The Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley is a non-profit organization that helps acquired brain injury survivors reconnect with their environment. For more information please call 613-233-8303 or send us an email from our contact page.

Mission Statement

The Mission is to offer education, information, hope and support to persons with brain injury, their family members, friends, caregivers and professionals in the Ottawa Valley region.

The Association assists those who live with the effects of brain injury by providing education, information, support and advocacy. The Association advocates dignity, respect, inclusion and understanding for all.

Coming Soon

2 Brain Basics Training Sessions with a special rate for a limited number of participant

• March 20 - 21 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297- Cornwall - (download PDF)
• March 22 - 23 - Kenwood Corporate Centre -Arnprior - (download PDF)
• May 15th, 2012 - SPRING EDUCATION DAY 2012 (download PDF)

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The Step UP Work Centre congratulates all participants in the City of Ottawa's Spring and Fall Cleaning Ups.

On Monday February 6th the SUWC members were invited to attend the City of Ottawa’s Cleaning Up the Capital recognition event. Members were honoured for their participation in the cities Spring and fall clean up campaigns’ for the last 2 years. After receiving a large prize pack of cleaning supplies members attended a meet and greet alongside Ottawa’s city councillors and Mayor Jim Watson.

The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone for helping make our 5th Annual Fundraising Dinner , October 17th, 2011 at the Hampton Inn and Conference Centre a resounding success. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Chow for sharing his healing journey with a traumatic brain injury. Over $45,000 was raised through ticket sales, a silent and live auction and, of course, the sponsorships without whom this event would not have been possible.