Resource Lists
Below are resources lists created by various organizations.
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Physical Literacy Resources
The Pacific institute for sports excellence (PISE) has complied a list of resources for developing physical literacy. Some are specific, as designed by PISE like an Autism PDF. Others are about facilitating play, general movement or games to engage in. Website:...
Greater Victoria street survival guide
The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness has created a resource to help those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty to access resources. PDF: https://victoriahomelessness.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020_SSG.11.pdf Contribute: 250-370-1512
Nanaimo youth resource guide
The city of Nanaimo has created a youth resource guide regarding crisis support, housing, employment and others. Pdf: https://www.nanaimo.ca/docs/recreation-parks/recreation-facilities-and-schedules/youthresourceguide.pdf Contribute: youth@nanaimo.ca
Victoria Buzz Mental Health Resources
Victoria Buzz has compiled a list of free mental health resources that are local to the Greater Victoria area. A phone number and/or website link is provided with each resource listed....
Help Seeker
HelpSeeker is a website that provides resource lists for different cities and communities across Canada. Resources are sorted into groups, including Homelessness, Food Services, Domestic Violence, and Mental Health, among others. You can access the Victoria section of...
BC’s Guide to Indigenous Organizations and Services
The government of BC maintains an excel spreadsheet of Indigenous organizations and services in BC. The listing includes community, family and housing resources. Excel List: BC Guide to Indigenous Organizations Website:...
Active Community Resource List
Description: This comprehensive list has been created by several local organizations on the island including the Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative and the Family Justice Centre. Google document:...
Trails and Activities
This online resource provided by the CRD lists the main activities you can partake in at each of the trails and parks around the Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Juan de Fuca and Salt Spring areas. Availability for hiking, running, swimming, bird watching, biking,...
Emergency Shelters in Victoria Resource List
The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness has a resource page for emergency shelters broken down into three categories: shelters, seasonal shelters, and youth shelters. Website: https://victoriahomelessness.ca/get-help/resources/emergency-shelters/