Youth Serving Programs - Victoria Homelessness

Program	Organization	Description	Age Range	Website	Email	Phone	Program Category	Indigenous Services	Last Updated
Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Program	Hulitan Family and Community Services Society	The program provides support to Aboriginal children and youth aged 0-19 and their families, by helping to improve their mental health and over all well-being. The program maintains a focus on healing that incorporates both cultural and mainstream interventions	0-19	Website	Use website contact form	2503849466	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) Program - Financial Assistance for Youth in Care	Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services (SCCFS)	Provides financial support to former youth in care to help them pay for their educational pursuits. In most cases, AYA will cover living expenses. Living expenses include things like food, housing and transportation and participants can receive up to a maximum monthly support of $1250- Each AYA lasts for up to 6 months at a time. The total amount of time you can be on an AYA is 48 months.	19-26	Website	info@sccfs.com	250-383-2990	Education, Housing, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Best Babies	Boys and Girls Club	Participants attend weekly group sessions that cover topics including prenatal education, health, nutrition and infant care. Participants are provided with a nutritious frozen meal to take home. Parents also receive snacks, food vouchers, bus tickets, vitamins, information and other support when needed. Weekly discussions are led by a Public Health Nurse, Dietician, Dental Hygienist or BGC Youth & Family Counsellor.	all ages	Website	bestbabies@bgcsvi.org	250-686-9123	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Bounce Back Program - Skills to Overcome Depression or Anxiety - For Youth	Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)	For youth 13-18 experiencing anxiety and/or mild to moderate depression (PHQ-9 score 21 or lower), community coaches provide telephone delivery of a brief, workbook-based, self-help program to improve mental health.	13-18	Website	bounceback@cmha.bc.ca	866-639-0522	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
C’Nex Intensive Parenting Program	Burnside Gorge	C’NEX was designed for families in Burnside Gorge whose children are in the care of the government or at risk of being taken into care. By using an Integrated Case Management Model, the C’NEX program builds parents’ capacity to assess their family needs and strengths. Parents and children are assisted in accessing and creating the appropriate supports. The program is unique in that it is successful in working with resistant families, nurturing their willingness to change. Has proven success rate in reducing the number of children in government care, as well as successfully supporting children to safely reside in their home communities.	all ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Education	No	Aug-2024
Child & Youth Counselling	Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services (SCCFS)	Provides clinical and group counselling to children and youth in Victoria.		Website	info@sccfs.com	250-383-2990	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Child and Youth Mental Health	Island Community Services Saltspring	The Child and Youth Mental Health services includes assessment, counselling and case planning for children and youth with depression, anxiety, family conflict, unmanageable behaviour, or other mental health concerns in home, school or community. The service provides specialized clinical interventions and support and follow-up in office or on an outreach basis.	Under 19	Website	Use website contact form	250-537-9971	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Child and Youth Programs	Island Métis Family & Community Services Society	Engage with Métis culture, have fun & learn from each other in our activity-based youth groups that encourage friendship, self-esteem & a sense of belonging. Build the skills for adulthood, plan for your future & learn to manage the decisions & problems of every day life in small learning-based groups or through one-on-one supports.		Website	reception@metis.ca	250-391-9924	Community Building, Health and Wellness, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN)	Thrive	Participants engage in many activities that promote learning, having fun, and developing rewarding relationships , areas of support include: social skills, life skills, health/wellness and safety skills, transition support for youth into adulthood etc.	under 19	Website	admin@thrivevictoria.org	250-383-4821	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Community Outreach Prevention & Education Program (COPE)	Pacific Centre Family Services Association	COPE is a voluntary prevention/early intervention program for youth (aged 5-18) & their families, dedicated to: short term one-one sessions with youth. Confidential and non-discriminatory support, guidance in connecting with community resources, flexibility to see youth in and out of the office, various groups, referrals to other programs at the pacific centre or external agencies as needed.	5 to 18	Website	pacificcentre@pcfsa.org	250-478.8357	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (Contactless)	Burnside Gorge	We are a part of the Canadian Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. We have volunteers year-round that will assist with simple tax filing for current and backdated tax years. We can help students, newcomers, persons with low income, or older adults. Call us for more information	all ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Education	No	Aug-2024
Counselling - Sexual Trauma	Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC)	provides both crisis support and trauma counselling, as well as group counselling sessions for all women, Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse people.	13-18	Website	access@vsac.ca	250-383-3232	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Crime Reduction & Exploitation Diversion (CRED)	Pacific Centre Family Services Association	The counsellors at Pacific Centre Family Services are trained and keen to provide prevention services such as one-on-one counselling and life skills support, peer-to-peer interaction, family counselling, awareness building, and access to educational groups. CRED gives youth access to: One on one work with a program coordinator, participation with other youth in pro-social groups, support work with parent, suicide assessment, liasing with probation, MCFD and other external agencies, referrals and supporting youth to participate in other programs, such as detox etc, supporting youth by attending court	12+ (Youth)	Website	pacificcentre@pcfsa.org	250-478-8357	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Culturally Aligned Integrated Support program	Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society	offers a rental supplement and wraparound care (Counselling, Cultural Mentor, Housing Navigation etc.) for Indigenous peoples 19+ to reduce and prevent homelessness.	19	Website	admin@acehsociety.com	778-432-2234	Housing, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Culture Catch-Up	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	Join us for online and in-person sessions so you can have fun, and make new friends. Games and activities include outdoor adventures, exploring Victoria etc.	15-18	Website	pbhardwaj@icavictoria.org	250-883-6947	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Diagnostic assessments	University of Victoria Psychology Clinic	We offer psychosocial, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to provide diagnostic clarification, an understanding of each individual’s unique situation, and recommendations for appropriate interventions. Treatment is not provided as part of our assessment services. Given the training model of our clinic, please allow for approximately 8 weeks from initial intake session to completion of verbal feedback and receiving the report.	6 to 99	Website	psyclin@uvic.ca	250-721-7538	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services	Island Health	Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services offers free community-based counselling services, access to residential care and treatment for youth struggling with substance use. We assist youth and/or their families to reduce the harms associated with substance use and related issues.	13 to 19	Website	discovery.southisland@islandhealth.ca	250-519-5313	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Emotional and Crisis Support	Youthspace.ca	Youthspace.ca is a free online crisis & emotional support chat service for youth under 30 across Canada. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.	under 30	Website	Use website contact form	778-783-0177	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Family Development	Island Community Services Saltspring	on an outreach basis to families where children are determined to be in an unhealthy or risky home environment. These children may be in need of protective services or be at risk of removal from the home unless significant intervention and change occur. The service focuses on reducing risks to the children and assisting in the development or restoration of a safe and healthy home environment.Family Development Services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, and other support activities for children and families experiencing stress, parenting challenges, or early signs of abuse, neglect, or other risks to child well-being.	-	Website	Use website contact form	250-537-9971	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Family Development Program: Youth Services	Thrive	to engage in the process. Services through the Guardianship referral stream focus on skill development of youth to improve their overall well-being. Areas focussed on are emotional and mental health, cultivating healthy relationships, crisis stabilization, education and employment goals, housing, and independent living skills	12 to 19	Website	admin@thrivevictoria.org	250-383-4821	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Family Self Sufficiency	Burnside Gorge	Through financial literacy skill building, goal setting, and action planning, families are able to strengthen their capacity to provide a more stable and healthy way of life for themselves and their children. With the help of bi-weekly meetings with their Family Advisor, participants set life and financial goals to improve budgeting, create savings, reduce debt, increase employability or education, improve health and wellness, and strengthen positive relationships with their children and others.	All ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
FIG	Boys and Girls Club	Female Identifying Group (FIG) is an 8-week program for youth who are female-identifying, with each rotation welcoming up to 10 youth. It runs on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at our Westshore location (345 Wale Road). Some key focus areas include youth empowerment, positive body image & self-esteem, kindness to self & others, internet safety, and other topics that female-identifying youth may want to focus on. Registration is needed with the intention of youth attending each week. A new rotation will be starting in the New Year.	11 to 15	Website	youthprograms@bgcsvi.org	250-686-9105	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Food Skills for Youth	Quadra Village Community Centre	Food Skills for youth is one of our most popular programs! Learn how to cook delicious, and healthy food in a fun, and food safe environment! Youth decide the menu and have the opportunity to cook a meal for their families, on our family night. The best part is being able to sit down as a community to eat a great meal. Youth who finish in the Food Skills program, may have the opportunity to serve food at special events, and learn about local food resources, as well as receive their FOODSAFE certificate.	14-18	Website	youthcoordinator@quadravillagecc.com	250-388-7696	Education, Food	No	Aug-2024
Foundry Virtual Youth Counselling	Foundry Victoria	Foundry Virtual BC offers free drop-in and scheduled counselling & peer support, primary care, employment support and groups for young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers. Supports offered by video, audio and chat.	12 to 24	Website	online@foundrybc.ca	833-308-6379	Health and Wellness, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Free Legal Clinic	Burnside Gorge	Legal advice is provided free of charge during a 15-minute phone appointment. All legal questions welcome. Please call us to book an appointment. Tuesdays 2-3pm	all ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Game Changer: Youth Employment Program	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	Monday to Friday (9am-4pm) mostly in person classes, paid training and living allowance $24.29/hr, job search and maintenance skills, networking, volunteering experience, direct connection with local employers, other financial suport	17-29	Website	gamechanger@icavictoria.org	250-388-4728	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Gender Affirming Care	Foundry Victoria	provides specialised social and medical gender affirming care for trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender diverse individuals.Our team members can help you navigate the medical, legal, and social processes to achieve those goals. include meetings with a peer support worker, hormone replacement therapy, counselling, binder fittings, and referrals to other services and providers in the community.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Homeless Family Outreach	Burnside Gorge	The Burnside Gorge Housing Outreach helps families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to find shelter and/or maintain their housing. We work with single parents, two-parent and extended families, and pregnant women.	All ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388.5251	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Homelessness Prevention Program	Beacon Community Services	We offer short-term rental subsidies and weekly staff check-ins to foster successful tenancies for youth ages 24 and younger and/or individuals recently released from incarceration. Our program aims to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals, and is designed to empower and guide participants toward sustainable housing solutions, contributing to their overall well-being.	Under 24	Website	hpp@beaconcs.ca	250-415-9469	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Homework Helper	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	matches high school students to a volunteer that can help them in whatever subject they need.	15-18	Website	pbhardwaj@icavictoria.org	250-883-6947	Education	No	Aug-2024
ID Clinic	Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL)	Fourth Wednesday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00pm. ID clinics are drop-in events that help people to obtain or replace ID. Obtaining ID can be a stressful experience, and ID clinics help improve access to ID. Types of ID that can be obtained/replaced at the IC Clinics include:Birth certificates for all provinces, BC Services Card and BCID, Name and Gender Change Applications, Secure Status Card (SCIS), Permanent Residency and Citizenship	All Ages	Website	comments-questions@gvpl.ca	250-940-4875	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Income Assistance Support	Burnside Gorge	Need to talk with someone about your Income Assistance file? In-person appointments with an Income Assistance Outreach worker are now available. Please call the Community Centre to book in for an appointment, Thursdays 1-3	all ages	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
IndigeMind	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	The IndigeMind ClimateAction program is a one of a kind, transformative, and unique land- based program designed for Indigenous youth both on and off reserve.	13 to 25	Website	tony.c@vnfc.ca	250-818-6101	Community Building	Yes	Aug-2024
Indigenous Midwifery	Foundry Victoria	We offer services for reproductive & sexual health, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting so you and your family feel safe, respected, and supported. We use an approach that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing: emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally. We build relationships with you, share information and support your choices.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Individual and Group Psychotherapy	University of Victoria Psychology Clinic	We offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families with the goal of assisting individuals to gain greater insight into their problems, cope more effectively with personal stresses and interpersonal conflicts, and achieve behavioural goals. We strive to provide empirically-supported interventions whenever possible. Typically, therapy services are offered from 8-12 weekly sessions that are 50 minutes in duration. Most psychotherapy services are offered in the form of individual therapy, however, group psychotherapy may be offered depending on the frequency of referrals for particular problems and availability of supervisors. Common concerns we see in the clinic include anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, OCD, perfectionism, and many more.	18 to 99	Website	psyclin@uvic.ca	250-721-7538	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Intensive Youth Support Services	Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services (SCCFS)	The Intensive Youth Support Worker engages with and supports youth ages 12 to 19. In collaboration with the youth and his/her guardian, the Intensive Youth Support Worker (IYSW) assists in achieving agreed upon, time-sensitive goals that range from immediate to long term. They will engage the youth in helpful, supportive relations by connecting them with cultural resources within the community, assistance with finding shelter, accessing basic needs or developing independent living skills through appropriate means. We arrange for mentorship, guidance and short term intervention for both low and high risk youth, including critical incidents where required. Independence and self-sufficiency is an expected outcome of the program.	12 to 19	Website	info@sccfs.com	250-383-2990	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
JETS (Jumpstart Employment, Training & Skills)	Beacon Community Services	7-week pre-employment program, participants are paid a living allowance based on minimum wage during the 7 week classroom component. helps individuals find employment or return to school. Our seven-week pre-employment program for youth ages 16–30 offers minimum wage compensation during the group training, which features interactive sessions in an open circle format.	16-30	Website	JETS@beaconcs.ca	778-265-2585	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Job Journey	CanAssist	Paid workshops to gain employability skills, option of in person or virtual setting, career exploration and discovery, cover letter and resume support, practice mock interviews, 1:1 job coach to help wih job search and on site job support, paid certificate training such as first aid, foodsafe or WHMIS	15+	Website	jobjourney@uvic.ca	250-721-7300	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Land-Based, Cultural, and Social events	Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society	activities such as carving, spear fishing, sound healing, canoeing, fire building and more on Fridays		Website	admin@acehsociety.com	778-432-2234	Community Building	Yes	Aug-2024
Life Skills and Counselling	Artemis Place Society	Each student is assigned a Youth and Family Counsellor (YFC) who takes them through an assessment and goal setting process to best support their strengths, needs, challenges, and interests.		Website	info@artemisplace.org	250-598-5183	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Mental Health Counselling	Foundry Victoria	Our counselling team can work with you to address the challenges you are facing. Our counsellors use a solution-focused approach to counselling, called Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Some of the things people talk to counsellors about include feelings of sadness or depression, anxiety, substance use, family conflict, healthy relationships, school, stress, sex, sexuality, or anything else that is important to you.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Mental Health Outreach Team	Thrive	focuses on the mental health issues that present in children and youth. The intended role is to support children, youth and their caregivers to reach an increased level of stability and mental wellness. The program provides in-home and community outreach services that are short-term	under 19	Website	admin@thrivevictoria.org	250 383-4821	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Monthly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ for youth and allies	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	monthly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ for youth and allies	12 to 25	Website	kailyn.j@vnfc.ca	250-384-3211	Community Building	Yes	Aug-2024
One-on-One Individual Support	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	Settlement Youth Workers can help you with resume building, getting engaged in community activities, and more. You can set up flexible, one-on-one appointments with them anytime.	7 to 28	Website	pbhardwaj@icavictoria.org	250-883-6947	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Online Distress Service for Youth	Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre)	Get help by having a real-time online chat with a trained volunteer, or by getting email support from the Crisis Centre’s professional staff	Under 25	Website	Use website contact form		Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Orchard House Full Time Attendance Program (FTAP)	Boys and Girls Club	The goal of these programs is to help youth return to their family (when possible) and community and develop prosocial skills and behaviours that will decrease their involvement in the criminal justice system. Orchard House provides a residential treatment program for youth experiencing substance use issues and youth justice involvement.	12 to 18	Website	cchaytors@bgcsvi.org	250-384-9133	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Outreach	Osanis Inclusion Services	Assist individuals to connect with natural supports and publicly funded services	19-24, expanding this summer to 16-19	Website	info@osanis.ca	250-881-0696	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Outreach & Support Services	Beacon Community Services	A Youth Support Worker provides individual or group support to facilitate awareness and life skill development for youth and their families, aiding in the youth’s successful transition to adulthood. Services include, but are not limited to, fostering positive relationships with the youth and their identified family, with the goal of raising awareness of life choices and encouraging personal growth and self-confidence, while preserving their connections to family and community.		Website	Use website contact form	236-638-1167	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Outreach workers	Umbrella Society	Umbrella outreach workers follow a client-centered approach in all interactions. Often, clients need peer support, and Umbrella is there to offer an attentive ear, and to offer comfort and consolation to those in distress. On other occasions, clients require help with problem-solving the day-to-day demands of living, including issues involving finances, employment, relationships, and other every day matters that sober life entails. And, of course, outreach teams frequently help clients navigate a bewildering system of services and resources which span multiple government agencies, and several private organizations. Outreach workers direct clients to appropriate mental health supports (e.g. counselling, Early Psychosis Intervention, etc.), government services (e.g. income assistance, disability, I.D., etc.), and community supports (e.g. legal, employment, medical, shelters and housing, etc.). Finally, outreach workers also refers clients as needed to Detox, supportive recovery, sober living and residential treatment.	all ages	Website	wecanhelp@umbrellasociety.ca	250-380-0595	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Pathways to Professions, Trades, and Entrepreneurship (P2PTE)	Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)	Supports social and economic integration of newcomers to the provide employment services to newcomer, Indigenous, and disabled youth between the ages of 18 and 30 who face multiple barriers to employment through the provision of employment, language testing, and training.	18 to 30	Website	shazia@vircs.bc.ca	250-361-9433	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Place Secondary	Artemis Place Society	Students enjoy self paced, personalized learning that meets the new BC Education plan requirements. Teachers continuously strive to enrich and enhance curriculum to engage all learners to foster the skills and competencies students need to succeed. The personalized format is to meet each students’ unique goals and needs.		Website	info@artemisplace.org	250-598-5183	Education	No	Aug-2024
Primary Care	Foundry Victoria	Primary Care: We offer both in person and virtual appointments with doctors, nurse practionioners, registered nurses and indigenous midwives. The team can help you with: substance use, gender affirming care, sexual health care, indigenous midwifery, mental health, vaccines.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
RAVE Drop-In	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	structured programming that often challenges the youth to try something new, to learn something new, and get out of their comfort zone. Tuesday-Friday 3:30-8:00	12 to 18	Website	kailyn.j@vnfc.ca	250-384-3211	Community Building	Yes	Aug-2024
Reaching Homes Program	John Howard Society of Victoria	The primary objective and focus will be to move clients through the housing continuum and to more suitable permanent housing options. We address the acute needs of those people experiencing homelessness.	19+	Website	Jas.Bhela@jhsvic.ca	2366387048	Housing, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Reducing Anxiety For Teens (RAFT)	Saanich Neighbourhood Place	A supportive group meeting for young people living with anxiety. Together with trained Youth Facilitators, participants learn ways to manage anxiety in their lives.	13-18	Website	family@snplace.org	250-360-1148	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Rise Up Youh Employment	Thrive	provides one-to-one outreach support to help youth meet their employment goals. Employment Counsellors help with such things as resume building, interview skills, and on-the-job coaching	15-25	Website	jforth@thrivevictoria.org	250-889-3743	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Saanich Peninsula Restorative Justice	Beacon Community Services	Restorative justice serves as an alternative to the court system, stepping in when local police, school administrators or Crown Counsel identify that harm has occurred in our community due to crime or conflict.		Website	info@saanichpeninsularj.ca	250-656-0134	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
SAFER Youth	Saanich Neighbourhood Place	A facilitated discussion group offering a safe place to talk, find support and ask questions for youth who are on a journey towards realizing their true identity. Open to all non-binary, gender fluid, and/or trans youth up to nineteen years of age.	13-18	Website	family@snplace.org	250-360-1148	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
SAJE	Ministry of Children and Family Development	Pre and post 19 planning, income supports, housing supports, health and wellness benefits, life skills funding.	14-27	Website	Use website contact form	866-623-3001	Health and Wellness, Housing, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Sexual Abuse Intervention Prevention (SAIP)	Pacific Centre Family Services Association	sexual abuse is suspected or children under 12 with sexually intrusive behaviors. We work with both children and their families to recover from the trauma of sexual abuse, to expand their ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally, and to realize their potential as valuable members of the community.	5 to 19	Website	pacificcentre@pcfsa.org	250-478-8357	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program - For Aboriginal Children and Youth	Hulitan Family and Community Services Society	This community-based program provides counselling and support services to Aboriginal children and youth ages 0-19 and their families, who have experienced sexualized abuse and/or sexualized behaviour. This program is a community-based program, specializing in assessment and developing and implementing individual treatment plans for children and youth and their families.	0-19	Website	Use website contact form	250-384-9466	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
START Employment Skills Training Program	Worklink BC Employment Society	opportunity to earn a wide range of certificates, build solid resumes, write effective cover letters, and attain job retention skills.	15-30	Website	start@worklink.bc.ca	250-478-9525	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Take a Hike Outdoor Education	Take a Hike Foundation	Integrates academics with therapy, outdoor adventure-based learning, and community involvement. Program staff include a full-time registered clinical counsellor who supports students to build social and emotional skills, and improve mental health and well-being. Aim is to help youth who have experienced difficulty in the mainstream system to succeed socially and academically, leading to high school graduation. Operates on a semester basis from September to January, and February to June. Accepts referrals from counsellors, youth and family workers, school administrators, or parent/guardians. Based in the Saanich School District 63.	15-19	Website	info@takeahikefoundation.org	250-652-4042	Education	No	Aug-2024
Teens in Control	British Columbia Schizophrenia Society - Youth	We support youth who have a loved one with a mental health and/or substance use issue	13-18	Website	manager@bcssyouth.org	236-335-0917	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
That Thing on Thursday (TTOT):	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	Join us for online and in person sessions to have fun, learn about your community, and make new friends! Sessions and activities include outdoor adventures, exploring Victoria etc.	19-28	Website	pbhardwaj@icavictoria.org	250-883-6947	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
The CREW pre-Employment & Lifeskills Program	Quadra Village Community Centre	Our aim is to empower youth with job ready-ness skills and resources. Our staff support youth through group facilitation, as well as one to one support.	13-18	Website	youthcoordinator@quadravillagecc.com	250-388-7696	Employment	No	Aug-2024
The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3)	Boys and Girls Club	The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) helps young women (aged 16-29 years) who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting. The program helps them to improve their chances to have healthy pregnancies, develop safe, positive parenting skills and increase coping and decision-making skills. The program specifically supports vulnerable youth who are at risk of becoming homeless and who may have substance use issues. By placing them in a stable Care Family suite for up to 1 year, they are supported as they learn independent living, parenting and life skills.	16-29	Website	yp3@bgcsvi.org	250-686-9118	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
The Youth Services Team (Youth Support Workers and Youth Addictions Worker)	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	Support workers can help to provide guidance and choices to clients so that they can meet their various goals towards their overall wellbeing.	12 to 24	Website	reception@vnfc.ca	250-384-3211	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Trades employment program	Vancouver Island Construction Association	opportunity for youth and adults to learn about the many career paths in construction, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and safety requirements. Get paid to learn, after eight weeks of in-class and on-site training, we will help you find long-term, lucrative employment with a local construction company.	17-29	Website	cyfadmin@vicabc.ca	250-388-6471	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Turning Point	Boys and Girls Club	Turning Point is a short-term residential program for youth experiencing personal safety issues. The duration of the program is typically 4-6 months. Youth work one-on-one with a Youth & Family Counsellor to set goals, connect them to resources, and develop a transition plan, of returning to the family home or accessing a Youth Agreement. Youth are required to have a day plan for Turning Point, such as going to school and/or working.		Website	ldavis@bgcsvi.org	250-216-3657	Housing, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Victim Services - Support with the Justice System	Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC)	Provides victims of sexual assault support with the Criminal Justice System.		Website	access@vsac.ca	250-383-3232	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Victoria Period Project	Foundry Victoria	Each monthly pack includes a variety of menstrual products of the person's choosing, as well as a snack and a small self-care gift. We hope to reverse the harmful effects of period stigma by incorporating self-care and body positive goodies into every pack.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Work & Education	Foundry Victoria	supported employment and education program designed to help if you are interested in working, going to school, or completing a training program. Foundry Work & Education helps you build the skills and experiences you need to achieve your goals.	15-24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Y Mind Teen	YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island	Participants learn coping skills and connect with other youth in the community, and program includes mindfulness techniques, educational workshops about anxiety, and other mental health-related topics. Youth get a free YMCA gym membership for the duration of the program to encourage physical activity as a stress management tool.	13 to 18	Website	mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca	(250)386-7511	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ (Place of Hope) Indigenous Justice Program	Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society	has a prevention stream to support Indigenous youth involved with the criminal justice system.		Website	admin@acehsociety.com	778-432-2234	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Young Moms Community Drop in	YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island	Our free drop-in runs every Thursday from 10am-noon, with a healthy breakfast, playroom for the little ones, and a parent and child craft project. We also offer Food Skills for Families, Mother Goose, Nobody’s Perfect, Triple P, and a variety of fun and interactive workshops for our resident and community parents.	16 to 29	Website	info@vancouverislandy.ca	250-382-1004	Community Building, Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Young Parent Outreach Program	The Cridge Centre for the Family	Offers support, mentoring and advocacy to young parents as they endeavor to have healthy babies, develop their parenting skills, and pursue their educational and employment goals. Clients are given guidance, encouraged to set goals and counselled on healthy and safe choices in order to achieve a fulfilling life.The support sessions can take place at the outreach office or at a location of the parents choosing.	Teen Parents, Young Moms	Website	nandrews@cridge.org	250-995-6421	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Young Parent Program	Artemis Place Society	supports pregnant teens and young parents in a nurturing community while also providing a safe, stimulating environment for their children. In the on-site licensed infant/toddler centre the staff of experienced Early Childhood Educators provide responsive care for the children along with building respectful, trusting relationships with their families.		Website	info@artemisplace.org	250-598-5183	Community Building, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Activity Night	Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)	provides a safe and fun place for youth to practice their English, make new friends, and experience Victoria and what it has to offer. Twice a month we offer different activities including workshops, art projects, games, sports, community outings, and events. For Youth Activity Night, we have visited the Victoria Art Gallery, gone to a Royal’s hockey game, explored local parks, had cooking workshops, had beach clean ups, went on hikes and much more! It is a great opportunity to experience new things with friends from around the world!	12 to 18	Website	info@vircs.bc.ca	250-361-9433	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Youth and Family Substance Use	Island Community Services Saltspring	Services include assessment, individual and family counselling, case management, referral to specialized treatment resources. Prevention activities include harm reduction, public awareness, substance testing pop-up in the community, and community education about substance abuse issues.	-	Website	Use website contact form	250-537-9971	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth Centre Drop in	Quadra Village Community Centre	We provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment by offering a variety of activities, including a large TV, video games, crafts, outdoor basketball, gym games and sports, computer access, pool table and lounge, to meet the needs of youth in our community. 5 pm to 7:30 pm Thursdays and Fridays	10 to 18	Website	youth@quadravillagecc.com	250-388-7696	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Youth Clinics	Island Health	talk with a nurse about your health questions, and some sites may have access to other health care practitioners such as physicians, nurse practitioners and counsellors.	Under 25	Website	info@islandhealth.ca		Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth Crime Reduction Program	Men's Therapy Centre (MTC)	This program involves an intake and assessment session, 15 sessions of individual trauma therapy/counselling, as well as a post-program assessment session. We are offering these 15 weeks of therapy for free with full participation.	16 to 30	Website	jeremy@menstherapycentre.ca	250-381-6367	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Drop-in	Burnside Gorge	Youth Centre Drop-in is available for ages 12 to 18 on Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. There will be games and activities so come join in the fun!	12 to 18	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388-5251	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Youth Drop-In and Programming	Island Community Services Saltspring	Monday to Thursday between 3:00-7:00pm. Youth programming is led by a Youth Programming Coordinator for the Drop-In where affordable and healthy food, along with youth activity is available.	grades 6-12	Website	Use website contact form	250-537-9971	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Youth Educational Workshops	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	Workshop examples: Learning Through Loss, Sexual Health, Art therapy, Indigenous sports and recreation council, foodsafe, WHIMIS, First Aid	12 to 24	Website	reception@vnfc.ca	250-384-3211	Community Building, Education	Yes	Aug-2024
Youth Engagement Program	Beacon Community Services	volunteer and work experience opportunities. YEP partners with a number of diverse community groups to provide youth volunteers for community events and programs—many involving an intergenerational component, such as volunteering at SHOAL Centre events.	13-18	Website	yep@beaconcs.ca	250-656-5537	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Youth Intensive Case Management Team	Island Health	Youth can get support from team of professionals including case managers, registered nurses, and those who can provide psychiatric services and other mental health supports. The overarching goal of the team is to support youth to get the care they need. They achieve this by collaborating on assessments, treatment planning, and day-to-day goals and supports for youth.	under 25	Website	info@islandhealth.ca	877-370-8699	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth Job Skills Training Program	Extreme Outreach Society	Provides on-the-job training in mentorship, barista training, light cooking, Food-Safe, sanitation and serving. Youth are given the chance to increase confidence and work through areas of personal difficulty in an uplifting environment while serving their community at the Extreme Coffee House.	15-25	Website	office@extremeoutreach.com	250-384-2064	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Youth Night	Boys and Girls Club	Youth Nights are back and will run on Thursdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm out of our Westshore location (345 Wale Road) throughout the school year. Youth Night provides a welcoming atmosphere, with programming being heavily youth-led. It also includes cooking opportunities (snacks or a meal), crafts & games, music bingo, movie nights, and fun! There is the potential for outtrips, and communication will be made with registered families. Registration is needed, although youth do not need to attend every Thursday.	11 to 15	Website	youthprograms@bgcsvi.org	250-686-9105	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Youth Outreach	Burnside Gorge	Youth outreach workers aim to form positive, healthy, trusting, and proactive relationships with youth and build collaborative working relationships with other key community partners.	Under 19	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388.5251	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Outreach and Navigator Service	Sooke Family Resource Society	This program helps youth navigate through rough times, such as depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. A Specialized Youth Worker meets with youth to plan and implement positive changes for the youth and their family.		Website	info@sfrs.ca	250-642-5152	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Peer Support	Foundry Victoria	provide support, encouragement, hope and mentorship to others facing similar situations, encouraging them to continue their healing:Offer non-judgmental support and understanding. Help with navigating the healthcare system, connecting you with resources in the community and at foundry, attend appointments with you, advocate for your needs, lead groups and group activities.	12 to 24	Website	frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca	250-383-3552	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth Self-Sufficiency	Burnside Gorge	The Youth Self-Sufficiency Program can help you with: Learning how to budget and manage money, learning how to set education goals, learning about renter's rights and responsibilites, opportunities for job training, relationship building, life skills	Under 19	Website	info@burnsidegorge.ca	250-388.5251	Education	No	Aug-2024
Youth Summer Camp	Victoria Native Friendship Centre	Each day bringing new challenges, adventures, and learning opportunities. We also occasionally offer Spring Break Camps (funding dependant). In past years, our camps have done numerous outings in the community		Website	reception@vnfc.ca	250-384-3211	Community Building	Yes	Aug-2024
Youthspace.ca - Emotional Support by Chat & Text	Need2: Suicide Education and Support	Youthspace.ca is a free online crisis & emotional support chat service for youth under 30 across Canada. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.	under 30	Website	Use website contact form	778 783 0177	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youthtalk Email Counselling	Pacific Centre Family Services Association	The Youthtalk program provides email counselling, information and referrals by professional counsellors, or face-to-face counselling sessions (where appropriate) in a secure and confidential format, for a variety of youth issues. A professional Youth and Family counsellor will respond to emails on a regular basis (they normally reply within 3-5 business days). The service is free and there’s no limit to the number of emails youth can send.	Under 30	Website	youthtalk2@pcfsa.org		Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Young Parent Program BC	BC Government	Parents who are under the age of 25 may qualify for help with childcare while they finish high school – including: Up to $1,500 (per month per child) to help cover the cost of child care, A space for their child in a care program at or near the school they're attending	Up to 25	Website	servicebc@gov.bc.ca	888-338-6622	Education	No	Aug-2024
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)	BC Housing	The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent payments. To qualify, families must have a total before-tax household income of $40,000 or less, were working at some point in the last year, and have at least one dependent child. Existing clients need to reapply each year.	All ages	Website	Use website contact form	800-257-7756	Housing	No	Aug-2024
Homeless Prevention Program	BC Housing	The Homeless Prevention Program is an initiative aimed at providing individuals in identified at-risk groups facing homelessness with portable rent supplements and support services to help them access rental housing in the private (non-subsidized) housing market.	All ages	Website	Use website contact form	800-257-7756	Housing, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Customer Crisis Fund	BC Hydro	If you're a residential customer experiencing a temporary financial crisis, such as a loss of employment or benefit income, unanticipated medical expenses, or a death in the family and you've fallen behind on your BC Hydro bill, you may be eligible for a grant payment to avoid disconnection of your service.	All Ages	Website	Use website contact form	800-224-9376	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds	Big Brothers Big Sisters	Participants connect with our trained mentors and their peers to learn about supporting their physical and mental wellbeing, practicing self-compassion and building healthy relationships.	10-15	Website	kait.burns@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca	250-475-1117	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Community Mentoring	Big Brothers Big Sisters	Connects young people with volunteer mentors to spend time with them in the community once per week. Mentors and mentees share their interests and hobbies with free or low-cost activities in the community.	7 to 17	Website	alexis.gardner@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca	250-475-1117	Community Building, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Greater Victoria Rent Bank (BC Rent Bank CRD Branch)	Community Social Planning Council	A Rent Bank provides financial assistance in the form of a no-interest repayable loan to households at risk of eviction for reasons such as non-payment of rent or essential utilities. The loan can also be used as a damage deposit and/or first month’s rent to move to safe and sustainable housing.	19+	Website	admin@communitycouncil.ca	250-383-6166	Housing	No	Aug-2024
Weekly ID Clinics	Community Social Planning Council	We are currently assisting clients with the following: Birth Certificates for all Canadian provinces and territories, BC Services Card & BCID. Name and gender change applications, (temporarily unavailable), Secure Status Card (SCIS), Booking ICBC appointments, Mailing Address for applicants. Locations: Salvation Army (525 Johnson)- First Tuesday of the Month 11-1pm, Our Place (919 Pandora)- second Tuesday of the month 1-3pm, Saint Vincent De Paul (833 Yates)- Third Wednesday of the Month 1-3pm, Greater Victoria Public Library (735 Broughton)- Fourth Wednesday of the Month 11-1pm.	All Ages	Website	idservice@communitycouncil.ca	250-383-6166	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
The PEACE program	Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)	Address the needs of children and youth aged 3 to 18 years who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their family homes. Help parents understand how violence and abuse affects their children, raise community awareness through violence prevention education, let children and youths know they’re not alone or at fault. Provide a safe place to talk about feelings, teach problem-solving and coping skills, help end cycles of violent or aggressive behavior. Teach personal safety, teach healthy ways to express feelings such as anger, hurt or sadness, identify causes and effects of violence and abuse, look at common myths about violence and abuse.	13-18	Website	peace@iwav.org	250-538-5569	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth Outreach Victoria	James Bay Community Project	Provides support, information referrals, parent-teen mediation and mentoring.	13-19	Website	outreach@jbcp.bc.ca	250-388-7844	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Métis Rent Supplement Program	Métis Nation BC	The Métis Rent Supplement Program (MRSP) supports low-income Métis renter citizens with rent supplement payments for a temporary period. Individuals and Families spending more than 30% of their household income on rent may qualify for a payment up to a maximum of $475 a month. The payments are delivered to the applicant through an electronic funds transfer (EFT).		Website	info@mnbc.ca	800-940-1150	Housing	Yes	Aug-2024
Reaching Homes Program ( Métis Nation)	Métis Nation BC	The Métis Rent Supplement Program (MRSP) supports low-income Métis renter citizens with rent supplement payments for a temporary period. Individuals and Families spending more than 30% of their household income on rent may qualify for a payment up to a maximum of $475 a month. The payments are delivered to the applicant through an electronic funds transfer (EFT).		Website	info@mnbc.ca	800-940-1150	Housing	Yes	Aug-2024
Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. Program	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) is a Canada-wide program that supports parents through one to one support to teach their children aged 3-5 years old a culturally relevant curriculum to develop their early literacy. Please call and ask to speak with the Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. program coordinator to inquire about starting the program in your community or working in the program as a “Home Visitor”.Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. works with Indigenous families and communities to build positive experiences in education and to strengthen their capacity to support learning. The program serves land-based and urban Indigenous families across the country, particularly those impacted by the legacy of residential schools, poverty, and social isolation.	All ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Education, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Agreements with Young Adults	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Are you a youth 19-26 years of age affiliated with the seven South Island Coast Salish Nations we serve? Were you formerly in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream or had a Youth Agreement with a NIȽ TU,O Social Worker? We are here to help provide you with funding and resources that support your independence, training, and post-secondary education.	19-26	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Counseling Services	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Connecting you with counseling support.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Extended Family Program	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Do you need time to address a situation that’s preventing you from providing the best care for your child(ren)? If you need access to support and resources needed to help you address this situation, we are here to help. Working together with a NIȽ TU,O social worker, we will create a plan of action to help you attain the kinds of changes you want to make. By accessing NIȽ TU,O’s programming you can ensure you are a well-supported parent, able to raise happy and healthy children. This agreement can include placing children in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream through NIȽ TU,O’s Extended Family Program. In this program, your children are placed with their extended family who is then provided with the parenting support they need while you work on your situation.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Guardianship	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Services are provided for the Coast Salish children affiliated with the seven communities we serve who: Have been assessed by MCFD and do not live with their parents right now, or Whose parents have asked us to provide temporary Guardianship services while they get the support they need. These children are in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream instead of foster care through MCFD. To reduce the harm to children in this situation and provide an enhanced level of cultural safety, NIȽ TU,O provides both Guardianship social workers and caregivers to meet the needs of these children. It’s important to note that the children’s needs and the role of caregiving is defined not in settler terms, but Coast Salish terms.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Ready to Rent	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Program designed to help youth, young adults, and parents prepare to rent, more readily access housing options and enjoy success as a tenant.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Education, Housing	Yes	Aug-2024
Support for Young Adults	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Young adults who are 19-24 years of age and have been involved in our programs previously have the opportunity to access ongoing support to make successful transitions to adult life. Our Family Support Workers will continue to offer one-to-one support to help young adults navigate life, as they seek out jobs, access post-secondary vocational or academic training, address barriers to success, and build the life skills they need to enjoy success in early adult life.	19-24	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Support to Families Responding to Child Protection Concerns	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Many child protection concerns are rooted in the systemic and situational experiences of colonialism and ongoing racism. The resulting trauma, housing shortages, and other challenges make raising happy healthy children even more difficult than it already is. When you contact NIȽ TU,O for support responding to a child protection complaint, you’ll be paired with a supportive and understanding Family Support Worker to help identify your family’s challenges and needs.		Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Support to Maintain Connection	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	This program provides a Family Support Worker to help support parents in maintaining access to their children when their children are temporarily in the care of MCFD. The goal of the program is to support parents to maintain the connection and build a positive relationship with their child(ren) while they’re in care.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Voluntary or Special Needs Agreements	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Do you need time to address a situation that’s preventing you from providing the best care for your child(ren)? If you need access to support and resources needed to help you address this situation, we are here to help. Working together with a NIȽ TU,O social worker, we will create a plan of action to help you attain the kinds of changes you want to make. Together we will ensure you’re a well-supported parent, with the resources to raise happy and healthy children. This agreement can include placing children in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream through NIȽ TU,O’s Guardianship Program. Then, NIȽ TU,O is available to provide you with the needed time, resources, and support to make the necessary changes to your situation so you can welcome your children home.	All Ages	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Youth Agreements	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Are you a youth 16-18 years of age affiliated with the seven South Island Coast Salish Nations we serve? Are you unable to live at home due to factors outside your control? We are here to help provide you with support and resources that support your independence and wellbeing. By working with a NIȽ TU,O social worker to discuss your needs, create a plan to implement the changes you’d like to see in your life, and make an agreement outlining the responsibilities of the parties to each other, you can access a significant level of support. This agreement unlocks guidance, programs, and funding to help you develop the independence and life skills needed to succeed in your life. These resources are tailored to your specific situation and may include: Financial assistance with housing Counseling services. Programs like “ready to rent” to equip you with the skills needed to live independently.	16-18	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Youth Life Skills Development Workshops	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Designed to help youth build skills and awareness of the tasks needed to successfully transition to young adulthood	16-18	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Education, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Youth Support Worker	NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society	Each youth is partnered with a Family Support Worker to help them move toward independence by supporting them in job readiness, life skills development, and the tasks necessary to successfully transition into adulthood. We offer numerous programs dedicated to supporting youth, depending on what is needed. Staying connected to culture, language, and community, through individual attention and outings and participation in recreational activities. Providing skills, training, and support to cultivate independence. Help youth with their mental and emotional wellbeing through counseling, cultural events or assessment services.	Under 19	Website	info@niltuo.ca	250-544-1400	Community Building, Health and Wellness, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Youth Drop In	Sanctuary Youth Centre	Provides a safe and supportive environment for Victoria’s street entrenched or at-risk youth. Operating five days a week, our drop-in program gives youth access to showers, meals, groceries, mentorship and activities.3-7 PM Wednesday-Sunday, We are pet friendly!	14-22	Website	sanctuaryyouth@outlook.com	250-385-6255	Food, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Life Skills	SOCLA	This program offers individual and group services to children and youth with developmental disabilities ranging in age from 6 – 17 years old. Our after school program is continuing to run 4 days per week for 2.5 hours per day Monday-Thursday. We have provided approximately 3000 hours of service to our participants in the Life Skills program on a yearly basis. Through community based opportunities and support we help to maximize potential while promoting community inclusion. This program encourages participants to make friends and to improve and learn new skills in communication, socialization, personal living and community living. Other of the activities/virtues of the life skills community inclusion program varies and includes personal hygiene, teaching emotions, personal safety and community safety. Also, getting to know ourselves and getting to know others, safety in the community and at home, action plan for when we are bullied or when someone else is bullied. Also, understanding our feelings and what to do when we are angry, frustrated, and scared.	6-17	Website	executivedirector@socla.ca	778-352-2277	Community Building, Education	No	Aug-2024
Child and Youth Advocacy Centre	Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre	Prevention and Counselling Centre that provides a separate location and safe, child-friendly environment to conduct investigative interviews and connect child and youth victims and their families with Victim Service support as soon as possible.Prevention and Counselling Centre that provides a separate location and safe, The Victoria CYAC houses two forensic interview rooms, specifically designed for police and child protection interviews. The Victoria CYAC focuses on providing a child-friendly and trauma-informed environment and support team for all child/youth victims and witnesses of violent crimes, abuse, and assault, including domestic violence and child protection cases.	Under 18	Website	admin@vcapcc.com	250-385-6111	Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Counselling	Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre	Long term 1 on 1 counselling for children and youth who have experienced sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse, maltreatment, neglect or who have witnessed domestic violence. We also periodically run parent groups, largely for caregivers with children on our waitlist to provide education and tools for how they can best support their child while they wait for services.	Under 18	Website	admin@vcapcc.com	250-385-6111	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)	Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre	Our counsellors and therapists provide support in a variety of modalities, including art, and expressive therapies, play-based interventions, trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy, and other therapeutic interventions. With young children, sessions often include their caregiver. Our counsellors and therapists offer individual or group support to parents or caregivers to strengthen family connection after trauma and may include family counselling as needed.	Under 18	Website	admin@vcapcc.com	250-385-6111	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Victim Services	Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre	Helping Child and youth victims navigate the justice system. This includes resourcing, court preparation, and court accompaniment	Under 19	Website	admin@vcapcc.com	250-385-6111	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Youth with Sexual Behaviour Problems Program (YSBP)	Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre	The Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) supports a specialized program which allows eligible youth 12-18 to access individual counselling that includes family support to address sexual behavior problems for non-adjudicated youth.	12-18	Website	admin@vcapcc.com	250-385-6111	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
BladeRunners	Work BC	Provides life skills, job readiness skills, work experience/on-the-job training, job coaching and ongoing supports to unemployed or precariously employed young adults at risk. The BladeRunners programs delivered throughout B.C. provide a variety of skills training options. For more information, please contact the service provider in your region.	15-30	Website	jobteam@jhsvic.ca	250-386-3428	Employment	No	Aug-2024
Alliance Club	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	Provides a safe, healthy alternative for youth to ‘hanging out’ in the downtown core and a connecting point for street entrenched youth who may wish to explore a more positive lifestyle. Services include meals, shower and laundry facilities, hygiene products, clothing, computer and TV access, WiFi and drop-in support. The Alliance Club is a safe and welcoming place for youth of all genders and identities.	13-19	Website	allianceclub@vyes.ca	250-361-3923	Community Building, Food	No	Aug-2024
Anxiety Group	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The group provides a learning experience for youth to make meaningful connections not only to other youth experiencing anxiety but also connections within themselves when it comes to their own coping skills and self awareness.	13-18	Website	wellness@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Daytime Youth Drop-In	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	Youth receive assistance and support to meet their needs which may include: emergency housing/shelter, drug and alcohol counselling/withdrawal management, mental health support, food/basic needs, drop-in facilities, individual/family support, life skills training, independent living support/transitional planning, linking/referrals and outreach services. Services are available Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm.	13-18	Website	office_manager@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Community Building, Food, Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Down to Earth	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	Down to Earth is a free outdoor program geared towards engaging youth with outdoor oriented activities. Its goal is expose youth to healthy recreations and teach them the skills necessary to do so. Outings take place bi-weekly and include hiking, paddle boarding, and fishing.	13-18	Website	outreach@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Community Building	No	Aug-2024
Life skills (YES)	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	A goal oriented program that recognizes goals are fluid and may change from time to time. Goals are client directed and can include but are not limited to housing, school, employment and coping skills for mental health.	12-19	Website	lifeskills@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Education	No	Aug-2024
Shift	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	This group is designed to be an inclusive and safe space where youth can access support related to their gender identity and come together for peer connections.	13-19	Website	wellness@vyes.ca	250-361-3923	Community Building, Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Specialized Youth Detox (SYD)	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	A voluntary non-medical withdrawal management program for all youth who want support with detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Harm reduction strategies, Post detox planning, Supportive and compassionate environment, Recreational activities, Group and individual support/counselling.	13-18	Website	syd@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Supportive independent Living (SIL)	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The program integrates accommodation support, personal management skill building and individual support services as components in order for youth to make a smooth transition to living independently.	15-23	Website	sil@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
You(th) Can Cook	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	You(th) Can Cook is a free community kitchen and garden for at-risk youth. The program helps youth build nutrition, budgeting, and cooking skills. You(th) Can Cook is interactive and engaging, involving guest speakers, local chefs, games and prizes. Youth are also given the opportunity to obtain their Food Safe certification. Youth are also welcome to bring a support worker to attend classes with them if requested.	13-18	Website	wellness@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Education, Food	No	Aug-2024
Youth and Family Support Services (YFSS)	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The objective is to provide the necessary interventions required to support the safety, well-being and reunification of youth and their families by increasing the family’s capacity to deal with the issues that have caused family challenges.	12-19	Website	yfssoutreach@vyes.ca	250-386-1401	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Can Garden	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	Community garden situated at the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter that provides youth with the opportunity to learn how to grow their own produce and take-home healthy fruits and vegetables at no charge.	13-18	Website	keys@vyes.com	250-386-8282	Community Building, Food	No	Aug-2024
Youth Services Outreach (YSOT)	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The Outreach program provides initial and immediate contact with youth, ages 12-19 and their families in need of services. This program provides emotional and practical support and crisis intervention to reduce risks to youth and their families.Youth Support Workers are available Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm to work with youth both in an office setting through scheduled appointments along with working collaboratively in an outreach and community based capacity.	12-19	Website	outreach@vyes.ca	250-220-8938	Outreach	No	Aug-2024
Youth Wellness Program	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The program offers a variety of activities like board game cafe, bug zoo, movie night, arts and crafts. Wellness workshops include topics on anxiety, art, cooking, financial literacy, gender identity and sexual health.	12-19	Website	wellness@vyes.ca	250-383-3514	Community Building, Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Power To Be Programs	Power To Be	We work with different community organizations to compliment their mission, vision and values by offering our accessible, inclusive and adaptive programs to their participants. We run year round nature based programs that build on connecting people to the natural world, recreation, community, and to themselves. We have Inclusive Adventures we offer to community agencies and individuals living with barriers and disabilities. Power To Be has trained staff, outdoor equipment and the interpersonal skills to support people to access the outdoors in a safe way and increase their sense of belonging and connection.	7-65+	Website	communityprogramsvictoria@powertobe.ca	250-385-2363	Community Building, Education, Health and Wellness	Yes	Aug-2024
Supportive Recovery Program	Threshold Housing	The Supportive Recovery Program (SRP) at Threshold Housing Society is for youth of all genders aged 15 to 21. At SRP, you can access support around substance use and recovery through a harm reduction lens, which is a perspective that recognizes how abstinence may be neither a realistic nor a desirable outcome for some people. The goal at SRP is to work with a person where they are at, and to give them choices, support, and options. Includes: daily life skills programming, activities and community outings, recovery group 3x a week, 24/7 onsite support, support to continue work, school, and connection with friends and family.	15-21	Website	intake@thresholdhousing.ca	778-400-5673	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Here2Talk	Here2Talk	Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it. Through this program, all students – domestic or international – currently registered in a B.C. post-secondary institution have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web. For your convenience, we provide counselling and support services in various languages upon request. We will try our best to match people to support in their preferred language. However, please note that language-specific counsellors, and third-party translation services are limited and therefore, subject to availability and/or a waiting time.	Post Secondary Students	Website	Use website contact form	604-642-5212	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Kids Help Phone	Kids Help Phone	Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud. Connect to counselling and crisis support by texting, calling or using the online chat function.	5-25	Website	Use website contact form	800-668-6868	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
KUU-US Crisis Line	KUU-US Crisis Line Society	KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides support to callers with in the Port Alberni area as well as Indigenous people throughout the province of British Columbia. Once the issue for support has been identified, the level of severity for call handling is determined. The goal is to establish a non-judgmental approach to listening and problem solving. A support system is put into place where the caller is brought back to a pre-crisis state. Debriefing is also provided to any front line worker who works with in the field. KUU-US also maintains and in-depth referral database. The Adult/Elder, Child/Youth and Toll free lines are funded by the First Nations Health Authority and the Métis line is funded by Métis Nation British Columbia. KUU-US is very thankful for our continued funding to be able to provide crisis services across BC, and for this we say tlecko-tlecko.	All Ages (Youth Specific Phone Line)	Website	Use website contact form	250-723-2040	Health and Wellness, Outreach	Yes	Aug-2024
Counselling and Coaching	Sea to Tree Health & Wellness	From coping strategies to complex trauma, we have created a team of counsellors and coaches with a variety of approaches to meet your personal needs. At our office locations in Sooke and Colwood, we are able to reach more people both in-person and online. Accessibility is important, so our experienced team offers weekend and evening appointment times. Our practicum program allows us to support counsellors in training and offer low rates to make sure everyone has an opportunity to work towards wellness. Sea to Tree Foundation offers $25 sessions or full sponsorship with our students. We are located in Sooke, Colwood and online or eco sessions.	All Ages	Website	info@seatotree.ca	778-352-3115	Health and Wellness	No	Aug-2024
Q+ Crew	Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria	Peer-support and community building program for LGBTQ2S+ newcomers, immigrants, refugees and racialized Canadians ages 18-30. Our programs use art, connection, reflection and fun to help process our experiences.	18-30	Website	rmcgeough@icavictoria.org	250-388-4728	Community Building, Health and Wellness	No	Sep-2024
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)	Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC)	If you are aged 13+ and have experienced sexual assault (ANY form of unwanted sexual contact) within the last 30 days, you can access the Sexual Assault Response Team through the 24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line (1-888-494-3888) by requesting to speak to a VSAC Sexual Assault Response Team Support Worker or attend at the Victoria General Hospital. SART facilitates accompaniment to hospital, our specialized sexual assault clinic, and medical and police involvement as requested by survivor (Available up to 7 days after a sexual assault) and provides immediate emotional support and information to people of all genders. SART is a collaborative response between Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, Forensic Nurse Examiners, Island Health, RCMP and the police. Our SART Support Workers include; Two Spirit, Trans (which may include trans women and femmes, and trans men and masculine people), Non-Binary, Gender Queer people, Intersex people, all people who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth, and cisgender women. Medical Support: Available up to 7 days after sexual assault. Police Reporting Support: Available up to 7 days after sexual assault, and if survivor is at the police station Sexual Assault Response Team Support Worker will always attend when requested, regardless of when sexual assault happened	13+	Website	Use website contact form	888-494-3888	Health and Wellness	No	Sep-2024
Youth Loss & Grief Counselling	Learning Through Loss	LTL's Short-Term Grief Counselling is provided by registered clinical counsellors and is available to teens and young adults ages of 13-24, who live in British Columbia. Counselling provides one-on-one support, gives you a safe space to express you feelings. Our counsellors specialize in supporting to youth experiencing grief and loss. They're ready to listen, acknowledge and offer coping strategies to help you manage your grief in healthy ways. No traveling necessary. Meet from the comfort of your room or other private space. Counselling services are offered virtually to make them easily accessible.	13 - 24	Website	programdirector@learningthroughloss.org	250-413-3114	Health and Wellness	No	Sep-2024
ReFRAME	The Construction Foundation of BC	The ReFRAME Project supports people on the path to overcoming multiple obstacles to secure meaningful employment in trades and industry sectors. Through a collaborative approach rooted in Indigenous wisdom, ReFRAME offers holistic support for BIPOC community members, creating opportunities for self and occupational improvement.		Website	info@constructionfoundation.ca	250 220 5861	Employment	Yes	Oct-2024
Anney's Closet	Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore	Anney’s Closet is a “free store” for women who are transitioning to a new, usually independent living situation. Anney's Closet "shoppers" are often fleeing violence, domestic abuse or other unsafe living situations, or aging out of foster care. Women in need of assistance in outfitting their new homes are referred to us from advocates at our partner agencies, social workers, youth and family counsellors, and school counsellors who watch over girls in foster care, girls pregnant or parenting at a young age, or women living in a recovery or transition house. Using household items donated by downsizing seniors, friends of Soroptimists, and other kind-hearted folks in our community, shoppers are able to shop for free for the household items they need to transform their living space into a functional and comfortable home. Goods are acquired by donation from the community and are carefully curated and displayed in a shop-like setting.		Website	anneysbookings@gmail.com		Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Social Service Management	Daily Dose Society	Outreach Services and Peer Support Administrative support: Assistance with completing applications for ID/ First Nations Status Cards Banking services: obtaining bank accounts and lost bank cards BC Housing applications/ VAT applications Referrals to drop-in shelters, Calls/ referrals to health & wound clinics or treatment services Food bank registrations and hamper deliveries Support with access to Harm Reduction Supplies Access to basic needs Food: Soup Kitchens, Meal trucks Outdoor Clothing and shelter supplies Hygiene and laundry services.		Website	contact@thedailydosesociety.org	250-800-0569	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Assisted Care Transportation	Daily Dose Society	Subsidized Non-emergency Transportation Service for clients in need of rides to important appointments. We support clients by creating a safe, stigma free environment while focusing on getting to their appointments on time. Pick ups from various locations: Clients camping in parks Homeless Shelters Supportive Housing buildings Private Residence		Website	contact@thedailydosesociety.org	250-800-0569	Health and Wellness, Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Service Navigation	Representative for Child and Youth BC	The Representative’s advocates can help if a young person feels they are being treated unfairly, or if they think they’re not being heard. The Rep and the Individual Advocacy, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Engagement team can also help youth who are receiving government services, or who want to receive government services. There may be times you feel like you’re all alone. But you’re not. Whether you aren’t getting services you need from the government, or if you feel like you’re being hurt or if you just need to talk to someone about a problem, the Rep’s office is here for you. You have a right to have your voice heard and considered by people who are making decisions about you. The Rep’s office can help you speak out and be heard if you’re having a problem getting a government service, if you disagree with a decision that was made about you or if you’re having a hard time speaking up for your rights. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday	Up to 27	Website	rcy@rcybc.ca	800-476-3933	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Child and Youth Legal Centre	Legal Aid BC	The Child and Youth Legal Centre provides free and confidential legal help for young people who are experiencing problems related to family law, child protection, human rights, and many other legal issues. The centre aims to make sure that the rights, interests, and points of view of children and youth are heard and respected. Services include: legal advice, legal representation (a lawyer to take your case), and referrals to other resources. The centre helps young people up to 19 years old, but if a legal problem started before they turned 19, the centre may still be able to help.	up to 19	Website	cylc@scyofbc.org	877-462-0037	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Tenant Infoline	Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre	When calling TRAC’s Tenant Infoline, please be prepared to answer some preliminary questions about your rental situation. Before providing legal information and referral services, it important that our staff and volunteers determine where you are calling from, what type of housing you live in, and whether you are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act.		Website	Use website contact form	800-665-1185	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Information & Referral	Victoria Disability Resource Centre	The Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC) is a useful point of contact for individuals looking for information about disability-related supports and programs both locally and provincially.		Website	information@drcvictoria.com	250-595-0044	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Legal Advocacy	Together Against Poverty Society	INCOME ASSISTANCE Our Income Assistance Legal Advocacy Project provides information and legal help regarding the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR). Commonly provided services include help with file reviews, reconsiderations of Ministry decisions, and appeals to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal (EAAT). RESIDENTIAL TENANCY Our Tenant Legal Advocacy Project provides support for tenants who are experiencing issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancy Branch. Commonly provided services include help with eviction notices, help resolving conflicts with landlords, and providing legal information and advice about tenancy rights and responsibilities.		Website	Use website contact form	250-361-3521	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
PWD Application Help	Together Against Poverty Society	Our Volunteer Disability Advocacy Project (VDAP), helps folks navigate the lengthy application process for the provincial disability designation, Persons with Disabilities (PWD). TAPS-trained volunteer advocates work directly with applicants to complete the application, help them communicate with medical professionals, and review the completed application prior to submission.		Website	Use website contact form	250-361-3521	Outreach	No	Oct-2024
Income Tax Filing	Together Against Poverty Society	As a member of the CRA's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), TAPS tax volunteers offer free income tax preparation services for folks in Greater Victoria who earn a modest income and have a simple tax situation. To access tax services, drop by our Victoria office during business hours or give us a call for more information. As of July 1, 2024 our tax program is open again and filing years 2014 to 2023. This is a drop-in service – you do not need an appointment. Please contact our front desk (250-361-3521) regarding updates or inquiries.		Website	Use website contact form	250-361-3521	Outreach	No	Dec-2024
Youth Food Pantry	Youth Empowerment Society (YES)	The VYES Youth Food Pantry provides youth aged 13-19 access to healthy, culturally relevant food options, household items, hygiene products, and clothing. The Food Pantry also offers skill building workshops around food, cooking, and budgeting for grocery trips. The Food Pantry is a welcoming, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed space that is youth friendly. All of the food, supplies and workshops are free of charge. The pantry will be open Mondays and Tuesdays from 12pm – 5pm starting November 2024. These hours may be subject to change.	13-19	Website	Use website contact form		Food	No	Dec-2024
Mental Health Service Navigation	Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria	Finding mental health services can be a daunting process. The MHS is here to guide community members as they search for services that work for them. We are here for you, whether you are looking for help for the first time or switching service providers. Currently, our resource navigation service occurs over the phone. Please contact support@mhsvictoria.com to access these services. Tell us about your circumstances and what you are looking for. We can assist you from there!		Website	support@mhsvictoria.com		Health and Wellness	No	Dec-2024

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