Creating a brighter future for athletes, veterans and all affected by concussions and CTE
We’ve been educating Canadians and preventing the worst outcomes of brain injury since 2012. And we’re not stopping until we’ve reached every Canadian. We’re making sports safer by advocating for education, prevention and protocols, especially for youth. We’re supporting patients and families impacted by concussions and CTE. We’re building a network of support for Canadian servicemembers and first responders. And we’re accelerating the development of treatments for concussions and CTE through innovative research, right here in Canada.
You can give hope to those who need it most
CLF Canada is committed to supporting patients and families through their journey with concussions or suspected CTE. The free CLF HelpLine connects them with the most experienced local clinicians using the world’s largest database of concussion and CTE providers, facilitates support groups for patients and caregivers, and matches them with volunteer mentors to provide peer support.
Because of you, young athletes, military service members, accident survivors, and all Canadians impacted by brain trauma will have access to the support and resources they need during their recovery journey. You are playing a crucial role in advancing the study, treatment, and prevention of brain trauma and its mental health implications for at-risk Canadians. Thank you for standing with us in this vital mission.
Stories of hope
We offer free, personalized support to those battling acute concussion symptoms, Post-Concussion Syndrome and suspected CTE.
To date, the CLF HelpLine has provided vetted medical recommendations, resources from world-renowned experts and innovative peer support to more than 700 Canadians and served thousands more in our virtual support groups.
Treatment and recovery resources from world renowned experts
Living with persistent concussion symptoms or suspected CTE can be frustrating and isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. We’re here to support you with resources from the world’s foremost brain trauma experts.
Living with suspected CTE can be difficult, but CTE symptoms can be treated.
Concussion symptoms don’t always go away immediately. Discover treatment options for your specific symptoms.
Concussions can be devastating, but with proper management, patients can expect a full recovery.
Free, personalized support for patients and caregivers via phone, text, or email. Reach out today.
1-on-1 peer connection, monthly virtual group meetings, and social media community available to help you on your journey.
Revolutionizing global understanding through world-class research
Our research collaborators are revolutionizing the world’s understanding of brain trauma. CLF Canada has officially partnered with the Canadian Concussion Centre and the Brain Health Imaging Centre at CAMH to advance critical research on brain injury, mental health, and neurodegenerative diseases in Canada. Alongside our research collaborators and global network of colleagues, we are also advancing the development of effective diagnostic tools and treatments for brain trauma in military Veterans and publishing groundbreaking papers that inspire leading health organizations to update their CTE guidance.
The CLF Global Brain Bank is revolutionizing the world’s understanding of CTE.
By contributing to research on concussions and repetitive brain trauma, athletes can help make sports safer for future generations.
Project Enlist is a catalyst for advancing critical research on TBI, PTSD, and CTE among Canadian Veterans and first responders.
Research is the key that will unlock our ability to treat and prevent the effects of brain trauma. Learn how you can make an impact through brain donation and clinical research opportunities.
Inspiring change through innovative education and advocacy
Our education and advocacy programs are changing the concussion culture, and laying the foundation for a world without CTE by protecting young athletes around the world.
Commit to concussion safety without compromise. Join 45,000 other Canadians that have received the Team Up message and protect your teammates when they need you most.
A concussion can change a child’s life. CTE caused by repetitive head impacts can derail their future. If we Stop Hitting Kids in the Head, we can prevent both.
Level up your skills on the ice, court, and field, and learn how to protect your brain to perform at your best at one of our Team Up Camps.
End CTE advocacy, including our CTE Prevention Protocol, can eradicate the only neurodegenerative disease that’s entirely preventable.
