Our Programs
Intake & Assessment Program
The Intake Worker provides one-on-one client support and creates action plans based on survivor’s unique situations. The Intake Worker then provides referrals to the Disability Assistance, Rehabilitation & Care Management and Group Support Programs, where appropriate.
Process for Intake
v Gather initial information from the person with an ABI and /or
their family.
v Identify the general needs of the person with an ABI and /or their family.
v Provide information about NBIS services.
v Determine whether or not the NBIS services are a suitable match for the person with an ABI and/or their family.
v Ensure that if NBIS services are not a suitable match, the person with ABI will be bridged to the most appropriate services.
For more information About our programs, Please contact
Carolyn Wilkinson at
nbis@shaw.ca or
Telephone (250) 753-5600
Intakes Hours
Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Services are inclusive regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation. All programs provided by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society are free of charge. The office is situated in downtown Nanaimo with access to public transportation, free parking and close to other community resources. The office is located in a building that is wheel chair accessible.
The Outreach Rehabilitation Worker creates plans to reflect the changing levels and amounts of support required, by focusing on promoting independence. They address daily living activities, which include household, financial and time management; personal and family support; communication skills; social and leisure activities; cognitive deficits; physical needs; vocational and emotional needs; and community access and integration. Together, with the client, the Outreach Rehabilitation Worker focuses on enhancing personal strengths and respecting the clients’ individuality.
Process of Outreach Rehabilitation & Care Management Program
v Life Skills.
v Social Interactions.
v Community Access.
v Managing Family Relationships.
v Learn and develop new strategies to adjust to changes in their thinking capabilities.
v Manage changes and challenges in daily living activities.
v Develop strong networks of support in the community that better serve persons with ABI and/or their family.
v Ensuring consistent communication between all team members, the survivor, caregivers and the funding agency.
v Developing partnerships within the community in order to bridge some of the existing gaps.
For more information about our programs, Please contact
Carolyn Wilkinson at
nbis@shaw.ca or
Telephone (250) 753-5600
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Services are inclusive regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation. All programs provided by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society are free of charge. The office is situated in downtown Nanaimo with access to public transportation, free parking and close to other community resources. The office is located in a building that is wheel chair accessible.
Disability Assistance Program (DAP)
The Disability Assistance Worker provides assistance in advocacy, assessing resources, debt management and in applying for provincial and federal financial benefits.
process of disability assistance program
v Employment Assistance (Welfare-Provincial)
v PWD Disability Applications (Persons with Disabilities) (Provincial)
v PWD Reassessments (Provincial)
v PWD Reconsiderations and Appeals
v PPMB Applications (Persons with Multiple Barriers to Employment) (Provincial)
v CPP Disability Applications (Federal)
v Continuous research on the ever-changing rules, regulations, and procedures governing Employment Assistance, PWD, and CPP- Disability Pensions
v Disability Tax credit Application
v Debt Management
For more information about our programs, Please contact
Carolyn Wilkinson at
nbis@shaw.ca or
Telephone (250) 753-5600
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:30am – 4:00pm
Services are inclusive regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation. All programs provided by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society are free of charge. The office is situated in downtown Nanaimo with access to public transportation, free parking and close to other community resources. The office is located in a building that is wheel chair accessible.
Group Support Program
The Group Support Program offers a safe and respectable place to begin the recovery process. These small group workshops include: (Please contact us for groups currently being offered.)
v Women’s Support Group
v Self-Esteem Group
v Anger Management Group
v Strategies for Daily Living (Life Skills)
v Trauma and Recovery Group
v Leisure Group
v Caregiver Friends and Family Group
v Coffee Drop In
Process of Group support program
v Gives people an opportunity to explore their new selves in a safe, non-judging place.
v Provides a place to share and support one another in learning more about the process
of trauma, healing and recovery.
For more information about our programs, Please e-mail
Carolyn Wilkinson at
nbis@shaw.ca or
Telephone (250) 753-5600
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Services are inclusive regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation. All programs provided by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society are free of charge. The office is situated in downtown Nanaimo with access to public transportation, free parking and close to other community resources. The office is located in a building that is wheel chair accessible.
Education Prevention and Awareness Program
v A significant number of Acquired Brain Injuries are preventable.
v The most cost effective approach dealing with ABI is to invest in its prevention.
v NBIS distributes materials on education, prevention and awareness to various locations in the community including medical clinics, schools, drug and alcohol services and mental health agencies.
v We are also available to speak with groups about the issues and barriers of ABI and its preventions.
v Information tables with posters and brochures are set up at various events through out the year.
process of education prevention and awareness
v Distribution of Brochures and Information Packages
v Public Awareness Events
v Educational Workshops on ABI and its Effects
v Elementary School Programs
v Helmet Safety for Cyclist, Skateboarders and Inline Skaters
v Prevention Workshops
For more information about our programs, Please contact
Carolyn Wilkinson at
nbis@shaw.ca or
Telephone (250) 753-5600
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Services are inclusive regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation. All programs provided by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society are free of charge. The office is situated in downtown Nanaimo with access to public transportation, free parking and close to other community resources. The office is located in a building that is wheel chair accessible.
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