Community Awareness
LABIS works to increase understanding of acquired brain injury and promote brain safety throughout Lloydminster and the surrounding area. We share practical information with program participants, families, caregivers, and the wider community.
How we do it.
We focus many of our outreach awareness efforts to the month of June, which is Brain Injury Awareness Month. We go out, and promote helmet safety. We promote Don’t Drink and Drive ads in June. We also give out paper helmets, among many other efforts to promote an awareness of brain injury, and in turn, prevent more brain injuries within our community.
Not only do we reach out to Lloydminster, but we also work on prevention within our organization. We believe that by attending the Pathways to Empowerment program, the participants minimize their risk of a secondary injury, depression, and addiction. Our program is always educating the participants on brain injury, making them more confident individuals, and preventing more, which in turn leads them to become active members in their community once again.
OUR AWARENESS
Building awareness in our community
Below are just some of the ways we raise awareness about sustained brain injuries in our community, which prevents future injuries.
Community Education
LABIS shares information about acquired brain injury, brain safety, and ways people can reduce their risk of preventable injury.
Supporting Program Participants
Our programs help participants better understand brain injury, build confidence, practice everyday skills, and reduce the risk of further injury.
Information and Resources
LABIS provides books, brochures, and other information for individuals, families, caregivers, and community members who want to learn more about acquired brain injury.