After Stroke BC

Provides a range of programs and support services to stroke survivors, their family and friends, and health care professionals. Branches throughout BC help stroke survivors in coping with life after stroke. Offers community navigation services (intake, information and referral, goal setting and action planning for community integration) for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Also offers weekly and bi-monthly virtual stroke recovery programs, and in-person and virtual peer support groups led by volunteers (including peers), and/or instructors, as well as virtual programs for Chinese individuals and for South Asians (https://strokerecoverybc.ca/wp-content/uploads/AfterStroke_BC-Roadmap_11x17_AUG_-2023_B.pdf). Programming includes physical and communication exercises, social interaction and recreation, thinking and memory exercises, support for stroke survivors and caregivers, healthy lifestyle education, and information on health and community resources. Stroke survivors must be independent in feeding, mobility, toileting, and personal hygiene, or have a caregiver accompany them who can provide the necessary assistance. Guidebooks are available in Chinese, English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Stroke recovery program is offered in partnership with March of Dimes. Provincial administrative office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; program hours vary. Funded in part by the Province of BC and by March of Dimes. Nonprofit society, registered charity.