Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MHH0414 | Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-823-2221 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-8594 |
| biaph@biaph.com | |
| Website | www.biaph.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BIAPH/ Twitter: twitter.com/BrainAwareBIAPH |
| Primary Contact | Jorun Rucels, Executive Director |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | Donations * membership fees * Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 * monthly, social, and leisure support groups, information nights * Helmets on Kids - education about safety, prevention and brain injury awareness to elementary school students * provides caregiver relief to family and friends providing ongoing care for a person living with an acquired brain injury for a maximum period of 12 consecutive months In affiliation with the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) - Peer Support Mentoring Program; Education; Brain Basic Course - a two day course for professionals and family caregivers Monthly support groups for survivors of an Acquired Brain Injury and their caregivers - for schedule click here |
| Hours | Hours vary * call for information |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Persons with acquired brain injuries and their families |
| Application | Membership application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | please contact the office for further details |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Mississauga (Erin Mills) |
| Located In Community | Erin Mills |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Erin Mills Pkwy and Dundas St W |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 67012 Mississauga, ON L5L 5V4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Disability Associations ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Training ~ Brain Injuries ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Brain Injuries ; Disability Associations ~ Brain Injuries ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Brain Injuries ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Brain Injuries ; Personal Safety Education ~ Brain Injuries ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Brain Injuries ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Brain Injuries ; Respite Care ~ Brain Injuries |
