Organization: Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region
Phone Numbers: 705-741-1172
Toll-Free: 1-800-854-9738
Fax: 705-741-5129
Email: info@biapr.ca
Website: www.biapr.ca
Address:
158 Charlotte St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2T8
Intersection: George St N and Charlotte St
Location: Peterborough
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Teryl Hoefel - Executive Director
Public Contacts: Colleen McLean - Office Coordinator
Service Description: Services:

Client Service Coordination - Community support services for adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury (ABI) * supports clients to build and maintain independence * supports are based on a step-down model (intensive 1:1 supports, stepping down to weekly, monthly and quarterly supports as independence builds * referrals to other community services as appropriate help to ensure that client's needs are met in the right setting

Coordinated Care Cafe - (CC Cafe-Ptbo) - For adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury, mental health or addictions and other co-occuring conditions/disabilities * supports are delivered within a wrap-around model of care with a Case Manager, Complex Case worker, and a Recreation Therapist in the CC Cafe

Adult Day Program - Social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for people with an acquired brain injury, in a group setting * the staff team-ABI DS Coordinator, Recreation Therapist, and RTA/Facilitators, work to support individual client needs and interests, as well as family caregivers who provide day-to-day care * Ptbo DS and CC Cafe DS hours- Mon-Fri 9am-3pm and in CKL - Fri only 9am-3pm * some virtual programing is offered in hybrid sessions (on-site and virtual attendance) to maximize access to programming and remove transportation/attendance barriers

ABI System Navigation (Advocacy/Education and Awareness) - Works with people with an acquired brain injury, caregivers, family members and professionals with accessing support services, education, or training on ABI management * ABI System Navigation can include advocating and support for integrated service care, transitional planning providing links to resources in the respective communities * System Navigator's role is to identify resources, enable accessibility and to assist with removing barriers for people living with ABI

Peer Support -The Ontario Brain Injury Association Peer Support Mentoring Program
  • offers understanding, emotional, social and informational support between people who share similar experiences after brain injury
  • mentors and partners are matched based on similar experiences, needs and personal interests
  • takes place over the phone once a week
  • coordinated through the local brain injury associations across Ontario, making it possible for people to be matched province-wide
  • open to both survivors of brain injury and caregivers
  • https://obia.ca/support/peer-support-program



Fees: Free* fees may vary for social and recreational activities
Application: Call * pre-admission assessment required * possible waiting period * Ontario Health atHome referral required for ADP
Eligibility / Target Population: Adults and youth 18 years-65 years living with the effects of an acquired brain injury
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpreters available as required
Area Served: City of Kawartha Lakes ; Haliburton County ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) and area
See Also: Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Adult Day Programs
Diseases and Conditions Support Groups
In-Home Personal Support
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=50670

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