Monthly support group for brain injury survivors.  Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month (except August). Time:  7:00-8:30 pm Location: the Boardroom at GF Strong Rehab Please contact Lillian Wong at 604-873-2385 for more information. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

The following activities are offered: Physical exercises Communication & memory exercises Social interaction and recreation Support from fellow stroke survivors Caregiver support Stroke education Help finding other health and community resources Lunch (bring or buy) & socialization Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Read more [...]

This is an opportunity for survivors, families and friends of people with a stroke or brain injury to learn about some of the services and programs available in their communities. Families and survivors will be able to meet with one another and learn from each others’ personal experiences. Registration is Read more [...]

The Victoria Brain Injury Society provides support, education and advocacy to people on Southern Vancouver Island with acquired brain injuries, their families and friends to enable them to move toward emotional, economic and social self-reliance. Call 250-598-9339 or 877-598-9339 Located in: Island Health Authority.

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 [...]

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 [...]

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The West and East Kootenay Brain Injury Association offers support, guidance and education to both the person living with the effects of acquired brain injury and those who care for and about them. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

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 [...]

Young Stroke Survivors BC (YSSBC) is a virtual program for those working age stroke survivors between the ages of 19-65 years residing in BC.  YSSBC is a delivered by the Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia). This participant-led, counsellor-facilitated group runs the 2nd and 4th Read more [...]