BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA

Working Towards a Brighter Future

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.

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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, social activities, community and peer opportunities, advocacy, and information. We are committed to education, raising awareness, and the prevention of brain injury in our community.

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.

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.
7 different facilitated support groups in Niagara Falls, Welland and St. Catharines. There are meetings for both individuals living with ABI and caregivers.

Affordable access to the YMCA.
Affordable access to BIAN's Oasis Clubhouse.