Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI)
Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Our monthly Caregiver Support Group provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where caregivers can connect, share their experiences, and openly discuss the challenges they encounter. Our co-facilitators, including a social worker and a psychologist, are here to provide expert guidance and support. Registration is free.
Ages: All
Community Connect Group - For Adults Who Have Experienced a Brain Injury
Through our carefully curated Community Connect events, we strive to alleviate the social isolation experienced by survivors and their loved ones. Our engaging activities are geared towards promoting emotional, social, and relational well-being, empowering individuals to embrace life’s possibilities. There is a small fee to attend - contact ARBI if this is a barrier.
Ages: 18+
Recreational and Social Activities for Individuals with Brain Injuries
The Community Integration Program (CIP) offers meaningful recreational and social opportunities for clients in group and one-to-one settings. Facilitated by ARBI’s recreation therapists, these virtual and face-to-face sessions take place at our facilities or out within the community. Community Integration Programs Offered: Community Kitchen Program, Cooking Skills Program, Gardening Program, Golf Program, Music Therapy Program, Peer Connect Program, Seated Exercise Program (In-Person & Virtual), Walking Program, Art Program, and Woodworking Program.
Ages: All
About this Organization
ARBI is the only non-profit organization in Canada that utilizes a combined professional and volunteer service delivery model to provide long-term neurorehabilitation and family support for survivors of severe acquired brain injury, caused by: traumatic injuries (falls, motor vehicle accidents, assaults, sports injuries); and non-traumatic injuries (brain tumors, strokes, infections, aneurysms, lack of oxygen).
