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Peer Support & Mentor Program

This program connects individuals with a “veteran” of a life experience involving ABI known as the Mentor with a “Partner” who is coping with a similar ABI related situation who is in need of support. The role of the Mentor is to provide support, share information and resources with Partners who are coping with a similar ABI-related situation. These situations may occur at various points post injury.Most of the mentoring will be conducted over the telephone (some by e-mail), making it possible for anyone in Ontario to participate.

Mentors have been trained to:

  • Offer a listening ear as you sort through the effects of ABI on your life
  • Share their experience in coping with injury
  • Share strategies and resources that worked for them
  • Support you while you figure out the strategies that might help you

The Peer Support Program is open to all adults (16 years and older) who have sustained a brain injury, or have a family member,partner,or friend who has sustained a brain injury.

For further information on how to find a mentor or become a mentor, contact our Peer Support Coordinator, Janine Belshaw at:

Tel: 705-670-0200
E-Mail: peermentoring@biasd.ca