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COMPASSIONATE JUSTICE FUND: SELF REFERRAL APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in the Compassionate Justice Fund.

The following application form may take between 20-30 minutes to complete. If you want to take a break, please select the orange Save & Continue Later link at the bottom of the screen to have a link emailed to you.

If the survey times out, please contact the OBIA Helpline at 1-800-263-5404 or support@obia.on.ca to have a link emailed to you to complete the application.

Please note that some questions may be triggering. If you require emotional support or help completing the application, please contact the OBIA Helpline at 1-800-263-5404.

Please make sure to read the eligibility and exclusion criteria below to confirm you are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:

16 years or older
Live in Ontario, Canada
Prior history of a traumatic brain injury.
- The injury does not have to be recent, and a formal diagnosis is not required for consideration.
- All causes of traumatic brain injury are eligible; however, you must specify the cause in the application form.
Funding will only be provided if there is evidence suggesting that a person is 'marginalized' or 'vulnerable,' including but not limited to persons who have:
- Experience of violence or abuse
- Unstable housing or homelessness
- Intersection with the criminal justice system
- Mental health challenges, in addition to one of the above criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Current or past access to alternative funding related to their brain injury (e.g., insurance, public health care, settlements, or crowdfunding)
Current or past access to rehabilitation and/or support services related to their brain injury (e.g., publicly funded brain injury programs, hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation services, community-based programs).
Reasonable financial stability

If you need immediate assistance, please contact the OBIA Helpline at 1-800-263-5404 to connect with support and services in your area.

If you have any questions, contact us at info@compassionatejusticefund.org or support@obia.on.ca, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This form is protected and will only be reviewed by members of the steering committee to determine your eligibility. The Compassionate Justice Fund will not share it with anyone else.