ABI Support Groups

Upcoming Meetings

Survivors and Caregivers

Weekly meetings are open to brain injury survivors and caregivers. This group meets on Tuesdays between 7:00pm to 8:30pm (end time may vary). Members register via weekly email. Once registered a meeting link is sent to the email listed on the registration to join on the date of the meeting. If needed you can also be connected to the meeting through the phone. New members welcome, please contact us for information. For Questions and/or Inquiries please contact us at 905-823-2221, or send us an email at supportgroups@biaph.com.

Our ABI Support Group meets In-Person (at community locations) as well as Online (via Zoom) throughout the month. Registration is required for all meetings. Zoom link and/or additional meeting information emailed following registration. Our Support group meetings will be taking a break over the summer at the end of June resuming again in September. If you need support during this time please reach out via email or phone us with your support or resource inquiries. You can also contact OBIA’s Helpline at 1-800-263-5404.
Location	Date	Description
Longo’s Walkers Line 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington	Tuesday May 2, 2023	In-Person Meeting for Survivors and Caregivers Burlington area meeting to share support, resources, strategies and personal experiences with others living with an acquired brain injury. We will cover our Top 5 Resources from this Season.
Online via Zoom	Tuesday May 9, 2023	Online Meeting for Survivors and Caregivers Jennifer Vanlinthout of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on A Casual Conversation on Mental Health Struggles, Tips, and Where to Access Resources.
Longo’s Applewood Plaza 1125 N Service Rd, Mississauga	Wednesday May 17, 2023 – Please note the change to a Wednesday for this week’s meeting.	In-Person Meeting for Survivors and Caregivers Mississauga area meeting to share support, resources, strategies and personal experiences with others living with an acquired brain injury. We will cover our Top 5 Resources from this Season.
Online via Zoom	Tuesday May 30, 2023	No Meeting this week
Longo’s Walkers Line 2900 Walkers Line, Burlington	Tuesday June 6, 2023	In-Person Meeting for Survivors and Caregivers Burlington area meeting to share support, resources, strategies and personal experiences with others living with an acquired brain injury. This will conclude our in-person meetings for the season. We will see everyone again in September.
Online via Zoom	Tuesday June 13, 2023	Online Meeting for Survivors and Caregivers Vanessa Rotundo, CDA & Program Coordinator with Evergreen Communication Therapy on Aphasia – Learn More and Find Out About Services Offered for Adults Living with Acquired Communication Disorders. This will conclude our online meetings for the season. We will see everyone again in September.
In-Person Event In Oakville	Tuesday June 20, 2023	Brain Injury Awareness and Grant Recognition Event In Canada Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed in June and serves as a platform to raise awareness about brain injuries, their impact on individuals, families, and communities, and the importance of prevention, treatment, and support. We will host an in-person gathering as our end-of-season social promoting togetherness and celebrating our members. In supporting our members we acknowledge grant recognition plays a crucial role in funding initiatives related to brain injury awareness and research. Grants provide financial assistance to organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing knowledge, improving treatment options, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries. We will take the time to recognize our funding bodies as part of our gathering bringing attention to the importance of continued investment in brain injury research and initiatives, helping to create a more informed and supportive society. Members, please refer to your weekly email for more details on this event. RSVP will be required for attendance. Space is limited.

Caregivers Only

Monthly meetings are open to caregivers of acquired brain injury survivors. This group meets once a month on Tuesdays, between 7:00pm to 8:30pm (end time may vary). Members register via weekly email. Once registered a meeting link is sent to the email listed on the registration to join on the date of the meeting. If needed you can also be connected to the meeting through your phone. New members are always welcome!

For questions and/or inquiries please contact us at 905-823-2221, or send us an email at supportgroups@biaph.com.

Upcoming Meetings for Caregivers Only Our Caregiver Support Group is hosted solely Online (Zoom) due to the large geographic area our caregivers join us from. Registration is required for all meetings. Zoom link emailed following registration. Our Support group meetings will be taking a break over the summer at the end of June resuming again in September. If you need support during this time please reach out via email or phone us with your support or resource inquiries. You can also contact OBIA’s Helpline at 1-800-263-5404.
Location	Date	Description
Online via Zoom	Tuesday, March 28, 2023	Isolated and Burnt Out as a Caregiver? Join us for an open discussion about living and caring for a loved one who has sustained a Brain Injury. Areas of Discussion: 1. Main challenges 2. Sharing strategies 3. Survivors – insight into their limitations, how do you address them without taking away their hope and dignity? 4. How to deal with mood swings and anger outbursts? 5. Difficulties finding services and funding. 6. Acceptance and moving forward finding a “new normal”.
Online via Zoom	Tuesday, April 25, 2023	Isolated and Burnt Out as a Caregiver? Join us for an open discussion about living and caring for a loved one who has sustained a Brain Injury.
Online via Zoom	Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Isolated and Burnt Out as a Caregiver? Join us for an open discussion about living and caring for a loved one who has sustained a Brain Injury. For tonight’s meeting we will also hear from guest speaker Dr. Patel of Georgetown Neuropathic Wellness Center on The Healing Power of Natural Therapies to Help You Achieve Your Health Goals! Please note this will be our last caregiver meeting of this season. We will resume meetings in September.