BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY OF TORONTO

Nominated for:

COMMUNITY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR

The mission of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto is to enhance the quality of life for people in the City of Toronto, living with the effects of acquired brain injury through education, awareness, support and advocacy.  Our members are survivors, families, caregivers, professionals and healthcare providers.

Our programs and services include:

• Community Meetings
• Social Drop-in
• Family Support
• Support Groups
• Peer Support Mentoring
• Educational retreats and workshops
• Social and Recreational Events

Over the last year we delivered support through our programs to over 100 people a month and successfully launched the campaign www.areyouaware.ca to raise awareness about the prevalence of brain injury and the impact it has on individuals and families.