Peer Support Mentoring Program
The peer mentoring program provides an alternative, and much needed form of support during both the early and later phases of adjustment in the community. Survivors, family members and non paid caregivers are partnered with a fellow survivor, family member or caregiver who is empathetic towards their frustrations because they have experienced similar situations. Mentoring takes place over a series of telephone contacts and / or emails between a caring volunteer who has first-hand experience living with a particular issue. The partnership focuses on the discussion and, where possible, resolution of specific problems or issues.
Mentors offer a listening ear, share experiences in coping with real issues and situations, offering resources and strategies. The Peer Support Mentoring is open to teens (16 years or older) and adults who have sustained a brain injury, a family member, friend, or a non paid caregiver.
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For more informaition please contact the Peer Support Coordinator at biawe@cogeco.ca
Survivor Support Group
Survivors of B.I.A.W.E. meet twice monthly for our survivor support group meetings (Wellness Program). This group is survivor run and all members who attend must also be a member of the Chrysalis Day Club.
Caregiver Support Group
At this time we do not have a caregiver support group. Any caregiver interested in this are asked to call the BIAWE office or look into the Peer Support Mentoring Program
Brain Basics
The Brain Basics course was held on March 9 - 10, 2009 at the Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. The course ensures care givers are well-equipped to provide brain injury expertise and coping strategies for people living with the life-altering effects of acquired brain injury.
The training program is centered around a newly developed manual titled, “Brain Basics: An Owner’s Manual for People Living with ABI (Care givers, Survivors and Family Members).”
Anyone interested in attending a Brain Basics course can inquire by clicking the link below:
