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 [...]

The following activities are offered at the Shaughnessy Branch: Socializing Exercise class Speech support groups Lunch/snacks (bring or buy) Social activity/entertainment Mental & physical games (e.g., history challenges or carpet bowling) Organized group outings include trips to museums, gardens and cultural events. Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in Read more [...]

Program outline (program conducted in Cantonese, but mandarin speakers are welcomed) typically includes: Socializing Physical exercises & speech exercises Activities ( e.g., carpet bowling, riddles and word games, memory games, speakers, entertainment, bingo) Hot lunch program Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Vanderhoof Branch: physical exercises and/or mobility games discussion and information sharing business for the day (e.g., upcoming activities, financial reporting, introduction of guests, updates, birthday announcements, etc.) mental aerobics coffee/tea/snacks activity (e.g., craft or a board game) Occasional outings are also planned. programs Read more [...]

Home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services to people who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. You may need these services if you: Are released from hospital and need short-term care Have an ongoing or chronic health issue requiring more Read more [...]

The TIDES Rural/Remote Rehab Team is based out of Sechelt Hospital, but provides service to residents across Vancouver Coastal Health’s rural and remote communities Sunshine Coast Powell River Sea-to-Sky Corridor The program provides short-term rehabilitation and consultation services for clients living with stroke, TIA, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, Read more [...]

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 [...]

This is an opportunity for survivors, families and friends of people with a stroke or brain injury to learn about some of the services and programs available in their communities. Families and survivors will be able to meet with one another and learn from each others’ personal experiences. Registration is 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 Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service can help people with a disability and/or their partners, in the sexual/relationship area of their life. In a private appointment, you can ask questions, get information, and address sexual health concerns.

This is a chance for survivors, families and friends, students and new staff to learn about how the brain works, brain injury, stroke and recovery. We also talk about life after a acquired brain injury, including strategies to help and available resources. Workshop Format: This 2.5 hour education session is Read more [...]

Everyone is welcome. This workshop is for survivors, families and friends who want to learn more about life after a stroke. This workshop is free to attend. Registration is needed, we would like to know how many of your family members and friends will be joining us. Please let us Read more [...]

Everyone is welcome. This workshop is for survivors, families and friends who want to learn more about life after a traumatic brain injury. This workshop is free for family and friends to attend. Registration is needed, we would like to know how many of your family members and friends will Read more [...]

The GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) offers 2 streams of service: 1. GFACS Group Education Session and 2. GFACS Rehabilitation Program.

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 [...]

Provides acute care, early medical evaluation and intervention to patients with a recent history of minor strokes. Includes expert cerebrovascular evaluation, expedited access to essential diagnostics, optimal stroke prevention strategies, and appropriate follow-up as well as patient education. Patients are evaluated by stroke neurologists. The TIA Clinic is located on Read more [...]

The Vancouver Stroke Program is based out of Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). The Program provides highly specialized inpatient and outpatient medical care for patients with stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, educates medical trainees, and conducts stroke related research. The VGH Stroke Service is staffed by neurologists with expertise in stroke who are available Read more [...]

Provides acute spinal patients potentially requiring surgery with expedited consultation appointments with a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon specialist. Patients who require surgery undergo preoperative evaluation and are booked for surgery through the clinic. For appropriate patients who meet the eligibility criteria, this clinic accepts referrals from British Columbia. Located in: 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 [...]