Service Co-ordination

Brain Care Centre


Description
Provides case management for individuals with an acquired brain injury.

Service offers:

  • case management and assistance to clients with goal setting and reaching those goals

Includes:

  • assessment
  • support, advocacy, and referral to community-based supports
  • building and surveying community capacity for service to brain injury survivors
  • offering lifetime services as needed and long term follow-up services, including the intake process for Supports for Community Living
  • occupational therapy
  • electronic compensatory device training

Also provides access to other services that may help meet a client's goals:

  • Community Living and Rehabilitation - assists clients and families with managing cognitive changes after brain injury, with a focus on enabling participation in the community and independence in life, as well as occupational therapy services, Vocational Assessment and Return to Work support
  • Computer Assistive Device Training - offers a small classroom setting where participants can learn a variety of computer skills, such as internet and e-mail, Microsoft Office, image editing, and basic computer, smart phone, and tablet skills
  • Life Skills Classes - offers classes and workshops on life skills such as self-esteem, effective communication and social skills, attention and memory, personal wellness, time management, stress management, and understanding brain injury
  • Concussion Management Program - offers a combination of supportive counselling, occupational therapy, quality of life assessment, and referrals to relevant medical care providers for physical symptom management
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • 18 years and older
  • with an acquired brain injury
  • and their families or caregivers
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • contact the Intake Co-ordinator
Medical documentation of acquired brain injury required.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

There may be a wait list depending on current client workload. Clients are triaged on the basis of severity of need.


Toll Free
1-800-425-5552
Telephone
780-477-7575
Fax
780-474-4415
Web Site
http:///www.braincarecentre.com
Email
admin@braincarecentre.com
Languages
English - Contact for more information on additional service languages currently available.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual memberships available. Contact for details. Membership is not required to receive services.




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
August 19, 2024
Address
11209 86 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5B 3H7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.