Brain Injury Happens In an Instant June is Brain Injury Awareness Month across Canada. Brain injury associations are working together to raise awareness about the prevalence of brain injury and the challenges faced by those living with it every day. Engage with OBIA and other Brain Injury Associations on
Read more →Quinte West has established a Mobile Community Resource Unit (MCRU) and Community Cupboard located in the parking lot at 97 Front Street in Trenton. The Mobile Community Resource Unit (MCRU) features local agencies and organizations that offer services related to mental health, addictions, housing and more.. The MCRU
Read more →PINK Concussions is a non-profit organization focusing on pre-injury education and post-injury medical care for women and girls with brain injury including concussion incurred from sport, violence, accidents or military service. Pink Concussions YouTube Channel for everyone to learn about TBI in women Pink Concussions Support Groups for
Read more →Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among individuals in custody or on release in the community and can significantly affect behavior, emotions, cognitive functioning, and rehabilitation outcomes. OnDemand viewing of webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole: From Assessment to Reintegration Please see links to the 18 November
Read more →BounceBack is part of the online and virtual mental health supports by the Ontario government and is available to Ontario residents from their homes. The program is operated virtually with coaches trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). They offer support over the phone, through online videos and
Read more →Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program, a pilot study being conducted at Providence
Read more →Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital in Kingston about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program. “Researchers with Providence Care’s Department
Read more →Hands On Car Wash Opening on Saturdays Starting November 16, 2019 VOCEC’s Hands on Car Wash at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston will now be open on Saturdays. One-hour express and exterior “Zippy” washes will be available by appointment. Prices start at $25! Book online or
Read more →Domestic violence causes brain injuries, and advocates say not enough people are talking about it Read the article from Paula Duhatschek · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2019 5:00 AM ET (Shutterstock) Related Stories Domestic violence and brain injuries are linked, says researcher Creating ‘a culture
Read more →Online Brain Injury Training though OBIA & Brock University The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) in conjunction with Brock University has developed a Certificate Training Program to provide professionals with the tools and knowledge to assist clients with recovery and function in everyday life following acquired brain injury.
Read more →Complimentary Brain Injury Webinars for Professionals Together, Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are pleased to announce the development of a Distinguished Speaker’s Webinar series designed to inform front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury. Complimentary Brain
Read more →Providing a Point of Entry for ABI Services Across Southeastern Ontario Please read about what is going on in Southeastern Ontario regarding Acquired Brain Injury. Click here to read or print the pdf version of the Fall Newsletter.
Read more →Update: 21 September 2019 FREE dental day at DENTISTRY @ MANOTICK DENTISTRY @ MANOTICK FREE DENTAL DAY 2019 The dental office hosted their 2nd annual FREE Dental Day on September 21, 2019. This was a day to give back to the community and provide FREE dental treatment to
Read more →September 28 2019, You Make Me Smile Dental Centre, in Belleville, offered free dental care for adults. Please visit You Make Me Smile Dental Centre webpage for more information. Please see the flyer below. Here is a link to You Make Me Smile Dental Centre contact webpage.
Read more →September 25 2019 What is Rowan’s Law Day? On March 7, 2018, Ontario passed Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 and related amendments to the Education Act. It will be observed across Ontario on the last Wednesday in September each year. The purpose of Rowan’s Law Day is to increase concussion education awareness,
Read more →Computers for Schools (CFS) refurbishes donated digital devices and distributes them to schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities as well as eligible low income Canadians across Canada. Lean more about Computers for Schools. It is not just for schools! The CFS program has expanded the refurbished device
Read more →Connecting Families, an initiative of the Government of Canada. Eligible families are able to access high speed Internet service packages for $9.99 per month from participating Internet Service Providers. The initiative was designed to connect low-income families to the Internet. Connecting Families will help bridge the digital
Read more →Launched in 2013, Rogers has invested in the Connected for Success program to offer low-income Canadians high-speed internet for $9.99 monthly. As a result, more than 13,000 Canadian households (and counting!) have signed up for the program. For a full list of housing partners and to find
Read more →The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) The OESP is an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) program that lowers electricity bills for lower-income households. The OESP provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and household size. The OESP credits are applied directly to eligible customers’
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