Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services

03/20/2026

One of the biggest challenges in rehabilitation is not the therapy plan.
It is implementation.

Treatment teams often develop excellent strategies, but when those strategies are not practiced consistently in daily environments, progress can stall.

Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants working under the clinical oversight of Registered Behaviour Analysts help bridge that gap.

By supporting individuals in the environments where challenges occur, strategies become habits and progress becomes measurable.

03/18/2026

Many survivors of traumatic brain injury look “fine” from the outside.

But behind the scenes they may be struggling with:
• executive functioning
• emotional regulation
• safety awareness
• community reintegration

These are the challenges that make daily life difficult — and where structured rehabilitation matters most.

At Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services, our team integrates Behaviour Analysis and Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants to support individuals with TBI across the environments where life actually happens: home, school, and community.
Because recovery doesn't happen in a clinic alone.

03/17/2026

“A good Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.”

Today we’re celebrating the incredible Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants who bring patience, skill, and compassion to the work they do every day.

RTAs are often the steady presence behind meaningful progress — supporting recovery, building confidence, and helping individuals move forward after injury or life-changing diagnoses.

In rehabilitation, progress is rarely about luck. It’s about dedication, consistency, and a team that truly cares.

And when you have a great RTA on your team… you know just how lucky you are.

To the RTAs supporting clients, families, and clinicians across our communities — thank you for the difference you make every single day.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our team to yours. ☘️

03/16/2026

At Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services, we believe leadership extends beyond operations — it’s about advocacy, collaboration, and helping systems work better for the people they serve.

We’re proud to highlight our Director of Operations, Jeff Chartier, who recently published an article exploring the importance of improving access to resources and funding that support vulnerable populations and the organizations working to serve them.

In addition to his role at Anchor, Jeff also operates Access Consultants, where he works with organizations to secure grant funding and navigate funding opportunities that help expand services for vulnerable communities.
Jeff brings that same commitment to collaboration and structure into his work at Anchor, where our multidisciplinary team supports individuals living with traumatic brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, and complex behavioural needs across Ontario.

His perspective in this article reflects the broader mission we share as a team — strengthening systems of care and ensuring organizations have the resources they need to support the people relying on them.

Take a moment to read Jeff’s article here:
https://vist.ly/4u2m4
Thank you Jeff for your leadership and the work you continue to do both within Anchor and across the community.

Read the March 2026 Issue of the OBIA Review. Theme: AI and the Future of Brain Injury Care

03/12/2026

Join Jennifer Whaley and Laura Bellon on March 17 from 12–1 PM for our free webinar:

Financial Abuse and How to Help Vulnerable People.

Designed for clients, parents, caregivers, and agencies, this session will cover:
• What financial abuse looks like
• Who is most at risk
• Warning signs to watch for
• Prevention strategies and safety planning
• How to respond when abuse is suspected

Protect vulnerable individuals with awareness and action.

Click Here to Register: https://vist.ly/4umr8

09/23/2025

🌟 We’re excited to share big news! 🌟

Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is proud to announce our partnership with Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society, made possible through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) Innovation Grant, to develop and launch the PATHways Program in our region.

For children and youth who have experienced trauma or present with complex behavioural needs, traditional care models can sometimes leave critical gaps. Through PATHways, we’re bringing together a multidisciplinary team — child welfare workers, behaviour analysts, therapists, and mental health specialists — to deliver wraparound supports that go beyond crisis management, helping families heal, grow, and thrive.

This initiative reflects our commitment to:
✅ Keeping families together with the highest quality of care
✅ Driving innovation across the child and family services sector
✅ Scaling solutions and creating tools that other agencies can adopt

When agencies, researchers, and child welfare professionals collaborate, we can reimagine what care looks like and strengthen our communities together.

👉 If you’re an organization interested in similar approaches, a researcher looking to measure outcomes, or a professional specializing in trauma-informed care, we’d love to connect. Let’s build stronger families and communities, together.

09/05/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We were featured on the Gluckstein Lawyers ButterTorts Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, our leaders —
✨ Justin Klein, CEO (Anchor Rehab)
✨ Jane Savage, Registered Social Worker & Clinical Director (Clear Water Integrated Health)
✨ Stacie Dertinger, Chief Clinical Officer (Anchor Rehab)

joined host Brenda to share how we are reimagining what “support” means for families navigating:
🔹 Complex diagnoses
🔹 Brain injuries
🔹 Developmental differences

The conversation explores our wraparound care models that put both individuals and caregivers at the centre. From partnering with child welfare agencies to designing inter-agency care plans and even securing innovation grants, we are working to build systems of care that no longer leave families to figure it out alone. 💙

🎧 Tune in to hear the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-089-integrated-care-celebrating-small-wins/id1522046215?i=1000724084747

06/18/2025

Follow along this summer with our Brain-Engaging exercise series. Get the whole family involved to incorporate exercise into your child’s daily summer break routine.

A child’s frontal cortex can be activated during movement activities. Playtime and movement help the brain to make the neurotransmitter connections critical to brain development.

Today’s Brain-Engaging movement challenge: outdoor yoga! Take 15 minutes today to get outdoors, stretch, breathe deeply and engage your child’s brain.

Benefits of Yoga:
🧠 Helps build self-esteem through frequent practice
🧠 Promotes a sense of calm
🧠 A great chance to focus on deep breathing
🧠 Core muscle development
🧠 Upper body strength
🧠 Practice following instructions

Check back in for more ways to help your child engage their brain this summer!

05/08/2025

Your mind believes what you tell it—so tell it something good.

Daily reminders and affirmations aren’t just feel-good quotes. They’re powerful tools that help rewire thought patterns, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. For individuals navigating recovery, neurodiversity, or mental health challenges, these small moments of intentional positivity can make a big impact.

Try starting your day with one kind reminder to yourself.
“I am doing my best.”
“I am allowed to rest.”
“Progress, not perfection.”

At Anchor, we encourage routines that support emotional regulation and mental wellness—because healing is a daily practice.

Set the reminder. Speak the affirmation. Choose the hope.

05/07/2025

🧹✨ Declutter Your Space, Clear Your Mind ✨🧠

Did you know that your physical environment plays a huge role in your mental health?
A cluttered home can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even feelings of overwhelm or depression.

Creating a space that reflects your style—organized, calm, and functional—can be a powerful step in your mental wellness journey. And you don’t have to do it alone.

With the help of a Rehabilitation Therapist, you can set achievable goals, build routines, and get hands-on support in transforming your space into a place of peace and purpose.

Because feeling at home in your own space shouldn’t be a luxury—it should be part of your healing. 🏡💚

Let us help you take that next step.

📞 Connect with our team today: www.anchorrss.com

04/22/2025

🌟Thank you SO MUCH to our BIST / Ontario Brain Injury Association Mix and Mingle Silver Sponsors: Access Personal Support Ltd; Advance Physiotherapy Clinic; Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services; Davis Martindale; FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services: Genesis Community Rehabilitation Inc.; Greenhow + Associates; Goode Education; Howie Sacks & Henry LLP; Invisible Care, JS Held and Mayfair Law Group!

If you're interested in becoming a Sponsor for the 2025 Mix & Mingle, there's still time! ➡️Learn more: https://obia.ca/events/mix-mingle/

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Thank You!
For sponsoring the 2025 BIST/OBIA Mix and Mingle
Silver Sponsors
Access Personal Support Ltd
Advance Physiotherapcy Clinic
Anchor Rehabilitation Services
Davis Martindale
Function Ability
Genesis Community Rehabilitation Inc
Greenhow + Associates
Goode Education
Howie Sacks & Henry
Invisible Care
JS Help
Mayfair Law Group

04/02/2025

April is Autism Awareness Month—and at Anchor Rehabilitation, it’s more than awareness. It’s acceptance, understanding, and advocacy.

We honour the strengths, challenges, and unique perspectives of the autistic individuals and families we support every day. Our team is committed to neurodiversity-affirming care that respects individuality, promotes autonomy, and empowers each person to thrive in their own way.

This month, we continue to listen, learn, and stand alongside the autism community—not just in April, but all year long.

Let’s move beyond awareness. Let’s build a world that truly embraces neurodiversity.