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Organization:
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Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region
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Address:
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158 Charlotte St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2T8
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Map
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Intersection:
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George St N and Charlotte St
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Executives:
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Teryl Hoefel - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Services:
Client Service Coordination - Community support services for adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury (ABI) * supports clients to build and maintain independence * supports are based on a step-down model (intensive 1:1 supports, stepping down to weekly, monthly and quarterly supports as independence builds * referrals to other community services as appropriate help to ensure that client's needs are met in the right setting
Coordinated Care Cafe - (CC Cafe-Ptbo) - For adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury, mental health or addictions and other co-occuring conditions/disabilities * supports are delivered within a wrap-around model of care with a Case Manager, Complex Case worker, and a Recreation Therapist in the CC Cafe
Adult Day Program - Social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for people with an acquired brain injury, in a group setting * the staff team-ABI DS Coordinator, Recreation Therapist, and RTA/Facilitators, work to support individual client needs and interests, as well as family caregivers who provide day-to-day care * Ptbo DS and CC Cafe DS hours- Mon-Fri 9am-3pm and in CKL - Fri only 9am-3pm * some virtual programing is offered in hybrid sessions (on-site and virtual attendance) to maximize access to programming and remove transportation/attendance barriers
ABI System Navigation (Advocacy/Education and Awareness) - Works with people with an acquired brain injury, caregivers, family members and professionals with accessing support services, education, or training on ABI management * ABI System Navigation can include advocating and support for integrated service care, transitional planning providing links to resources in the respective communities * System Navigator's role is to identify resources, enable accessibility and to assist with removing barriers for people living with ABI
Peer Support -The Ontario Brain Injury Association Peer Support Mentoring Program- offers understanding, emotional, social and informational support between people who share similar experiences after brain injury
- mentors and partners are matched based on similar experiences, needs and personal interests
- takes place over the phone once a week
- coordinated through the local brain injury associations across Ontario, making it possible for people to be matched province-wide
- open to both survivors of brain injury and caregivers
- https://obia.ca/support/peer-support-program
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Fees:
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Free* fees may vary for social and recreational activities
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Application:
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Call * pre-admission assessment required * possible waiting period * Ontario Health atHome referral required for ADP
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults and youth 18 years-65 years living with the effects of an acquired brain injury
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpreters available as required
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Area Served:
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City of Kawartha Lakes ; Haliburton County ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) and area
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Map
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