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 Chilliwack Resource Centre provides information on: free services in the community government agency information community resources and services education office training health information social events Located in: Fraser Health Authority.  

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 [...]

This program provides funding and coordination of short-term, community-based rehab and support services for children and youth with an acquired brain injury. Services include: Acute rehab services Service coordination Toll-free line Transition planning This is a provincially funded program. Only those without third party funding are eligible for these services. 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

Encephalitis Global is a non-profit organization formed in 2005 as an alliance connecting encephalitis survivors and caregivers around the world. Encephalitis Global strives to raise awareness, aiming to promote swift diagnosis, to alleviate unnecessary suffering and to prevent untimely death. They host an annual conference to raise awareness and bring 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 [...]

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 [...]

HealthLinkBC is a health system navigation service that is accessible via telephone or the Internet. It assists the public and health care professionals in finding and accessing appropriate health resources in or close to their home communities. You can learn about health topics and medications, check your symptoms, find resources 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 [...]