Trauma-informed support • London & Southwestern Ontario

Care that is grounded.
Support that holds steady.

Maple & Mast provides consistent, person-centred support for people rebuilding life after brain injury, trauma, illness, service, or major change.

DignitySafetyConsistencyIndependence

Our trauma-informed approach

Support should never recreate the loss of control that trauma can cause.

Trauma-informed care begins with an understanding that a person’s behaviour, choices, and responses may be shaped by experiences we cannot always see.

At Maple & Mast, we prioritize emotional and physical safety, explain what is happening before we act, offer meaningful choice, preserve privacy, and build routines that feel predictable rather than intrusive.

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Safety

We create calm, respectful environments where clients know what to expect and feel heard.

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Choice

Clients remain active participants in decisions about routines, support, goals, and boundaries.

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Trust

Consistency, honesty, clear communication, and follow-through form the foundation of every relationship.

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Empowerment

We focus on strengths, confidence, independence, and progress at a pace that respects the individual.

How we can help

Flexible support shaped around the person

Services can be arranged as occasional assistance, regular scheduled visits, respite, or more intensive support.

Personal Support

Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meals, routines, and daily living.

Brain Injury Support

Cognitive cueing, structured routines, fatigue-aware support, community participation, and family respite.

Trauma-Informed Support

Patient, predictable care that protects dignity, avoids unnecessary triggers, and supports emotional safety.

Household Support

Light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, organization, and practical help at home.

Companionship & Community

Conversation, social connection, meaningful activities, appointments, outings, and community reintegration.

Family Respite

Dependable relief for family caregivers, with continuity, communication, and peace of mind.

“Dignity is not something you earn back. It is something we protect, every visit, every day.”

Who we support

For people rebuilding—and the families beside them

People living with acquired brain injurySupport for routines, cognition, fatigue, mobility, and community participation.
Trauma survivorsCare delivered with patience, awareness, consent, and emotional safety.
Veterans and first respondersRespectful, dependable support informed by service culture and complex recovery.
Seniors and adults with changing needsPractical assistance that helps preserve choice, dignity, and independence.
Families and caregiversRespite, communication, education, and confidence that someone reliable is showing up.

For families

You should not have to carry everything alone.

Families often become coordinators, advocates, caregivers, and crisis managers all at once. We bring steady, professional support into the everyday moments so families can breathe, reconnect, and focus on being family again.

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Start with a conversation

Tell us what is happening, what feels difficult, and what would make life more manageable.

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Build a thoughtful support plan

We identify goals, routines, preferences, risks, boundaries, and the kind of worker who will be the best fit.

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Begin with consistency

We introduce support carefully, communicate clearly, and adjust as trust and needs evolve.

Our standard of care

Professional support with a deeply human approach

Respectful matchingWe consider personality, communication style, experience, interests, and support needs.
Trauma-informed trainingStaff learn how trauma can influence trust, behaviour, communication, sensory needs, and control.
Reliable communicationFamilies receive clear updates, responsive coordination, and a defined point of contact.
Person-centred planningSupport plans are based on the person’s strengths, priorities, routines, preferences, and goals.

Begin the conversation

Let’s talk about what steady support could look like.

Reach out to discuss support for yourself, a family member, or someone you serve professionally. This initial conversation is confidential and does not create any obligation.

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