CHIRS - Community Head Injury Resource Services

CHIRS - Community Head Injury Resource Services CHIRS, formerly known as Ashby House, started in 1978 as the first community-based brain injury rehabilitation program in North America.

Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto (CHIRS) is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization primarily funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Health Team - Toronto. From its origins as a transitional group home, CHIRS has evolved into a multi-service agency that provides a broad range of supports to a clientele with diverse and complex needs. CHIRS' services are designed to form the basis of a comprehensive model of service delivery. Residential services offer supported living opportunities that range from 24-hour supervision to supported independent living. Ashby Community Support Services (ACSS) provides support to those individuals who are able to live more independently or are being supported by family in the community, as well as assisting individuals in institutions to access purposeful community activities. Through CHIRS Adult Day Services, which is comprised of an adult day program (CHIRS Club) and community programs, CHIRS is able to provide productive and meaningful activities for all participants. Our food hamper program provides much needed food on a weekly basis to many of our clients.

One more picture commemorating Orange Shirt Day from outside our head office,
09/30/2026

One more picture commemorating Orange Shirt Day from outside our head office,

2nd floor Finch group...thank you for your support of Orange Shirt Day.
09/30/2026

2nd floor Finch group...thank you for your support of Orange Shirt Day.

09/30/2026

🧠 Rowan’s Law Day | September 30, 2026

📌We are sharing this message today since tomorrow is also the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an important day of remembrance, reflection and learning.

📌As we approach Rowan’s Law Day, we remember Rowan Stringer and the lasting impact of her story on concussion awareness and prevention. Her legacy reminds us of the importance of recognizing concussion symptoms, speaking up and making safety a priority in sports and beyond.

Let's continue raising awareness and helping protect our communities.⭐

09/29/2026

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters began in Williams Lake, British Columbia, on September 30, 2013. Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home, it serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into a nationally recognized movement, with individuals, organizations, and communities across Canada participating in acts of remembrance, reflection, and reconciliation each year.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”.

Public commemoration of this tragic chapter in Canada’s history, and its lasting effects, plays an essential role in advancing truth and reconciliation.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day are both observed annually on September 30th, and they are dedicated to honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities, and to recognize the lasting impacts of Canada’s Residential School system. These commemorations provide an opportunity to deepen Canada’s understanding of the intergenerational effects of residential schools and to reflect on their enduring legacy as part of the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

On September 30, Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in honour of Residential School Survivors and their families, and in remembrance of the children who never returned home.

Tomorrow at CHIRS many of us will wear orange shirts to support this commemoration. We hope you will too!

09/20/2026

Wishing all our Jewish friends a Happy and Healthy New Year and an easy fast over Yom Kippur.

The baseball game was close but the clients won in overtime! The staff had to endure a make-over as the result of losin...
08/26/2026

The baseball game was close but the clients won in overtime! The staff had to endure a make-over as the result of losing and Dave took on the challenge.

CHIRS annual client vs staff baseball tournament is going on now! Lots of excitement.
08/25/2026

CHIRS annual client vs staff baseball tournament is going on now! Lots of excitement.

Bounty from our roof garden today....
08/13/2026

Bounty from our roof garden today....

🌈 CHIRS is celebrating Disability Pride Month!Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the strength, resilience, divers...
07/06/2026

🌈 CHIRS is celebrating Disability Pride Month!
Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the strength, resilience, diversity, and accomplishments of people with disabilities. It encourages us to celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that enrich our communities while recognizing the importance of accessibility, equity, and inclusion.
Together, we can foster a culture where differences are valued, barriers are removed, and everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and proudly.
💜 This July, let's celebrate disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity and continue building communities where everyone feels respected, empowered, and included.

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