MindForward.org – Mind Forward Brain Injury Services (previously Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services)

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services (previously Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services) is a non-profit charitable organization, completely funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOH & LTC), the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and Central West LHIN 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.

OTF Grant Helps Mind Forward

OTF Grant Helps Mind Forward Eliminate Barriers to Rehabilitative Programs

Mississauga, ON – In May 2021, Mind Forward Brain Injury Services Ontario received a $148,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant is helping Mind Forward address difficulties that individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families face when accessing rehabilitative services during the pandemic.

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Day Program Reopening

We hope that this message finds you safe and well! It has been a very challenging time for us all, but we are encouraged by the progress being made with the vaccine and the prospect of what’s to come. Having made it through yet another wave of COVID-19, we are looking forward to a brighter and more hopeful future!

Mind Forward is happy to announce that our in-person Day Program will be returning the first week of March at our Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton and Halton locations! Once again, we will be taking a phased approach to ensure everyone’s safety while continuing to offer a variety of virtual groups each day for those that are not quite ready to return in person. Please review our Day Program COVID-19 Guidelines for more information.

Our calendar of events will be changing from month to month as things continue to evolve so be sure to check back for the most recent updates and group offerings.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we plan for a safe return for everyone! If you have any questions, please contact your case manager or a member of the Day Services team.

We look forward to seeing you again!

The Day Services Team

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

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. A few highlights:

The committee has established a mission: “To facilitate the development of an inclusive and anti-racist culture and practice at Mind Forward and will be responsible for developing the EDI Action Plan”
Created values and guiding principles: “Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Collaboration, Transparency, Education, Reflection and Awareness”

UNMASKING 2020

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…

Programs & 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.

General Information

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services provides a comprehensive range of supports individuals (16+) who have either sustained an acquired brain injury or caregivers/ family members requiring access to counselling for coping strategies, peer support, and education. We provide service to residents in the regions of Peel, Halton and Dufferin, through our LHIN and Ministry funding.

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services offers a variety of services for clients and family members, both in community or at one of our locations.

Mind Forward Brain Injury Services was fully accredited in July 2017 by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) with particular regard to innovation and excellence noted in “Creating a Safe Environment”, “Creating a Healthy Workplace”, “Assessment (Tools)”, “Client Centred Approach”, and “Community Responsiveness”..

Funding for Mind Forward Brain Injury Services is provided, in part, by the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network, the Central West Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.