What's New
Heads Up! Durham is celebrating 10 years
Durham Region P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program - 2025
Our 2025 P.A.R.T.Y. Program has expanded to include community organizations such as Okanagan Hockey Ontario and the DRPS Youth in Policing Initiative.
Durham Region P.A.R.T.Y. Program - 2024 Final Report
During 2024 our program continued at Ajax Fire and Emergency Services before expanding to a larger facility, DCDSB's Pope Francis Centre in Oshawa, in order to host larger groups of students.
We welcomed additional presenters from Region of Durham Paramedic Services and Oshawa Fire Services.
Read the Final Report which summarizes the impressive results of our program held in April and May 2024. Our 2024 program was even more impactful than our 2023 pilot program!
We welcomed additional presenters from Region of Durham Paramedic Services and Oshawa Fire Services.
Read the Final Report which summarizes the impressive results of our program held in April and May 2024. Our 2024 program was even more impactful than our 2023 pilot program!

durham_region_party_final_report_april_and_may_2024_final_v2.pdf |
Upcoming Events
May 29th - P.A.R.T.Y. Program with Monsignor Paul Dwyer
Our Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program is being delivered to Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School on May 29th.
May 31st - Ajax Fire Services Community Day
The Brain Injury Association of Durham, BIAD, a valued partner of Heads Up! Durham, will be representing us at this event: May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ajax Fire Station Headquarters, 900 Salem Road N.
https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/fire-safety.aspx#Family-Safety-Day---Saturday-May-31-2025
June 10th - Navigating Success Through the Legal System
We are proud to be speaking an event June10th entitled 'Navigating Success Through the Legal System', hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Durham.
June - Brain Injury Awareness Month
August 12th - P.A.R.T.Y. Program with DRPS Youth in Policing
Our Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program is being delivered as part of DRPS's Youth in Policing program on July 30th.
Our Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program is being delivered to Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School on May 29th.
May 31st - Ajax Fire Services Community Day
The Brain Injury Association of Durham, BIAD, a valued partner of Heads Up! Durham, will be representing us at this event: May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ajax Fire Station Headquarters, 900 Salem Road N.
https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/fire-safety.aspx#Family-Safety-Day---Saturday-May-31-2025
June 10th - Navigating Success Through the Legal System
We are proud to be speaking an event June10th entitled 'Navigating Success Through the Legal System', hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Durham.
June - Brain Injury Awareness Month
August 12th - P.A.R.T.Y. Program with DRPS Youth in Policing
Our Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program is being delivered as part of DRPS's Youth in Policing program on July 30th.
Ongoing Concussion Webinars
The Canadian Concussion Centre is pleased to announce the continuation of its popular webinar series. These webinars will occur bi-weekly from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST. All webinars will take place over Zoom and the recordings will be posted on YouTube.
Register at: D.E. Systems - Registration | MyConference Suite
Register at: D.E. Systems - Registration | MyConference Suite
Brain Injury Canada launches Intro to Brain Injury e-course for caregivers
This self-guided course is available to caregivers, including family caregivers, free of charge. It covers an introduction to brain injury from diagnosis to recovery (which is often life-long), and touches on important topics such as the role of caregivers in recovery; tools for managing challenging behaviours for the support and safety of loved ones; strategies for safely supporting additional cognitive, emotional, and physical effects; and the intersectional nature of brain injury, and how identity and society impact health and recovery.
See NEW: Launching our first course for caregivers! (mailchi.mp)
See NEW: Launching our first course for caregivers! (mailchi.mp)
Sikh Mom Designs Helmet

NHL Will Require Helmets for Warmups

Players taking warmups without a helmet will officially be a thing of the past.
The NHL is making it mandatory for players who entered the NHL after the 2019-20 to wear helmets during warmups. Read more HERE.
Share Your TBI Story
Durham Region residents are encouraged to share their inspiring stories related to Traumatic Brain Injury. Send an email to: [email protected]