Ontario Brain Injury Association

Whether you have sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion), or moderate to severe brain injury, OBIA is here to help! You are not alone!

The OBIA Helpline provides confidential, emotional support for anyone who needs a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental listening ear. Our callers discuss issues and feelings related to, but not limited to:
* Problems coping with a brain injury
* Information about brain injuries and concussions
* Loneliness and/or isolation
* Income supports such as OW, ODSP, CPP, WSIB, criminal compensation
* Caregiver supports
* Invisible disability

Contact OBIA:
https://obia.ca/support/helpline/
Ph: 1-800-263-5404

Join OBIA’s Return to Work Program! Our FREE Return to Work program offers support through access to:

💻Tailored Online Training. The training explores coping with symptoms of ABI and the return to work process.

🙋‍♀️Enhanced Support Services. Including Occupational Therapy and Social Work support.

This is a FREE service to employers and employees located in Ontario, Canada!

👉 For more information and to join, visit: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

✏️Don't forget to register for the 2024 Back to School Conference. All proceeds are donated to OBIA. Follow the link to register today 👉https://ow.ly/2bff50SEv8h

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🎙️ Join Libby Nicholaou of LoveYourBrain Yoga in episode 4 of the Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI Podcast, as she chats with experts on how to support brain injury recovery at home! 🧠💪

Featuring:
🥗 Krystal Merrells, Registered Dietitian
🤝 Vijaya Kantipuly, MSW, RSW, OBIA Clinician & Concussion Support Group Facilitator
💼 Dr. Eric Guillemette, DC DACNB, Broadview Spine & Health Centre, Neuro Edge

Discover tips on nutrition, mindfulness, support groups, and physical activities that can improve an individual’s symptoms following a brain injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcGTDFie3-A

🚨Seeking parent participants for a study on coping with their child's post-concussion recovery. 🧠💪

📋 Study: "Parents' Coping and Perceptions Regarding Their Child’s Post-Concussion Recovery"

👧👦 Who: Parents of kids aged 5-17 with a concussion in the past year, living in Canada, and fluent in French or English.

🖥️ What: A 10-15 min online survey about your experiences. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Follow the link to participate 👉 https://ow.ly/S15R50SFngv

Thank you to OBIA's Diamond Corporate Champion, iScope Concussion & Pain Clinic for your generous support of persons affected by ABI.

Visit them at: https://myiscope.com to learn more about their services.

Find out how your company can become a Corporate Champion:
https://bit.ly/35s88S5

Iscope Concussion & Pain Clinics

Supporting an employee returning to work after a concussion/brain injury? Join our FREE Employer Support Initiative! 🌟

Get:
💻 eLearning
📨 Consultation
🙋‍♀️ Enhanced Support

Available to Ontario employers only. Funded in part by the Government of Canada. Perfect for managers, HR, OHS, CEOs, and more!

👉 Sign Up Here: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

🧠✨Calling all brain injury survivors and caregivers! Your voice matters. Participate in our Brain Injury Impact Study by completing a short questionnaire. Help us advocate for better services and better inform health care policymakers, local health teams, insurers, and researchers who are looking at ways in which people living with a brain injury can be better served.

Join us in making a difference!

👉Participate Now: http://ow.ly/SMAi50N18f4

We were honored to welcome MP Vance Badawey to the OBIA office yesterday! He visited to meet our incredible student intern, hired through the Canada Summer Job internship program. It's inspiring to see our youth contributing to the important work we do here at OBIA. 🙌

A big thank you to MP Badawey for his support! Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those affected by acquired brain injury. 💙

👀 Looking to return to your pre-injury role after a concussion/brain injury? Our program offers free:

💻 Tailored Online Training
🙋‍♀️ Occupational Therapy & Social Work Support

For employers and employees in Ontario, Canada!

👉 Learn more and join: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Caring for a loved one with an Acquired Brain Injury? Join OBIA's Online Caregiver Support Groups starting this 🗓️ September!

🤝 Connect with other caregivers in a confidential setting, led by a Registered Social Worker. Get ongoing support and access to OBIA’s services and eLearning Support Tool for Caregivers.

Register now or learn more ➡️ https://obia.ca/support/online-support-groups/

📢 OBIA's Online Concussion Support Groups for September are open for registration!

This program is designed & facilitated by a Registered Social Worker who is experienced in supporting those with trauma & concussion/brain injury.

The groups are designed to provide a safe space generating connectedness and empowering participants to share their vulnerabilities without fear of judgment. During these sessions, groups progress through various topics to support mental well-being (anxiety, depression, changes in mood, difficulty coping with stress, PTSD, etc.) and resilience.

Register now and choose a session that fits your schedule ➡️ https://obia.ca/support/online-support-groups/

Thank you to OBIA's Diamond Corporate Champion, Synoptic Medical Assessments Inc. for your generous support of persons affected by ABI.

Visit them at: https://synopticmedical.com/ to learn more about their services.

Find out how your company can become a Corporate Champion:
https://bit.ly/35s88S5

Synoptic Medical Assessments

📢 Only 1 Week Left to Participate 🧠💬

Ontario residents who are living with the effects of a brain injury — help us by taking our Financial Impact Survey! Your insights will help shape better support and advocacy.

Make your voice heard 👉 https://ow.ly/aZxu50SqhEN

📢 Calling all employers!

Are you supporting an employee returning to work after sustaining a concussion/brain injury? Join our Employer Support Initiative!🌟

Offering:
💻eLearning
📨 Consultation
🙋‍♀️Enhanced Support Services

This service is offered at NO COST, funded in part by the Government of Canada. Available to employers located in Ontario, Canada!

This program is designed for anyone who is supporting an employee, including managers, supervisors, HR professionals, Occupational Health and Safety, CEOs, Executive Directors, Union representatives, etc.

👉 Sign Up Today: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

Do you have a personal story about your journey with that you'd like to share with the world? � We want to hear from you! Your story can help raise awareness and inspire others. ��

� Submit your story for the next issue of the OBIA Review and be a part of our amazing community �

Find out how to share your story here � https://bit.ly/3Jdzyxc

�Looking for information on brain injury service providers near you? Look no further than OBIA's Online Directory of Services, a comprehensive list of Treatment Providers, Health Care Professionals and Law Firms in Ontario. Find the information you need at your fingertips.

To view or join the directory with your company's listing, visit � https://obia.ca/directory-services/

🌟 Join OBIA’s Return to Work Program 🌟

Are you looking to return to your pre-injury role after sustaining a concussion/brain injury? Our FREE Return to Work program offers support through access to:

💻Tailored Online Training. The training explores coping with symptoms of ABI and the return to work process.

🙋‍♀️Enhanced Support Services. Including Occupational Therapy and Social Work support.

This is a FREE service to employers and employees located in Ontario, Canada!

👉 For more information and to join, visit: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

✨Each year, we provide 20 scholarships to individuals with a brain injury or their family members, allowing them to access the Brain Basics E-learning program at no cost! 🧠💡

The OBIA Brain Basics e-Learning course is designed for frontline Health Care Workers, Caregivers, and anyone eager to learn about Brain Injury. Apply Today👉 https://obiaelearning.ca/elements-scholarship-fund/

� Support OBIA �

For over 35 years, the Ontario Brain Injury Association has been a beacon of hope for those impacted by acquired brain injury (ABI). Our mission is to enhance lives of Ontarians living with the effects of ABI through education, awareness, and support. With YOUR help, we can continue to be a guiding light for individuals with brain injuries/concussion, aiding them in rebuilding their lives.

OBIA assists with personal advocacy for individuals with brain injuries/concussion; thereby, working closely with various health organizations and professionals in the field including, healthcare centres, rehabilitation companies and law firms to ensure the best quality of care and outcomes. We offer support, information, training, and education to persons with brain injuries and their families, and professionals in the field. ��

� Find out how you can make a difference: obia.ca/get-involved/donate

Every act of generosity counts! ��

🌟Share Your Voice & Strengthen Our Community! 🌟

Have you experienced a brain injury or are you a family member of someone who has? Now's your chance to make a difference! 💪

Brain Injury Speaks is a platform to share your story, provide feedback, and address issues that matter most to the brain injury community. 🗣️❤️

Our goal? To shape future policies and improve services, enhancing the quality of life for everyone affected by brain injury. 🌈🧠

Join Brain Injury Speaks ➡️ https://bit.ly/3K1MhD7

🎙️ Listen to Episode 3 of the Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI Podcast 🌟

In this episode, Registered Psychotherapist, Caron Gan dives into a heartfelt conversation with Anne (a spouse of someone who sustained a brain injury), Stacey (mother of a child who sustained a brain injury), and Madeline (sister to a sibling who sustained a brain injury), who have seen firsthand the severe impacts a can have on a loved one.

🎧✨ Tune in to hear their powerful stories of challenge and triumph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zySdhZxDMCg

Don't forget to register for the OBIA/Brock University Level 2 Program on Mental Health, Addictions & Brain Injury 🧠 This course will enhance your understanding of the complexities in rehabilitation when co-morbid disorders are present.

Date & Time:
November 13-15, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST

Rates:
Early Bird Rate: $575 (ends on Oct 1st)
Full Fee: $600
Ask us about Group Discounts!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/ig0p50RsV8O

Learn More: https://obia.ca/event/obia-brock-training-program-mental-health-addictions-brain-injury-level-2/

🚀 Become a Volunteer Mentor for Our Peer Support Program! 🚀

Are you a brain injury survivor or caregiver looking to make a difference? Our FREE Peer Support program offers understanding, emotional, social and informational support between people who share similar experiences after brain injury.

📞 Support takes place over the phone once a week, making it convenient for everyone.

🌍 The program is coordinated through the local brain injury associations across Ontario, making it possible for people to be matched province-wide.

➡️The program is open to both survivors of brain injury and caregivers.

👉 For more information and to join, visit: https://obia.ca/support/peer-support-program/

💻OBIA offers a FREE e-learning Support Tool to help caregivers gain more understanding about brain injury and feel more confident about caring for their loved ones.

The e-learning tool comprises a series of six modules and resources to assist you. Visit: https://caregiverinfo.ca for more details.

🎉 Wishing you and your loved ones Happy Canada Day! 🎉 Please note the OBIA office will be closed on Monday, July 1 and we will return to the office on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

� Today is the last day to submit your nomination! The 2024 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation are meant to recognize exceptional service to the brain injury community. Follow the link to submit yours today� https://aoe.pialaw.ca/







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🧠💬 We are seeking Ontario residents who are living with the effects of a brain injury to participate in our Financial Impact Study! Help us by participating in our survey to gather insights on the financial needs and resources that are being accessed or which are currently inaccessible to the brain injury community.

Your responses will help identify gaps in support and help Brain Injury Speaks advocate for policies and programs that better serve the needs of our community.

All responses will be kept confidential, and your personal identifying information will not be shared.

Your input matters—join us in making a difference 👉 https://ow.ly/aZxu50SqhEN

🎉 The June 2024 issue of the OBIA Review is now available online! 🎉

Dive into the latest edition of the OBIA Review, packed with the newest developments in brain injury research, rehabilitation, and OBIA's "Watch Your Step" campaign.

Follow the link to read the digital magazine ➡️ https://ow.ly/8Q8q50SqkIe