About Vista Centre Brain Injury Services

Vista Centre Brain Injury Services (VCBIS) is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors whose role is to plan and determine policy and be accountable to the community it serves, so that the stated purpose, goals and objectives of the organization can be attained.

Due to the life altering effects of a brain injury, VCBIS has made a commitment to ensuring that the delivery of services is based primarily upon the unique and individual needs of each person. Long term support programs are often necessary and are provided as long as there is potential for goal achievement.

Our Mission

We work collaboratively with persons whose lives have been affected by Acquired Brain Injury through community-based support, service, and education toward maximizing their life potential.

Our Vision

To provide the highest quality services in the field of Acquired Brain Injury.

Our Values

People First: VCBIS values a mutually beneficial partnership with clients and family members in the planning, development and assessment of supports and services to ensure that they are the most appropriate for their needs. This involves putting clients and family members at the centre of all decisions and ensuring that they are fully informed

Dignity: VCBIS values dignity in care, which means the kind of care that supports and promotes and does not undermine a person’s self-esteem.

Respect: VCBIS values, acknowledges and respects differences in each other, and provides a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are valued and encouraged to engage in open communication.

Integrity: VCBIS values personal integrity within ourselves, our colleagues and in providing services. We strive to recognize the uniqueness, individuality and personal culture of those around us. We demonstrate personal responsibility and accountability through our actions and communications.

Health and Safety: VCBIS is uncompromising in its commitment to health and safety as a value towards our employees, participants, significant others and community. VCBIS provides an environmental setting in which everyone feels responsible for health and safety.

Our Philosophy

VCBIS believes in an individual’s ability to develop and to participate in society. VCBIS provides each participant with the opportunity to move towards his/her maximum emotional, social, vocational, educational, cognitive, spiritual and financial potential, with dignity and confidence.

Accreditation

VCBIS has been fully accredited by Accreditation Canada since 2003 and we continue to participate in the accreditation process every three years. Accreditation is a cornerstone of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, enabling an organization to regularly and consistently assess and improve its services.

Family Support

VCBIS values the participation of family in the clients’ lives and encourages the growth of these relationships. Family members are invited to actively participate in individual planning and review and client/family conferences.

Community Integration

VCBIS collaborates with a wide variety of professionals, including our consulting Clinical Psychologist, service providers, community groups and other agencies to ensure that clients have access to appropriate options and resources that meet their individual needs and assist in the attainment of their personal goals.