Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) Outpatient Services - GF Strong
The Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) is a multi-disciplinary team specializing in treating school-aged adolescent who are slow to recover from a concussion.
Referrals are screened and the adolescent is scheduled to see the members of the team who are the most appropriate to be involved in his/her care.
Criteria for referral:
- Aged 12-17 years or 18 year old in high school diagnosed with a concussion in the last 18 months.
- Is either MORE than 1 month post-concussion with persistent symptoms OR less than 1 month with ONE of the following risk factor(s): prior concussion(s), history of learning disability, diagnosis of ADHD or other developmental disability, history of migraine/headaches, history of depression/mood disorders/anxiety, and/or sleep disorder.
- Must have been seen by the local general physician, pediatrician, and/or concussion clinic but now needs specialized provincial service due to the unresolved complex persistent concussion symptoms.
- Physician referrals only.
- Exclusion: severe/untreated substance use disorder and mental health condition.
Possible team members include:
- Occupational Therapist
- GF Strong School Program Teacher
- Physiatrist
- Physiotherapist*
- Neuropsychologist*
- Social work (Limited service ? with referral from)
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
4255 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 2G9
Phone: (604) 734-1313 extension 2235
Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Referral
Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) - Referral FormParking & transportation
Paid parking is available. Pay stations are located at the main entrance to the building and at the staff entrance on 28th Avenue.