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Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
- Description
- Support services to people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their caregivers
ABI Support Groups- gives ABI survivors and caregivers opportunities to discuss experiences/common issues, learn more about living with an ABI, and engage with other members and families
- guest speakers from different professions/disciplines relating to ABI, deliver presentations and share resources at group meetings
- speakers range from health care professionals to tax specialists
- while weekly meetings invite both survivors and caregivers, BIAPH holds monthly meetings that are exclusively for caregivers
- ABI support group meets in-person at community locations as well as online (Zoom) during the month
- caregiver support group hosted solely online (Zoom)
- Headspin: Youth & Young Adult Support Group
Provides relief to families and primary caregivers of survivors of acquired brain injury.
Consists of:- Attendant Care includes personal care, household tasks, support within the home
- Community Social Support includes assistance accessing community programs and resources
- offers safe environment for members to share their stories, access information from professionals, and for recreational and social activities
- advocacy
- information about ABI services; resources for members
- promotes the prevention of brain injuries
- Brain Basic courses for professionals and family caregivers
- Helmets on Kids -- education about safety, prevention and brain injury awareness to elementary school students
- opportunities to contribute to research ethics board (REB) approved qualitative research pertaining to ABI and rehabilitation. Projects led by BIAPH
- Eligibility
- Persons living with the effects of an acquired brain injury (ABI) and their caregivers, families and support network
- Application Process
- Membership is encouraged, but not required
- Toll Free
- 1-800-565-8594
- Office
- 905-823-2221
- Website
- Visit Website
- info@biaph.com
- Mailing Address
- 2000 Argentia Mall, Plaza 4, Suite 295
Mississauga, ON, L5N 1W1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Kirsten Hadleycrane, Director of Program Support
Email: khadleycrane@biaph.com - Director of Operations
- Nichola Nonis
Email: nnonis@biaph.com - Fees
- Membership ; fee ; subsidies available where applicable
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for more information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- December 20, 2022
- Hours of Operation
- By appointment
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
- Peel Region