Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Outreach Team

The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Outreach Team is an interdisciplinary community-based health care service for people who have an acquired brain injury. Services are offered via home and community visits. Team members include Occupational Therapy, Behaviourist, Recreation Therapy, Social Work, and Physiotherapy.

Contact

NeuroCommons
Unit 0290, Bedford Place Mall
1658 Bedford Highway
Bedford, NS  B4A 2X9
Tel: 902-473-4305
Fax: 902-425-6574

How do I prepare for my appointment/visit? 

There is nothing special you need to do. A member of the Outreach team will contact you to complete a safety screen and set up a time to come to your home.

What will happen at my appointment?

Team members will meet with you in your home. During the first visit a team member will work with you to set goals and start to make a personalized plan.

The team will work with you, your family, and caregivers to:

• Build on the strengths and supports that you already have so you can take part in activities and better manage your day
• Support you as you move from hospital to home, or adapt to other life changes that may come up
• Teach you and others about ABI and issues that relate to it
• Work with community-based services to better support your needs
• Help you solve problems that are unique to your needs and goals
• Support your family and caregivers in meeting your needs

Will there be any follow up after my appointment?

Outreach typically works with people for up to 6 months at a time. Near the end of your time with Outreach, the team will discuss the need for follow up and whether you should be referred to other services.

Documents and Forms 
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Outreach, Day Program, and Coordinator − ABI Ambulatory Care Teams Referral Form (.pdf)

Learn more

• ABI Day Program
• Stroke: The Early Stages
• Recovery After a Mild Stroke
• Concussion Recovery
• Alcohol and Drug Use After ABI
• Anger After ABI
• Attention After an ABI
• Fatigue After an ABI
• Initiation and Motivation After an ABI
• Memory After an ABI
• Perseveration After an ABI
• Physical Activity After an ABI
• Driver Evaluation Program
• Driver Evaluation Program Frequently Asked Questions