Health & Well-Being
Below is information about how to maintain physical and mental health both at home and out in the world.
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Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees hires Ukrainian-Speaking Counsellor
The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) has hired a Ukrainian-speaking psychologist and two Ukrainian-speaking students in preparation for the arrival of refugees from the current conflict. If you require services, or would like to...
PFLAG Support Line Canada
The PFLAG Canada website linked below is a great resource for parents, families and friends in need of support and education, their toll-free line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the toll-free phone line, email or visit the website for support. The...
Free Massages for VDRC Members
The Victoria Disability Resource Center and Camosun Collage Lansdowne location have partnered up to offer free massages to VDRC members. Every Friday these massages are offered to those with disabilities. Proof of Vaccination is not required as this is an essential...
Strength Counselling Services
Strength Counselling Services provides e-counselling services for couples and families. Services are offered either on a sliding scale or as a free 10-week program with proof of low income. Contact: 1-866-295-0551 Website: https://strengthcounselling.ca/
BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program
This service provides free counselling for individuals and families struggling with gambling. Links to service providers across BC can be found through the website. Contact: 1-888-795-6111 Website: https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/services
Cascadia Counselling Clinic
Cascade provides individual, couple, and family counselling in addition to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Services available on a sliding scale. Due to covid-19, they are only offering sessions by video and phone. Location: 300-755 Queens Ave, Victoria, BC V8T...
Seniors Serving Seniors
Seniors Serving Seniors is a free peer counselling service for seniors who may need support. Location: #109-1022 Pandora Ave., Victoria Contact: 250-382-4331 Website: http://seniorsservingseniors.bc.ca/
Discovery Youth and Family Services
This free program provides substance abuse counselling for youth, as well as family counselling. The program is based on self-referral. Location: Esquimalt Health Unit, 530 Fraser St. Contact: 250-519-5311 Website:...
Anti-Violence Project Trans Support Hours
The Anti-Violence Project is offering support hours specifically for trans people on Fridays from 12-2pm. The support sessions are run by a trans person and are open to students and community members, including anyone who may have been affected by events of...