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    • An elderly woman in a cream cardigan sits outdoors, smiling and holding hands with a younger woman in a brown sweater, both sharing a warm, joyful moment as they connect through Brain Injury Education from NBIS.

    ABI Caregiver Group Counselling Session

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    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    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 […]

    • A diverse group of people sit in a circle, talking and holding notebooks or tablets in a brightly lit, modern room with large windows at a Nanaimo Brain Injury Society support meeting.

    ABI Group Counselling Program In-person

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    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    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 […]

    • Business After Business

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    As members of the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, NBIS with be hosting a Business After Business event on Tuesday, June 21st to celebrate the launch of our new Axis Cognitive Rehab Clinic! This event is for Chamber Members only. Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 5pm-7pm 101 - 235 Bastion St, Nanaimo BC Follow the link for […]

    • Logo for Axis Cognitive Rehab. The word axis in gray, with Cognitive Rehab below in green, reflecting Brain Injury Support. A green circular line with a stylized human figure forms part of the s in axis.

    Virtual Axis Cognitive Rehab Demo Day

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    Change your Brain & Reclaim your Life! Brain injury, stroke, concussion, aging and even long COVID can lead to a range of cognitive challenges, Axis Cognitive Rehab can help! To learn more about Axis, we invite you to attend our virtual demo day. There is no obligation. Experience hands-on demonstrations of the cognitive exercises. We’ll […]

    • A woman with shoulder-length reddish hair is smiling and wearing a white Concussion Coach t-shirt, representing the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society. She is seated against a plain, light gray background.

    Concussion 101 and Recovery Workshop

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    Wanting to know more about concussion and concussion recovery? Join us this month for our "Concussion 101 and Recovery" Workshop with Natasha Wilch, PT of Symphony Brain Health. This interactive seminar is a great opportunity to get in front of a local physiotherapist who focuses her practice on concussion.  Hope to see you there! Limited […]

    • Text reads Happy Victoria Day with a yellow crown above and three red maple leaves around the text, symbolizing the Canadian holiday. The design, created for Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS), is set on a white background.

    Victoria Day

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    NBIS Office Closed.

    • Colorful geometric brain illustration next to the bold, glowing text Shine a Light on Brain Injury and the NBIS logo, highlighting Brain Injury Education on a black background.

    Brain Injury Awareness Month

    June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada! This month, we are committed to shining a Spotlight On Brain Injury and sharing the stories of those impacted by brain injury. Brain injury affects over 165,000 Canadians per year and is often impacted by factors such as race, religion, environment, gender, and poverty. Help us raise […]

    White text on a green background reads AGM Annual General Meeting, presented by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS).

    Annual General Meeting & Open House

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society cordially invites you to its Open House & Annual General Meeting. Open House 4-5pm AGM 5-6pm Light refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome!

    • Illustration of orcas swimming in the ocean with mountains, pine trees, a sunrise, and Happy BC Day! written in cursive text above the scene—celebrating Brain Injury Support from Nanaimo Brain Injury Society.

    BC Day

    NBIS will be closed Monday, August 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 8th at 9am. Have a great weekend and Happy BC Day!

    • A person with long hair and a purple top is bungee jumping from a bridge, looking surprised and reaching out, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background—highlighting the thrill and risks that organizations like Nanaimo Brain Injury Society address.

    Toss the Boss

    Wildplay Nanaimo 35 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo

    Toss The Boss is an annual bungy jumping event presented by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS). Join us on October 13, 2023 at WildPlay Nanaimo for the opportunity to watch your boss jump off a bridge! (with a bungy cable attached of course!) Get your company team ready and start fundraising early for this […]

    Illustration of a male soccer player in a red jersey and socks sitting on the ground, looking upset with one hand on his head—a powerful image for Brain Injury Education by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society. Soccer ball rests by his leg against a blue background.

    Concussion Awareness Workshop

    Nanaimo Brain Injury Society #101 - 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo

    The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society and PacificSport VI would like to invite you to attend this informative workshop. This workshop is for people working with youth who want a better understanding of Return to School/ Return to Play standards after concussion including the most recent concussion protocols. Basic information on concussions such as causes and […]