About BC Brain Injury Associationโข
The BC Brain Injury Associationโข is to be the agent of change providing aย provincially coordinated, accessible, and trauma-informed model with national alignment where people impacted by brain injury are supported to heal, navigate, and live with dignity, and where survivor voices and their circles of care shape the systems meant to serve them.
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1-778-381-2696
PO Box 122
Saanichton STN Main, BC V8M 2C3
Our Mission
With dignity and compassion, we support people impacted by brain injury through the many layers of loss and the complexity of systems they must navigate.ย
Navigating the System
Strategic Insights
Purposeful Partnerships
Our Role and Positioning
BCBIA strives to ensure the system is aligned and accessible by identifying gaps, barriers, and inequities, and by informing how services, criteria, and investments evolve to better meet need.ย
Our role is to provide:
- Clear, accessible information
- Trusted resource information
- Navigation pathways
- Survivor-informed engagement
- Connection, collaboration, and sector alignment
- A clear, credible, and coordinated public voice
Meet Our CGB Centre / BCBIA Team
Janelle Breese Biagioni
CEO
Toni King
President
Matt Woodford
Chair
Rita Forrest
Secretary
Kent Black
Treasurer
Tony Mok
Director
Cathy Stacey
Director
Tori Dach
Director
Dale Breese
Director
Ali P
Director
Myriah Breese
Director
Amelia Hayden
Director
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About Janelle Breese Biagioni
CGB Centre / BCBIA CEO
Janelle Breese Biagioni is the CEO of the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses / BC Brain Injury Association, and a leading advocate for brain injury awareness and support in Canada. With over three decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to advancing education, prevention, and services for individuals and families affected by brain injury, grief, and traumatic loss. She serves as the community lead for the BC Consensus on Brain Injury, Mental Health, and Addiction and plays a key role in advocating for a National Strategy on Brain Injury. Janelle is a published author of both adult and childrenโs books, a national speaker, clinical counsellor, and life coach. She is also a recipient of the King Charles III Commemorative Medal for her contributions to brain injury advocacy in Canada and March of Dimes Canada’s 2025 Disability Changemaker of the Year.
About Toni King
President
Toni is a survivor of brain injury. She was a previous client and really known as a rockstar in the community for her work with Cridgeโs Lunch Program when it was operational at Pacific Christian. Toni is involved in 2nd Chance Cafรฉ at Cedar Rec Centre (survivor run cafรฉ. Lives in Victoria.
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Chair
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Director
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Director
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Director
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Director
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Your Support Matters
Your donation will support CGB Centre / BCBIAโs continued efforts focused on providing insight and inspiration into the lives of survivors through storytelling that offers a broader perspective, as well as highlighting potential improved services opportunities.
Get Involved
Be a Member
Joining BCBIA and make a meaningful difference in the lives of brain injury survivors and their families through support, advocacy, and care.
Attend an Event
Join us at BCBIA events to connect, learn, and support brain injury survivors and their families while making a positive impact in your community!
Share Your Story
Share your story with BCBIA and help others find hope and strength through your personal journey of recovery.
Our History
1982
BC Brain Injury Association was founded and was incorporated on July 6th, 1983.
2012
In November 2012, BCBIA and the Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference Society (PCBICS) joined together to become one organization with a focused and clear purpose to support the province of BCโs brain injury community.
2014
BCBIA engaged The Governance Group to help facilitate the merger and to lead the new board through a strategic planning process and active board governance development.
2016
The BC Brain Injury Association hosted the Showcase which celebrated ten excellent ABI service providers in British Columbia. The event aimed to raise awareness about the organization and its efforts in helping to improve the lives of people with acquired brain injuries.
2024
The 3rd BC Consensus on Brain Injury, Mental Health and Addition was held on June 20, 2024 at the University of Victoria.
Contact Us
Have questions about our brain injury resources, the provincial supports and services listed here or other brain injury community related topics?
Phone:
1-778-381-2696
Location:
PO Box 122 Saanichton STN Main, BC V8M 2C3