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Brain Injury Program

The Brain Injury Program supports individuals with Acquired Brain Injury to live in the community. Services are arranged in collaboration with appropriate VIHA departments and community agencies.

Services may include:

  1. Long Term Residential Support, such as family care homes, contracted private group living facilities or MacDonald House group home.
  2. Long Term Community Rehabilitation, such as tenant support, day programs or community access supports.
  3. Short Term Rehabilitation and Stabilization, such as trauma recovery counseling, caregiver support etc.
  4. Education and In-services, which provide an overview and understanding of Brain Injury
  5. Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) tailored to issues relating to Brain Injury, is also available.

Eligibility:

  • 19 years of age and older
  • sustained an acquired brain injury post birth
  • consent to receiving services
  • VIHA residency requirements

Application:

Referrals may be initiated by:

  • a physician,
  • a health care provider,
  • a family member,
  • a friend, or
  • by the person with the Acquired Brain Injury.

Please feel free to contact our office at (250) 370-8455 to find out more information.

Alternatively, you may download the following application form and mail or fax it to our office at (250) 370-8697. An intake worker will contact you to gather more information regarding the referral and determine eligibility for services.

Brain Injury Program Application for Service (pdf)