Resources for Clients...
The purpose of this page is to provide you with links to other resources available either in the local community in Victoria or online. You may find that some of these resources are a natural supplement to the work we do together. Others are provided in case of emergency, so that you know where to turn for support if I am not immediately available.
Crisis/Emergency Services
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/en/ | Confidential and anonymous phone and online counselling service for youth. |
| Mental Health Support Line | 310-6789 http://www.vicrisis.ca/ | 24/7 phone line that provides crisis support and intervention related to mental health challenges. |
| Suicide Line | 1-800-784-2433 http://www.vicrisis.ca/ | Support services specific to suicide risk are provided 24/7. If you are thinking about harming yourself, please call. |
| Vancouver Island Crisis Line | 1-888-494-3888 http://www.vicrisis.ca/ | Support
services are provided 24/7 if you are feeling suicidal, experiencing an
emotional or mental health crisis, or in need of other immediate
services. |
| Victoria Women's Transition House Society | 250-385-6611 http://www.transitionhouse.net info@vwth.bc.ca | 24/7 crisis line as well as programs, facilities, and shelters for women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse. |
| Women's Sexual Assault Centre | 250-383-3232 http://www.vwsac.com/ | If you have experienced sexual assault or abuse or are feeling at risk, 24/7 crisis support services are provided to individuals of all genders. |
| VictimLinkBC | 1-800-563-0808 http://www.victimlinkbc.ca/ | 24/7 confidential and multilingual information and referral service for victims of crime, plus immediate intervention for victims of domestic or sexual violence. |
Counsellors I Recommend
| Noriko Oka, MA, RCC | 250-888-1368 okaexa@gmail.com | Expressive Arts Therapist, Counsellor, Psychotherapist |
| Kathryn McCannell, PhD RSW | 250-595-7938 | Individual & Family Therapy, Play Therapy |
| Sarah Irons, MA, RCC | 250-999-9349 sarah@bodymindcounselling.ca | LGBTQ, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma - http://bodymindcounselling.ca |
Supports for Healthy Living
| AIDS Vancouver Island | 1-800-665-2437 http://avi.org/victoria | Education, psychological and medical support services, and advocacy for individual living with HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C. |
| BC Housing | 250-475-7550 http://www.bchousing.org/ | Housing registry for individuals or families looking for subsidized housing, rental assistance, and emergency housing. |
| Boys & Girls Club | 250-384-9133 http://www.bgcvic.org/ | Programs, activities, and services for youths in a safe, supportive environment. |
| Bridges for Women Society | 250-385-7410 1-866-896-3356 http://bridgesforwomen.ca/ | Supports
women who have experienced abuse to build economic security, including
housing and employment. Emergency shelter available. |
| Community Options | 250-380-6363 http://communityoptions.bc.ca/ | Supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. |
| Cool Aid Society | 250-383-1977 http://www.coolaid.org/ | Provides shelter, housing, health services, and other resources for persons who are homeless. |
| Disability Resource Centre | 250-595-0044 #106 http://www.drcvictoria.com/ | Services to support access, independence, employment, and training for persons with disabilities. |
| Family Caregivers' Network Society | 250-384-0408 http://www.fcns-caregiving.org/ | Resources and services for individuals or families providing care for a family member (elderly, ill health, disability, etc.). |
| Island Sexual Health Society | 250-592-3479 http://www.islandsexualhealth.org | Education and services supporting sexual health - pro-choice and inclusive of all genders, sexual orientations, identities, etc. |
| PFLAG | 250-592-0305 http://www.pflagcanada.ca victoriabc@pflagcanada.ca | Education, resources, and referral for parents and allies of LGBTT persons. |
| Prideline - BC's Queer Resource Centre | 1-800-566-1170 http://www.qmunity.ca/adults/prideline/ | Support, information, and referral to queer-friendly resources and services. |
| Silver Threads Service | 250-388-4268 http://silverthreads.ca/ sts@silverthreads.ca | Programs and services for older adults, including some medical and legal services. |
| Victoria AIDS Resource & Community Service | 250-388-6220 http://www.varcs.org/ info@varcs.org | Practical, emotional, and social support services for persons living with HIV and those who care for them. |
| Victoria Lesbian Seniors Care Society | http://www.vlscs.ca info@vlsc.ca | Community building, education, and social action in support of the health and social needs of older lesbians. |
| VIctoria Youth Clinic | 250-388-7841 (James Bay) 250-383-3552 (Downtown) http://www.victoriayouthclinic.ca youth@jbcp.bc.ca | Comprehensive primary healthcare services for youth 12-24 through a multidisciplinary healthcare team. |
| Young Parents Support Network | 250-384-0552 http://www.ypsn.ca/ | Programs and services, including perinatal services and free naturopathic clinic, for young parents and their children. |
Advocacy/Mediation
| Action Committee of People with disAbilities | 250-383-4105 http://www.actioncommittee.ca/ | Advocacy and support for low income individuals with disabilities. |
| BC Human Rights Coalition | 604-689-8474 1-877-689-8474 http://bchrcoalition.org/ | Education, complaints resolution, and mediation related to human rights. |
| John Howard Society | 250-386-3428 http://www.johnhoward.victoria.bc.ca/ jhs@johnhoward.victoria.bc.ca | Support, advocacy, and programs for individuals in conflict with the law. |
| The Law Centre | 250-385-1221 http://www.thelawcentre.ca/ reception@thelawcentre.ca | Consultation and legal representation for persons who cannot afford a lawyer (University of Victoria, Faculty of Law) |
| Legal Services Society | 1-866-577-2525 http://www.lss.bc.ca/ | Self-help legal resources, as well as legal aid for persons who cannot afford a lawyer. |
| Native Courtworker and Counselling Association | 1-877-811-1190 http://www.nccabc.ca/ nccabc@nccabc.net | Advocacy, referral, counselling, and resources (located in Vancouver). |
| Parent Support Services of BC | 250-384-8042 http://www.parentsupportbc.ca psscoordinator@shaw.ca | Education, resources, advocacy for parents/grandparents to support child safety and wellbeing. |
| Residential Tenancy Branch | 250-387-1602 1-800-665-8779 http://www.rto.gov.bc.ca/ | Information on rights and responsibilities (tenant-landlord) and dispute resolution services. |
| Together Again Poverty Society | 250-361-3521 http://www.tapsbc.ca/ | Free legal advocacy related to disability benefits, tenant/landlord disputes, social assistance, and income tax. |
| Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition | 250-382-3012 http://vihrc.org/ contactvihrc@gmail.com | Anti-oppressive education and services for individuals facing discrimination and support in filing human rights complaints. |
| Victim Services - Greater Victoria Police | 250-995-7351 http://www.gvpvs.org info@gvpvs.org | Education, support, advocacy, and referral for victims of crime or trauma. |
Cultural Resources
| BC Association of Aboriginal Resource Centres | 250 388-5522 1-800-990-2432 http://www.bcaafc.com/ | Programs, services, resources, and community connections for Aboriginal Peoples. |
| Haultain Family & Community Services | 250-384-9466 http://www.hulitan.ca/ | Programs and services for Aboriginal children, youth, and families. |
| Inter-Cultural Association | 250-388-4728 http://www.icavictoria.org/ | Services and resources for immigrants, as well as community programs to promote cultural sensitivity and awareness. |
| Métis Community Services | 250-391-9924 http://www.metis.ca | Programs and resources for the Métis community across Vancouver Island. |
| Métis Nation BC | 1-800-940-1150 http://www.mnbc.ca/ | Culturally relevant social and economic programs and services for Métis people across BC. |
| Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre | 250-361-9433 http://www.vircs.bc.ca/ info@vircs.bc.ca | Programs and resources to support settlement of immigrants and refugees. |
Addictions/Mental Health Services
| Alcoholics Anonymous Support Line | 250-383-7744 http://aavictoria.ca/ | 24/7 help line for immediate support and on-going resources and group meetings aimed at fostering sobriety. |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | 250-383-4020 alanonvictoria@gmail.com http://www.bcyukon-al-anon.org/ | Resources and services for individuals or families who are affected by another person's drinking. |
| Capital Mental Health Association | 250-389-1263
http://www.miravictoria.ca cmha@miravictoria.ca | Information and programs for those suffering from various mental illnesses. |
| Vancouver Island Health Authority | 250-370-8175 http://www.viha.ca/mhas/ | Range of mental health and addictions services, both inpatient and outpatient. |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
250-383-3553 http://www.bcrna.ca | 24/7 help line for immediate support and on-going resources and group meetings for those struggling with drug addiction. |
Online Information/Resources
| Centre for Addition and Mental Health | http://www.camh.ca | Detailed information about various mental health and addictions challenges and illnesses. |
| Egale Canada | http://www.egale.ca | National GLBT human rights organization providing education, advocacy, and consultation. |
| PovNet | http://www.povnet.org/ | Comprehensive listing of services, advocacy resources, and information related to poverty - an online anti-poverty community. |
I welcome to links to this page from other practitioners who find this resource list helpful to their clients, students, or colleagues.
Email sandra@drsandracollins.com or phone: 250-818-5787 for free consultation. |