HEAD INJURY SOCIETY, COMOX VALLEY

102 – 254 Simms Street, Courtenay BC, V9N 5W1

Phone: 250-334-9225   Fax: 250-334-9269

Email: info.cvhis@gmail.com  Website: www.cvhis.org

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm

Mission: The Comox Valley Head Injury Society provides programs and services to acquired brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers in the Comox Valley.  We promote the health and well-being of our participants through Advocacy, Education, Skill Development, Community Reintegration, and we work to reduce incidences of brain injury in our community through prevention-based education.

CVHIS’s programs and services include:

  • Education and Awareness – presentations, events, workshops, brain injury ID cards
  • Individual Support/Case Management – application assistance for disability, housing, CPP, income tax, referrals
  • Counselling – free 1 on 1 counselling sessions with a registered clinical counsellor
  • Survivors Support Group and Caregivers Support Groups
  • Food program – weekly lunch, bi-monthly dinners, food pantry
  • Employment/Volunteer Programs – volunteer incentive program and peer support
  • Wellness Activities – music and art therapy, yoga, mindfulness, seasonal activities