Counselling Services
Below are information about counselling services and support groups available online or over the phone.
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Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Approach (VISTA)
This organization is an outreach program that offers resources for older adults dealing with day-to-day problems relating to alcohol and other drugs. Some of the issues they deal with include prescription drugs, elder abuse issues, and mental health issues. This is a...
Military Family Resource Center
The Military Family Resource Center provides support for military families during emergencies including short-term intervention and crisis support and assistance with the creation of an Emergency Childcare Plan. The organization also provides short-term counselling...
BC Families in Transition
BC Families in Transition is a program that offers services and counselling available at a sliding scale, depending on income. These services include: budgeting assistance, "caught in the middle" group support, parenting programs, and youth and family counselling....
Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Line
This line is a 24-hr multilingual phone line for anyone concerned about substance misuse and addiction. Counsellors will offer confidential support, information about recovery, as well as referrals to recovery resources across BC. This is a free service available to...
VIHA Community Treatment Services for Addictions
VIHA offers addiction counselling, addiction treatment, support groups, and educational groups. These programs are available for those with substance issues, as well as those affected by another’s substance use. There are programs available for youth and adults....
Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Pacific Center Family Services Association serves the West Shore area. They have a free program called Stopping the Violence that is catered towards women who have experienced abuse. This program offers support groups and individual counselling. Self referrals are...
Family Services of Greater Victoria (FSGV)
Family Services of Greater Victoria offers services for family members to help better their relationships. Counselling and therapy services are offered to individuals, couples, family and children. These sessions operate at a sliding scale, with the lowest being $30 a...
Epsilon Counselling
Epsilon Counselling offers individual counselling at a sliding scale cost. Self referrals are welcome. To learn more, please contact the counsellor, Cory Klath, for a free 30 minute session. Due to Covid-19, all sessions will be held online through Zoom. Location: 550...
Arbour Counselling Centre
Arbour Counselling Centre offers counselling to parents, children, teens, couples and individuals. Sessions are sliding scale and other forms of payment are also accepted. Such as benefits, claims, grants, employee assistance plans and donation or bursary. Sessions...