Brain Injury

Central Link ABI Resource Library

Directory of services designed to assist persons with lived experience, as well as caregivers, and professionals both within and outside the field of brain injury.

Brain Injury Canada

Brain Injury Canada is a national charitable organization focused on education, awareness, and advocacy for the brain injury community.

Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)

Provincial organization working toward providing brain injury education, awareness and support to individuals, families and professionals.

The Central East Stroke Network

The Central East Stroke Network (CESN) is one of 11 stroke networks in Ontario. CESN provides leadership and supports the development, implementation, and integration of stroke best practices across the continuum of care. The work of the CESN involves health system-change, stroke best practice implementation, professional education and knowledge translation. Strategic leadership for cardiac, vascular and stroke care in Ontario is provided by CorHealth Ontario.

Ontario Health atHome

Ontario Health atHome coordinates local home and community care, long-term care placement, and can assist with finding services in the community.

York Simcoe Brain Injury Services

York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services is a partnership between Mackenzie Health’s Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences and March of Dimes Canada.

March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada’s Brain Injury Services offers rehabilitation and social support services.

Neurotrauma Care Pathways

This website outlines Ideal Care Pathways for neurotrauma rehabilitation and provides resources for survivors and families.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Youth Justice

Information on the intersection of Brain Injury & the Youth Criminal Justice System.

Brain Injury Education

Brain Streams

Information about the stages of a brain injury, from healthy brain function, to the different types of injuries that can occur and the path of recovery.

Brainline

Resources supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries and PTSD.

Lash

Information and resources on traumatic and acquired brain injury, concussion, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Financial Assistance

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Information about income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Registered Disability Saving Plan (RDSP)

A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help an individual who is approved to receive the disability tax credit (DTC) to save for their long-term financial security.

Ontario Works

Find information about financial assistance, benefits and employment assistance available through the Ontario Works program.

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPPD)

The Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) is a monthly benefit for those unable to work because of a disability.

Other

Food Insecurity

Directory of free or low-cost food to individuals and families in need on an on-going, seasonal, and emergency basis, include food banks, community gardens, Good Food Boxes, youth nutrition programs, and nutrition education programs.

Shelters

Directory of crisis services providing temporary residence and supports to those experiencing homelessness.

Gender-based Violence Shelters

Directory of crisis services providing temporary residence and support for people escaping gender-based violence or abuse. Services provided may include counselling, community referrals, safety planning, and emergency transportation.

Mental Health

Directory of community mental health programs providing a variety of services to help support people who have ongoing mental health issues.