– COVID19 Impact Update –
During these trying and unprecedented times, the BCBIA will attempt, as best as possible, to maintain its strong presence and voice for the brain injury community in BC. With the ability to use Brainstreams.ca as our platform we are able to communicate relevant and up to date issues in regard to brain injury. We will attempt to respond in a timely manner to all questions and enquiries made to Brainstreams.ca.
For information in regards to COVID19 please contact:
Public Health Agency of Canada: 1-833-784-4397
HealthLinkBC (8-1-1) at any time or speak with your BC health care provider.
BCCDC’s website: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
In Support of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Band
We grieve with the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc band at the devastating confirmation of the remains 215 of their missing children who were forced to attend the Kamloops Indian Residential School from 1890 – 1978. Our hearts are with all Indigenous communities still searching for their missing children.
For more information and to read the Statement from the Office of the Chief, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir, click here.
Call for support:
- Residential school survivor crisis line open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week: 1-800-721-0066
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 1, 2021
Shining a light on brain injury in Canada
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. 452 Canadians suffer a serious traumatic brain injury every day. This amounts to nearly one person every 3 minutes, equaling almost 165,000 serious brain injuries per year. This does not include concussions, non-traumatic brain injuries, military injuries, or unreported cases.
To read our full press release, click here.
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors
We hope you are enjoying the journey of Tony Mok, family man and stroke survivor.
In the sixth and final installment of Between the Lines, Tony wants to share one last piece of advice for brain injury survivors: lean into what you love.
Click here to read more.
If you would like to begin with the first segment, click here.
Featured Resources and Learning
Research Study: The Experiences of Self-Identity, Self-Awareness, and Occupational Engagement in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Are you interested in sharing your experiences of life after traumatic brain injury? If so, your involvement includes completing five questionnaires and an intereview. A $30 cash honorarium is available for your time. Check out our blog for more information.
The Compassionate Voice
The Compassionate Voice is written from the perspective of Helena, a spouse whose husband lives with an acquired brain injury. Her intention is to build greater awareness and conversation around everyday kindness and compassion through her blog. Helena’s experience showed her that to create the change she wanted to see she must first begin with herself.
Counselling Therapy
Counselling therapy is an important service for individuals and families to access following a significant event or life change and/or when they may want assistance to work through issues, or to look after their mental wellbeing. We have included information on where to find a counsellor and what questions to consider when meeting a counsellor for the first time.