Friday, November 17, 2023
Thanks to a $100,000 Capital grant that Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) received last year from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), it was able to replace its HVAC system. CHIRS provides a wide range of services to clients with acquired brain injury (ABI), who often face social isolation and have difficulties accessing support systems. CHIRS? head office serves as the hub for clinical and social/recreational programming. ...read the full article
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Board of Directors of Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) is pleased to announce that Hedy Chandler has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This promotion recognizes Hedy's exceptional leadership - at CHIRS, among other ABI organizations and among those living with ABI and their families. It also recognizes that under her leadership the organization has grown in size, scope and complexity. ...read the full article
Saturday, December 3, 2022
As an organization that focuses on providing people-first, client-centered services to the community, CHIRS regularly conducts client and family satisfaction surveys to evaluate our programs and services to see how we can better serve our clients. Our surveys collect feedback and suggestions from clients of CHIRS and their families, which in turn helps us improve services and identify areas of focus. The 2022 survey was conducted during the course of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which presented us with unique challenges, requiring us to change the ways we interfaced with our clients and families. As such, this survey gave our clients and their families the opportunity to share their experiences with how the Pandemic effected their access to CHIRS programs and services. ...read the full article
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) provides a wide range of services to clients with acquired brain injury (ABI). Individuals with ABI often face social isolation and have difficulties accessing support systems, and the pandemic has intensified this. COVID-19 meant that CHIRS staff needed to find new ways to stay engaged with clients and pivot to develop virtual programming. To help with this work and returning to in-person services, in late 2020, CHIRS received a $16,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support those priorities. ...read the full article
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
In 2019, Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) received a $107,200 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to build an accessible rooftop garden at its Finch Avenue West site. It was designed to create a space where CHIRS clients and staff could get involved with urban farming and have fun while learning new skills. The project, which was delayed due to COVID-19, is now finished, and is giving the organization a safe outdoor space to re-engage with clients. ...read the full article
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Our rooftop garden is blooming, with support and funding provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. ...read the full article
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Brain Injury and Co-Occurring Disorders Webinar Series ...read the full article
Friday, June 19, 2020
We manage over 1,200 referrals each year, helping members find and access inpatient rehab, community services and outpatient services for their clients. We act as a centralized resource of information, education and support for members and others who are working to meet the needs of people with acquired brain injury (ABI). And we provide a strong voice for ABI, looking across the system to identify where improvements are needed—and advocating for change. ...read the full article
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Injuries are a leading cause of death, disability and illness in Canada. Among the many types, injuries to the head and brain are of special public health concern. Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are often fatal and those surviving may be subject to permanent impairments. ...read the full article
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
As part of our ongoing program evaluation, CHIRS conducts regular client and family satisfaction surveys. The purpose of the survey is to check in with our clients and their families, in order to gauge their current level of satisfaction with our services, and to provide them with a formal opportunity to give us feedback and suggestions for strengthening our services. In 2018, surveys were distributed to 99 family members/caregivers and 105 clients. This satisfaction survey continues to illustrate that clients and families are highly satisfied with CHIRS services. ...read the full article
Monday, April 3, 2017
As a part of our ongoing program evaluation, CHIRS conducted a client and family satisfaction survey in Fall, 2016. In 2016, CHIRS collected data regarding client and family experiences, with the organization and the services provided. Findings from our 2016 client and family satisfaction survey reflect a very high level of satisfaction with CHIRS services. ...read the full article
Monday, February 1, 2016
As part of our ongoing program evaluation, CHIRS conducts regular client and family satisfaction surveys. The purpose of the survey is to check in with our clients and their families, in order to gauge their current level of satisfaction with our services and to provide them with a formal opportunity to give their feedback and suggestions. ...read the full article
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