Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Support Services

Provided by Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association

Offers support and services to people with acquired brain injuries and their families.
FVBIA Programs include:
  • Drop-In & Leisure Programs: Drop-In & Leisure Programs are available in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Hope. These programs offer a social place for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families to provide mutual support and education. For information on hours, activities, and upcoming events, please reach out to the programs below.

  • Young at Arts Summer Camp(s): For children affected by ABI. Children who have an acquired brain injuries, siblings and children who have a parent(s) with ABI join together in fun-filled activities focused on art and nature.

  • Health & Wellness: FVBIA offers a variety of activities that focus on nutrition, fitness and emotional wellness. These may include art, photography, gentle yoga, walking/fitness, support/education groups etc.

  • Education & Networking: Education & Networking groups are offered in Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. The groups focus on sharing, developing skill and learning to function as well as possible with the cognitive and emotional challenges of ABI.

604-557-1913

Toll Free: 1-866-557-1913

Public email: info@fvbia.org

Website: https://fvbia.org/fvbia-programs

#201, 2890 Garden Street, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2T 4W7

Wheelchair accessible.

604-869-9494 (Hope FVBIA Leisure Program)

366A Wallace St., Hope, BC, Hope, British Columbia, V0X 1L0

604-850-6608 (Abbotsford Drop-In, (Communitas Supportive Care Services)

#103, 2776 Bourquin Crescent W., Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 6A4

604-792-6266 (Chilliwack Drop In, Communitas Supportive Care Services)

45825 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 2E1

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral

Details: To be eligible for services, individual must have proof of a diagnosis of an acquired brain injury. This must be confirmed by medical and/or rehabilitation documentation.

Referral Forms
Availability

Service area: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, and Mission

Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person

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