Injury Resources

Parachute, a national Canadian charity founded in 2012, promotes resources and tools that can help to prevent serious harm or death from preventable injuries. 
Brainline provides information about brain injuries and PTSD. They share video, article, and research resources for survivors, caregivers, professionals, children and military & veterans.
The CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack; CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
KidsHealth is a kid-friendly website that provides advice on children's health and behaviour, with age-appropriate information on concussion management for both children and adults.
The Sports Concussion Institute aims to adverse the impact of concussions on neurobehavioral functioning and promote the awareness and prevention of concussions. They provide a number of resources including baseline testing, sports safety infographics, return to play protocols, and more.
Snell is known for its ongoing work in setting, maintaining and continually upgrading the most authoritative helmet standards in the U.S. and throughout the world. Helmets meeting Snell Standards provide the highest level of protection available. 
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute ​
Provides lots of Information on bicycle helmets, standards, safety, laws, and more. ​
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides timely, accurate and comparable information. Our data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health. ​
An online source of information about the brain and learning for educators, parents, students and teachers. BrainConnection.com is a web resource from Scientific Learning. 
The mission of Brain Injury Canada is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families/caregivers living with brain injury in Canada.
Provides support and resources for anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other developmental disabilities.

Screening Tools
Self administered screening tools to help determine if you may have had a brain injury.
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