Island Health’s Brain Injury Program is an island-wide community-based program that provides services to assist adults with acquired brain injury in regaining, improving, or maintaining function and/or independence. Services fall into two broad categories: 1) Community Services 2) Community Residential Services. Services are subject to availability and are voluntary A Read more [...]

The Campbell River Regional Hospital has developed an outpatient stroke clinic that works with patients to prevent strokes and manage risk factors. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Community Health Services provides a range of health care and support services to eligible clients living in the community. Our in-home and community-based services support you to: improve your health and quality of life, and remain independent and in your own home for as long as possible. We can also Read more [...]

The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has a General Rehabilitation Unit. This inpatient unit sees patients with a variety of conditions including stroke, complex orthopaedic conditions, complex medical/surgical conditions, complex neuromuscular conditions and amputations. A doctor’s referral is required and patients must meet the admission guidelines for each program. Call 250-755-7691 Read more [...]

The Royal Jubilee Hospital has a rehabilitation inpatient program that serves clients with orthopedic, amputee, medical, surgical issues as well as stroke populations (primarily motor strokes with no cognitive or speech issues). A doctor’s referral is required and patients must meet the admission guidelines for each program. Located in: Island Read more [...]

The Victoria General Hospital has a Neurological (stroke/brain injury) Rehabilitation Unit (VGH 5N). It serves clients with recent ABI’s and recent strokes as well as complex neuromuscular conditions. A doctor’s referral is required and patients must meet the admission guidelines for each program. Located in: Island Health Authority.

The Division of Neurology, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia and the B.C. Stroke Strategy, is working to establish a regional stroke program, centred out of the Victoria General Hospital.  In addition, the Campbell River Regional Hospital has developed an outpatient stroke clinic that works Read more [...]

The IORP offers clinics in Victoria and Nanaimo for patients with moderate levels of impairment following a stroke and for patients with limb amputation. Both clinics offer: coordinated care planning by an interdisciplinary team weekly progress/discharge reviews education and learning opportunities access to intensive treatment for 6-8 weeks on an Read more [...]

The IORP offers clinics in Victoria and Nanaimo for patients with moderate levels of impairment following a stroke and for patients with limb amputation. Both clinics offer: coordinated care planning by an interdisciplinary team weekly progress/discharge reviews education and learning opportunities access to intensive treatment for 6-8 weeks on an Read more [...]

The Outpatient Neuro program provides short-term outpatient services for adults who have acquired significant neurological impairments that impact their ability to function. Example diagnoses include: recent stroke, brain injury, brain tumor, aneurysm, Parkinson’s Disease, Gillian Barre Disease. The program provides both single discipline and multidisciplinary rehab services including physiotherapy, occupational Read more [...]

The Outpatient Rehab program provides short-term outpatient services for adults dealing with orthopedic issues, amputation or neurological impairments that impact their ability to function. The program provides both single discipline and multidisciplinary rehab services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, social work and neuropsychology. A referral is required Read more [...]

This is an outpatient clinic for patients who have problems with spasticity resulting from a stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury or a Spinal Cord Injury. A doctor’s referral is required in order to access the program. Call 250-727-4221 Located in: Island Health Authority.

This is an outpatient clinic for any patient who has physical problems resulting from stroke. A doctor’s referral is required in order to access the program. A Consultant Physiatrist will see all patients. Call 250-727-4221 Located in: Island Health Authority.

Lifetime Networks understands the importance of relationships. They work together with clients to help them achieve their goals within inclusive, safe, welcoming settings. They build networks of friends, provide continuing education, community engagement support, employment preparation, job search, ‘on the job’ support and more. Located in: Island Health Authority.

NBIS aspires to a world where neurological health is nurtured, and where full and active citizenship is attainable by all. NBIS fosters opportunity and self-determination with those affected by acquired brain injury. Our Intake worker receives new referrals to NBIS and looks after a small client case load. To arrange Read more [...]

The following activities are offered at the Nanaimo Branch: Social activities & announcements Exercise One of three options: speech and caregivers groups, walk around the park or exercise Lunch (bring or buy) Speaker/entertainment Branch programs are for stroke survivors living in the community and their caregivers. Stroke survivors must be Read more [...]

Nanaimo Supportive Lifestyles Ltd. works with adults with cognitive disabilities. Services include: individualized 1-1 service daytime group services focused on community involvement, vocational and fitness/nutrition goals adult social group nights fitness program, yoga & mindfulness skills business training If you are interested in any of our services, please contact your Read more [...]

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Some of the Neil Squire Society’s programs are offered through the Victoria Disability Resource Centre. Staff at the Centre use an Independent Living approach to work closely with Read more [...]

This Institute, offering adapted programs and services, believes that physical activity improves overall well-being, emotionally, physically & mentally, and that everyone, of every age & ability, deserves health & well-being. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Recreation Integration Victoria aims “To facilitate active lifestyles for people with disabilities.” They believe that participation in recreation and leisure are essential aspects of human life that improve one’s quality of life. They strive to ensure an equality of access to community parks and recreation facilities, programs, services, and special Read more [...]