Concussion Services

You have been diagnosed with a concussion by a physician or nurse practitioner
You are 6 months or less post injury
You are age 16 or over
- Age 0-11 years, contact BC Centre for Ability at 604-451-5511
- Age 12-15 years, contact GF Strong Early Response Concussion Service – Adolescents at 604-737-6291
You live in the Fraser Health Authority region (from Burnaby to South Delta to Boston Bar)

Have your health care professional (i.e. family doctor, nurse practitioner, ER, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, etc.) fax a referral form to the Concussion Services.
All clients are mailed a package that includes information about concussion and guidelines for self-management of recovery. Clients also receive a letter inviting them to contact the clinic to schedule a time to attend an information session regarding concussion recovery and symptom management.
Individual follow up appointments may be booked with our clinicians after the information session, on a case by case basis.
Clients who do not meet our service criteria are provided direction on alternative resources.

Learn about symptoms and recovery from concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.
Receive guidance about how to safely returning to daily activities, work, school and play/sports.
Be screened for and be provided with recommendations for potential rehabilitative follow-up services.
Consultation may be provided to family physician and other health care providers involved in your care.
Liaising with specialists (i.e. neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and/or physiatry) regarding medical management of persisting or escalating post-concussive symptoms, as appropriate.