Mission
CHIRS seeks to enable persons living with the effects of an acquired brain injury to maximize their potential for independent living by providing them and their families with ongoing support in the community.

Philosophy
Recognizing the fundamental rights and potential of all citizens, CHIRS provides services for persons who have sustained an acquired brain injury based on the following beliefs, that:

• all individuals have a right to education, a secure home life of their own choosing, and opportunities for meaningful work and recreation
• all individuals have the right to be supported on the basis of their own unique needs and abilities
• services be sufficiently flexible, adaptable and secure in terms of adjusting to the individual's personal choice and need for learning and adaptation
• services, supports and life opportunities be provided to correspond as much as possible with the individual's community environment and in a manner which enhances the individual's well-being, dignity, self-respect, and physical and emotional security
• individuals have access to the full range of experiences offered by their community
• individuals develop as full citizens and responsible community members only when supported to direct their lives and destinies through their own interests, aspirations and links with the community.