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Update on SUBI Project
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On October 30, 2007, the Toronto ABI Network hosted a workshop to present the Substance Abuse and Brain Injury (SUBI) Bridging Project. Dr. Carolyn Lemsky, Clinical Director with Community Head Injury Resource Services, provided background information on the SUBI project as well as a summary of the educational materials that were developed through the SUBI initiative.
Representatives from the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health also attended this workshop and were able to address the importance of collaborating and building successful partnerships to better meet the needs of clients with issues related to substance use and acquired brain injury.
The SUBI project developed and provided educational materials that community providers can use to assist their clients. Materials include:
- Manual for brain injury providers and substance use providers
- Client workbook
- Pamphlet for clients entering the system with brain injuries in acute care settings
- Recommendations for screening, prevention and education for use in acute rehabilitation settings.
Over 30 clinical providers from organizations within the Toronto ABI Network participated in this workshop and provided positive responses about the SUBI project and materials. The workshop also resulted in the identification of an initiative related to youth and adolescents.
The Toronto ABI Network will continue to provide opportunities to support ongoing dissemination for SUBI.
For further information on the SUBI project, please visit the SUBI website.
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