by Jennifer Taylor | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jennifer Taylor | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jennifer Taylor | Aug 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
VBIS is offering a free educational presentation in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 from 1-2pm at our Downtown location. This presentation, Beyond the Overdose: Understanding Brain Injury, Mental Health and Addiction in the...
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 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...
