Support
Where to Get Help
Brain Injury Association of Durham Region (BIAD): http://biad.ca/
- Members are people who have experienced brain injuries and their caregivers. Serves the Durham Region by providing non-medical resources and supports
- BIAD Services: Provides a variety of supports for people of Durham Region who have experienced brain injuries (community support, peer support, day program etc). http://biad.ca/services/
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA):
- Helpline: https://obia.ca/support/helpline/
- Online Concussion Support Group: https://obia.ca/support/online-concussion-support-group/
- Online Caregiver Support Group: https://obia.ca/support/online-caregiver-support-group/
- Podcast -Sharing Experiences with Concussion/tbi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91VwYfnmanQ
- Peer Support Program: https://obia.ca/support/peer-support-program/
Brain Injury Canada: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/node/3
- I have a brain injury: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/survivor
- I am a family member or caregiver of someone with a brain injury: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/caregivers
- I am a healthcare professional: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/professionals
General Resources
Parachute: Concussions
https://www.parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/
Parachute - Resources for Professionals:
https://www.parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/
Parachute - Concussion Ed App:
https://www.parachute.ca/en/injury-topics/concussion-ed-app/
Concussion Ed app is designed to give Canadians free access to critical concussion resources. This free mobile app has been developed primarily for youth, parents and educators, but covers concussions throughout different scenarios for a wide audience.
Parachute: Statement on Concussion Baseline Testing in Canada
https://www.parachute.ca/en/professional-resources/statement-on-concussion-baseline-testing-in-canada/
Toronto ABI Network: Finding A Qualified Trauma Lawyer
abinetwork.ca/individuals-families/finding-a-qualified-trauma-lawyer/
* Acquired Brain Injury
Sunflower Lanyards (Hidden Disabilities) hdsunflower.com/ca/
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.
https://www.parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/
Parachute - Resources for Professionals:
https://www.parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/
Parachute - Concussion Ed App:
https://www.parachute.ca/en/injury-topics/concussion-ed-app/
Concussion Ed app is designed to give Canadians free access to critical concussion resources. This free mobile app has been developed primarily for youth, parents and educators, but covers concussions throughout different scenarios for a wide audience.
Parachute: Statement on Concussion Baseline Testing in Canada
https://www.parachute.ca/en/professional-resources/statement-on-concussion-baseline-testing-in-canada/
Toronto ABI Network: Finding A Qualified Trauma Lawyer
abinetwork.ca/individuals-families/finding-a-qualified-trauma-lawyer/
* Acquired Brain Injury
Sunflower Lanyards (Hidden Disabilities) hdsunflower.com/ca/
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.
- Metrolinx: hdsunflower.com/ca/insights/post/metrolinx-transit-agency-is-first-in-north-america-to-join-the-sunflower
- Toronto Pearson Airport: www.torontopearson.com/en/accessibility/sunflower-lanyards Durham
- Region Transit: www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/news/durham-region-transit-embraces-inclusivity-with-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program.aspx
Employment Support Post TBI
Heads Up! Durham presented a workshop to help those looking to gain employment or return to work following a Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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