Understanding the intersection of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and brain injury. This site provides information and resources on IPV/BI. The toolkit is meant for educational purposes only. The information within it should not be used to diagnose or treat brain injury in your clients.
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BC Cancer Agency – Abbotsford
The Abbotsford Centre is one of six full service cancer centres of the BC Cancer Agency, which sets direction and leadership for a broad range of cancer care services. While they base their approach on the BC Cancer Agency’s provincial guidelines and mandate, they retain an exclusive culture specific to Read more [...]
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BC Cancer Agency – Fraser Valley
The BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre provides oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in the Fraser Valley. They provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Toll-Free: 1-800-523-2885 Located in: Fraser Health Authority.
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BC Cancer Agency – Provincial Office
The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program for the residents of BC and the Yukon. Their mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation. The BCCA operates six regional cancer centres, providing assessment and diagnostic Read more [...]
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BC Cancer Agency – Southern Interior
This centre serves people from the Boundary, Cariboo, Kootenay, Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions of BC. The centre is an outpatient facility, which means patients are treated here during the day. When around-the-clock treatment is needed, patients receive care at Kelowna General Hospital. Located in: Interior Health Authority. Toll-Free: 1-888-563-7773
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BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver
The Vancouver Centre provides oncology consultations, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy treatments for people who live in Vancouver. Through the BC Cancer Agency, they provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
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BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Island
BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre provides oncology consultations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for people who live on Vancouver Island. They provide a broad range of services including prevention, treatment, screening, genetic counselling and supportive care. Toll-Free: 1-800-670-3322 Located in: Island Health Authority.
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Brain Injury Canada
Brain Injury Canada was formed with the mission to “improve the quality of life for those living with a brain injury, and their caregivers.” Note: This is a service that is available across Canada and is largely accessed online or by phone. The head office is located in Ottawa, Ontario. Read more [...]
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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
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 [...]
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Non-profit Concussion Awareness Tool
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management may decrease the risk of brain damage and potentially reduce long-term health issues. Developed by Dr. Shelina Babul, Associate Director/Sports Injury Specialist with the BC Read more [...]
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North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association
The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) works to ensure that people with disabilities can participate actively as members of the community. It provides programs and services based on the belief that healthy vibrant communities are inclusive communities, free of barriers to participation. They directly serve over 450 individuals through Read more [...]
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Non-profit Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury Through Research (SOAR)
SOAR (Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research) is a multi-disciplinary, community-engaged, research partnership between the University of British Columbia (UBC) – Okanagan and Kelowna Women’s Shelter in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. SOAR explores the incidence and effects of brain injury in women survivors of intimate partner violence Read more [...]
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Victoria Disability Resource Centre
The Victoria Disability Resource Centre promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the economic, political, cultural, and social life of Canadian society. They offer support in five key areas: Research & Community Development Disabled Parking Permits Information & Referral Peer Support Access to Employment Services Located in: Island Read more [...]