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.
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Maple Ridge Brain Injury Support Group
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.
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Nanaimo Brain Injury Society
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 [...]
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Northern Brain Injury Association (NBIA)
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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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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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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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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Templeton Stroke Recovery Group
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 [...]
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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 North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre
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 [...]
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Trail Stroke Recovery Branch
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 [...]
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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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Vancouver Richmond Chinese Language Program Stroke Recovery Branch
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 [...]
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VCH, Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic
The Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) is a multi-disciplinary team specializing in treating school-aged adolescent who are slow to recover from a concussion. Referrals are screened and the adolescent is scheduled to see the members of the team who are the most appropriate to be involved in his/her care. A Read more [...]
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VCH, GF Strong – Community Rehab and Resource Team (CRRT)
The CRRT provides clinical consultation, rehabilitation and specialized support to adults with complex disabilities who live in Vancouver Coastal Health region. Clients seen by the team require community-based rehabilitation and/or support in transitioning to the community. This service is designed for clients whose community rehabilitation needs cannot be met by Read more [...]
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VCH, GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS)
The GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) offers 2 streams of service: 1. GFACS Group Education Session and 2. GFACS Rehabilitation Program.
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VCH, GF Strong, Intensive Rehab Day Program (IRDP)
The IRDP provides an intensive 4-6 week, team oriented program that offers an alternative to inpatient care for individuals with newly diagnosed neurological or musculoskeletal impairments who require intensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Referrals must be made by a physician or nurse practitioner. Complete the GFS Outpatient Referral Form and the Rehabilitation Read more [...]
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VCH, GF Strong, Outpatient ABI
This Outpatient ABI Program provides specialized rehabilitation services for adults who have sustained a brain injury due to one of the following causes: traumatic force to the head causing brain damage (e.g. motor vehicle injuries, falls and assaults) stroke caused by embolisms thrombosis and aneurysm lack of oxygen to the Read more [...]