Resource Lists
Below are resources lists created by various organizations.
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Free mental health resources in Canada
eMentalHealth provides a list of free and publicly-funded services throughout Canada organized by the over 60 mental health conditions and challenges they have listed supports for. Website:...
OCD Covid-19 Resources
The coronavirus pandemic may create unique challenges for people with OCD and related disorders. The International OCD Foundation has created a collection of resources specific to this community. It includes information on OCD and coronavirus, self-care tips,...
First Nations Continuous Learning Resources
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) have prepared a Suggestions for Continuous Learning document that shares suggestions for engaging and easy to implement remote learning activities that require...
Disability-Related Resources for Families
The Canadian Association for Community Living has pulled together a list of disability-related resources for families including plain language information, sources of government support, tips for emergency preparedness, managing mental health, and information for...
Active Community Resources
Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-4MYDu7FLCpNoSzbu2QY8hYGHJSrCZ398nRXPVvUF2w Contribute: Contact kim@womeninneed.ca
First Nations Health Authority
Description: A list of Indigenous cultural supports and mental health resources available in BC, including information on healing centers, the IRS RHSP program, counseling, and online/telephone support. PDF:...
PovNet
PovNet, a social justice organization dedicated to anti-poverty in British Columbia, has compiled a list of resources with information on finances, legal issues, domestic violence, crisis support, employment, utilities, housing, health, and resources for students and...
Victoria’s Youth Service Provider Network
Description: The Youth Service Provider Network (YSPN) is a connections tool for youth service providers in Greater Victoria area to connect, collaborate, identify program gaps, network, post program updates and ideas. To join this group please email Tara at...
Victoria Pride Society Resource Guide
A list of community support resources by the Victoria Pride Society. Includes information on financial assistance, housing, employment, mental health, disability, seniors, harm reduction, sexual health, and trans, two-spirit, and gender diverse resources, and tips for...