Community Therapists provides community based rehabilitation services to individuals and organizations. Our services enable people to function more fully in their communities including home, school and work. Our acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation services are aimed at assisting clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury or stroke and have Read more [...]

CVHIS promotes the health and well-being of members, and reduces incidences of brain injury in the community through prevention-based education. Support services are confidential and use strength-based, harm reduction approaches. The Brain Injury Survivors Peer Support Group provides an opportunity for survivors to meet for socialization in a peer environment. Read more [...]

The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is a non-profit organization providing programs and support services to acquired brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers in the Comox Valley. They offer 1:1 individualized support, family counselling, group programming as well as a lunch program. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Join us twice per month for a peer facilitated support group. Please email for more specifics on date and time. An important aspect of stroke recovery comes from that of feeling connected within the community and socially supported through interactions with individuals facing similar challenges.  These groups are aimed to Read more [...]

Suffering from a concussion? Find a trained healthcare practitioner near you. This searchable website will help you find: concussion treatment, baseline testing and return to play services concussion treatment only services (no baseline testing and return to play services) All Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) recognized clinics and healthcare practitioners are Read more [...]

The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Island Health Authority.

The Disabled Sailing Association offers supported sailing instruction in adapted sailboats during summer months. There is a nominal membership fee to join DSA when you book your first sail, and a small additional fee for each sailing session or lesson. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Encephalitis Global is a non-profit organization formed in 2005 as an alliance connecting encephalitis survivors and caregivers around the world. Encephalitis Global strives to raise awareness, aiming to promote swift diagnosis, to alleviate unnecessary suffering and to prevent untimely death. They host an annual conference to raise awareness and bring Read more [...]

Therapeutic Riding is widely accepted as a beneficial method of improving the physical and/or mental well-being of riders with a wide range of disabilities. Riding provides an opportunity for invigorating exercise and recreation, and it gives the rider a sense of achievement and self-worth. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Exhausted? Stressed? No time for yourself? Feeling alone at times discouraged? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might find comfort in sharing some of your experiences with others in similar situations. Join a safe environment where the goal is to help you access a community of support. Give yourself a once-a-month, one-hour break where you will find support and relief.

Offers many practical suggestions, resources and supports. A series of family caregiving videos is also available for viewing. Toll-Free: 1-877-520-3267 Located in: Island Health Authority. Services are available to individuals living in every BC health authority, including: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Island Health Authority, Interior Health Authority Read more [...]

A disabled BC resident who has an approved Application for an Angling Fee Reduction can buy an annual freshwater fishing license for $1.00. There is no reduced fee for Conservation Surcharges and Classified Waters Licenses. Toll-Free: 1-866-387-9771 TTY: 1-800-661-8773 Note: This service is typically accessed online or by phone.  The address Read more [...]

GoVolunteer.ca is the go-to engagement platform that connects volunteers with not-for-profits and charities across BC and Alberta. Built in 2003, it is an easy-to-use online tool that connects not-for-profits and charities with passionate community members looking to share their time and talents to support causes they care about. Services are Read more [...]

The Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria (ILHS) is a non-profit society that has been offering inclusive housing options in the community for over forty years. ILHS supports adults with diverse abilities to live independently in a variety of accessible settings throughout greater Victoria, promoting the belief that “good Read more [...]

InFocus Rehab Services are comprehensive and individually tailored to meet the needs of clients and their families. The client-centered services can be broken down into 3 broad categories: Community Support and Integration Vocational Assistance Clinical Counselling The staff at InFocus includes: Certified Canadian Rehabilitation Counselor(s) Registered Social Worker(s) Certified Vocational Read more [...]

The Stroke Rapid Assessment Unit (SRAU) is located at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and provides rapid access to: neurologists with special interests in stroke, nurses with special training in stroke care and imaging studies of the brain and blood vessels. This allows for timely assessment of patients who have suffered a Read more [...]

The Stroke Rapid Assessment Unit (SRAU) is located at the Victoria General Hospital and provides rapid access to: neurologists with special interests in stroke, nurses with special training in stroke care and imaging studies of the brain and blood vessels. This allows for timely assessment of patients who have suffered a Read more [...]

Island Health’s Brain Injury Program is an island-wide community-based program that provides services to assist adults with acquired brain injury in regaining, improving, or maintaining function and/or independence. Services fall into two broad categories: 1) Community Services 2) Community Residential Services. Services are subject to availability and are voluntary A Read more [...]

The Campbell River Regional Hospital has developed an outpatient stroke clinic that works with patients to prevent strokes and manage risk factors. Located in: Island Health Authority.

Community Health Services provides a range of health care and support services to eligible clients living in the community. Our in-home and community-based services support you to: improve your health and quality of life, and remain independent and in your own home for as long as possible. We can also Read more [...]