Comox Valley Head Injury Society received funding to take care of critical expenses, provide art and music therapy, teach frugal living, provide a youth outreach program, and offer family counselling.
The Art and Music Therapy Program has been full of surprises. Members who never participated in previous program activities have found a place, where regardless of ability, can participate in a meaningful way.
The CVHIS Frugal Living Program promotes health and wellness for those with brain injuries, providing opportunities to learn about nutrition prepare balanced meals, gain life-skills, and participate in physical activities that support community integration.
Family Counselling is now operating at capacity, with appointments booked at least three weeks in advance. Head injury survivors, their families, and caregivers have accessed much needed supports during times of crisis and difficulty, without having to wait months. CVHIS has provided 54 persons with brain injuries without access to counselling with appointments.
The intern hired with Alliance funding has made a huge difference in our youth outreach. To date, we have put on presentations in schools, updated our website, established a presence on social media, and we are well on track to achieve our outreach goal of 1,000 youth.
