York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services

Application

Self referral, professionals, family members or others with client consent

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Require medical documentation of an acquired brain injury and be 16 years of age and older
Acquired brain injury is damage to the brain which occurs after birth as a result of a traumatic or non-traumatic event * Causes include assaults, motor vehicle accident, falls, infections and anoxia * ABI is not related to a congenital disorder, developmental disabilities or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's or Huntington's

Fees

None

Executives

Brigitte MacKay - Program Coordinator
905-773-3038 ext 6201
Jen Godsoe - Coordinator
905-773-3038 ext 6207

Contacts

Susy Farramenta - Administrative Assistant

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

York Region and Simcoe County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Barrier-free washroom, braille elevator, disability parking, wheelchair accessible

Description of Services:

Partnership between Mackenzie Health and March of Dimes Canada facilities support to individuals who lives with effects of an acquired brain injury * team includes Program Consultants, Case Managers and Rehabilitation Workers

Service available:

case coordination and comprehensive functional assessment to evaluate the effects of the acquired brain injury on the individual and those who support them
individualized service/treatment plan, developed with recommendations and community support to promote acquisition of skills and strategies
plan which will enable persons with an acquired brain injury to live with maximal fulfillment in a state of dignity within the community

Mackenzie Health, through York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services, also offers Adult Day Programs for people with acquired brain injuries at three locations within York Region