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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA

Serving Individuals Living With Concussion and Brain Injury

The Brain Injury Association of Niagara is committed to empowering and maximizing the quality of life for individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury and their families and caregivers through support, advocacy and information.

BIAN AGM Report-2020 year end
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So, you have had a Concussion…now what?

This On-Line Seminar will be presented by Sean Robb, Ph.D., Registered Psychotherapist, (Cert)OAMHP Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University. Email Pat Dracup to register pat@bianiagara.org

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BIAN Key Supports provided

  • Social and community activities and opportunities for individuals living with brain injury and their families.
     

  • Educational information about brain injury to support community agencies who serve individuals living with effects.
     

  • Collaboration with other agencies to host events which focus on the prevention of brain injury in our community.
     

  • Advocacy services which support individuals in identifying and accessing needed community resources, such as medical care, housing, legal assistance, employment, transportation, income support programs (i.e. ODSP, CPP Disability); or possible eligibility for Canada Revenue tax credits, etc.

General Services

  • Providing information regarding community services available for people living with brain injury.
     

  • Promoting recreation and leisure activities for members and their families.
     

  • Supporting members through support groups.
     

  • Offering a Peer Support Mentor Program.
     

  • Providing a quarterly newsletter for our members.

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Thank you to our "Good things are on the Horizon" sponsorships!