June is Brain Injury Awareness Month so please join the folks at Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association for the Annual Brain Injury Awareness Walkathon! This a by donation event, proceeds support the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Brain Injury Drop-In programs (operated by Communitas Supportive Care Society) and Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association.
In search of a supportive, resourceful group to help you navigate your concussion or brain injury recovery? This is the group for you. Our Community Resource Drop-in group aims to provide a positive, growth-mindset environment. We believe that your recovery can advance when you have the resources, motivation, self-compassion and mindset that change is possible.
The GF Strong Caregiver Support Group is for anyone caring for a loved one or friend in need of support. The topic of this month's meeting is "GRIEF and LOSS". Events are free and hosted at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.
GRASP for Stroke is for people living in the community to improve arm and hand function exercise for adults after a stroke or other brain injury. This 10-week program begins on September 25th and runs to Nov. 27th 2019. Participants will be screened for eligibility. Contact us for more details: templetonsrabc@gmail.com
Come and join Fortis Sports and Health on March 5, 2020 at 6pm for an official screening of the award winning documentary on the global concussion crisis Head Games. The screening will be followed by a question and answer period with a panel of concussion specialists.
Cracked is a short musical about a high-achieving but emotionally distant woman who has had a concussion. The show is adapted to be performed and viewed online during the COVID19 pandemic.
Join the folks from the BC Brain Wellness Program and celebrate World Brain Day! Save the date and join us online to learn more about wellness and participate in interactive sessions on July 22, 2020 from 10-12PM!
On Thursday September 24, 2020, join The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association for a fantastic day of golf at the annual Brain Injury Golf Classic at Redwoods Golf Course. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the tournament will be a bit different this year but will be just as much fun!
The Heads Together Think Tank is an initiative of the Constable Gerald Breese Centre for Traumatic Life Losses. This project is British Columbia’s opportunity for conversation and collaboration on meeting the needs of people through improved services for the intersections of mental health, addictions, and brain injury. Heads Together Think Tank is an interactive website for survivors of brain injury, family members, caregivers, services providers, community supporters, brain injury associations, and health authorities. The input gathered on the website and from the virtual events will be used to create a plan and recommendations for building a seamless system of care to improve brain injury rehabilitation and community supports for people living with brain injury, mental health and substance use challenges in B.C.
The 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium is open for registration and will take place on February 9, 2021. This event offers two sessions: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Participants will hear from leaders in the sports industry who have the evidence and have changed their programs to help prevent concussion and how to use the data to inform practice.
