Comox Valley Head Injury Society provides support for brain and head injury survivors and caregivers

Comox Valley Head Injury Society Providing support, education & advocacy to brain injury survivors and their caregivers
How to Reach Us		Conference June 8 & 9 2006
Types of Deficits resulting from Traumatic Head Injury Living with Brain Injury is 24 Hours A Day FAQ's about Head Injury Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Centre for Traumatic Brain Injury Links to related sites Another Head Injury Site! Brain Injury Society Please note! These links are not endorsements of any products or services in such sites, and no information in such site has been endorsed or approved by this site.	Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is a registered nonprofit society established in 1991, and is committed to providing support for survivors & their caregivers. CVHIS is also a member of the Comox Valley United Way. We offer the following services: 2006 Annual Brain Injury Conference - requires Adobe Reader Support Groups for Survivors of Brain/Head Injuries Support Group for Family, Friends and Caregivers of Survivors Individual Support for Caregivers, Families or Survivors Weekly Drop-In Newsletter Apr-May (requires adobe reader) Regular Activities & Events As well as Other Services & Supports related to Head/Brain Injury If you require financial assistance to attend workshops or meetings, or childcare or respite subsidies, call us at 334-9225. (This site is always being upgraded - send your suggestions to our webmaster!) This site hosted by Valleylinks.net back to the top of the page
Brain Injury - The Silent Epidemic		Typical Head/Brain Injury Deficits
Every year in British Columbia, 6000 people sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 6000 sustain acquired brain injury. Brain injury affects each person differently, as each injury is very unique. But whatever the case, the road of recovery is a lifelong challenge as lives are changed forever. Family and friends play a vital role in providing support, but the stresses and challenges can be overwhelming. The Comox Valley Head Injury Society provides support, education and advocacy for brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers.		Reduced Attention & Concentration Memory Problems Emotional and/or Personality Changes Cognitive Changes Social or Behavioral Changes Physical Complaints Difficulty on the Job or at School Communication Problems Physical Impairment Cognitive Difficulties Perceptual Motor Skills Denial or Lack of Awareness of Deficits
Survivors' Support Group	Caregivers' Support Group	Survivor Groups: Ongoing	Drop-In
1211 Ryan Road with Ongoing Support Groups. all survivors & caregivers welcome!	Every 3rd Monday of the month 1211 Ryan Road 7:00pm all family, friends & caregivers welcome!	All About Brain Injury Merry Stressmas Women's Group Choosing Change Total Memory Workout Out In The Community League Summer Outings ongoing educational groups and social - life skill based activities. "Team Terrific" is a group of survivors educating the public and school students about the devastating effects of brain injury. Funding provided by the Rick Hansen Institute.	Tuesdays 11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch, card games, various activities at the Courtenay Legion: up ramp off back parking lot on 2nd floor Courtenay Members Only: Survivors $1 Family members $2 Professional Caregivers $3 Funded in part by: Brain Injury Program - Vancouver Island Health Authority BC Gaming Commission Rick Hansen Institute back to the top of the page

Comox Valley Head Injury Society Providing support, education & advocacy to brain injury survivors and their caregivers

Comox Valley
Head Injury Society
Providing support, education & advocacy
to brain injury survivors and their caregivers