In-patient services - Acquired Brain Injury Program - GF Strong

Provides specialized rehabilitation services for adults who have sustained a brain injury due to one of the following causes:

• Traumatic force to the head causing brain damage (e.g. motor vehicle injuries, falls and assaults)

• Stroke caused by embolisms, thrombosis and aneurysms

• Lack of oxygen to the brain from near drowning, cardiac arrest (heart stops beating) and drug overdose

• Infections affecting the brain (meningitis and/or encephalitis)

• Toxic exposure (alcohol, other drug use, toxic inhalants)

• Brain tumours

The program is client-focused, goal oriented and time limited for clients who require the unique services of a specialized interdisciplinary team or rehabilitation specialist that cannot be provided by local or community care providers.