Comox Valley Head Injury Society

The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries, their families, and caregivers. It operates primarily within the Comox Valley region under the Island Health Authority and is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charity under the business registration number 873631824RR0001.

Mission and Purpose

CVHIS aims to enhance the health and well-being of brain injury survivors by providing comprehensive programs and support services. The organization focuses on four core areas: advocacy, education, skill development, and community reintegration. It emphasizes empowerment, believing that helping individuals develop abilities through participation is key to achieving quality of life, building friendships, and fostering creativity and meaning in life.

Services and Programs

The society offers a range of services tailored to the needs of adults (over 18 years) who have sustained an acquired brain injury, including strokes. These services are also extended to family members and caregivers who provide care to these survivors. Key offerings include:

• Individualized one-on-one support
• Family counseling
• Group programs such as peer support groups, including the Brain Injury Survivors Peer Support Group that encourages socialization in a supportive peer environment
• Lunch programs
• Prevention-based education aimed at reducing incidences of brain injury in the community

CVHIS adopts a strength-based and harm reduction approach to ensure confidential and effective support.

Community Impact

By fostering skill development and providing educational resources, the society promotes reintegration of brain injury survivors into the community and workplace, supporting their return to life and active engagement in social, recreational, and work activities. Through its work, CVHIS contributes to broader awareness and prevention of brain injuries in the Comox Valley community.

Registration and Recognition

Comox Valley Head Injury Society is a registered charity under Canadian law, compliant with CRA regulations. This status enables the organization to receive tax-deductible donations, which support its mission and programs.

This summary encapsulates CVHIS’s role as a vital resource for brain injury survivors and their networks in the Comox Valley, highlighting its commitment to empowerment, education, and community support[1][2][5].