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Organization:
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Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
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Phone Numbers:
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905-823-2221
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-565-8594
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Address:
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2000 Argentia Rd, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON
L5N 7K2
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Street
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Plaza 4
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Intersection:
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Argentia and Mississauga Rd
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Location:
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Mississauga (Meadowvale Business Park)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Hours vary * call for information
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Executives:
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Roger Foisy - President
Dr Hardeep Singh - Board of Director
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Public Contacts:
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Nichola Nonis - Director of Operations
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Service Description:
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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
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Meetings:
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Caregiver Support Group meet online via Zoom once a month on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm * registration is required
Survivor & Caregiver Support Group (for brain injury survivors and caregivers) meets every Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm * meetings held both in-person at community locations and online via Zoom
E-mail supportgroups@biaph.com for information and schedule |
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Fees:
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Annual membership: $30 single * $50 family * this is a dual membership with OBIA * $5 subsidized option for survivors where applicable * contact the office for further details
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Application:
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Membership application required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with acquired brain injuries and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Halton Region ; Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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12/10/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=61220
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