Support Groups
Are you looking for support and a chance to connect with others living with brain injury?
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Join BIST’s Brain Injury Survivor Support Group!
Connect with other adults living with mild / moderate ABI. Discuss challenges and successes, share coping strategies and support in a session facilitated by a Social Worker.
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Meets ONLINE the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:30 – 8 PM.
See our Programs Calendar for Registration Information or click "Learn More" Below.
Peer Support Program
The Peer Support Program for people living with ABI connects an individual who is a “veteran” in living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) with a “partner” who is coping with a similar ABI-related situation and is in need of support from a knowledgeable friend. The programs is available to survivors, family members or unpaid providers of care. Mentor/partner matches are based on similar experiences, demographics and personal interests.
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The peer support programs can be a great way to support efforts toward recovery, and compliments professional services. Mentors and partners talk by phone or email so they can arrange a convenient time and can participate from their own homes.
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Partners
As a partner, you can learn from someone who has been there. Help is available at every step of your journey on the road to recovery. Whether you are a survivor or a family member, you can be matched with a mentor at any time after injury, from acute care to the return home. Your mentor can even help with situations that may arise many years after injury.
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Mentors​
As a mentor, you can help others by sharing your experiences.
Mentors provide support and share information and resources with partners who are coping with a similar ABI-related situation. Mentoring offers an excellent opportunity to help others during their recovery while learning new skills and making new acquaintances.
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For more information, please contact Tanya, our Peer Support Coordinator at peersupport@bist.ca OR call BIST to be connected: 416-830-1485
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan
(WRAP) Groups
Gain confidence, skills, create YOUR OWN SUCCESS and CONNECT with other ABI Survivors at our WRAP Groups!
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a ‘self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be.’ You can find out more about WRAP groups, HERE.
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If you have any questions, please contact our WRAP Group Facilitator, Fozia at: wrap@bist.ca.​​
Calling all WOMEN living with Brain Injury!​
Connect with other women living with Acquired Brain Injury at our Support Group, facilitated by a Social Worker specializing in Brain Injury supports.
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In 2025, the Women and Brain Injury Support Group will meet IN PERSON at the BIST Office :
Tuesday, April 8th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Tuesday, July 8th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 6:30 – 8 PM
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This group is inclusive of women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender and queer identities, including trans women.
People who identify as non-binary are welcome to attend groups of their choice and can speak to our Communications and Programs Manager, Meri Perra, with any questions or concerns: mperra@bist.ca OR 416-407-6634.
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