Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-298-6669

Website:

www.biaov.org

Address:

110 Didsbury Rd, Suite M120
Ottawa, ON
K2T 0C2

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Executives:

Vanessa Hartmann - President

Public Contacts:

Noor Jafar - Program Coordinator

- Peer Mentoring Program
pscbiaov@gmail.com

Service Description:

Resource materials to survivors and family members * promotes awareness about brain injury and prevention of injury * education, information, support and advocacy * peer support groups for survivors and family members * opportunities for individuals with brain injury to participate in educational and recreational programs * opportunities for survivors and their family members to familiarize themselves with activities and programs that are available in the community

Artistic Expressions Workshop provides participants an opportunity to use their creative abilities as everyday coping strategies

Peer Mentoring Program: Partners and Mentors are matched for this once a week telephone program * all participants are screened and mentors require a criminal check

Family and Caregiver Support Program: A monthly group designed for brain injury survivors loved ones and caregivers

Fees:

Membership fees * Dual Membership with the Ontario Brain Injury Association and the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley: Individual $30; Family $50; Subsidized $5 (2023)

Application:

Call, e-mail or visit website for more information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Persons 16 years of age and over with acquired brain injuries, their families and/or caregivers and professionals

Languages:

English ; French

Language Notes:

Contact person: Scott Vernon

Area Served:

Eastern Ontario