Northern Health’s ABI program provides assessment, consultation, case management, life skill service, individual and family support and education for adults with an acquired brain injury. Provides services for the Northern Interior and provides consultation to service contractors. North West and North East services provided through contracted agencies. Provides case management through Read more [...]

Interior Health ABI Services help adults living in the community who are 19 to 64 years old and have a documented brain injury, as per the World Health Organization’s definition: “Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease”. ABI Read more [...]

Fraser Health’s Acquired Brain Injury and Concussion Services provides education and support to persons with a mild-severe brain injury. Located in: Fraser Health Authority. Lisa speaks about the integral role Fraser Health’s Concussion Clinic played in her recovery from a series of concussions. Steve, a stroke survivor, shares his experience Read more [...]

The Brain Injury Alliance is a province-wide organization in British Columbia composed of individuals and organizations working together to improve the quality of life for persons living with a brain injury, their families, and their communities. The Alliance was formed in 2014 to correct a serious health funding disparity that Read more [...]

Brain Resource, Advocacy & Information Network (B.R.A.I.N.©) is a support network based out of New Westminster BC that strives to meet the needs of survivors of brain injury, family members, friends and caregivers. They provide resource materials, advocacy for those in need of a voice, information reflecting the vast needs Read more [...]

This is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information and research. They are a dedicated team of volunteers, patients, survivors, family members, health care professionals and staff, determined to make the journey with a brain tumour one full of Read more [...]

BrainTrust Canada offers programs and services focused on prevention, education, and support. The primary goal of the support programs and services is to improve the lives of those who have been affected by brain injury. BrainTrust Canada is also an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and Read more [...]

BrainTrust Canada offers programs and services focused on prevention, education, and support. The primary goal of the support programs and services is to improve the lives of those who have been affected by brain injury. BrainTrust Canada is also an ABI Wellness Partner, a program that licenses a unique and Read more [...]

The BVBIA provides supports and services to people affected by brain injury and facilitates public education in all aspects of brain injury with an emphasis on strategies for prevention. BVBIA staff are advocates, support workers, good listeners, and community connectors. Staff are not clinicians, counselors or medical professionals and do Read more [...]

The Campbell River Head Injury Support Society has a mixture of programming available, which varies from month to month. They provide support and advocacy to members and their families, but also have regular courses running as well. A fully accessible vegetable and fruit garden serves as a food source, a 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.

The stroke prevention clinic provides rapid access to outpatient preventive treatment following discharge from an acute care site due to recent transient ischemic attack (TIA). Clinics provide neurological assessment, referrals to specialists, specialty clinics or allied health professionals, and provide a follow-up plan for the primary care physician. Neurologists review Read more [...]

The stroke prevention clinic provides rapid access to outpatient preventive treatment following discharge from an acute care site due to recent transient ischemic attack (TIA). Clinics provide neurological assessment, referrals to specialists, specialty clinics or allied health professionals, and provide a follow-up plan for the primary care physician. Neurologists review Read more [...]

The stroke prevention clinic provides rapid access to outpatient preventive treatment following discharge from an acute care site due to recent transient ischemic attack (TIA). Clinics provide neurological assessment, referrals to specialists, specialty clinics or allied health professionals, and provide a follow-up plan for the primary care physician. Neurologists review 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Identifies and treats transient ischemic attack (TIA), helping to prevent a full-blown stroke. A nurse contacts patient for a detailed history after the referral is received, confers with the specialist, and arranges diagnostic tests and patient appointments. Patients meet with a stroke specialist for assessment and treatment. Located in: Interior Read more [...]