The Brain
Injury Association of Niagara
will attempt to maximize the quality of life for
individuals and families living with the effects of an
acquired brain injury by:
- Providing information regarding services,
treatment and rehabilitation.
- Connecting with other community services in order
to provide a link for our members.
- Promoting recreation and leisure activities for
members and their families.
- Supporting members through our Friends
Helping Friends
peer support group. Off-site meetings are held
monthly in Niagara Falls and Welland, and weekly
in St. Catharines. There is also an on-site
monthly minor brain injury group.
- Providing a monthly support group for spouses of
survivors with ABI.
- Providing family support through informational
meetings.
- Providing a quarterly newsletter for our members.
- Advocating on behalf of the individual and their
family.
Beyond the above services which are
consumer driven, BIAN attempts to liaise
with the community by:
- Providing educational information regarding
prevention through our annual symposium, health
care agencies and community groups.
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