Making lives better
Vancouver, British Columbia
CONNECT Communities helps people redesign their lives after brain injury and stroke. Founded in 1993 by Janet and John Sherwood, CONNECT provides specialized residential rehabilitation through the Life Redesign Model — a proven approach that embeds rehabilitation into real life, in real homes, with a coaching team that believes recovery does not have a ceiling. 70.4% of people who move into CONNECT move home. Only 7.1% move to long-term care, compared to an industry average of 20 to 30%. The model delivers a 682% return on investment and generates $16.7 million in annual cost avoidance for the health system. These results come from people who arrived with severe functional limitations — the people the traditional system had already done everything it could for. The Life Redesign Model is recognized as a Leading Practice by Accreditation Canada. CONNECT holds Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, the highest level achievable, and presented four abstracts at the IBIA World Congress in Montreal in 2025. Today CONNECT operates 168 bedrooms across six locations in British Columbia and Ontario, with a new location under construction in Parksville on Vancouver Island.
On-site · Parksville
The Life Redesign Coach supports individuals recovering from brain injuries and strokes by assisting with personal care, daily routines, and nutrition. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, completing documentation, and facilitating meaningful activities for residents.
On-site · Parksville
The Life Redesign Coach supports individuals with brain injuries and strokes by assisting with personal care, daily routines, and nutrition. They also facilitate community outings, exercise programs, and maintain shared living spaces while encouraging independence.
On-site · Lake Country
The Independence Coach contributes to the creation of integrated, multi-professional Life Redesign Plans based on individual goals. They also serve as a mentor and teacher for residents and staff while ensuring high standards of care and continuous quality improvement.
On-site · Saanich
The Independence Coach collaborates with individuals to create and implement integrated life redesign plans following brain injury or stroke. They also serve as a mentor and coach to residents and staff while ensuring high standards of quality and safety.