Brain injury support group that meets twice per month (second and fourth Saturday of the month) at 10:30 am. For Chinese speaking survivors and their families. Please call for more info. Location:  Chinese Christian Mission Centre in the Crystal Mall, Burnaby, BC. Contact: Terries Chow – tel. 604-877-8606. Located in: Fraser Read more [...]

This program provides funding and coordination of short-term, community-based rehab and support services for children and youth with an acquired brain injury. Services include: Acute rehab services Service coordination Toll-free line Transition planning This is a provincially funded program. Only those without third party funding are eligible for these services. Read more [...]

CVHIS promotes the health and well-being of members, and reduces incidences of brain injury in the community through prevention-based education. Support services are confidential and use strength-based, harm reduction approaches. The Brain Injury Survivors Peer Support Group provides an opportunity for survivors to meet for socialization in a peer environment. Read more [...]

The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is a non-profit organization providing programs and support services to acquired brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers in the Comox Valley. They offer 1:1 individualized support, family counselling, group programming as well as a lunch program. Located in: Island Health Authority.

CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

Encephalitis Global is a non-profit organization formed in 2005 as an alliance connecting encephalitis survivors and caregivers around the world. Encephalitis Global strives to raise awareness, aiming to promote swift diagnosis, to alleviate unnecessary suffering and to prevent untimely death. They host an annual conference to raise awareness and bring Read more [...]

The Fraser Health Concussion Clinic provides early intervention and follow-up services to people who have experienced a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, helping to manage symptoms and speed recovery. It also provides information about recovery, guidance in returning to daily activities and work, assessment of rehabilitation needs, help arranging community services Read more [...]

The FVBIA acts as an advocate for people of all ages with acquired brain injury and their families and to encourage, promote and support the development of appropriate services, opportunities, rehab & training for all survivors of brain injury throughout the Fraser Valley. Case Managers help assess and address gaps Read more [...]

Finding support systems after a brain injury can be scary, but they can make a huge difference in rehabilitation, recovery and daily life for survivors and their loved ones.The Golden Brain Injury Support Group can help assist and support survivors of brain injury and their families in their recovery. Located Read more [...]

HealthLinkBC is a health system navigation service that is accessible via telephone or the Internet. It assists the public and health care professionals in finding and accessing appropriate health resources in or close to their home communities. You can learn about health topics and medications, check your symptoms, find resources Read more [...]

For persons with lived stroke experience and their caregivers, the Heart & Stroke offers Live Well after Stroke, a FREE community- based program. This program encourages participants to actively engage in their own health to prevent another stroke. Live Well after Stroke is 7 sessions in length, 2 hours 1 Read more [...]

ILV is a resource centre that assists People with Disabilities providing social support and information referral. They have two Registered Social Workers here at the office who assist with completing the applications for Provincial Disability and provide assistance and information about applying for other disability services. They also provide information Read more [...]

Provides individuals with acquired brain injuries and mental health disorders with neuropsychiatric-neuro-psychological-behavioural assessments and treatment, group support programs and access to related information. Services include: Opportunities to socialize with others who have a brain injury A chance to meet patients already involved in group medical visits Peer support groups and Read more [...]

Island Health’s Brain Injury Program is an island-wide community-based program that provides services to assist adults with acquired brain injury in regaining, improving, or maintaining function and/or independence. Services fall into two broad categories: 1) Community Services 2) Community Residential Services. Services are subject to availability and are voluntary A Read more [...]

KBIA advocates for and provides specialized programs for survivors of acquired brain injuries, and facilitates education and awareness in the community. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

Langley Younger Stroke Survivors provides information and support, and connects individuals with others, helping younger stroke survivors make the most of their recovery. Call for more information. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The MRBIA is a self-help, peer-support group for survivors and family. Focuses include education, socialization, and helping brain injury survivors find available community resources. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

NBIS aspires to a world where neurological health is nurtured, and where full and active citizenship is attainable by all. NBIS fosters opportunity and self-determination with those affected by acquired brain injury. Our Intake worker receives new referrals to NBIS and looks after a small client case load. To arrange Read more [...]

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) works to ensure that people with disabilities can participate actively as members of the community. It provides programs and services based on the belief that healthy vibrant communities are inclusive communities, free of barriers to participation. They directly serve over 450 individuals through Read more [...]