Flowchart: Alternate Process: The key to a successful recovery includes timely access to information, reassurance, and a gradual return to activity. For more information on how to support your patients in their recovery, refer to the Ontario Neurotrauma Guidelines for Concussion/mTBI Text Box: Concussion & mTBI Service Pathway for Southeastern Ontario Flowchart: Alternate Process: Primary Health Care Provide information and support on return to activity Follow up every 2 weeks until symptoms resolved If symptoms persist beyond 1 month in those with comorbidities, refer to CBIS Flowchart: Alternate Process: Community Brain Injury Services (CBIS) Referrals accepted any time post-injury Symptom Management and Recovery Education Community Service Coordination Flowchart: Alternate Process: ABI System Navigation Clinical guidelines www.braininjuryhelp.ca/guides Recovery information for patients www.braininjuryhelp.ca/getbetter Telephone consultation Flowchart: Alternate Process: Primary Health Care If symptoms persist beyond 3 months in general population, referral for specialists, community, or in-clinic supports as required Consider pharmacological interventions Flowchart: Alternate Process: Community Brain Injury Services (CBIS) Concussion Action Group (4 week education series) available 3 months post-injury & beyond Community Service Coordination Psychiatry Flowchart: Alternate Process: Community Services SMOL ABI Outpatient Clinic CCAC rehabilitation therapy services (OT, PT, SLP, SW) Community mental health Pain management program Flowchart: Alternate Process: Referral Quick Reference : Providence Care Community Brain Injury Services 1-800-871-8096 (Ext. 165 for System Navigation) St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital— Acquired Brain Injury Clinic 613-544-1894 Community Care Access Centre 310-2222 (CCAC) Connex Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600

Step One: ASAP

Step Two: 3 Months and Beyond