The Cridge Centre for the Family offers several locations in Greater Victoria. Services include a supportive housing residence and other services for survivors of brain injury as well as supportive housing for families in economic or relationship crisis, services for women and children who have been impacted by relationship violence, Read more [...]

The Valley Yoga Centre offers a therapeutic approach to yoga that assists with recovery from illness or injury. The Centre welcomes students who, due to ongoing illness or injury are unable to attend regular yoga classes. Individual attention and support is provided. Located in: Island Health Authority.

The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is a non-profit charitable society focused on providing nationally certified snowsports instruction to the physically or mentally challenged. They are based in Courtenay, British Columbia at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. To become a member click the link on the website to access the Read more [...]

The Victoria Brain Injury Society provides support, education and advocacy to people on Southern Vancouver Island with acquired brain injuries, their families and friends to enable them to move toward emotional, economic and social self-reliance. Call 250-598-9339 or 877-598-9339 Located in: Island Health Authority.

The Victoria Brain Injury Society’s mission is to support, educate, and advocate for adults with acquired brain injuries and their families, and to increase community awareness about acquired brain injuries. They offer a 4-week program called “ABI 101” which is an informative introduction to brain anatomy and brain injury for Read more [...]

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the economic, political, cultural, and social life of Canadian society. They offer support in five key areas: Research & Community Development Disabled Parking Permits Information & Referral Peer Support Access to Employment Services Located in: Island Read more [...]

Victoria Wheelchair Sports believes that physical activity is important for all people, and seeks to lessen the barriers that those with physical disabilities face in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle. They provide a multitude of activities, and will help individuals find the right one based on their goals, level Read more [...]

Offers individualized services that include: in-depth career planning, skills assessment, pre-employment services, job training and placement, provision of necessary employment supports, disability assistance, follow-up workplace support and employment crisis services. Discover job options and services designed to support people with disabilities and build your career here. You can: Pursue post-secondary Read more [...]

With early intervention, and a goal of helping clients return to work, Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Services include the following: Concussion clinic that screens for mild traumatic brain injury less than 12 weeks old Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment Medical examination Psychological services Speech and language pathology services Occupational therapy services Read more [...]

Offers gentle yet stimulating sessions directed toward exploring and realizing best possible individual outcomes. The sessions offer opportunities for participants to work toward their potential through guided muscle activity, breath work, and mind-body connection. The sessions are appropriate for, but not exclusive to the following health challenges: arthritis; spinal issues Read more [...]

Young Stroke Survivors BC (YSSBC) is a virtual program for those working age stroke survivors between the ages of 19-65 years residing in BC.  YSSBC is a delivered by the Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia). This participant-led, counsellor-facilitated group runs the 2nd and 4th Read more [...]