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Acquired Brain Injury Named in the BC Minister of Health’s Mandate Letter.

Premier Eby has released the mandate letters for this cabinet. For the first time ever, acquired brain injury has been named as a priority. Read Minister Osborne’s letter here.

This inclusion means:
✔️ ABI is now a priority for the provincial government.
✔️ There is potential for increased funding and better support for those living with brain injuries and their families.
✔️ Acknowledgment of the intersections between ABI, mental health, addictions, homelessness, and intimate partner violence.
✔️ A step closer to a unified National Brain Injury Strategy in Canada.

MOH Mandate Letter
Although the House of Commons is on pause at the moment, the need for a National Strategy on Brain Injury remains.
The Standing Committee on Health (HESA) received 39 briefs outlining the importance and need for a National Strategy on Brain Injury Act because this critical step will pave the way for improved prevention, care, and support for millions of Canadians affected by brain injuries. 💡🧠
A federal election in Canada will happen this year. Read the briefs submitted to HESA and prepare to speak to your MP, if seeking re-election, and/or other candidates about this important work.
Standing Committee on Health Briefs

BC Consensus on Brain Injury, Mental Health, and Addiction

June 20 , 2024 is the 3rd Consensus Building Day in British Columbia. This project is graciously funded by the Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions and Vancouver Foundation.

To learn more, visit BC Consensus on Brain Injury, Mental Health, and Addiction. 

BC Consensus Project

Forever Homes

 What will happen to my adult child when I die?

We now have an aging population of survivors who depend heavily on their families for support including living with senior parents. When their parents die, the responsibility of care will shift to other family members or friends, when possible, but many will be alone and living at risk.

Michael and Jessica Forever Homes Show.

Michael’s Story

Jessica’s Story

UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN BRAIN INJURY, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA

1.5 Million Canadians live with a brain injury and it contributes to homelessness, incarceration, substance use, and mental health issues. The unintended consequences cost our country billions in emergency and health care services. If we do not include brain injury in every conversation we will never have a 100% solution to mitigating these social issues.

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Surviving the Perfect Storm

Watch our video to understand the link between brain injury, mental, health and addiction.

Surviving the Perfect Storm: Mental Health, Addiction, & Brain Injury

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BCBIA AND CGB

The BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) and the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses (CGB) are pleased to announce the organizations are aligning in a Strategic Partnership.

The workflow of both organizations will be carried out under the administrative leadership of Janelle Breese Biagioni, CEO and Founder of the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses. To learn more, click here.