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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

Caregiver Relief Program

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

Peer Support Services

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