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.
Language Spoken: French
Vista Centre Brain Injury Services
Due to the life altering effects of a brain injury, VCBIS has made a commitment to ensuring that the delivery of services is based primarily upon the unique and individual needs of each person. Long term support programs are often necessary and are provided as long as there is potential for goal achievement.
Lifemark NeuroLogic Physiotherapy
Lifemark Neurologic Physiotherapy, our South-East Ottawa clinic, is a collaborative, interprofessional rehabilitation team dedicated to treating children and adults with neurological conditions including post-concussion syndrome and brain injuries.
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
Easter Seals Canada
The Access 2 card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person at hundreds of participating entertainment, cultural and recreational venues across Canada. The Access 2 cardholder (the individual with a permanent disability) presents the Access 2 card to a venue. The Access 2 cardholder pays regular admission price and their support person receives 1 FREE or discounted admission.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Brain tumours are unpredictable and complex. They can affect vision, hearing, memory, balance, and mobility. Their effects are physical, emotional, financial, and last a lifetime. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is the only national charity offering information and support to patients affected by any kind of brain tumour – be it cancerous, non-malignant or metastases. The organization funds ground-breaking research across North America and, since 1982, has dedicated over $8.2 million to finding a cure and improving treatment for brain tumour survivors. We also provide vital programs and services for the brain tumour community, including: Support Groups; resources like patient and caregiver Brain Tumour Handbooks, a children’s storybook and Information Sheets; and educational events like our free webinar series. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is funded solely through generous contributions from individuals, corporations, organizations, employee groups and special events.
ARBI (Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured)
For over 40 years ARBI has provided oupatient rehabilitation and community integration programming for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Our onsite program provides intensive neuro-rehabilitaion delivered by OT, PT, SLP, RT, social work and psychology. We offer group and one-to-one opportunities for engagement in meaningful recreational pursuits through our community integration program as well as single-discipline intervention through our outreach program. Unique to ARBI, we integrate our valued volunteers into the delivery of our programs. Evident in the approach we take every day for every client is our vision that each client lives their best life possible.
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