Welcome to East Kootenay Brain Injury Association

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is defined as “damage to the brain which occurs after birth and is not related to congenital disorder or a degenerative disease”.  These impairments may be either temporary or permanent and cause partial or total function disability and this may affect social behaviors.

The East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (EKBIA) provides support to both persons with brain injury and those who care about them to achieve an improved quality of life.

Support for people living with a brain injury…

A brain injury will change a person’s life.  EKBIA provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals with brain injury to meet, share and help one another.

Support for families, friends and caregivers…

Family, friends and caregivers are important in the life of a person who is living with a brain injury. They will have questions, frustrations and fears. It is important to have peer support offering a network to share problems and successes with others who understand. EKBIA provides opportunities and support for families, friends and caregivers to find answers to their questions and concerns.

Funding for the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association has been generously provided by:

the Interior Health Authority, Columbia Basin Trust and the Dave Irwin Foundation.