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Experience & Outcome Community Solutions Ltd.
For more than 30 years, Community Solutions’ Canadian owned and operated, Community
Directors and Coordinators have planned, developed Solutions is a well-established provider of
and delivered specialized, community-based community-based ABI services with offices
rehabilitation and support services to people with throughout Ontario. We have built a sound
varying abilities. Since 1989, they have worked reputation as specialists in support services
exclusively with Ontario residents who have for individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury.
sustained an Acquired Brain Injury.
Community Solutions’ Program Coordinators are:
We believe that individuals, families and
organizations have their own very special
Community
• central to the training and ongoing supervision
requirements and that, by offering a
comprehensive personalized service,
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of all Community Solutions’ RAs, CSWs and Linking ABI, Rehabilitation
Community Solutions can effectively match
PSWs/Attendants; & Community Living
our staff to those needs.
• committed to developing positive working
relationships with other professionals, projecting Referrals can be made by fax, phone or email.
costs, designing appropriate goals and matching Relevant rehabilitation reports should
the individual’s needs with the staff skills; accompany referrals. Approval from the
funding source is obtained prior to services
• trained, knowledgeable and experienced in
commencing.
specialized ABI service provision;
• participants in OBIA/Brock University-Home &
Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs,
Level I and II Certification;
Specialized
• focused on setting the tone and direction for Support Services
the RAs, CSWs and PSWs/Attendants; for Individuals
• highly skilled in leadership and supervision; with an Acquired
• active in the education and support of the Brain Injury
individual and his/her family members or
caregivers;
• able to identify appropriate community
resources; and
To make a referral, to find out more
• members of the Canadian Association of about us or to discuss if our ABI
Rehabilitation Professionals and OBIA. services can be of help to you,
please call our toll-free number: “The competence and insight
A long list of satisfied individuals provides a
displayed by Community Solutions
compelling testimonial to the validity of our • 1-800-430-6523 have allowed an almost unbearable
Person/Community-Centred Service Model and situation to be manageable. I now
our track record speaks for itself. Community have someone, who can bring
• Service Areas
Solutions’ approach encourages individuals to into the “team” individuals who
remain committed to their rehabilitation or Cobourg/ Port Hope, are highly trained in the field of
program plan for its duration and to assume Barrie, Belleville/ Kingston, Acquired Brain Injury and who
can track the progress, as
responsibility for the widest possible range of skills, Parry Sound/ Muskokas,
well as foresee future needs.”
while striving to live their lives as independently Peterborough, Greater Toronto –– David W.,
as feasible. & other locations throughout Ontario. Parent of a child with Acquired Brain Injury
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ABI & Community Needs & Services Training & Accountability
Community Solutions specializes in The Community Solutions’ support team is committed to: All staff are trained and supervised by experienced
assisting individuals with an Acquired • facilitating and supporting the implementation of ongo- Program Coordinators, and participate in a compre-
Brain Injury to re-establish their lives in ing, community-based rehabilitation and personal care; hensive continuing education program to equip them
their own homes and communities. with up-to-date knowledge and skills. A case in point
• assisting in a functional context, according to individual
Services are available throughout the is our annual, intensive professional development/
needs, up to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week;
province of Ontario, up to twenty-four staff training and case consultation with specialists,
hours per day and seven days per week. • developing and implementing strategies and/or supports Dr. Mark Ylvisaker, Speech-Language Pathologist,
that facilitate active community participation; and Dr. Tim Feeney, Psychologist. They are both well-
Our team provides an essential, re-integration • providing the specialized, one-to-one assistance published, international consultants in brain injury
link between a hospital or clinical necessary for supported independent living; and rehabilitation, involved in ABI school and community
environment and a more natural setting.
• enhancing the quality of life for individuals with an support groups. Our proud association with these
As a result, Community Solutions frequently
Acquired Brain Injury. highly reputable experts in the field of ABI is greatly
becomes involved with the individual,
valued by all members of the Community Solutions’
immediately prior to or just after discharge One-to-one services are provided by: team.
from hospital, complementing the • Rehabilitation Assistants
existing interdisciplinary team. This Our staff contributes to Community Solutions’
• Community Support Workers
facilitates a smooth transition from mission values by supporting every aspect of our
one setting to the next and allows • Personal Support Workers/Attendants operation with their knowledge, experience, interac-
rehabilitation gains to be incorpo- • Social Worker/Family Counsellor tion and sharing of innovative solutions. Their
rated into the natural home, work, • ABI Support Groups commitment reflects the foundation of our company
educational and recreational/ –– people!
leisure environments. Service & Support may encompass these activities:
Specialist knowledge also ensures that rehabilitation
“Their knowledge • Life Skills Coaching
The individual is involved in gains are incorporated into relevant action plans and
of the needs of the • Job Coaching
ABI population and as much of the rehabilitation regular progress reports are provided. Built into this
planning as possible. In • Behavioural Interventions process is the application and approval of projected
of the services
available to them, is addition, both the person • Recreation & Leisure Participation costs to accompany the complete and thorough
extensive and qualifies and the family play a • Academic/Educational Assistance & Tutoring documentation of every phase of the individual’s
them as exceptional crucial role in the matching program.
• Family Education & Counselling
advocates.” of staff.
–– Jennifer H., Msc., CCRC, • Personal Care
Future Care Cost Associate Community Solutions • Housekeeping
instills in our staff a
“Community Solutions genuine concern for
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as well as a creative
appropriate service
sense of teamwork and
Principles & Practice
providers to ensure a
coordinated team collaboration. Strong Community Solutions’ unique Person/Community-Centred • increased consistency through multi-skilled,
approach, which fosters relationships with health Service Model improves the potential for success. designated staff assignments;
maximum growth of the care professionals and the
total rehabilitation needs Our interdisciplinary and cohesive team approach offers: • competent management of multiple, complex needs;
community help to achieve
of the client and family • optimal collaboration with referral sources and open • a variety of resources to ensure flexibility of
optimal results. A person-
in a cost-effective and support and address changing needs of individuals
centred philosophy is an communication with rehabilitation teams and families;
efficient manner.” and families; and
–– Linda C.,Physiotherapist, integral part of each • professional ethics, combined with a knowledge of
Private Practice staff member’s approach. pertinent legislation; • continuity of quality care and support.