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).

The following activities are offered at the Surrey Branch: Speech program (led by SLP) Physical and brain exercise program (led by an Exercise Instructor and/or Physiotherapist) Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable of participating meaningfully in the program. Read more [...]

This group meets weekly at the Templeton Pool Activity Room. 700 Templeton Drive, Vancouver V5L 4N8 Tuesdays: 10:30am – 1:00pm Coordinator: Tu Van Trieu Phone: 604-318-0030 Note:  The address indicated here has been used for general mapping purposes only and does not necessarily represent the physical location of the service.  Read more [...]

The North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre assists stroke survivors and their families to recover to the best of their abilities in speech and mobility and all aspects of life. The Centre acts as a bridge between the medical community and the home community; providing peer and volunteer supported programs and Read more [...]

Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia) provides services and resources that deliver hope and help to stroke survivors, as well as their families, friends and health care professionals. We want everyone impacted by stroke to: Feel accepted and supported. Have timely education and information Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Trail Branch: Arrival/check-in/coffee Guest speakers/discussion topics Memory session/cognitive communication Combined communication and movement activities Lunch (bring or buy) Rehab yoga (provided by a licensed yoga therapist) Announcements/reminders Aside from guest speakers or entertainment, an SLP provides all the other programming. Branch programs are Read more [...]

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 following activities are offered: Physical exercises Communication & memory exercises Social interaction & recreation Support from fellow stroke survivors Caregiver support Stroke education Help finding other health & community resources Lunch & socialization Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Douglas Park Branch: Socializing/coffee Exercise class Lunch Communication class They also have variety of programs & activities (e.g., music session and sing along, speakers, team games like bacci, or word building games). Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 following activities are offered at the Vernon Branch: Arrival and socializing Exercises (an exercise adaptable program is led by the Coordinator) Branch news and planning and stroke related info Remaining 60 minutes varies from week to week and may focus on memory, speech, coordination or other effects of stroke Read more [...]