Out-patient services - Early Response Concussion Service - GF Strong

The GF Strong Early Response Concussion Service (ERCS) is an early intervention service for clients with a recent concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).  The purpose of this service is to support individuals with concussions and their family physicians (health care providers) with concussion self-management. An Occupational Therapist provides the ERCS interventions.

ERCS services provided:

• All clients are provided with education on concussion, including guidelines for self-management of symptoms and gradual return to activities, through print materials and group information sessions. 

• A summary of the education provided is sent to the family physician. 

For individuals with persistent symptoms or risk factors for prolonged recovery, additional supports may include: 

• Consultation with the Occupational Therapist on a limited basis.
  

• Referrals to community resources and other relevant supports.
  

• Assessment by a physician.
  

Related information

Physicians and health care providers looking for additional information on concussion diagnosis, symptom management and gradual return to activity guidelines are invited to visit the website for Brain Injury - concussions for most up to date Guidelines for Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury & Persistent Symptoms (3rd Edition, for adults over 18 year of age) published online by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.