Grief is a strong emotion, one that is common after a brain injury. So much has changed, and there is a sense of loss that is completely normal to feel. Grief can lead to profound sadness, discounting remaining abilities, and thinking about ‘what could have been’. As a friend/family member and now as a […]
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[…] Marie, ON P6B 6H4 Tel: (705) 971-1050 Email: braininjuryssmd@gmail.com Website: www.soobraininjury.com Brain Injury Association of Sudbury 2750 Bancroft Drive Sudbury, ON P3B 1T9 Tel: (705) 670-0200 Email:info@ biasd.ca Website: www.biasd.ca Brain Injury Society of Toronto 205-40 St. Clair Ave. East Toronto, ON M4T 1M9 Tel: (416) 830-1485 Email:[email protected] Website: www.bist.ca Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington 1-41 River Rd. E. Kitchener, ON N2B 2G3 Tel: 226-747-6246 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biaww.org Brain Injury Association of Windsor Essex 856 Victor Drive Windsor, ON N8S 2S7 Tel:(519) 981-1329 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biawe.com Brain Injury Association of York Region 11181 Yonge St., 3rd Fl Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1L2 Tel: (905) 773-7758 ext 6227 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biayr.org Acquired Brain Injury System Navigator Role – Ontario Within Ontario there is one Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) System Navigator assigned to each of the 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs). While their general role is to help survivors, caregivers and service providers access the various ABI services in their area, they are also involved in educating others on ABI and assisting in the development of collaborations between different service sectors such as mental health, addictions, justice, and housing. In addition they help to highlight the need for integrated care, particularly for those in need of more complex care, to provincial funders Although they do not tend to provide direct support or case management, they are a valuable asset in terms of system navigation and capacity building. Please note: As funding differences do exist for this position from one LHIN to another, so does the extent of the Navigators’ involvement in these various roles. LHIN # LHIN Region Navigator Contact Name 1 Erie St. Clair ABI and Exceptional Supports Manager Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario 1100 University Ave. W. Windsor, ON N9A 5S7 (519)-969-8188×343 2 South West Regional ABI System Navigator St. Joseph’s Health Care London Parkwood Institute Main Building Acquired Brain Injury Program P. O. Box 5777, Station B London ON N6A 4V2 (519)-646-6110×42988 3 Waterloo Wellington ABI Intensive Care Coordinator & System Navigator Traverse Independence 1-1382 Weber St E, Unit 1 Kitchener, ON N2A 1C4 (519) 580-9206 4 Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant HNHB ABI Service & System Navigator HNHB ABI Network 225 King William St. Suite 508 Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1 (905) 523-8852 5 Central West Clinical Services Manager & System Navigator Mind Forward 176 Robert Speck Pkwy Mississauga, ON L4Z 3G1 (905) 949-4411×240 6 Mississauga Halton Clinical Services Manager & System Navigator Mind Forward 176 Robert Speck Pkwy Mississauga, ON L4Z 3G1 (905) 949-4411×240 7 Toronto Central ABI Referral Coordinator & System Navigator Toronto ABI Network 550 University Ave. Rm 3-102-11 Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 (416)-340-4800×8660 8 Central ABI System Navigator Central ABI Collaborative 62 Finch Ave. W. Toronto, ON M29 7G1 (416) 240-8000×755 9 Central East CE ABI System Navigator Brain Injury Association of Peterborough Region 158 Charlotte Street Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8 (705) 741-1172 10 South East SEO ABI System Navigator Community Brain Injury Services 401-303 Bagot St. Lasalle Mews Kingston, ON K7K 5W7 (613) 547-6969×37165 11 Champlain Champlain System Navigator for ABI Champlain – Ontario Health atHome 100 – 4200 Labelle St. Ottawa, ON K1J 1J8 (613)-310-2222×5963 12 North Simcoe Muskoka North Simcoe Muskoka ABI System Navigator North Simcoe Muskoka ABI Collaborative 21 Essa Rd. Unit 1 Barrie, ON L4N 3K4 (705) 734-2178×228 13 North East Regional ABI System Navigator March of Dimes Canada 96 Larch St. Unit 400 Sudbury, ON P3E 1C1 (705)671-3188 14 North West Intake Coordinator & ABI System Navigator Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario 426 Balmoral St. Thunder Bay, ON P78 5G8 (807) 623-1188 Québec Connexion >TCC.QC (Regroupement des Associations des Personnes TCC du Québec) 911, rue Jean-Talon Est, bureau 134 Montréal (Québec) H2R 1V5 Téléphone : (514) 543 4800 Courriel : info@connexiontccqc.ca […]
[…] bathroom is just one area that may need some modifications. An occupational therapist will be able to help you identify problem areas in your home and how best to adapt them to suit your mobility needs. There are renovation grants available if you need to adjust your living environment. Available funds depend on provincial […]
[…] later in the day, try completing exercises a few hours before bed time. Every person is different, and it will take some time to figure out your best time to exercise. Get outdoors when you can Fresh air and outdoor activities are great for overall health and well-being. Natural light and fresh air are […]
Grief is a strong emotion, one that is common after a brain injury. So much has changed, and there is a sense of loss that is completely normal to feel. You may feel grief over: The loss of who you used to be Changes in your independence A loss of control Relationship changes The […]