Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences for Adults

The ABI Adult Day Program is offered by Mackenzie Health's Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences for individuals living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).  Individuals in the program will experience a stimulating and therapeutic environment through activities ranging from physical health programming, cognitive activities as well as social programming to foster connection with peers. The program is supported by a behaviour consultant, recreational therapist and a client care assistant. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible, individuals must be 18 years of age or older living with an acquired brain injury and be medically stable.  Service is available to individuals living within York Region and south Simcoe.

Referral Process:

For more information or to make a referral please contact 905-773-3038 or 1-800-362-7793.

Adult Day Program

The Adult Day Program offers centre-based activities for adults over age 18, with an acquired brain injury who are living in the community and are in need of social and therapeutic activities. Referral is required for this service.

Clients must have a valid Ontario Health Card, not reside in long-term care centre and be a resident of York Region.

Activities are structured to maintain quality of life and independence for clients by providing cognitive, physical and social stimulation.

How to Refer

Client can self refer or have a referral made by a physician or family member

Referral can be made by contacting York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services at 905 773 3038 x6200 or the LHIN at 905 895 1240

Locations and Contact Information:

For more information call York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services 905 773 3038 x6200

Behavioural Services

Our behavioural services team works with individuals with a developmental disability in York Region or Simcoe County. In this program service delivery is matched to needs and may be provided through individual and/or group support. Following a behaviour assessment, a behaviour support plan is created that includes prevention, skill building and intervention strategies. Specific skills are taught using the mediator model.

Eligibility:

To be eligible children and adults must have a developmental disability with a significant cognitive delay and exhibit challenging behaviour that is interfering with their ability to participate in daily living activities. Service is available to individuals living within York Region or Simcoe County. 

Referring Adults:

For more information or to refer an adult, contact Developmental Services Ontario DSO at 1-855-277-2121.

Referring Children:

To refer a child living in York Region, contact 905-773-2362 or 1-888-557-5550.  

To refer a child living in Simcoe County, contact 705-728-9143 or 1-888-577-6955.

The focus of the clinic is promoting positive sexuality while reducing problematic sexual behaviours, through individualized assessment and treatment.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, children and adults must have a confirmed intellectual disability and have engaged in concerning and/or offensive sexual behaviours.

Referral Process:

For more information or to make a referral:

York Region residents can contact 905-773-2362 or 1-888-557-5550. 

Simcoe County residents can contact 705-728-9143 or 1-888-577-6955.

York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services is a partnership between Mackenzie Health's Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences and March of Dimes Canada.

In this program, patients receive a comprehensive assessment, case management and rehabilitation support. Individualized treatment plans are developed along with the patient to improve the patient's quality of life and ability to engage meaningfully with their community.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, patients must be 16 years and older living with an acquired brain injury.  Service is available to individuals living within York Region, Simcoe County and Muskoka.

Referral Process:

For more information or to make a referral please contact 905-773-3038 or 1-800-362-7793.