Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto (CHIRS)

Application

Application through the Toronto ABI Network

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18-60 years, living with the effects of an acquired brain injury * groups are recommended for individuals who are willing to engage with peers and have the potential to generate skills learned to settings outside of the group

Fees

Set fee * subsidy available for eligible participants

Executives

Hedy Chandler - CEO
hedyc@chirs.com

Contacts

Shobha Orlando - Intake Coordinator
intake@chirs.com

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Etobicoke, North York) and York Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

WheelTrans curb ramps located at the side of the building (Kensington Ave)

Description of Services:

Groups are facilitated by or directly supervised by a member of the clinical team, and are psycho-educational or goal directed in nature * most groups are 12 weeks in duration and held weekly * pre-screening is required to ensure participants have the cognitive, communication and behavioural abilities to benefit from the group * groups being offered virtually and in-person

Groups offered:

living well with brain injury
positive psychology
skills for emotional well-being
cTech
men's group
women's group

Clinical Groups