Victoria Brain Injury Society
830 Pembroke Street, Units D & E V8T 1H9 Victoria, BC, Canada

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Happy Friday everyone

How is everyone finding the snow? Stay safe out there

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Happy Monday everyone Just a reminder that the thoughts in your head are not always true, especially the negative ones!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend

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Here is your Friday reminder that you are doing great Have a safe and happy weekend everybody!

Remember that our biggest critic is ourselves! Always be kind to yourself and believe that you can do anything you put your mind to

Just a friendly Friday morning reminder for you :)

Remember that the negative feelings you are experiencing now will not last forever <3

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Voices of Brain Injury is a new blog-style publication focusing on the stories of individuals with brain injuries. The purpose of this project is to connect individuals with brain injuries through shared experiences and stories, as well as to increase public awareness of brain injuries. This project is being run by one of our own volunteers, Vivian. If you are interested in participating in this project please email Vivian at [email protected]!

Peer Support in the Park is MOVING! Starting next week, Peer Support in the Park will be on TUESDAYS, 1:30-3:00, at ROYAL ATHLETIC PARK. As always, masks and hand sanitizer are provided, and the group meets socially-distanced. Hope to see you there!

Check out our campaign for the first annual Toss the Boss event held on October 2, 2021 at WildPlay, Nanaimo! Follow our event page for Toss the Boss here: https://fb.me/e/4JxAAfi15 Follow us on Instagram: tosstheboss_2021... Website: tosstheboss.ca (COMING SOON)

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Congratulations to Shauna our volunteer of the month!! We are so grateful for all the time and amazing work you put into youre volunteering at VBIS :) Why did you start volunteering at VBIS? I have always been fascinated by the brain and wanted to learn how people were affected and how they could be helped. I was reintroduced to [volunteering at VBIS] by my psychology professor Dr. Caty Mateer, who brought in several guests from VBIS to speak to our Brain Injury and Rehabil...itation class. She offered extra credit for volunteering so I figured heres my chance to start at VBIS! What is your favourite part about volunteering at VBIS? My favourite part of volunteering at VBIS is talking with clients and hearing their stories of brain injury and who they are as a person. I love helping people and brightening their days with simple things like chatting with them on a walk or helping fill a form. I truly believe that one of the best ways to heal the brain is through simple human connection.

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Whether your looking for kids, mountain or road bikes WestShore Bicycles has it all!

A great resource for those starting to bike in the city! http://bicyclesafe.com/

As the weather heats up more people are taking advantage of the amazing cycling opportunities Victoria. Here are a few reminders to incentivize proper helmet usage next time you head out! #helmets4vbis #YYJ #helmetsafety

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Great tips for drivers on navigating the road safely with cyclist. https://www.youtube.com/watch

A few reminders for safe cycling!

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Congratulations to our giveaway winners Paul, Braelyn and Danielle! Check your messenger to claim your prize!

Great video explaining the importance of Helmets! Today is the last day to enter our helmet giveaway with WestShore Bikes! See post pinned at the top of our page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA5bHYoIC1g

Free-B 2020 at Fort Common this Friday - The Brain That Wouldnt Die Hosted by Victoria Film Festival, reservations required! https://www.facebook.com/events/589175788654956/

Looking to take advantage of the amazing cycling in Victoria and need to buy a new bike or fix up your current one? WestShore Bicycles is a one-stop-shop for all of your cycling needs! Their family-run business offers friendly and professional service with a wide selection of bikes, parts, and accessories. Services: ... Kids Bike Trade-In Program Rentals Repairs and Tune-ups Financing options Great Warranty and Returns Policies Check them out at 800 Kelly Rd #104, Victoria, open 7 days a week!

Information about BCs Bike Helmet Law!

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GIVEAWAY ALERT! VBIS has partnered with @westshorebikes to help promote helmet safety throughout the month of August. We are giving away THREE amazing bike helmets from WestShore Bicycles to help you stay safe while cycling this summer! HOW TO ENTER... 1. Like + Share this post 2. Like @VBIS on Facebook 3. Like @westshorebikes on Facebook ***When sharing this post make sure audience settings are set to PUBLIC*** Giveaway is open August 6th-14th and winners will be announced on August 15th! Good luck to everyone who enters :) #helmets4vbis #bikevictoria #cycle #transport #victoria

The Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) understands that each brain injury survivors journey is unique and offers a range of services to help support and empower brain injury survivors and their loved ones. VBIS is also passionate about promoting good brain health and prevention of brain injury through proper helmet safety. Throughout the month of August, we will be sharing brain injury prevention education and helmet safety information on social media, in our newsletter and with local non-profits and sports associations. We will also be holding a giveaway for THREE bike helmet at the end of August, leading up to national helmet awareness day in September! Stay tuned for more details. #helmets4vbis #bikevictoria #transport #cycle #victoria

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CONGRADULATIONS to Patrik for being our volunteer of the month for July! Patrik is one of our amazing peer support volunteers and we cannot thank him enough for all positivity and support he provides VBIS. Patrik started volunteering at VBIS to help others navigate the puzzle of brain injury recovery. By doing so I am also helping myself along that same journey. Would you like to volunteer with VBIS? Contact [email protected] for more information :)

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We have re-branded our Family Group to become the FLOWERS Group - Friends & Loved Ones: Wisdom, Education, Resources, and Support. This group is for anyone who ...knows or cares about someone with a brain injury, and is running virtually through Zoom. This months group is Thursday, July 30th, 6:00-7:30pm. Email us at [email protected] for connection information!

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Peer Support in the Park starts this Wednesday, July 22nd at 1:30pm at Central Park (Crystal Pool)! Join some of our awesome Peer Supporters and be sure to bring your own chair. See you then!

Canadas Human Rights Commission works to protect your rights, including rights in the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD). Are your rights being respected? Take the survey to share your thoughts: https://surveys.chrc2020-ccdp2020.ca/s3/-EN-FR

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The Summer Opportunities Program is a drop-in recreational program that caters to at-risk youth (ages 13-19) in the Victoria area. The program will be based ou...t of the Alliance Club (533 Yates St.) which is open from 10am 6pm Monday-Thursday and 10am 2:00pm on Fridays. In addition to participating in the planned activities, youth are welcome to come to the Alliance Club to watch TV, play video games, do arts and crafts, and also utilize any of the basic services (i.e. computers, shower, laundry, meals, clothing and hygiene supplies).

With half-price admission offered until September, The Royal B.C. Museums Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit and natural history gallery are open now, and on Aug. 1, the First Peoples gallery will open.