Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton

Advocates for the needs of, and provides information to survivors of brain injuries, their families and support network * facilitates measures to promote the prevention of brain injury, improves quality of care/life, provides community education, and conducts resource searches on behalf of the members * offers information about acquired brain injuries (ABI) services in Peel and Halton * Helmets on Kids - education about safety, prevention and brain injury awareness to elementary school students * volunteer opportunities available

ABI Support Groups: meet and discuss common issues and problems * learn more bout living with ABI * guest speakers of varying disciplines related to brain injury, rehabilitation, health and other topics of interest * provide recreational and social activities

Headspin - Young Adult Support Group: this group has been designed for high functioning youth and young adults with an ABI or for individuals who present with similar challenges * the group is centered around community-based leisure activities and encourages social connections * members pay a fee for each activity depending on its cost

Peer Support Program: available for those who are living with an ABI, and allows them to connect to an individual who has lived through a similar life experience involving an ABI * the mentor will provide their guidance and knowledge based on their own life experience involving Acquired Brain Injury, to an individual who is coping with a similar ABI-related situation * free for all participants

Caregiver Relief Program:

• provides relief to families and primary caregivers of individuals with acquired brain injuries for a maximum period of 12 consecutive months
• attendant care (personal care, completion of household tasks like laundry or cooking, supervision/support within the home to allow caregiver to leave ensuring safety for loved one) * 4 hours PSW services, once per week
• community social support (assistance accessing community programs or activities, both attending and participating)
• cannot be used for the funding of active therapy or neurorehabilitation interventions such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech language pathology, rehabilitation support worker)
• medical status form is required and must be completed by a health professional who confirms the presence of an acquired brain injury