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HeadSpin: Young Adult Support Group

Join HeadSpin, our young adult support group that has been designed for high functioning individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI), or for individuals who present with similar challenges. The group is centred around community-based leisure activities and encourages social connections. The age of HeadSpin members range between 16 to late 30s. Driven by member interests, some programs have included activities such as a cooking class, billiards, paint night, volunteering, games night, etc. The members of our HeadSpin support group pay a fee for each activity depending on its cost. It is quite typical for this cost to range anywhere between $5 – $10.00 – $25.00.

Our facilitators have a wide variety of education, skills, work experience, and personality traits that blend well to connect with different members. We strive to make each member feel connected to the group and help them make new connections.

“I think that Headspin has impacted me positively because it allows me to meet people who have gone through similar experiences and has helped me improve both my social and speech skills. I think that social connections are important to me because I am an extrovert and I feel energetic and happy when I interact with others. It helps make me forget about the pain and issues that I deal with on a daily basis. BIAPH meetings have made me laugh even when I’m not feeling 100% happy or I’m in pain.”

Headspin Member

“It has been helpful to hear how other people are dealing with their brain injury. It helps to hear that other people also have challenges in living with a brain injury and it is helpful to hear how they try to manage it. I don’t feel alone.”

Headspin Member

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If you feel you meet the requirements for this support group and don’t have further questions at this time, please click ‘Join Now’ to complete our initial intake form to begin the application process.

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Upcoming Meetings for HeadSpin Our HeadSpin Group meets In-Person (at community locations) as well as Online (via Zoom) throughout the month. Registration is required for all meetings.
Location	Date	Description
In Person	Thursday, March 2, 2023	Movies at Theatre in Oakville Enjoy one of the latest hits with friends. We will meet at a theatre in Oakville to select a movie the group would like to see then on to the concession stand for some movie treats. $5.00 charge to members. Pre-registration by March 1, 2023
Online via Zoom	Thursday, March 9, 2023	Art Night – Watercolour Painting We will be using supplies provided during our previous art nights to create a Birds Sunset Landscape. Pre-registration by March 2, 2023
In Person	Thursday, March 16, 2023	Board Game Cafe and Snacks Join us for a night out with the group. We will meet up at a game cafe in Mississauga to play some board games and have some snacks. $5.00 charge to members Pre-registration by March 15, 2023
Online via Zoom	Thursday, March 23, 2023	Cooking Night – Spaghetti & Meatballs Join us for some fun cooking. We will be making homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Online via Zoom	Thursday, March 30, 2023	Game Night Family Feud Can you name the most popular answers to the survey questions? Let’s Play!
In Person	Thursday, April 6, 2023	Bowling Ready to put on your bowling shoes and join us in knocking down some pins? Enjoy a night of bowling with friends. $5.00 charge to members. Pre-registration by April 5, 2023
Online via Zoom	Thursday, April 13, 2023	Cooking Night – Grill Cheese Sandwiches Join us for some fun cooking. We will be making gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
In Person	Thursday, April 20, 2023	Arcade Night and Snacks Join the group in playing some arcade games and stop to enjoy some snacks at a local game restaurant in Burlington. $5.00 charge to members. Pre-registration by April 19, 2023
Online via Zoom	Thursday, April 27, 2023	Game Night – BINGO Time to make random numbers make a line! Who will be the first to get BINGO?

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