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 [...]

Speech and Hearing BC is a not-for-profit association with more than 1200 member speech-language pathologists and audiologists in British Columbia. They believe in the importance of providing treatment to individuals of all ages who may experience problems with their speech, language, hearing, voice, swallowing, fluency, or social communication. Note: This 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).

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The IROP is a coordinated early discharge service that helps clients transition from hospital to home sooner. Clients attend one-to-one therapy (and group activities when appropriate) as outpatients. The program provides a period of intense outpatient rehabilitation and help clients recover and be as independent as possible. The program is Read more [...]

The NROP is a multidisciplinary team (OT, PT, SLP, SW, Nurse) that provides outpatient rehab for adults with a neurological condition (e.g., head injury, MS, Parkinsons). Priority is given to clients being discharged from the hospital. The goals are to: improve the physical, cognitive and social functioning of adults with 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 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.

Yale Road Centre has three programs within the Centre, including a short stay unit for clients who are awaiting placement into a residential care home. Yale Road Centre is staffed with health care teams who care for clients’ medical needs, help re-establish daily routines, and develop client discharge plans. They Read more [...]