Adult Support Groups

Upcoming Meetings

Survivors and Caregivers

Weekly meetings are open to adult 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.

Due to Covid, our Adult Support Group will meet virtually through Zoom every Tuesday at 7:00pm.
Location	Date	Description
Zoom	Tuesday, May 17, 2022	Kelly Schwieg, Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton An Overview of the Services provided.
Zoom	Tuesday, May 24, 2022	Shannon McCracken, Goodwill the Amity Group Finding Meaningful Employment
Zoom	Tuesday, June 07, 2022	Maddy Bacon of Lawlor Therapy Rec Therapy – The Importance of Recreation for a Balanced Lifestyle
Zoom	Tuesday, June 14, 2022	Year End Debrief and Lighthearted Fun Talk and Debrief with other Members and Share Strategies Along with some Games and Giveaways
In Person Event — Milton	Tuesday, June 21, 2022	Support Group Social – Last Meeting of the Season Year End Member Get Together. Capacity Limited to 25 — Pre-registration will be required.

Family 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 Due to Covid, our Caregivers Only Support Group will meet virtually through Zoom.
Location	Date	Description
Zoom	Tuesday, May 31, 2022	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”.