The Alberta Brain Injury Network (ABIN) has three service coordinators who assist individuals who are over 18 and have an acquired brain injury.  An acquired brain injury is a brain injury that happens after birth.  If an individual or a family is looking for support around brain injury, they can meet with a service coordinator who will take the time to get to know them, find out what is working really well, and assess the areas that are in need of some support.  A service coordinator can assist both the individual with a brain injury, and the family of a person with a brain injury.

The ABIN team can help a person in many areas:

·        Finances

o   This may include applying for AISH, or other income supports, or accessing rent supplements for housing.

·        Rehabilitation

o   This may include connecting with physiotherapy, on-going treatments, or cognitive retraining

·        Basic Needs

o   A service coordinator may help you find food and clothing, as well as housing arrangements

·        Legal issues

·        Employment

·        Education

·        Becoming adjusted to your situation