Concussion Central of Canada

Concussion Central of Canada is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with concussion. The organization focuses on providing accessible, science-based, and empathetic information and resources to help concussion patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers navigate recovery and adapt to life after concussion.

History and Background

Concussion Central was founded in 2017 following the founder's personal experience with a concussion sustained in an automobile collision. Persisting symptoms and the challenge of finding clear, centralized information about concussion recovery inspired the creation of the organization. Recognizing that concussion knowledge was scattered across academic and medical sources, Concussion Central aims to offer a comprehensive and accessible hub that consolidates concussion-related information and supports everyday conversations about living with concussion and recovery strategies.

Mission and Vision

The organization's mission is to assist Canadians with concussions in managing their condition and improving recovery outcomes by facilitating navigation of the healthcare system and offering reliable, clear information.

Its vision emphasizes that individuals living with concussions should be able to thrive despite the challenges of symptoms and the emotional and informational overwhelm that often accompany concussion recovery.

Four core values guide Concussion Central's work:

• Human-centred approach
• Science-based information
• Accessibility for all users
• Empathy toward those affected by concussion

Concussion Central continually seeks new partnerships and innovative engagement strategies to broaden its reach and maintain concussion information that is engaging and easy to understand.

Activities and Services

The organization specializes in knowledge translation related to concussion, working to make complex medical and scientific concussion research understandable and applicable for patients and caregivers. It also provides educational resources aimed at both the public and medical community to support better concussion recovery outcomes.

Concussion Central acts as a resource hub, offering guidance for those living through concussion symptoms and fostering awareness about existing and emerging therapies and recovery techniques.

Registration and Official Status

Concussion Central of Canada is registered as a nonprofit organization under the business registration number 798577904RR0001 in Canada.

This overview encapsulates Concussion Central of Canada's commitment to enhancing concussion recovery through accessible education and patient-centered support, positioning it as an important resource in the Canadian concussion landscape.[1][2]

[1] https://concussioncentral.ca [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/concussion-central-of-canada/ [3] https://concussionfoundation.ca [4] https://concussionfoundation.org/en-ca/concussion-resources/support/ [5] https://ccn-rcc.ca/en/about/