Group Programming

Service Information

Service Address: Head Injury Association of Fort Erie Office, 649 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, ON, Canada

Inquiry Phone: 1 (905) 687-6788

Available 9:00am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri

Website: Visit Us

Inquiry Email: Email Us

How to Apply:

Apply at http://www.bicr.org/services/eligibility/application.shtml

Group Programming

Brain Injury Community Re-entry (Niagara)

Category: Adult Day Program

Target Population: Acquired Brain Injury

Monday & Tuesday

Service Details

Description:

Group activities include cooking, guest speakers from the community, pet therapy, physical activity at the YMCA, social outings and group learning opportunities.

Each participant is involved in developing their own rehabilitation goals with assistance from the Case Facilitator and Rehabilitation Counsellors.

Languages: English

Cost to Client:

Cost varies, depending on activity

Eligibility Criteria

Other Criteria:

Minimum Age: 18 yrs

Criteria:

- Access is based on a diagnosis of an acquired brain injury. - An acquired brain injury is defined as damage to the brain that occurs after birth. (due to trauma to the brain as a result of a motor vehicle accident or a fall, an assault, a sports injury, tumour, anoxia, an infection or a stroke.)- Individuals who are 18 years of age or older (consideration is given to individuals between 16 to 18 years of age). - Priority is given to individuals living within the Niagara region and any specialized nursing needs must be primarily addressed by other professional agencies.

Referral Contact Information

Referral Instructions:

A doctor's referral is not required although BICR may need information from your doctor.

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