Frequently Asked Questions 

Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) provides personalized support, practical resources, education, and community for people living with acquired brain injuries and for their loved ones. Our services help people navigate everyday challenges, build skills and independence, connect with others, and adjust to life after brain injury.

VBIS supports people living with acquired brain injuries, including those who have experienced concussions, strokes, aneurysms, traumatic brain injuries, and other forms of ABI. We also provide support and education for family members, friends, and caregivers.

You don’t need medical documentation or a doctor’s referral to become a VBIS client. Simply get in touch with our team to start a conversation about your needs and the programs and services that may be right for you.

Yes. Our programs and services are free of charge, helping remove financial barriers to accessing brain injury support.

We serve people across Greater Victoria, with locations in downtown Victoria and the Westshore. Depending on the program, support may be available in person or online.

Getting started is simple. Contact VBIS by phone, email, or in person at our Victoria or Westshore office. A member of our Orientation team will talk with you about your needs and help connect you with the programs and services that are the best fit for you.

We offer individual and group support for people living with brain injury, including case management, counselling, peer support, cognitive training, educational courses, and programs involving movement, mindfulness, creative arts, and equine-assisted learning. Our programs are designed to help people build skills, navigate challenges, connect with others, and support their recovery and wellbeing.

Yes. We offer support for family members, friends, and caregivers of people living with brain injury. Our services include case management, one-on-one counselling, educational programs, and Stronger Together, a supportive group where loved ones can connect with others who understand their experience.

There are many ways to support VBIS. You can make a one-time or monthly donation, volunteer your time, become a corporate partner or gala sponsor, contribute to the annual gala, or include VBIS in your estate plans. Your support helps make free programs, services, education, and advocacy available to people living with brain injury and their families.