Application
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 16 years and older, living with the effects of an acquired brain injury * must have a documented acquired brain injury and stroke diagnosis for admission into the Stroke Transitional Program
Fees
Varies per program
Executives
Deanna Chisholm-Tullio - Regional Director - Community Support Services
705-671-3188 ext 220 * dchisholmtullio@marchofdimes.ca
Contacts
Andy West - Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
705-254-1099 ext 5825 * awest@marchofdimes.ca
Languages
English
Language Note
Identified for the provision of French language services
Area(s) Served
Sault Ste Marie and area
Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Community-based support and rehabilitation services to adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury
Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Program - Rehabilitation workers meet with people with acquired brain injuries in their home or community to provide community-based rehabilitation to promote independence in various areas of day to day functioning (physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, activities of daily living) * offers various educational, rehabilitation, support and leisure groups
Community Trauma Program - Staffed by a social worker with access to an occupational therapist, available to people who have experienced a traumatic injury requiring assessment, private or family counselling, service coordination and rehabilitation services
ABI Congregate Care - Offers a 2 bedroom shared living environment for people who require 24 hour care * provided while promoting on-going rehabilitation, support and supervision
Post Transitional Stroke Program - Services include a Stroke Community Navigator who supports individuals post discharge and residing in the community to access support services based on personal needs * services can include cognitive and physical therapy provided by rehabilitation support workers and overseeing therapists