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 [...]

The Access 2 Entertainment program seeks to offer more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with an attendant, without added financial burden. The Access 2 Card, accepted at entertainment venues across Canada, provides persons with a disability a personalized card printed with their name and the Read more [...]

The ASK Friendship Society, operating out of Arbutus, Shaughnessy, and Kerrisdale, provides recreational, social, and therapeutic opportunities for seniors with chronic health conditions. The goal of ASK is to help elders in the community remain happy and healthy while living in their own homes for as long as possible. Specialized 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 [...]

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 [...]

The following activities are offered at the Chilliwack Branch: Community conversation group / cognitive games Adapted exercise / neuro movement Community news 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 Read more [...]

Brain injury support group that meets twice per month (second and fourth Saturday of the month) at 10:30 am. For Chinese speaking survivors and their families. Please call for more info. Location:  Chinese Christian Mission Centre in the Crystal Mall, Burnaby, BC. Contact: Terries Chow – tel. 604-877-8606. Located in: Fraser 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 following activities are offered at the Comox Branch: Brain stimulating activity (e.g., jigsaw puzzles) Physical activity or game (e.g., exercise, games, bocce ball, Tai Chi) Snack and socializing Finish with a speaker, roundtable or topic of interest At times the Coordinator organizes a speaker, entertainment or music therapy programming Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Coquitlam Branch: Speech therapy Coffee & chatting Exercises or indoor bocce or ‘Encourage One Another” discussion group Lunch (bring or buy) Announcements Group activities (e.g., music, presenters, games) Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Cowichan Valley Branch: Social networking Education or exercises on rotating topics such as: understanding the effects of a stroke building tools for living after stroke brain fitness (cognitive exercises for the right side, left side and whole brain) health promotion (i.e., nutrition, exercises, Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Delta Branch: Communication group (led by SLP) Brainteaser session/crosswords or guest speaker Caregiver group Fitness program (led by certified Personal Trainer) Cool down Lunch (bring or buy) Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must 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 [...]

Finding support systems after a brain injury can be scary, but they can make a huge difference in rehabilitation, recovery and daily life for survivors and their loved ones.The Golden Brain Injury Support Group can help assist and support survivors of brain injury and their families in their recovery. Located 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 [...]