FRASER VALLEY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association promotes holistic awareness, prevention and wellness for people with acquired brain injury, their supporters and the community.
About This Cause
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association has been providing services and programs for people with acquired brain injuries and their families/supporters in the community since 1997. The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) provides a variety of services including case management services, support groups and drop-in centres. In order to access FVBIA’s regular programs, individuals must meet eligibility criteria and be able to provide proof of acquired brain injury https://www.fvbia.org/criteria-for-services/. FVBIA offers a variety of programs throughout the Fraser Valley. Some examples are below but may not always be offered throughout the whole year. Groups may be time limited or subject to change due to funding, locations or client interests/needs. We are always offering new activities. Contact info@fvbia.org or 604-557-1913 for more information. • Case Management (virtual and in-person) • Drop In/Leisure Programs (Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford) • Lifeskills • Mill Lake Walking Group - Abbotsford 3x/week • Community Kitchen • Ladies R 'n R (Relax and Revive) group • Health & Wellness (virtual) group • Gentle yoga (virtual and in-person) • Fitness group • Art and jewelry classes • Writer's Bullpen for FVBIA Newsletter • Shared Garden project • In the Now Group • Photography classes • Facebook Community group • Crafts • Volunteering/Employment support • Family Support groups • Support for youth • Brain Injury and Mental Health - information sessions for the South Asian Community • Coffee & Chats • ABI Awareness and Education • First Aid training, Food Safe and funding for other certifications to support volunteer/employment opportunities • Young at Arts Summer program - for kids with ABI, siblings of kids with ABI or kids that have a parent with ABI – • Corrections Liaison program (virtual) – 8-week ABI & Substance use education groups for inmates at Fraser Regional Corrections in Maple Ridge. See our latest newsletter for current times and locations for all activities. https://www.fvbia.org/fvbia-newsletter/ You can also contact us for more details about any of the following: Resources and Information General information on acquired brain injury (ABI) Presentations on prevention and awareness of brain injury Education for family members, including children and siblings of survivors Training and education for professionals Resource Materials and Community Resources Case Management Effective 1-1 case management is the cornerstone to recovery after acquired brain injury. FVBIA offers skilled Case Managers to identify areas of need and help navigate the complex path back into the community. If you are looking for information or support because you or someone you know has had an acquired brain injury, please contact us at 1-866-557-1913 or info@fvbia.org.