Brain Injury Association of Niagara
300 Bunting Road, Unit 4 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Happy Thanksgiving! The last year has had it challenges, but here at Brain Injury Association of Niagara, we are most thankful for the members, volunteers, and sponsors that are the heartbeat of our organization. We look forward to the future, together. ... #thankful

Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide effort to celebrate the wonders of the brain. The event brings together teachers, scientists, governments, and organizations to share what we know about the brain, and to promote brain health in all of us. Brain Injury Association of Niagara serves individuals living with concussion and brain injury. Our programs and services are available to empower and improve the quality of life for individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury. We also support their families and caregivers. #BrainAwarenessWeek #Concussion #brainhealth #niagara

Friends Helping Friends is proud to participate in Charitable Gaming through Delta Bingo and Gaming St. Catharines. This ongoing financial support allows us to offer much needed programs and services. When we come together, we make things possible for our community.

Brain Injury Association of Niagara is pleased to present Charitable Gaming. Community Good. This new brand name and logo represents the good works in part, that happen locally as a result of our participation in Charitable Gaming through Delta Bingo and Gaming St. Catharines.

Let us cook for you! Brain Injury Association of Niagara is teaming up with Grand Oak Culinary Market to offer you a gourmet oven-ready dinner to go. : Spring salad with chives, herbed ricotta in a lemon and Riesling vinaigrette... Smooth bisque of sweet carrots with fresh ginger, honey and cardamom cream Selection of cheeses, with crisps, crackers, fresh baguette and olive tapenade Roasted chicken breast and rosemary potatoes, with creamy smoked tomatoes and a vegetable bouquet : June 18th, 2021 : 1 PM to 5 PM : Grand Oak Culinary Market, 4600 Victoria Ave., Vineland, ON #concussion #acquiredbraininjury #niagara #niagararegion #braininjury #fundraiser #event #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryawarenessmonth #june

Hello Everyone! This is a friendly reminder that the Canadian Mental Health Association offers immediate access to mental health support which is available by telephone. Video appointments can also be made. For immediate access to mental health support, please call our main line at (905) 641-5222 (Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.)... If you are in crisis, call COAST at 1-866-550-5205 for confidential support 24/7. https://niagara.cmha.ca/news/covid-19/

Why do we celebrate Family Day? Family Day is a time set aside to focus on getting closer to your loved ones. This year, we have to get creative. Try sending an email to let someone know you’re thinking about them, draw a family portrait, mail a letter, write out a gratitude list of all the things you’re thankful for, call someone on the phone or look through an old photo album. There’s plenty of ways we can still celebrate family from home. At BIAN, we certainly have becom...e a family, all with our own strengths and talents. To spend it safely, we are apart, but with a group like this we know we’re not alone! #BIANstrong

Lest we forget. For those brave who gave their lives, so we could live ours.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada, this site brings together evidence-based information to help individuals, families/caregivers and healthcare providers navigate the complexities of brain injury and ensure information is available to everyone, no matter where they live in Canada. Built with accessibility in mind, this site does not look like other sites. It does not use a lot of images or scrolling features, as they can be visually stressful for those with brain in...jury. This site focuses on the content and how it can be navigated in the most accessible way possible. We know there will always need to be room for improvement, so this is a living site and we will be adding, reviewing and updating content, as well as seeking user feedback frequently to ensure we are keeping on top of the user experience. This site is intended as an on-going resource for people to use and a tool for collaboration for all. In the coming months, will be adding an expanded mental health section, more videos, webinars, and educational resources. The French version of the site will be launched in December 2020. Have a look!

Meatballs and Beef Gravy! 25 minute recipe to try this weekend You will need Ground beef Russet Potato (2) ... Green beans Shallot Gravy spice blend Breadcrumb spice blend Beef stock reduction Soy sauce ** You don’t have to make the gravy from scratch. You can use canned or packaged gravy to simplify the recipe!**

! We introduce you to two OTs who support BIAN: Occupational Therapist at FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services... Director on BIAN’s Board of Directors Occupational Therapist and Director at Bayshore Therapy&Rehab President on BIAN’s Board of Directors : Brain injuries can have a significant impact on a person’s life due to physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural and other impairments. A person who has sustained a brain injury may find it challenging to return to work or school, or engage in many of the activities they enjoyed prior to the injury. Occupational Therapists (OTs) are experts in assisting individuals who have sustained a brain injury reintegrate back into the community by helping them regain or develop new skills, providing equipment to make tasks safer and easier, adapting the environment to improve safety and function and changing the way tasks are done to improve independence and quality of life. #OTMonth #OccupationalTherapyMonth #Braininjury #rehabilitation #concussionawareness

Looking for something fun to try over the weekend? Give this a try. Get creative and fuel your body at the same time!