Crisis Support
Below are resources aimed at providing support to individuals and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Counselling at the Women’s Transition House
The Women's Transition House provides free counselling to women in Victoria for a few different purposes. The Stop the Violence Program offers relational counselling for survivors of domestic abuse. Older Women and Safe Home provides counselling for relational issues...
Housing Supports Through the John Howard Society
John Howard Victoria housing services seeks to address homelessness and the risk of homelessness to assist community members facing multiple barriers to reaching their full potential. They offer two housing programs: transitional housing and cooperative supportive...
Royal Canadian Navy Benevolent Fund (Emergency Funding)
The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) provides financial assistance to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors and their families with pressing needs. There is no application fee and the applications can be found on the website. Contact: 1-613-519-7741 Website: ...
Emergency Financial Assistance for Active Military Members and Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance to serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families who are in financial distress. Grants are available for food, heating, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and...
Veterans Assistance Fund
The Assistance Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 (per calendar year) to help pay for an emergency situation that affects your health or safety. To qualify, you must be receiving the War Veterans Allowance. Money can be provided for shelter expenses, clothing,...
Wounded Warriors Mental Health Programs for Veterans, Military Members, and First Responders
Wounded Warriors Canada offers a wide array of mental health counselling services for active military members, veterans and first responders. The services are free to access and are also available to family members too. The Trauma Resiliency Program, Couples...
Veterans Emergency Fund
The Veterans Emergency Fund provides prompt financial support to Veterans, their families, and survivors, who are facing an unforeseen financial emergency that is threatening their health and well-being. The Veterans Emergency Fund can cover essentials such as food,...
VAC 24/7 Counselling for Veterans, RCMP members, and their families
The VAC Assistance Service provides free, short-term psychological support with a mental health professional for veterans, RCMP members, and their families. When you contact the VAC Assistance Service, you will speak to a mental health professional. They will help...
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...