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Brain Injury Support Services

Caregiver Support, Condition Specific Support, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior

Provided by South Okanagan Brain Injury Society

Offers various programs to help support individuals recovering from brain injuries.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS) focuses on a range of services and initiatives to support individuals affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), along with their families and caregivers. Services include:

Promoting Knowledge and Understanding: Educating the public and communities about the unique needs of individuals with ABI, fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment.
Prevention Education: Offering educational programs to individuals, families, caregivers, and the broader community aimed at preventing brain injuries and enhancing awareness of brain health.
Support Services for Survivors and Families: Providing access to essential resources, including facilities, programs, and housing support for individuals and families affected by ABI, ensuring they receive the care they need for recovery and stability.
Access to Community-Based Supports: Assisting individuals with ABI in connecting with local resources, healthcare services, and community-based programs that support their ongoing recovery and integration.
Advocacy: Acting as a voice for individuals impacted by ABI, ensuring their rights and needs are represented in healthcare, legal, and social systems
Homeless Outreach and Mental Health Programs: Addressing homelessness, and mental health by offering specialized outreach services and mental health support to individuals facing these challenges.

SOSBIS is dedicated to spreading brain injury awareness through a variety of key initiatives, including:

Brain Injury Prevention & Education: The goal is to decrease the occurrence of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by promoting safe practices, particularly among young people, in everyday activities.
Brain Safe Program: SOSBIS offers free helmets to low-income families and individuals who cannot afford a properly fitting helmet.
Helmet Information: For questions about purchasing a helmet for an adult or child, SOSBIS provides helmet fitting information and guidelines to help ensure a proper fit.
Brain Injury 101 Educational Series: Provides an introduction to brain anatomy and explains the effects of brain injury.
The Stroke Navigator Program: A non-medical, community support service that helps stroke survivors and their caregivers adjust to life after a stroke and to reintegrate back into the community.
Brain Injury Stroke Programs
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