Service: Independent Living Supports

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.

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.

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

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.

Campbell River Head Injury Support Society

CRHISS assists individuals with brain injuries, their caregivers and the community better understand the effects of the injury by providing tools and programs to help move forward. Programming such as Tai Chi, fitness classes, art classes, Lifeskills, drumming, Yoga, and anger management are some of what we offer.