Kootenay Brain Injury Association
Serves the West Kootenay Boundary region including Castlegar, Trail Area, Salmo, Nelson, Kaslo, Grand Forks and Nakusp. The Association also has programs in the East Kootenay region..
Before being able to participate in the Association's activities, individuals must be assessed and referred by Interior Health's Coordinator of Acquired Brain Injury Services .
Services include:
- Assisting individuals with brain injury and their families to access resources to participate in their communities and support their choices.
- Delivering outreach services, one-on-one support, and peer support groups to meet the lifelong needs of members.
- Preventing brain injuries through initiatives to change the risk behaviors within communities.
- Creating public awareness around the effects of acquired brain injury
- Group learning space where individuals and community groups build skills and relationships
- Running a storefront in Trail's Waneta Mall where members can display and sell their hand-made
creations.
Also offers the Mainstream Connection program which targets individuals experiencing mental health problems and/or those who have sustained an acquired brain injury and are currently involved in criminal activity, or are "at-risk" of becoming involved in criminal activity. The program provides a complete rehabilitation, education and support program using primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies. Program available in Trail, Salmo, Fruitvale, Castlegar, Nelson, Grand Forks.
Check the website or call the Castlegar office to confirm dates, times and locations of support groups and other activities.
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Office: Monday to Thursday
9am to 4pm
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This program was last updated on: 06 Jun 2023.