Welcome to Brainstreamsโข!
Brainstreams.ca is an online education and networking site for the Brain Injury Community in B.C. and beyond developed by the BC Brain Injury Associationโข (BCBIA).
The material on this website is provided for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Featured Programs
Caregiver Co-Creation Research Event
The BC Brain Injury Association, BrainTrust Canada, and CEDAR Brain Injury Lab from the University of British Columbia (UBC) are hosting aย co-creation research eventย to bring togetherย caregivers with lived experience of supporting individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI)! The event will take place onย Thursday,ย May 21,ย 2026ย fromย 10am โ 3pm in-person at the UBC Okanagan campus and on Zoom.
You are invited to attend the event if you are an adult (19+) who is currently providing or has provided primary or secondary support to an individual with ABI. Through guided small-group discussions, we hope to better understand caregiver experiences and needs, and to identify and co-create solutions.
Upcoming Events
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Caregiver Co-Creation Research Event
May 21, 2026 from 10amโ3pm
You're invited to connect with other caregivers through guided, small-group conversations to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore solutions.
Featured Blog Posts
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community....
Shattering the Silence: Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury
Too often, the damage caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) goes far beyond what is visible. Beneath the bruises and broken trust lies another layer of injuryโone that remains invisible, misunderstood, and all too often, ignored: brain injury. On October 16, 2025,...
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...
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Looking for Resources Outside of BC?
While our website focuses on brain injury resources in British Columbia, we understand that support is needed across Canada. If youโre located in another province, weโve compiled a list of organizations and services nationwide to help you find the support you need, wherever you are. Check out our Resources page to find services, organizations, and support groups near you.