ABOUT ONLINE PROGRAMS

We continue to offer online programs for people who prefer this option.

First time coming to an ONLINE BIST Program?

Read about our Online Privacy Guidelines, HERE

Watch our previous webinars, HERE.

ABOUT IN PERSON PROGRAMS

BIST welcomes people living with the effects of brain injury, and their caregivers, of all abilities to our community. Our services are geared towards people living with mild to moderate brain injury. Our office is wheelchair accessible, including touchless wave sensor buttons for our front door. All programs and events occurring outside of our office take place at wheelchair accessible venues.

Learn more about Accessibility and IN PERSON Programs, HERE.

Should have any questions please contact: Madison Chong Programs Coordinator: madison@bist.ca OR 437-421-4032.

Wednesday April 24th

NEW LINK for WRAP Groups on – Click HERE to join

April Community Meeting: Resume Workshop for People with Lived Experience of Brain Injury and Caregivers

Speaker: Alison Foo, Alison Foo Consulting
Wednesday, April 24th, 6 – 8 PM
Register, HERE. Read More, HERE.

Freaky Fridays (IN PERSON)

Activity: BINGO!
Friday, April 26th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

NEW! Not So Blue Monday (IN PERSON and ONLINE)

Monday, April 29th, 1 – 2:30 PM
Learn More, HERE.
IN PERSON – Register, HERE.
ONLINE – Click HERE at the time of the program.

Brainwaves Yoga (ONLINE)

Saturday, May 4th, 1 – 2:30 PM
Saturday, May 11th, 1 – 2:30 PM
Saturday, May 18th, 1 – 2:30 PM
Saturday, May 25th, 1 – 2:30 PM

Register, HERE

Participants only need to register ONCE to attend each session.

The Passcode to Enter Each Session is 1234

Neurographica Workshops (ONLINE)

Thursday, May 9th, 1 – 2:30 PM – Intro to Neurographic Art and Mindfulness
Thursday, May 16th, 1 – 2:30 PM – Neurographic Art: The Tree of Life
Thursday, May 23rd, 1 – 2:30 PM – Neurographic Art for Goal Setting

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Participants only need to register ONCE to attend each session.

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Mental Health Support Groups (ONLINE)

Learn more about WRAP, HERE.

Morning Session

Wednesday, May 1st, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday, May 8th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday,  May 15th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday, May 29th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday, June 5th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Register, HERE

Afternoon Session

Wednesday, May 1st, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, May 8th, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday,  May 15th, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, May 29th, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, June 5th, 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Register, HERE

Caregiver Drop-In (ONLINE)

Wednesday, May 1st, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Women and Brain Injury Support Group (IN-PERSON)

Thursday, May 2nd, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Community Outing (IN PERSON) – Black Creek Pioneer Village

1000 Murray Ross Parkway Toronto, Get Directions, HERE.
Friday, May 3rd, 1 – 4 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday May 6th, 1 – 2:30 PM
IN PERSON – Register, HERE.
ONLINE – Click HERE at the time of the program.

Brain Injury Support Group (ONLINE)

Tuesday May 7th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Social Drop In for Men with Brain Injury (ONLINE)

Thursday May 9th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Freaky Fridays (IN PERSON)

Friday May 10th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Caregiver Workshop (ONLINE)

Saturday, May 11th, 10 AM – 1 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday May 13th, 1 – 2:30 PM
IN PERSON – Register, HERE.
ONLINE – Click HERE at the time of the program.

Social Drop In for Men with Brain Injury (IN PERSON)

Thursday May 16th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Women and Brain Injury Support Group (ONLINE)

Thursday May 16th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Freaky Fridays (IN PERSON)

Friday May 17th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Holiday Office Closure – Victoria Day Holiday

Monday May 20th

Brain Injury Support Group (IN PERSON)

Tuesday May 21st, 6:30 – 8 PM
Read More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Freaky Fridays (IN PERSON)

Friday May 24th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Outdoor Exercise Session (IN PERSON)

LOCATION: Earl Bales Park, Hinder Property Shelter  
Get Directions, HERE.
Saturday, May 25th, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday May 27th, 1 – 2:30 PM
IN PERSON – Register, HERE.
ONLINE – Click HERE at the time of the program.

May Community Meeting (IN PERSON)

TOPIC: Goal Setting After Brain Injury
SPEAKER: Marta Rozgoni, Behaviour Change Facilitator
Wednesday May 29th, 6 – 8 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.

Freaky Fridays (IN PERSON)

Friday May 31st, 3 – 4:30 PM
Learn More, HERE. Register, HERE.