This program provides a multidisciplinary approach to outpatient rehab management post brain injury or stroke for adults with a neurological condition (e.g., head injury, MS). The team consists of OT/ PT/ SLP and physiatry, as well as rehabilitation assistants. Specialized one-to-one and group programs include topics such as constraint induced Read more [...]

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 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 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.

KBIA advocates for and provides specialized programs for survivors of acquired brain injuries, and facilitates education and awareness in the community. Located in: Interior Health Authority.

The MRBIA is a self-help, peer-support group for survivors and family. Focuses include education, socialization, and helping brain injury survivors find available community resources. Located in: Fraser 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 [...]

NOSBIS is a non-profit society that supports ABI survivors and their family members. The head office is in Salmon Arm, BC, and their area of coverage includes the North Okanagan and the Shuswap, from Enderby to Salmon Arm to Squilax, including all points in between. Membership is open to anyone 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 [...]

The Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) has been serving its 2,300+ members for over 70 years. As the voice of its members, they ensure members have access to practice support, professional development and advocacy tools to ensure that British Columbians receive quality care that keeps them moving for life. Note: Read more [...]

The PRBIS provides support, education and advocacy for persons living with an acquired brain injury, their family, friends and caregivers through goal specific, unique and innovative programming. The intake process collects enough initial information to determine whether our services are suitable or whether a referral is required. Email us at Read more [...]

Power For All is a charity that serves clients in the Fraser Valley, BC. The vision of Power for All is to provide universal access to adventure based activities to all clients from all walks of life in spite of physical, cognitive, social ability and financial resources. What are the Read more [...]

Semiahmoo’s ABI program provides a natural home environment where supported individuals have access to assistance and guidance whenever possible that builds self confidence and promotes personal growth. They make efforts to ensure all interactions are person-centered and dedicated to encouraging personal choice and direction. A referral from Fraser Health is Read more [...]