A Registered Canadian Charity
Our Programs
Our one-to-one outreach support services are designed to support clients directly with the activities of daily living that increase quality of life and independence. Some examples of what members can work on with an outreach worker are:
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Forms and documents support
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Budgeting
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Routine building
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Assisting with executive functioning skills - Ex. organization, memory tools, etc
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Arranging Appointments and Appointment Support/Advocacy​
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Navigating Additional Community Supports​
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Outreach support can be offered both in person or virtually when required.
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Individual Support
Group Support
Our Group support program offers members a chance to connect with peers who understand the life changing effects of ABI. Through Group, members are able to engage in meaningful community connections that support their wellbeing. Some of the activities we do at group include:
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Music Therapy
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Physio and Physical Fitness
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Art Therapy
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Cooking Classes
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Educational Presentations
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Equine Assisted Learning
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Special event days - Ex. Movies, bowling, board games, etc.
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Group is held weekly or bi-weekly in Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, and Grand Forks.
Other Services
​Some other things we can support in are:
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Counselling - We can refer you to brain injury specific counsellors or offer it ourselves.
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Family and caregiver support - If you need assistance as a caregiver or family member, we can provide you with community connections, resources, and information.
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Sending referrals - Career development, occupational therapy, advocacy, and more.
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Assistance in transportation needs.
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Assisting with housing - landlord communication, finding new housing, getting connected to other housing agency supports
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Applying for income assistance - PWD, subsidies, Etc. ​
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To access services at KBIA, individuals must be an adult (19 or older) and have a medically documented (diagnosed) concussion or Acquired Brain Injury. If you believe you qualify, please contact us.
We ask that you bring documentation of your brain injury to your appointment.