Business Details
25 Years
experience
Empowering Brain Injury Survivors & Families in Trail, BC
Founded in 2001, we are a dedicated organization committed to empowering adults and families living with the effects of acquired brain injuries. Our mission is to enhance quality of life, foster independence, and promote community involvement through personalized support services. We provide one-to-one rehabilitative care, peer support groups, and family support programs tailored to individual needs. Our partnerships with Interior Health Authority, ICBC, WCB, and private insurers enable us to deliver comprehensive services across multiple communities. With over two decades of experience, we have helped 8,216 clients and educated 16,463 individuals in brain injury prevention.Our team of professionals offers specialized therapies, including music and art therapy, while our outreach services address housing, transportation, and financial advising needs. We operate an educational art gallery showcasing survivor artwork and maintain strong community partnerships to expand our impact. Our structured programs focus on executive functioning skills, risk assessment, and advocacy, ensuring clients receive holistic support. Through continuous program development since our incorporation, we remain a trusted resource for brain injury recovery in the Kootenay region.
Services
One-to-One Rehabilitative Care
Peer Support Groups
Family Support Programs
Music Therapy
Art Therapy
Outreach Services
Financial Advising
Housing Assistance
Transportation Support
Court Proceedings Support
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20 years of specialized experience in brain injury support services
- Partnerships with major health authorities and insurance providers
- Personalized one-to-one rehabilitative care programs
- Community-based outreach across 11 regional locations
- Integrated therapeutic approach combining art, music, and counseling
Services
One-to-One Rehabilitative Care
Individualized support programs help clients develop executive functioning skills through organization tools and memory techniques. Our specialists work directly with clients to improve daily living independence. Services are available through health authority contracts and private insurance partnerships.
Peer Support Groups
Weekly and bi-weekly group meetings provide shared experiences and coping strategies for brain injury survivors. Facilitated sessions create safe spaces for connection and mutual learning. Locations available across multiple Kootenay communities with schedules posted online.
Family Support Programs
Outreach workers provide specialized support for caregivers through individual counseling and group sessions. Our programs address the unique challenges faced by families of brain injury survivors. Education and resources help families navigate recovery processes effectively.
Music Therapy
Certified music therapy programs use musical interventions to improve cognitive function and emotional well-being. Sessions focus on memory enhancement, motor skills development, and emotional expression through structured musical activities.
Art Therapy
Professional art therapy programs facilitate emotional expression and cognitive rehabilitation through visual arts. Our gallery showcases survivor artwork while therapeutic sessions use creative processes to support brain injury recovery and community connection.
People
Tracy Hanson
Rehabilitative Exercise Instructor
Specializes in developing customized exercise programs that improve physical function and independence for brain injury survivors through structured rehabilitative activities.
Jason Thomas
Active member of the therapeutic team providing support services for brain injury survivors, focusing on community integration and daily living skills development.
Rebecca Harrison
Music Therapy Program Director
Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate specializing in therapeutic music applications for brain injury recovery, creating tailored programs that enhance cognitive function through musical engagement.
Questions
What services does Kootenay Brain Injury Association offer?
We provide one-to-one rehabilitative care, peer support groups, family counseling, music/art therapy, outreach services, and assistance with housing, transportation, and financial matters.
Who is eligible for your programs?
Our services require a medically documented diagnosis of concussion or brain injury, with eligibility determined through professional assessment.
How can I access your support programs?
Contact our office to schedule a consultation appointment and bring documentation of your brain injury diagnosis for eligibility verification.
Do you serve areas outside Trail?
We provide outreach services in 11 communities including Castlegar, Nelson, Grand Forks, Cranbrook, and Revelstoke.
What makes your organization unique?
Our integrated approach combines therapeutic arts, personalized rehabilitation, and community outreach with 20+ years of specialized experience.
How is your organization funded?
We receive funding through health authority contracts, private insurance partnerships, and community fundraising initiatives.