Caregiver and ABI Support Groups

RESOURCES

CARE TO SHARE CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERIES

Traverse Independence is funded to offer caregiver support services through Ontario Health. We do this through the Care to Share series. 

This free 8 week goal-oriented program, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, provides the knowledge and support needed to better assist someone with a brain injury and, most importantly, the knowledge you need to care for yourself. 

In the group, we discuss different topics including changing family roles, taking care of yourself, adapting to loss, responding to burnout, and coping skills and strategies.It is a great opportunity for caregivers to come together, and share resources, ideas and support to one another. 

OTHER SUPPORT EVENTS

OBIA (Ontario Brain Injury Association) Support Groups

Find out more here.

Monthly meetings to discuss how post concussion symptoms affect the lives of those who sustained the injury and those of their caregivers. Meet other adults just like you to compare notes, exchange experiences and tips, and help each other by giving moral support. Hosted through the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington in Kitchener, Guelph, Cambridge and Mount Forest. 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

Here 24/7

Here 24/7 is your front door to the mental health and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington.

Togetherall

Togetherall is an online mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programs, creative outlets and a community that cares. When you’re dealing with everyday stressors or major life events, we’ll help you get through it. 

Ontario Caregiver Helpline

The Ontario Caregiver Helpline provides caregivers with a one-stop resource for information and support. Whether you are looking for respite care in your area, a support group or information about financial supports available to caregivers, the helpline is here to connect you to the resources you need.

ABI SERVICES

For more information about Brain Injury Services offered by Traverse Independence, please visit our Brain Injury Services page or contact our ABI Intake administrative support at the address below.