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Welcome to Mind Forward Brain Injury Services

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization, completely funded by Ontario Health to provide community based rehabilitation and life-long support for adults whose lives have been touched by acquired brain injury.

Since incorporating in 1992, Mind Forward has been committed to offering services to all individuals touched by brain injury (including clients, family members and caregivers) based on an assessment of the individual’s needs and through a team approach to service planning and goal-setting. The client and significant others are welcomed as members of the program planning process, along with our staff and other experts.

FROM THE BLOG - Latest News

Ontario Brain Injury Association conference

Thank you Ontario Brain Injury Association for an eventful conference! Our team is feeling incredibly [...]

10
Nov

Halloween Party

Celebrated Halloween on October 27th with our favourite Mind Forward ghost hosts. We danced the [...]

03
Nov

Artistically Yours

Bringing out our inner “artists” among peers is always a pleasure. Together, we turn clay [...]

01
Nov

Halloween

Here’s a glimpse of our team at head office rocking their Halloween best. Happy trick [...]

31
Oct

Employee Spotlight – Mel

Mel’s role as a Team Leader is pivotal. She orchestrates day-to-day tasks and works closely [...]

18
Oct

PRESS FORWARD FALL 2023 – Client Newspaper

Press Forward: to persevere in spite of obstacles Join us, to: Engage in discussion, share [...]

17
Oct

October is Cyber Security Awareness month

Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to [...]

12
Oct

Mind Forward Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

Mind Forward joined the Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee for their 6th Annual Overdose Awareness Day [...]

04
Oct

Oswald named one of Ontario’s Best Coaches

We’re always proud to celebrate the achievements of our clients. Today, we congratulate Oswald for [...]

27
Sep

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Lifelong Condition

We are pleased to share the collaborative effort between the Canadian Brain Injury Research Consortium [...]

26
Sep

Mind Forward Summer Picnic Aug 2023

Some fun moments captured at our Annual Summer Picnic at Mississauga Valleys Park. Our clients [...]

26
Sep

Behaviour Management Workshop

Many individuals experience a change in their pattern of behaviour following an Acquired Brain Injury. [...]

22
Sep

Grants and Donations

Mind Forward Improves Infrastructure and Services Thanks to OTF Grants

Mississauga, ON – On Friday, June 30th, local MPP Natalia Kusendova-Bashta met with the team at Mind Forward Brain Injury Services to hear more about $264,200 in funding they received through two Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants in 2022. Read more…

Donate to Mind Forward Brain Injury Services

Your donation to Mind Forward Brain Injury Services will help us continue to support our clients and families whose lives have been changed by an acquired brain injury. Mind Forward Brain Injury Services does not apply an administrative fee or percentage to the processing of donations. Every dollar donated goes directly toward Agency programming.

We appreciate many forms of donations and accept monetary, merchandise, services and tribute donations. A charitable tax receipt will be sent to the donor through CanadaHelps.org or by Mind Forward Brain Injury Services. DONATE NOW…

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and news

In November 2020, the Mind Forward Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee met for the first time to begin a journey like no other. The committee is a dedicated group of individuals with commitment to change. Since November, the committee has been very busy at establishing the foundation to the Agency’s equity, diversity and inclusion work. READ MORE…

National Addictions Awareness Week: November 19-25

National Addictions Awareness Week is an initiative aimed at raising awareness about substance abuse and [...]

20
Nov

Giving Tuesday – November 28th, Donation Boxes Ready

More info: https://www.givingtuesday.ca/ Mark your calendars – Giving Tuesday is around the corner! @givingtuesday is a [...]

13
Nov

Diwali – Festival of Lights

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated by millions of people [...]

10
Nov

Remembrance Day, November 11th

Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World War I hostilities [...]

09
Nov

World Mental Health Day: “Our minds, our rights”

On October 10th, World Mental Health Day is recognized globally. This year’s theme is; ‘‘Mental [...]

09
Oct

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, September 30th

About the Artist: Shayne Hommy, a Grade 11 First Nation Cree student at South Peace [...]

27
Sep

Gender Equality Week

September 24 – September 30 is Gender Equality Week!Gender Equality Week is a dedicated annual [...]

23
Sep

Happy Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is a significant holiday in the [...]

15
Sep

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th each year, is a global initiative dedicated [...]

09
Sep

Our Programs and Services

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services offers a variety of community based programs across the MH and CW LHINs.

Our Seniors program includes provision of specialized staffing resources embedded within long-term care facilities to maintain placement for individuals whose behaviors may place them at risk.

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) program supports individuals who do not require the same level of support offered in ABI specialized assisted living or LTC; however are unable to live independently without putting their safety at risk. Our team provides ongoing in-home and community support which includes functional skills assessment and training.

We also offer three adult Day Programs in Mississauga, Orangeville and Oakville where clients have the opportunity to participate in a variety of groups and special events ranging from social and recreational activities, exercise and fitness, functional skill-building groups and daily drop-in hours.

ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services provides assisted living beds with 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff support in Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton. Mind Forward Brain Injury Services supports five residential environments. These sites are designed to support a range of individuals, from highly structured living environments to long-term supported living. All residential placements are based on assessed need and focus on maintaining independent living skills and social recreational engagement in the residence and in the community.

CLINICAL SERVICES

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services offers a broad range of Clinical Services, including Psychological assessment and treatment (with access to a Psychologist on staff and a second consulting Psychologist), Neuro-Psychiatry consultation for medication management, access to a Registered Social Worker, behavioural consultation, family/caregiver counselling and support, and client counselling.

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services is also an approved Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) hub to increase access to Clinical Services and community agencies.

UNMASKING Brain Injury

This month represents Brain Injury Awareness. Every year, Mind Forward celebrates survivors who are encouraged to share their life stories through art, discussion, and/or social media. With the support of Headwaters Acquired Brain Injury Group (HABI), and Mind Forward, these masks were submitted to Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA). Read more…

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