What is the Life Redesign Model? An approach putting the individual in the driver’s seat at they redesign their life after brain injury and stroke.

Jocelyne Boileau, CONNECT Parksville’s Leader of People, Culture and Services, brings a wealth of experience and an alignment of values to her role at CONNECT.

BJ, who lives at CONNECT Saanich Peninsula, is studying to become a Peer Support Worker. He wants to use his lived experience after brain injury to help others.

Gonzalo Silva is CONNECT Parksville’s Service Access and Transitions Leader. Starting as a Life Redesign Life Coach, he then moved into the role of Service Resource Coach. Now he takes on a leadership role in Parkville.

Life Redesign Coach Colin has a new outlook on life because of the people he supports at CONNECT Saanich Peninsula.

On September 9, 2025, CONNECT Lake Country hosted its annual Loop the Lake event under clear skies and warm sunshine. People we support, coaches, and staff came together for an 18-kilometer relay filled with teamwork, laughter, and determination. From cycling and canoeing to adaptive biking and walking, everyone played a part in showing what the Life Redesign Plan looks like in motion.

38-year-old Richmond lives at CONNECT Hamilton, where he has found a community, hope and healing.

Sarah Bragg (right), CONNECT Saanich Peninsula Leader of Culture, People and Services, joins avid knitter Deborah, at the kitchen table to work on their respective projects. The two women started a knitting club, which meets weekly, and attracted four other participants for its inaugural meet-up in October.

CONNECT Hamilton reunion barbecue hits the spot.

Keith is enjoying CONNECT Langley, but sees a more independent future.