The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is funded in part through the SGI/Sask Health ABI Partnership.
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The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is funded in part through the SGI/Sask Health ABI Partnership.
About Us Since 1985, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (formerly the Saskatchewan Head Injury Association) has been helping individuals and families deal with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injury. (We use these terms interchangeably). Founded by families whose children sustained brain injuries, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) is a registered charity, registered under the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act, which provides support and service free of charge to individuals and families who are living with the affects of acquired brain injury. Each year, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association reaches out to many survivors, family members, and caregivers, offering:
Each month, our Provincial Toll Free Support Line receives between 50 and 100 calls, and our Web Site provides information to nearly 4,000 hits. As awareness of the effects and causes of acquired brain injury grows so too do the demands on our supports services and resources. Mission Statement The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is dedicated to improving the knowledge, services and quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury, their families and service providers. Vision Statement The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is a provincial, volunteer driven organization working in partnership with other community organizations to create and enhance services and programs for persons with acquired brain injury and their families and caregivers. Although we acknowledge that every brain injury is different we believe in the value of group and individual support. SBIA gathers people together from around the province in positive environments to learn from one another as they share experiences and get on with the business of living. By looking to those who have lived the experience of brain injury to educate the public, health care professionals and students we continually educate and promote understanding. We are recognized for our caring and competency. 2010-11 Board of Directors Elden Swab, President Lynne Back, Treasurer Cynthia Block Barb Butler, Past President Larry Carlson Ted Mitchell Nicole Wall Donna Woloshyn Gordon MacFadden Lynette Strom Michelle Hoey Sharice Billet-Neidermayer Denise Smith Chapter Representatives Saskatoon – Lynne Back (saskatoonchapter@hotmail.com) Regina – Barb Butler (reginachapter@hotmail.com) Moose Jaw – Les Good (mjchapter@hotmail.com) Prince Albert – Michelle Hoey (mhoey@sasktel.net) BIAC Representative Larry Carlson Association Contact Glenda James, Executive Director Phone: (306) 373-1555
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