Brain Injury Society of Toronto
40 St. Clair Ave East #205 M4T 1M9 Toronto, ON, Canada

We're hiring 2 part time support group facilitators to facilitate our NEW Support Group for people who live with #braininjury and speak #punjabi. Please help spread the word: www.bist.ca/jobs

If you live with #braininjury, here's an opportunity to start the NEW YEAR with in a Mental Health Support Group to help you gain confidence, skills, create YOUR OWN SUCCESS and CONNECT with other ABI Survivors. Learn More and Register: www.bist.ca/WRAP Tuesday Group - for anyone who lives with brain injury Wednesday Group - a trauma informed group for people with brain injury who have experienced violence.

Contrary to popular belief, it's not too early to think about Valentine's Day!! The BIST & Ontario Brain Injury Association joint Nix the Mix Fundraiser is happening February 11th, 6 - 8 PM. Warm your to an online evening of guided cooking, mixology and ... wait for it ... online entertainment with an Elton John tribute singer! Tickets AND Sponsorship Opportunites AVAILABLE: https://bist.ca/nix-the-mix/

A feel good story for you this Monday: how after 40 years, Diane Nakamura is learning to take control of her life, yes, during a Pandemic and yes living with TBI.

Tragically, deaths of people who use shelters in Toronto skyrocketed in 2020 - and Covid-19 was responsible for very few of them.

We would like to welcome Melissa Forrest, our NEW Programs and Services Coordinator to the BIST team! Melissa joined us in late December, and will be responsible for coordinating BIST's programs. You can see her (virtually for now) at events such as our Community Meetings. Welcome Melissa! She can be reached at: [email protected] OR 647-990-1485

Sharing on behalf of Victoria Brain Injury Society Voices of Brain Injury is a blog-style publication focusing on the stories of individuals with brain injuries. The purpose of this project is to reconnect individuals with brain injuries through shared experiences and stories, as well as to increase public awareness of brain injuries. They are currently looking for members of the brain injury community to conduct a virtual, twenty minutes interview about their stories and experiences during COVID-19. If you are interested, you can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7LFChJNrUcggbBVH9, or contact through [email protected].

In a world first, a newly authorized handheld device will allow doctors to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in under 15 minutes, potentially saving lives by dramatically shortening the time it takes to properly diagnose the issue. #TBI #BrainInjury

Calling all men living with #braininjury! Here is your CHANCE to CONNECT with other MEN with ABI. Our ONLINE Men's Social Drop-in RUNS on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from 1-3 PM. Next session is Jan 14th: https://bist.ca/event/men-and-abi-social-drop-in-jan-21/ ** This group is inclusive of men of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender and queer identities, including trans men. Questions? Contact our Programs Coordinator at: 647-990-1485 **

We're launching 2 NEW WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Online Mental Health Support Groups for Adults with Brain Injury who have experienced Violence. Choose EITHER Tuesday OR Wednesday sessions. Runs for 6 weeks starting Jan 26 & Jan 27th: www.bist.ca/wrap

New research shows a non-invasive EEG test in the days following severe brain injury in non-responsive patients has been found to be effective in determining patients' future outcomes.

LoveYourBrain is on! We're thrilled the Pandemic isn't stopping this wonderful yoga and mindfulness program for people living with Traumatic Brain Injury - now perhaps needed more than ever. Even though it's online, SPACES will FILL UP FAST so register TODAY: http://ow.ly/DWRv50D9xQM