Traverse Independence is funded to offer caregiver support services through the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN). We do this through the Care to Share series.
RESOURCES
- Changes in thinking after a brain injury.
- How can I support my family member living with a brain injury?
- OBIA information website: Caregiving After Brain Injury
- BIAWW Youtube channel with videos from previous speakers
CARE TO SHARE CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERIES
The Care to Share program has resumed with virtual meetings on Zoom.
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.
View our poster for further details.
OTHER SUPPORT EVENTS
BIAWW Support Meetings (Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington)
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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.
Monday afternoons 1:00 p.m.:
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 THE BIAWW HAS SET UP ONLINE CHATS TWICE A WEEK THROUGH ZOOM.
You can join via video conferencing or phone.
https://www.facebook.com/events/297960771185260/
Thursday mornings 11:00 a.m.:
https://www.facebook.com/events/223360102116330/
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.