Resources
Libraries Of The North Project
The Northern Brain Injury Association (NBIA) is making sure all northern residents have access to information about acquired brain injury. The Libraries of the North project purchased 99 books that have been distributed to 23 public libraries throughout northern British Columbia.
The books range from topics including personal injury accounts, to information for family members, including children’s books and factual books with reference material for health care providers. The focus of this project is to provide access to relevant information on acquired brain injury for communities and individuals. NBIA determined that the best way to make this information available is through each community’s public library.
The books have been on library shelves since the end of April, 2009. A provincial interlibrary loan system makes these books accessible to all British Columbia library users. You can access a list of the books, book descriptions and the locations of the books through this booklist.
The Northern Brain Injury Association, with the support of the Rick Hanson Foundation, has been involved in communities throughout the north since 2005. The primary goal of NBIA is to ensure that northerners whose lives have been impacted by acquired brain injury are supported in their recovery. The NBIA recognizes the isolation and remoteness of northern living and connects northerners to education and support.
For information on the project or any other questions, contact Carmen Jose at 1-866-979-HOPE (4673) or email carmen.jose@nbia.ca or Janet Marren at (250) 563-9251 ext.123 or email jmarren@lib.pg.bc.ca.
LINKS
Video: Rehabilitation of Survivors of Brain Injury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob-AguFXff0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1ULS9K_4w
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/ Search this site for brain functions and a 3D view of the brain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1ULS9K_4w 10 minute inspirational video on surviving brain injury
http://www.biac-aclc.ca/ Brain Injury information in both official languages
http://www.bvbia.ca/ Our partner association, the Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association assists survivors and their families in the Bulkley Valley region (Smithers, Houston, Hazelton, etc.)
http://www.braininjuryresources.org/ Brain Injury Resource Center
http://www.tbiguide.com/ Traumatic Brain Injury Guide
http://www.bcbraininjuryassociation.com/resourcePOP.php List of resources for British Columbia
Housing
BC Non-Profit Housing Association 604-291-2600 or 1-800-494-8859 Website: www.bcnpha.bc.ca
Supportive Housing and Rent Subsidy Program 1-800-257-7756