by Jennifer Taylor | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Walking Can Support Life After Brain Injury Recovery after a brain injury looks different for everyone. Changes in energy, balance, mobility, mood, memory, and confidence can make returning to physical activity feel challenging. Walking is one accessible form of...
by Jennifer Taylor | Jul 30, 2026 | Programs
Equine Assisted Learning is a unique route to brain injury recovery. Recovery includes a multitude of things, including rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with others, and discovering new ways to navigate everyday life. At VBIS, we are bringing back the Equine...
by Jennifer Taylor | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
A recent open letter published in the Nanaimo News Bulletin highlights an issue that remains widely misunderstood: the strong connection between brain injury and homelessness. Here at VBIS, we understand and see the link between traumatic brain injuries and...
by Jennifer Taylor | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
VBIS has introduced our drop-in group Mindfulness program. Led by Lucy, a counselling student doing her practicum with VBIS, and Evelyn, one of VBIS’s amazing volunteers who has experience in nursing, counselling, and group facilitation. Each week, participants will...
by Jennifer Taylor | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’re so excited to share that our Westshore location is officially up and running at 2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway. While we’re still in the early stages of opening, we are currently welcoming clients for case management, Peer Support, Men’s Group and a...
