Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre offers a varied and exciting range of activities for the community, whatever one’s age or capability. There are many art and recreation classes that can be adapted for people with limited mobility, as well as events, shows, performances, and workshops that many people can Read more [...]

The Sea to Sky Aphasia Camp is based on a community-university partnership that brings together people with aphasia, their family members, and students from a wide variety of health professions. The weekend-long camp offers an opportunity for all participants to connect with and learn from one another while enjoying organized Read more [...]

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 [...]

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.

SFU’s Philosopher’s Café is a series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities (usually in community centres and libraries) that engages the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue and the passionate exchange of ideas. Philosopher’s Cafés are held regularly from September to Read more [...]

This Centre offers over 40 low-cost or free educational, recreational, social, and health-related wellness programs and services, as well as over 50 special events and outings each year. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

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 [...]

Stand up comedy performed by mental health consumers & people with brain injuries. In the “Stand Up For Mental Health” course, mental health consumers turn their problems into stand up comedy, then perform their acts at conferences, treatment centers, psych wards, for various mental health organizations, corporations, government agencies, on Read more [...]

Strive Living Society operates Strive Centre Headway, located in New Westminster, for individuals with acquired brain injuries.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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).

This group meets weekly at the Templeton Pool Activity Room. 700 Templeton Drive, Vancouver V5L 4N8 Tuesdays: 10:30am – 1:00pm Coordinator: Tu Van Trieu Phone: 604-318-0030 Note:  The address indicated here has been used for general mapping purposes only and does not necessarily represent the physical location of the service.  Read more [...]

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 [...]

The North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre assists stroke survivors and their families to recover to the best of their abilities in speech and mobility and all aspects of life. The Centre acts as a bridge between the medical community and the home community; providing peer and volunteer supported programs and Read more [...]

Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia) provides services and resources that deliver hope and help to stroke survivors, as well as their families, friends and health care professionals. We want everyone impacted by stroke to: Feel accepted and supported. Have timely education and information Read more [...]

Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to the impact of thought provoking art. All of Theatre Terrific’s classes, workshops, community, and professional productions are made up of Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Trail Branch: Arrival/check-in/coffee Guest speakers/discussion topics Memory session/cognitive communication Combined communication and movement activities Lunch (bring or buy) Rehab yoga (provided by a licensed yoga therapist) Announcements/reminders Aside from guest speakers or entertainment, an SLP provides all the other programming. Branch programs are Read more [...]

Provides equipment which enables people with disabilities to become involved in making music and performing. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).