The Northern Brain Injury Association (NBIA) provides brain injury prevention, education, awareness and support to the rural and remote communities of the northern third of BC. They connect survivors to services close to home, and work with communities to reduce the incidence of acquired brain injury through workshops, school presentations, Read more [...]
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Open Door Group
Open Door Group is a not-for-profit organization that operates on the fundamental belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed. They provide employment and leisure programs and focus on building strong partnerships within BC communities. The address provided is that of the head office. Open Door Group has locations Read more [...]
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Opportunities Fund
The OPPS is a financial assistance program designed to assist persons with disabilities to complete training that leads to employment. Applicants to the OPPS Fund must have no other financial means of support to access further training. This is a program of the BC Centre for Ability. To access the Read more [...]
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Powell River Brain Injury Society
The PRBIS provides support, education and advocacy for persons living with an acquired brain injury, their family, friends and caregivers through goal specific, unique and innovative programming. The intake process collects enough initial information to determine whether our services are suitable or whether a referral is required. Email us at Read more [...]
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Prince George Brain Injured Group Society (PG BIG)
The Prince George Brain Injured Group (PG BIG) is a charitable non-profit organization with the mission of providing education, prevention and community rehabilitation to enhance the lives of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI), and their families, in and around Prince George, BC. The first step Read more [...]
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Sea to Sky Sports Physio (ABI Wellness Partner)
Sea to Sky Sports Physio is an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and interdisciplinary four-pillar program that focuses on changing the brain to improve higher order cognitive and related behavioural functions during the post-acute phase of recovery. Cognitive enhancement program starting Fall 2019 at Sea to Read more [...]
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Semiahmoo House Society’s Acquired Brain Injury Program
Semiahmoo’s ABI program provides a natural home environment where supported individuals have access to assistance and guidance whenever possible that builds self confidence and promotes personal growth. They make efforts to ensure all interactions are person-centered and dedicated to encouraging personal choice and direction. A referral from Fraser Health is Read more [...]
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Semiahmoo House Society’s Drop-in Program
Semiahmoo House offers a day program for Fraser Health clients 3 days a week and a drop in program 1 day per week. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.
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South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
SOSBIS serves individuals with diagnosed or suspected Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in order to maximize their quality of life. Objectives include: Promoting knowledge and understanding of the needs of persons with ABI Providing prevention education to individuals, families, caregivers and the community at large Providing assistance through facilities, programs and Read more [...]
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Strive – Headway Centre (New Westminster)
Strive Living Society operates Strive Centre Headway, located in New Westminster, for individuals with acquired brain injuries.
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Strive (Powell River)
Strive Living Society offers residential and community integration services to adults with diverse abilities, acquired brain injuries, and/or health concerns. Throughout the greater Vancouver and Powell River areas, Strive has group home residences, assisted living apartments, and home share arrangements to meet the accommodation needs of each individual. For community Read more [...]
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Strive Centre (Vancouver)
Strive Centre is a multi-service centre in East Vancouver for adults and seniors aged 19-64 with disabilities including, but not limited to, physical and developmental disability, acquired brain injury, mental health and behavioural obstacles. Programs are designed and implemented by a team of Recreation Therapists, Employment Counselors, Outreach Workers, Recreation Read more [...]
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Strive Services for Children & Youth (Vancouver)
Strive Living Society is dedicated to serving children and youth with special needs including acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex health care issues. With a variety of residential and support service options throughout the Lower Mainland, Strive works with children and youth to maximize their quality of Read more [...]
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Sunshine Coast Acquired Brain Injury Self-Management Support Group (Sechelt)
If you or a family member have suffered a brain injury and live on the Sunshine Coast (from Langdale to Egmont), please contact Susan (phone or email) for local information and resources. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
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The Cridge Centre for the Family
The Cridge Centre for the Family offers several locations in Greater Victoria. Services include a supportive housing residence and other services for survivors of brain injury as well as supportive housing for families in economic or relationship crisis, services for women and children who have been impacted by relationship violence, Read more [...]
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The Sunshine Coast Employment Centre (SCEC)
We work in strong partnerships with local agencies to provide exemplary employment services to all British Columbians. Our mission is to open doors and inspire all British Columbians to succeed and we believe the Employment Program will be the step, for many individuals, on the road to achieving success through Read more [...]
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Vancouver Brain Injury Association
Vancouver Brain Injury Association fills a devastating void for Vancouver and North Shore brain injury survivors by investigating the program needs of the Vancouver and North Shore brain injury community and providing those programs that are currently unavailable. VBIA also connects brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers to resources Read more [...]
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Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS)
The Victoria Brain Injury Society’s mission is to support, educate, and advocate for adults with acquired brain injuries and their families, and to increase community awareness about acquired brain injuries. They offer a 4-week program called “ABI 101” which is an informative introduction to brain anatomy and brain injury for Read more [...]
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Victoria Disability Resource Centre
The Victoria Disability Resource Centre promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the economic, political, cultural, and social life of Canadian society. They offer support in five key areas: Research & Community Development Disabled Parking Permits Information & Referral Peer Support Access to Employment Services Located in: Island Read more [...]
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services – GF Strong
Vocational rehab services located at G.F. Strong Rehab Centre offer vocational counselling support and assessment to improve clients’ employment potential by developing a return to work plan, determining work accommodations, and exploring suitable job options. Medical diagnoses include: spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury including stroke and traumatic brain injury, Read more [...]