?GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre is British Columbia's largest rehabilitation centre. As a freestanding facility, G.F. Strong provides inpatient, outpatient, outreach and clinical support services to clients/patients in four unique programs: Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Arthritis and Neuromusculoskeletal.
Since 1949, G.F. Strong
has offered a broad range of clinical services, including specialized care at
Mary Pack Arthritis Centre. Through its affiliation with the University of
British Columbia and other academic organizations, G.F Strong participates in
leading rehabilitation teaching and research.
Please click on the "Access services" blue accordion tab below to see a full list of GF Strong programs and services.
Talk to the staff before visiting to determine the best time for your visit and what you should do when you arrive. Read our Visiting our hospitals, clinics & care homes page for more information.
?Referrals to GF Strong programs must be made by a doctor or nurse practitioner:
GF Strong in-patient admission criteria
GF Strong in-patient referral form
GF Strong outpatient admission criteria
GF Strong outpatient referral form
Make a referral to the Driver Rehab program:
Make a referral to the In-patient Arthritis program:
Arthritis rehabilitation admission criteria
Arthritis in-patient referral form
Make a referral to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Centre:
ALS Centre out-patient clinic referral form
Make a referral to the Assistive Technology Service (for health care professionals)
Assistive Technology Service referral form (Community and Outpatient)
Make a referral to the GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS)
Paid parking is available. Pay stations are located at the main entrance to the building and at the staff entrance on 28th Avenue.
Visit the Hospital care section on our website for more information on bringing personal ID, personal belongings, hospital rooms and meals, patient services you can access and more.
Client and family education at GF Strong
GF Strong Patient & Family Handbook (English)
GF Strong Patient & Family Handbook (Chinese)