Programs & Services
The Society 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.
These programs continue to evolve in response to ever changing needs.
Do you or a family member have a brain injury?
We offer a broad range of social and support services including:
– Individualized Support
– Group Support
– Disability Assistance
– Community Rehabilitation
– Care Management
– Referrals
– Resource Library
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‼️‼️‼️CHANGE IN PLANS, DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OUR TRAINING IS POSTPONED,
THE CENTRE WILL BE OPEN ON FRIDAY MARCH 15th‼️‼️‼️
Please disregard the previous announcement regarding closure on March 15th!!!!
We are open and business as usual.
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What is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?
An acquired brain injury is defined as:
Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.
ABI Facts
Acquired Brain Injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults worldwide.
Approximately 70% of survivors are between ages 18 and 28. Males are twice as likely as females to acquire a brain injury.
Acquired Brain Injury is the leading cause of seizure disorders.
Half of all brain injuries are the result of motor vehicle collisions and falls.
The remainder are commonly caused by sport injuries (30%), work-related injuries, assault, illness or firearms.
Canadian Statistics:
165,000 new cases of ABI each year
36,000 sustain injury severe enough to require hospitalization
2,500 will die
9,000 injured survivors will require long-term rehabilitation
6,000 will live the remainder of their life with disability
Brain injury is a pervasive epidemic and it’s preventable
Every year in Canada and the U.S. there are new diagnoses of serious medical conditions:
Credit to the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association for the above
More fact sheets on this page: Fact Sheets & FAQs
Supporters
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health
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Hours and Schedule
We are open Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 till 4:00
Drop in hours are 10:00 till 3:30
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News
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New Executive Director – Leanne Kerntopf
Posted on February 9, 2024
The board of directors would like to announce that Leanne Kerntopf is the successful candidate as Executive Director, replacing Deborah Dee beginning April 2024. Congratulation Leanne, we look forward to working with you and thank you Deborah for the past 21 years at the helm of the Society. You can be proud of what you have built and be assured that Leanne is a competent and worthy successor. →
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Posted on December 11, 2023
Last day Fri 22, reopen Tues Jan 2. Happy holidays to all! →
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History in art mural unveiled at Powell River Town Centre
Posted on November 4, 2023
After more than a year of preparation, research, design and painting, Our People Our Place, A History In Art, was unveiled on Friday, September 15. The location of the six murals is beside the Dairy Queen drive-through in the Powell River Town Centre parking lot. Powell River Brain Injury Society executive director Debbie Dee came up with the idea behind the historical mural project, with support from Tla’amin Nation. The orange plaque, revealed alongside the multiple panel mural, states that: “Our hope is that through collaborative projects such as these murals, we can move forward in small steps towards reconciliation and… Read more… →
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Posted on June 4, 2023
POWELL RIVER BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY Financial Statements Year Ended March 31, 2023 →