Brain Injury Awareness Month in Victoria, BC

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the many individuals, families, caregivers, and communities impacted by brain injury each and every day. At the Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS), we know that no two brain injuries look the same, and that many challenges are often invisible to others.

Brain injury can affect memory, fatigue, emotions, communication, mental health, relationships, and daily life in ways that are not always immediately seen, but are very real. Through education, advocacy, peer support, and community connection, VBIS works to ensure survivors and their families across Victoria, BC feel supported, understood, and less alone.

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, we encourage our community to learn more, listen openly, and help reduce the stigma surrounding brain injury. Awareness creates understanding—and understanding builds stronger, more inclusive communities.

To everyone navigating life after brain injury: we see you, we support you, and your story matters.

SHINE: Student Head Injury Neuro Education Program

SHINE: Student Head Injury Neuro Education Program

How Did SHINE Start? SHINE, the Student Head Injury Neuro Education program, started through the Christie lab at the University of Victoria. As concussions are largely under reported and therefore left untreated, particularly in young people, the aim of the SHINE...

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Ultimate Guide to VBIS 2026 Annual General Meeting

Ultimate Guide to VBIS 2026 Annual General Meeting

We’re excited to invite you, our community, to the Victoria Brain Injury Society’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 16th at 5 pm. It will be hosted by the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9). Our AGM is a chance...

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