At many of the VBIS’ community awareness booths at various farmers markets, individuals often open about their personal experiences with brain injuries. During one of these heartfelt exchanges, Debbie, an active VBIS volunteer found herself deeply moved by a...
When examining the intersection of TBI and Indigenous peoples in Canada, it is important to consider various factors that influence this complex issue. This fifth segment is written and researched by Kamal Narayana, a graduate neuroscientist student in the Division of...
Overdose and Drug Use This fourth segment is written by Jordan Parker – Education Coordinator at the Victoria Brain Injury Society. In BC, 19.2% of residents experience a substance use issue or mental health illness at any given day. However, research monitoring...
Meet Chris, a remarkable client who has been an integral part of VBIS for over 12 years. His incredible journey with brain injury began like many others, with a lack of understanding about how it would impact his life. In fact, before discovering VBIS services, Chris...
There are so many people who experience abuse at the hands of those closest to them. And 92% of the time, that abuse involves strangulation or a blow to the head. Sara* is one of the 92%. Donations are helping VBIS shed light on this very issue so others with brain...
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