independently and to support them on their journey of growth. Most of our services are free and funded by the Ministry of Health. Our ABI programs include:

  • Transitional Living Program, which supports individuals to gain the skills of independent living. This program provides access to 24/7 supervision and support, in apartments in Kitchener and Fergus ON
  • A shared living Group Home in Kitchener for six individuals
  • A Day Program in Kitchener to connect and empower adults who have an ABI in a supportive, social environment
  • Outreach services in your home or place of residence in Waterloo Region and Wellington County
  • Shared Affordable Housing for people with an ABI located in Waterloo
  • Intensive Case Coordination for clients with significant and complex barriers, access to clinical and behavioural supports
  • ABI training to professionals in the not-for-profit sector
  • ABI In the Streets Outreach Program. This program provides support to individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness, or unstable housing
  • A free caregiver support program under the supervision of a clinical psychologist

Concussion Awareness Training Tool

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues.

Peter’s Place

We are committed to empowering individuals in our programs to attain their highest level of independence and quality of life. By providing a wide range of support services, the program ensures successful community living within the least restrictive environment possible.  Our sole focus is rehabilitation of the brain injured individual. All programs and activities are designed with participant input.