The following activities are offered at the Abbotsford Branch: Community conversation group / cognitive games Community news Adapted exercise Recovery activities/ guest speakers/ special interest topics 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 [...]

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 Abbotsford Centre is one of six full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency, which sets direction and leadership for a broad range of cancer care services. While they base their approach on the BC Cancer Agency’s provincial guidelines and mandate, they retain an exclusive culture specific to Read more [...]

The BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre provides oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in the Fraser Valley. They provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Toll-Free: 1-800-523-​2885 Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program for the residents of BC and the Yukon. Their mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation. The BCCA operates six regional cancer centres, providing assessment and diagnostic Read more [...]

This centre serves people from the Boundary, Cariboo, Kootenay, Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions of BC. The centre is an outpatient facility, which means patients are treated here during the day. When around-the-clock treatment is needed, patients receive care at Kelowna General Hospital. Located in: Interior Health Authority. Toll-Free: 1-888-563-7773

The Vancouver Centre provides oncology consultations, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in Vancouver. Through the BC Cancer Agency, they provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).

BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre provides oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live on Vancouver Island. They provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Toll-Free: 1-800-670-3322 Located in: Island Health Authority.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The British Columbia and Yukon Branch is located in Vancouver, BC. Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2524 Services are available to individuals living Read more [...]

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services that enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families in ways that facilitate and build competencies and foster inclusion in all aspects of life. You can email us here. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority 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 [...]

If you or someone you know is living with a disability in B.C., there are programs and services available that get funding of more than $5 billion each year. They are offered through government, crown agencies and corporations. Victoria: 250-387-6121 Vancouver: 604-660-2421 Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-7867 Outside BC: 604-660-2421 Telephone 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 following activities are offered at the Burnaby North Branch: Communication (led by a speech pathologist /professional) Exercise group (led by coordinator or volunteer for one hour) Lunch (bring or buy), socialization and activities 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 Burnaby South Branch: Communication group (led by SLP from Burnaby Hospital) Exercise group (led by coordinator or volunteer) Lunch (bring or buy), socialization, and activities Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be capable Read more [...]