The Abilitas Foundation is a charitable foundation, based in Abbotsford. Abilitas’ vision is to create an accessible place for people living with disabilities. With the support of donors, volunteers, and its dedicated board and building committee, they have achieved this goal with the Cold Water Ranch Lodge in Merritt, BC. 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 [...]

Bill’s Place is a group of skilled and committed professionals that provides housing and personalized support to individuals whose lives have been impacted by acquired brain injury, trauma and dual diagnosis. Care is offered within a cluster of seven homes, as well as within their eight suite apartment building, both 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 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 [...]

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 [...]

Communitas approaches every person they support with a spirit of caring and inclusion. Services include: residential options, community support options, employment training programs and respite options. Drop-in Centres provide social, community and recreation opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Communitas serves Chilliwack and Read more [...]

Communitas approaches every person they support with a spirit of caring and inclusion. Services include: residential options, community support options, employment training programs and respite options. Drop-in Centres provide social, community and recreation opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Located in: Island Health 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.

CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

CONNECT’s mission is to “Make Lives Better.” They achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through their Life Redesign Model, they empower residents by applying their knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate Read more [...]

The Fraser Health Concussion Clinic provides early intervention and follow-up services to people who have experienced a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, helping to manage symptoms and speed recovery. It also provides information about recovery, guidance in returning to daily activities and work, assessment of rehabilitation needs, help arranging community services Read more [...]

Community Rehab Early Discharge Initiative (REDi) is delivered in outpatient clinics (attached to hospitals) in six Fraser Health communities. It is an outpatient service providing coordinated rehab to clients who have realistic, achievable functional goals, who no longer need to stay in hospital and can be supported at home. It Read more [...]

Community Rehab Early Discharge Initiative (REDi) is delivered in outpatient clinics (attached to hospitals) in six Fraser Health communities. It is an outpatient service providing coordinated rehab to clients who have realistic, achievable functional goals, who no longer need to stay in hospital and can be supported at home. It Read more [...]