Brain Injury Association of Niagara
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Record #: NIA0757 Last Modified: 12 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
261 Martindale Rd, Unit 10
St Catharines, ON L2W 1A2
 
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Mailing AddressPO Box 20019 
Thorold, ON L2V 5V3
Office Phone905-984-5058
Fax905-984-5354
Websitewww.bianiagara.org
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region - excluding Fort Erie and the catchment area of Fort Erie
DescriptionSupport, advocacy, information, referral and recreational activities for persons affected by acquired brain injuries and their families. Caregiver support and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Group are held off site, in addition to other peer support groups that are also held at off-site locations in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland. Annual awareness and prevention campaigns in community to encourage wearing appropriate helmet for sports activities.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAdults 18 years of age and older * Individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury and their families/caregivers coping with the lifelong effects of brain injury, residing in area of service
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationIntake process
FeesNone ; BIAN membership and/or program fee required for individuals with an acquired brain injury who wish to access YMCA (also, subject to completion of required forms and physician's certification, and must reside in our area of service)
Subjects
Service CategoriesCaregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Acquired Brain Injuries ; Disability Associations ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Acquired Brain Injuries ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Acquired Brain Injuries ; Individual Advocacy ~ Acquired Brain Injuries
See Also TermsCaregiver Counselling ; Caregiver Training ; Disability Awareness Programs ; Disability Rights Groups ; Family Caregiver Subsidies ; Health Resocialization ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ; Mental Health Associations ; Rehabilitative/Habilitative Medicine Associations
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Caregiver support ; Head injuries ; Support groups