Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton
Record #:
MHL0015
Last Modified:
30 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
30 Apr 2019
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAPH Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrainAwareBIAPH Website: biaph.com/ |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | BIAPH |
| Description | The Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton (BIAPH) advocates for the needs of, and provides information to survivors of brain injuries, their families and support network * Facilitates measures to promote the prevention of brain injury, improve quality of care/life, provide community education, and conduct resource searches on behalf of the members * offers information about Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) services in Peel and Halton * Monthly, social, and leisure support groups, information nights * Helmets on Kids - education about safety, prevention and brain injury awareness to elementary school students. * provides caregiver relief to family and friends providing ongoing care for a person living with an acquired brain injury. In affiliation with the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) -Peer Support Mentoring Program; Education; Brain Basic Course - a two day course for professionals and family caregivers. |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Persons with acquired brain injuries (and their families) |
| Fees | Membership - yearly $30.00 Single; $50.00 Family. This is a dual membership with OBIA. ; Program |
| Languages | English ; Infomational material available in Punjabi, Urdu, Chinese, Polish, Portugese and Spanish |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | Coordinates: 45.5152760, -73.5758910 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 67012 South Common Mall, Mississauga L5L 5V4 |
| Office Phone | 905-823-2221 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-8594 |
| biaph@biaph.com | |
| Website | biaph.com/ |
| Primary Contact | Jorun Rucels, Executive Director |
Other Details
| Print Material | Newsletter - Pathways |
| Elections | AGM in June |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; Coporate Sponsorships |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Advocacy ; Caregiver relief ; Disabilities ; Head injuries ; Information and referral ; Outreach ; Parenting support ; Respite care ; Safety ; Support groups ; Volunteer opportunities |