Welcome to the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley
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.
Quick Facts
- Eighty to ninety percent of all traumatic brain injury is classified as mild (mTBI)
(http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/encyclopedia/en/article/338/) - A concussion is a mild brain injury
- Brain injuries result in physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems that are often misunderstood by friends, families, employers and others
- 21% of people with brain injury waited more than one year for rehabilitation to begin; 9% waited more than 5 years (http://obia.ca/the-obia-impact-report/
“Brain injuries can range from mild to catastrophic, but all brain injuries can have lasting effects,” said Ruth Wilcock, Executive Director of OBIA. “Sadly, a traumatic brain injury is a lifelong condition with varying degrees of disability ranging from minor to 24/7 care. Individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury often require immediate care at a trauma centre, acute care in the hospital, intensive rehabilitation and long term extensive care by family members.”
Concussion Support Group
The Concussion Support Group offers emotional support for adults with mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS). We discuss our difficulties as well as our accomplishments in a safe, inclusive, confidential and supportive environment.
Group members may share their experience and information about treatments, pacing and managing activities.
Program Changes
Family Support Meetings are held once a month. Please consult the calendar for the next date.
Concussion Support Group Meetings are held every other Monday from 10:30am-11:30am. Please consult the calendar for the next date.
For more information about either of the above, please contact Christie Swann at 613-233-8303 ext. 200 or christie@biaov.org
Upcoming Events
Thank you to our Sponsors
Many thanks to all who supported the 14th Annual BIAOV Fall Fundraiser – A Workshop About Racism either through participating, presenting, sponsoring or organizing. What a wonderful workshop on how we, on an individual and professional level, can reflect on what we can do to reduce racism in someone’s journey through recovery and rehabilitation. Proceeds from this event will support the BIAOV Step Up Program. Thank you!
14th Annual Fall Fundraiser
This year’s annual Fall Festival is taking place online, with a quest speaker and an interactive discussion among colleagues and friends while supporting the Step Up Program at the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley.
Sept 15 – Golf Tournament
Join us for our annual Golf Tournament
Advertise with Us
There are a number of advertising opportunities available. Contact us for more information about the following advertising opportunities:
- Newsletter
- Website
- Sponsorship
- Annual Dinner
- Event (Education Day, Camp, Conference etc.)