Brain Injury Society of Toronto

Brain Injury Society of Toronto No one should face the journey of brain injury alone.

Programs & Services:

Community Meetings
Social Nights
Support Support Program
Peer Mentoring
Social/Recreation Events
Personal Development Workshops
Awareness
Advocacy

In three weeks, enjoy a spooktacular evening with other BIST Members at our Annual Halloween Party! Put on your best cos...
10/07/2026

In three weeks, enjoy a spooktacular evening with other BIST Members at our Annual Halloween Party! Put on your best costume and get ready for a night filled with fun, laughter, treats, and maybe a few frights. 🎃

📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 from 6PM - 8PM
📍 Where: Old York Tower (85 The Esplanade)

All details can be found at bist.ca/event. Please RSVP at the bottom of the page.

What can we discover by really listening to a three-minute song? More than you might think. Behind a song can be a story...
10/01/2026

What can we discover by really listening to a three-minute song? More than you might think. Behind a song can be a story about the people who made it, the sounds they created, the music that inspired them, the music they went on to influence, and the world they lived in.

Introducing BIST's newest program, INSIDE THE SONG, which will begin this coming Monday, October 5, 2026. Details can be found at bist.ca/event. đŸŽ”

Every year on October 1, Canada celebrates . Older Canadians enrich and contribute to our families, workplaces and comm...
10/01/2026

Every year on October 1, Canada celebrates . Older Canadians enrich and contribute to our families, workplaces and communities in countless ways, sharing their time, knowledge and experience to ground and inspire us every day. Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) encourages you to find opportunities to celebrate the older persons in your life today.

Today, we pause to reflect on the meaning and importance of our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
09/30/2026

Today, we pause to reflect on the meaning and importance of our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This week, we're raising awareness about concussions and the importance of recognizing, responding to, and taking seriou...
09/28/2026

This week, we're raising awareness about concussions and the importance of recognizing, responding to, and taking seriously this common form of brain injury. Concussions can happen to anyone, at any age, and their effects aren’t always immediately visible. Knowing the signs and symptoms, understanding when to seek medical attention, and allowing the brain adequate time to recover are all important steps in concussion awareness and recovery.

Included within Concussion Awareness Week: September 30 is Rowan’s Law Day in Ontario, a day dedicated to concussion awareness and prevention. Rowan’s Law was established in memory of Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old rugby player who died in 2013 after sustaining multiple concussions. The law helps raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of concussion and establishes important protocols for removing athletes from play and ensuring they receive appropriate care before returning to sport.

At BIST, we encourage everyone to use this week to learn more about concussions so that you can better recognize the signs and help create safer environments in sport, school, work, and everyday life.

Living with a brain injury can change how much your brain and body can manage, often in ways that aren’t visible to othe...
09/23/2026

Living with a brain injury can change how much your brain and body can manage, often in ways that aren’t visible to others. On October 7, guest speaker Christina DeFranco's session will explore how to recognize your current capacity, understand signs of cognitive and emotional overload, and move away from the cycle of pushing through and crashing. You’ll learn practical strategies for working with your energy, responding to overwhelm, and navigating everyday life with greater self-understanding and flexibility. Registration is free at bist.ca/event.

BIST Members are invited to enjoy a calm and self-guided walk at Allan Gardens on Friday, October 2, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm...
09/21/2026

BIST Members are invited to enjoy a calm and self-guided walk at Allan Gardens on Friday, October 2, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Allan Gardens is a park and an indoor botanical garden with six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 square feet.

Event details and free registration can be found at bist.ca/event.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place in two weeks! Please RSVP at bist.ca/event.
09/15/2026

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place in two weeks! Please RSVP at bist.ca/event.

This week, we are excited to be co-hosting a special presentation from Carly Reinkeluers, in which she will provide an o...
09/14/2026

This week, we are excited to be co-hosting a special presentation from Carly Reinkeluers, in which she will provide an overview of the brain and nervous system, explore how the brain communicates through electrical activity and patterns of neural firing, and how experiences, stress, and environmental demands can influence these patterns over time, and lead to habitual patterns of functioning. Carly will introduce Neurofeedback as a holistic approach to supporting the brain and nervous system, offering an accessible overview of what Neurofeedback is and how it works, while exploring the nervous system’s inherent capacity for adaptation and learning. Her presentation considers how meaningful feedback and supportive conditions may help facilitate greater flexibility, regulation, resilience, and flow within the nervous system. Register for free by clicking here: https://www.bist.ca/event-details/comm-meeting-education-session-the-adaptive-brain-an-introduction-to-neurofeedback.

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40 St. Clair Avenue East #205
Toronto, ON
M4T1M9

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