Recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

CASE MANAGER OF THE YEAR,

CASE MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Nominated for:


As a small isolated northern Ontario community (population 45,000) we have struggled since 1988 (28 years) to bring much needed services to our community of Timmins and the two districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming. We provide programs and services to an area the size of the province of Newfoundland.

What has kept us going has been the positive outcomes that we have been able to provide to our clients. To see a client who has been living in isolation, suffering from depression and lack of motivation become an active part of our agency is why we are here.

Currently we offer day programming to over 36 clients that operates Monday to Friday with minimum two activities per day such as computers, arts & crafts, walking, bowling, coffee & games, scrapbooking, yoga, two men’s support groups and a support group within a long term facility. In addition we have other activities such as gardening, mini-putting, paddle boating, movie nights, camping and other excursions dependent upon the season and weather. The Centre has been part of the Peer Mentoring Program since its exception and allows us to offer a much needed service to our rural clients. Brain Basics has been offered every two years and one of the most gratifying part of the program is the success of the clients who participate feel when they obtain their certificate. Brain Basics has given the clients an opportunity to understand themselves better and in return several have participated in the Peer Mentoring Program. In addition we participate in a number of bike rodeos (over 1,000 children attend), educational forums and health fairs, and publish a bi-monthly newsletter. In 2015 we received over 523 calls for information and referrals, created in-house an updated website.

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14 Comments
  • Amanda McCormick says:

    Very good

  • Colleen Boyce says:

    Congratulations on your nomination Jessica.

  • Giselle Dias says:

    Congratulations Jessica!
    I have always admired your tenacious advocacy and your passion for justice. You are exceptional at advocating and supporting the most marginalized patients. Thank you for the work that you do:)

  • Anthony Urquhart says:

    Extremely well deserved! Congratulations Jessica on your nomination and thank you for all your hard work.

  • Ashley Tyler-Smith says:

    Congratulations Jess!

  • Kim Renaud says:

    Congratulations Jessica

  • Giselle Dias says:

    Jessica is a skilled and dedicated social worker. I have always been impressed with her strong advocacy skills and the care she offers to the people she works with. Jessica is a particularly strong advocate for marginalized communities and works hard to ensure they get fair treatment from the health care system and community organizations.

    As a fellow social worker I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from Jessica. This nomination is well earned and deserved.

  • Lindsey Anslow says:

    Congratulations, a well deserved nomination.

  • Ken says:

    congrats Jessica!

  • Sharon Kelly says:

    Congratulations Jessica!

  • Gillian Dias says:

    Congratulations Jessica on your well-deserved nomination! Your dedication and advocacy in social work have truly made a significant impact on the lives of many. This recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment and compassion. Your work not only uplifts individuals but also inspires others to contribute to meaningful change. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in all that you do.

  • Clareen Akshinthala says:

    Congratulations on your nomination Jessica!

  • Marilena Savino Savino says:

    Jessica is PURE GOLD! Her strength is in her PASSION to ensure that her patients are provided with the utmost quality of care. Her vast knowledge, sense of humor, integrity, compassion and tenacity are qualities that make her an excellent advocate for those that are under her care. Thank you for representing your profession with excellence!!

  • Nicole Galeotalanza says:

    Congratulations on this nomination!

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