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 [...]

An annual pass for public transit systems is available through this bus pass program. Applicants must apply yearly. It is available to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are already registered on Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with MHSD – check website or contact number for specific eligibility criteria. The bus Read more [...]

Located in Prince George, adjacent to the University Hospital of Northern BC, Centre for the North meets the needs of the residents of Northern BC. The new centre offers radiation therapy, systemic therapy and a full range of supportive services reducing the amount of travel that patients and families have Read more [...]

BC Rehab’s mission is to assist individuals whose lives are affected by a physical disability. They assist British Columbians living with a broad range of disabilities as the result of a disease or trauma. BC Rehab disburses funding and provides support to individuals, organizations and programs throughout the Province. Contact Read more [...]

BCTRA is a governing body that represents Recreation Therapists and Practitioners and their practice within the province of British Columbia. Therapeutic Recreation intervention is provided by trained professionals in clinical and/or community settings. Therapeutic Recreation is a process that utilizes functional interventions, leisure education and recreation participation to enable persons Read more [...]

Since 1938, the BC Psychological Association (BCPA) has represented psychologists in British Columbia. It is a voluntary body and is committed to advancing psychology and the psychological well-being of all British Columbians. BCPA seeks to maintain relationships with government with the goal of expanding the role of Registered Psychologists in 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 CAOT is the national organization that supports the more than 16,000 occupational therapists (OTs) who work or study in Canada. OTs improve the health and well-being of Canadians by creating client-centered solutions that help them participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives. CAOT provides Read more [...]

CAN works to support full inclusion within communities through education, promotion, and advocacy. Through its website CAN strives to improve access to information for people with disabilities and those within their support systems. Visit the website for information regarding the membership form and fee. Note: This is a service that Read more [...]

The physician directory allows individuals to verify whether a physician is currently registered and licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and provides information on a physician’s credentials and scope of practice. The data contained in the physician directory is dynamic, pushed in real time from the 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 [...]

The mission of the DABC is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. They champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications. Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278 local: 604-872-1278 Read more [...]

The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Being eligible for the DTC can open the door to other federal, provincial, or territorial programs such as the registered Read more [...]

Social workers are educated, experienced, accountable professionals who help people find constructive solutions to physical, social and emotional problems. Social workers assist individuals, families and communities to resolve problems that affect their day-to-day lives. People consult social workers when they are going through a difficult period in their personal, family Read more [...]

Government of Canada Disability Benefits include disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program. Visit the website to find contact information for particular services available to individuals living in every BC health authority, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Island Health Authority, Interior Health 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 [...]

Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets individuals summon help any time of the day or night – even if they can’t speak. All someone have to do is press their Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Response Centre Associate will ensure Read more [...]

The Northern Brain Injury Association (NBIA) provides brain injury prevention, education, awareness and support to the rural and remote communities of the northern third of BC. They connect survivors to services close to home, and work with communities to reduce the incidence of acquired brain injury through workshops, school presentations, Read more [...]