On March 31, 2020 OBIA launched a new information website: Caregiving After Brain Injury. The new website is comprised of a series of 6 modules and resources to assist caregivers looking after a loved one with brain injury.

With thanks to a grant provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, OBIA is very pleased to share this valuable website, using materials produced for the project: “Support, Hope & Resiliency: An Education and Training Program for Caregivers of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors.”

For more information, please visit the website: caregiverinfo.ca

OBIA’s Provincial Peer Support Program connects persons with lived experience (the Mentor) with an individual who is living with the effects of acquired brain injury who requires the support (the Partner). The program is available to survivors, family members and/or unpaid caregivers.

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The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) is a provincial not-for-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.

OBIA’s services include:

• information and resources on acquired brain injury
• 1-800-263-5404 Helpline
• personal advocacy and support
• training and education for families and professionals

OBIA’s Canadian Charitable Organization Reg. # 10779 7904RR0001

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain that occurs after birth from a traumatic or non-traumatic event. ABI is not related to a congenital disorder or a degenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by a traumatic event such as, a blow to the head, a fall, a motor vehicle collision or a sports related injury. Non-Traumatic Brain Injury is damage to the brain caused by illness such as meningitis or encephalitis, oxygen deprivation (anoxia) or stroke.