Brain Injury Services
Continuum of Care, Support and Opportunity
The Cridge Centre for the Family has been providing brain injury services since 1991. We are committed to providing supportive housing for survivors of brain injury in Greater Victoria complimented by services that provide a continuum of care, support and opportunity. You can learn more by phoning Geoff Sing at (250) 479-5299 or email gsing@cridge.org
Housing Options
- Independant Housing with Community Support
- Mary Cridge Manor provides supportive housing in a mixed use apartment building.
- Macdonald House is a ten bed licenced residence specifically for people living with the effects of a brain injury.
Community Based Supports
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
In 2004, The Cridge aligned with PLAN and ICBC for a three-year program to provide 10 Networks of Support for Survivors of a brain injury who were living in isolation. This program provided survivors with a facilitator to develop community assets through bridge building.
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Work Enclaves
In 2005 The Cridge partnered with the Rick Hansen Foundation, The Vancouver Foundation, Camosun College, Lynne Mann and local business leaders to spearhead an innovative pilot program that created supportive work enclaves operating within local businesses. Participants in this program report many personal benefits through training for and participating in the workforce. The pilot period has ended and some participants are still working. We are incorporating the successful aspects of this program into our plans to create a comprehensive set of ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) services.
The Clubhouse Model
We are working on implementing a Clubhouse for people living with the effects of a brain injury in Victoia, BC. A Clubhouse creates relevant supports and opportunities for a wide range of individuals. It is integral to the success of our other initiatives that it provide a framework for individuals to access support, connect with others, learn, contribute,develop skills, find meaning, and create opportunities.
Research and Resources
Did you know?
- up to 52% of homeless people in Victoria have a brain injury
- two thirds of these acquired their brain injury before they became homeless
- Brain injury is the number 1 killer and disabler of people under 45 years of age
- Prevention is the best cure
For information on The Cridge Brain Injury Services, call 250-479-5299
Funded by the provincial government and private donations.
