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SUMMARY:Autumn Social Program
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society offers an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \nSpaces are limited. \nFor more information or to register please contact Groups Program Coordinator Samantha. \nEmail: groups@nbis.ca \nText: 250-268-5760 \nCall: 250-753-5600 Ext. 7 \n  \nSocial Program – September\n\nWeek 1-  BINGO \nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, September 5th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 2- Pebble Art\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, September 12th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 3- Mixed Media Collage\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, September 19th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \nWeek 2- Meditation & Mindfulness\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, September 26th 10:00am-12:00pm \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/21301/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Client Coffee Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join in on our Coffee Drop-in group program for NBIS clients happening all Monday afternoons that the office is open! This is an informal get together and a great opportunity to get out of the house and connect with others. \n📅 When:    Every Monday\n⏰ Time:     1:00pm – 3:00pm\n📍 Where:   101-235 Bastion Street Nanaimo\, BC \n\n\nIf interested\, please contact our Groups Program Coordinator\, Samantha: \nEmail –   Groups@nbis.ca\nPhone –  250-753-5600 ext. 7\nText –      250-268-5760
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/ocean-walks/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Summer Social Program
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society offers an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \nSpaces are limited\, so if interested\, please let Samantha know by emailing Groups@nbis.ca\, texting 250-268-5760\, or calling 250-753-5600 extension 7\, to register for an activity. \n  \nSocial Program – August\n\n\n\nWeek 1)   Fun & Games\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, August 1st 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2)   Guided Painting           \nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, August 8th 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3)   Restore Crafting\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, August 15th 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4)   Picnic at Bowen\nLocation:   Lower picnic shelter at Bowen Park \nDate:         Thursday\, August 22nd *1:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 5)   Keychain Crafting\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:         Thursday\, August 29th 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/summer-social-program/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:Summer Social Program
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Nanaimo Brain Injury Society offers an in-person Social Program every Thursday morning that provides participants with a space to connect\, create and have fun with peers. \nSpaces are limited\, so if you’re interested\, please let Samantha know by emailing Groups@nbis.ca\, texting 250-268-5760\, or calling 250-753-5600 extension 7\, to register for an activity. \n  \n  \nSocial Program – JULY\n\n\n\nWeek 1)   Iced Coffee Social\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:           Thurs. July 4th: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2)   Guided Painting           \nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:          Thurs. July 11th: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3)   Poetic Journeys\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:          Thurs. July 18th: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4)   Music & Lemonde\nLocation:   NBIS Office\nDate:          Thurs. July 25th: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nThe NBIS Social Program is funded by the BC Brain Injury Alliance. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/spring-social-program/2024-07-04/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Life After Brain Injury Program
DESCRIPTION:Life After ABI: Peer Education and Support Program – In Person \nThis 8-week program\, conducted in 8 x 90 minute sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the tools to help with the ongoing challenge of rebuilding their lives post ABI. The program material will be done in a group setting and participants will have the chance to share their experiences and acquire new skills including a peer support volunteer.  ​​ \nThemes/topics for the sessions will include to: \n\nFatigue\nAttention and Focus\nMemory\nAnger and Irritability\nEmotional Regulation\nSensory Sensitivity\n\nCurrent status: OPEN LIST \nFor more information please contact our Community Navigator Client Support Worker: \n\n250-753-5600 Ext. 1\nnavigator@nbis.ca\nBy text 250-268-3959
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/life-after-brain-injury/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group Program
DESCRIPTION:NBIS Caregiver Support Group Program with Jan McNeil\, RCC.  To meet the different needs of caregivers\, we are offering two formats\, both In-person & Online group support. \nThe program will allow caregivers to have the opportunity to:\n• Gain information on various topics related to caregiving\n• Learn ways of coping with the stresses and strains of being a caregiver\n• Use peer support to reduce frustrations and barriers in the caregiving experience\n• Share common concerns and issues \n\nTime: 6:00-7:30pm\nLoaction: NBIS Program Room #101 – 235 Bastion St. (In person) \nFall Session dates:   75 mins each  \nWED FEB 7TH – IN PERSON\nWED FEB 21ST – ZOOM \nWED MARCH 6TH – IN PERSON\nWED MARCH 20TH – ZOOM \nWED APRIL 3RD – IN PERSON\nWED APRIL 17TH – ZOOM \nWED MAY 1ST – IN PERSON\nWED MAY 15TH – ZOOM \nWED MAY 29TH- IN PERSON\nWED JUNE 12TH – ZOOM \n  \nFor more information or to sign up please contact:\nEmail navigator@nbis.ca or call 250-753-5600 Ext 1\nRegister today! \n  \nThe NBIS Caregiver Support Group Program  is generously supported by ICBC. \n \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/caregiver-support-group-program/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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SUMMARY:Client Coffee Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Client Coffee Drop–In is BACK!!  For a limited time only. \nThursday\, November 16th \, 23rd\, 30th & December 7th\n10:00 to 11:30 am\nNBIS Office—#101– 235 Bastion Street\nOpen to NBIS clients \nAny questions please contact\neducation@nbis.ca or\ncall (250) 753-5600 Ext. 4
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/client-coffee-drop-in/2023-11-16/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220504T133000
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SUMMARY:ABI Group Counselling Program In-person
DESCRIPTION:This 6 week group counselling session is for people who have experienced an acquired brain injury.  The group is facilitated by one of or counselling partners who have experience in the area of grief\, loss\, trauma and brain injury.  Participants will have the chance to share their experiences with other brain injury survivors.  The program is by referral only so an appointment must be made with client services.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/abi-group-counselling-program-in-person/2022-05-04/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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SUMMARY:ABI Caregiver Group Counselling Session
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week group ONLINE counselling session for caregivers of people who have experienced an acquired brain injury.  It was created for people to have a supportive environment to discuss problems and concerns about supporting a person with an acquired brain injury. The group is facilitated by Jan McNeil MA\, RCC\, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals\, non-profit agencies\, schools\, mental health agencies and now in private practice.  Jan has been a counseling therapist for almost two decades and in the field of social services for more than 25 years.  Her area of focus has been on grief and loss\, addictions\, life changes and mental health and she has a strong interest in helping others heal from trauma and life issues.  Space is limited and by referral ONLY.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/groupcounselling/2022-04-06/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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