Service: Community Supports

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.

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.

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.

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.

SaskAbilities- Partners in Employment

ABI Supported Employment Program offers individuals who have a moderate to severe brain injury the supports to develop a realistic employment plan, enhance skills to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia

At Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, we understand how profoundly a brain injury impacts you and everyone close to you. With over 70,000 Nova Scotians affected by brain injury, we also understand how difficult it can be to find services and supports to help you and your family with your recovery and return to life, work and the things you love to do. We are committed to building a community of support for brain injuries in Nova Scotia through programs, education, resources, and tireless advocacy for better supports and services for brain injuries across Nova Scotia. You are not alone. Connect with us. As the only organized voice for the brain injury community in Nova Scotia, we are here to help, and we want to hear from you.

Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society

Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society (SABIS) provides non-medical support to adult brain injury survivors and their families. SABIS is dedicated to helping adults with acquired brain injuries obtain community supports and services.

Brain Injury Association of York Region

The Brain Injury Association of York Region strives to provide free resources and advocacy for those affected by acquired brain injury in York Region. Through our support groups, workshops and educational sessions, BIAYR is constantly evolving to help those affected by ABI.

Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex County

BIAWE’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected by an acquired brain injury. This includes support groups and socials for survivors, caregivers, young adults, pediatric caregivers and children. We provide brain injury prevention programs to schools (grades 7 to 12), to health care professionals and the general public. We advocate and navigate for those with an acquired brain injury.