COMMUNITY RESOURCES
(Lekwungen Territory/Victoria)
June 11, 2020 update: Due to dynamic circumstances, this list is no longer active and will not be updated going forward. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Quadra Village Community Centre at 250-388-7696, or visit our website (https://www.quadravillagecc.com/).
For the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding community-based resources and supports, visit:
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We at QVCC work, live, and learn on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Songees Nations. We are immensely grateful to all Coast Salish Peoples to be guests on this land, and we recognize it is our responsibility to continuously work here in a good way.
Please email Kayla Gruntman at play@quadravillagecc.com with any questions.
Resources | Service/Time | Location | Contact Info |
FOOD | |||
Salvation Army ARC (open to all) | May 29 update: Warm Lunch served (pre-packaged) M/W/F 11:45am-12:15pm May 29 update from IHRT (Street Survival in COVID Times): Food delivery available twice a day. See IHRT link for most up-to-date details and contact information. | 525 Johnson St., Victoria | 250-384-3396 |
Stan Hagen Centre (open to all) | May 22 update: Food hampers available. Open M-F from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4:15 pm. | 2695 Quadra St., Victoria | 250-386-8521 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food Distribution, Monday 5:30-6:30pm | Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave., Victoria | or 250-383-8915 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food Distribution, Tuesday 5-6pm | Gateway Baptist Church, 898 Royal Oak Ave., Victoria | or 250-383-8915 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food distribution, Thursday 10:30-11:30am (lineup starts earlier) | 901 Kings Rd., Victoria (QVCC) - Lineup is on Wark St. | or 250-383-8915 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food Distribution, Thursday 5-6pm | Saanich Baptist Church, 7577 Wallace Dr., Victoria | or 250-383-8915 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food Distribution, Friday 12-1pm | 679 Goldstream Ave., Langford | or 250-383-8915 |
Living Edge (open to all, closed on stat holidays) | June 3 update: Food Distribution, Saturday 11am-12pm | 511 Constance Ave., Esquimalt | or 250-383-8915 |
Food Not Bombs | May 21 update: Still serving as usual on Sundays between 3:30/4pm. | Centennial Square | |
Rainbow Kitchen | May 19 update:
Once you have been served, please do not hang around to avoid unnecessary traffic and ensure proper social distancing. Thank you!” | #1315-1277 Lyall St., Victoria | (250) 384-2069 |
Soup Kitchen | May 15 update: Takeaway breakfast only from 8-10AM M-F. | 740 View St., Victoria | (250) 388-5571 |
St. John the Divine | May 28 update: Food Bank open Tues & Fri from 10am-12pm Grocery hampers, fresh produce, bread available. Limited to 1 per month per person. Closed: Fri & Tues following Wednesday cheque distribution; stat holidays | 1611 Quadra St., Victoria | 250-383-7169 |
Mustard Seed | May 26 update: Hampers available for clients.. ID is required again. Pick up is M-F, 10 am- 1 pm. Portapotty outside is the only bathroom currently accessible to clients. May 11 update: Hampers handed out at Queens Ave. Guest Services door. | 625 Queens Avenue, Victoria | Call (250) 953-1575 |
Our Place | May 15 update: Bagged meals available 3 times per day (8am-9am, 12pm-1pm, 5pm-6pm). Coffee served from the gate 3x/day (not during meals). | 919 Pandora Ave., Victoria | |
Shelbourne Community Kitchen | May 11 update: Food Distribution (2x month) available Tues-Fri, 10am-2pm. Delivery available. Call to sign up. Pre-made lunch bags distributed at the door. | 3541 Shelbourne St., Saanich | To sign up: call 250-590-0980 Tuesday to Friday 10am-2pm |
Goldstream Food Bank | May 26 update: Dates for June have not been confirmed on website. May 11 update from Goldstream Food Bank: Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9AM to NOON on May 12, 13, 19, 20. | 761 Station Ave., Langford (Legion) | 250-474-4443 Or |
Saint Vincent de Paul | May 21 update: Open M-F from 11am-2:30pm to give out food hampers, produce and bread at door. Continuing Community Income Tax Service. Other programming, clothing area and pantry closed. | 833 Yates St., Victoria | 250-382-0712 |
My F.E.D. Farm | May 26 update: Application form is still available on the website.May 15 update: Providing home-based start up food gardens, using simple and affordable supplies. | Website: MY FED FARM Application: MY FEDFarms Garden | |
Red Cedar Cafe | Sunday, May 31: Brunch (by donation) from 9am-12pm. All proceeds to support free food distribution.May 26 update: FREE food delivery and take-out service. Complete online form or call to order meals, which will be delivered frozen to your home or picked up. | 537 Johnson Street | 250-727-9163Order form: Red Cedar Order Form |
HYGIENE | |||
Showers | May 23 update: Our Place Society Showers available 9am-12pm and 1:00-3:30pm, sign-up at the gate May 7 update: Rock Bay Landing Showers available 7 days/week from 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm May 7 update: Sanctuary Youth Drop-in Youth age 14-22 only, drop-in open Fri/Sat/Sun from 3:00pm-6:00pm | 919 Pandora Ave 535 Ellice St. 767 Humbolt St. | 250-388-7112 250 383-1951 250-385-6255 |
Bathrooms | May 29 update: On May 28 it was announced that city-run bathrooms would be open 24/7. Start date has not yet been announced. May 23 update from Indigenous Harm Reduction Team Street Survival in COVID Times: Bathrooms in ‘victoria’ parks open from sunrise-sunset. See links for details and locations. | ||
SHELTER | |||
Emergency Shelter Plan | See the Indigenous Harm Reduction Team’s Street Survival in COVID Times for in-depth details & most recent updates. May 24 update: Services that were at Topaz are closed. | For BC Housing waitlist information call 1-877-757-2577 | |
Our Place Shelter at First Met | May 26 update: Check in by 8:00pm if assigned a mat. | 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria | (250) 388-7112 ext. 222 |
KEYS Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (ages 13-18) | 24 hr intake with some criteria. Apr. 2 update: FREE period products available! | 2117 Vancouver St., Victoria | 250-386-8282 keys_manager@vyes.ca |
Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness | May 7 update (from Our Place): Mason Street Supportive Shelter is OPEN
| 778-432-2234 Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Facebook Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness | |
Temporary Shelters | May 10 update from Indigenous Harm Reduction Team (see Street Survival in COVID Times for details and most up-to-date info): 4 temporary shelters opening between May 9-15
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |||
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) | Apr. 15 update from Government of Canada website: Canada Emergency Response Benefit “If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. It is a taxable benefit of $2,000 every 4 weeks for up to 16 weeks to eligible workers who have lost their income due to COVID-19. The CERB is available to workers who meet all of the following conditions:
On April 15, we announced changes to the eligibility rules to:
An online questionnaire will help us direct you to the service option that best fits your situation (i.e. eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits or not). Do not apply for the CERB if you have already applied for EI.” Apply: Canada Emergency Response Benefit or by calling 1‑800‑959‑2019 or 1‑800‑959‑2041 Important Details:
May 5 update from Together Against Poverty Society TAPS Facebook: Re-Applying for CERB:
How to Re-Apply:
If you're having issues or have questions, phone one of the following:
**please note that TAPS cannot help with submitting CERB applications** | ||
B.C. Employment Insurance (E.I.) | From Government of Canada website (April 6, 2020): “If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, you should apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, whether or not are eligible for Employment Insurance. The Benefit is available for the period from March 15, 2020 to October 3, 2020. If you applied for EI regular or sickness benefits on March 15, 2020 or later, your claim will be automatically processed through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Starting now, there will be a single portal to assist you with the application process.” | ||
Canada Child Benefit | From Government of Canada website (April 6, 2020): “We are providing up to an extra $300 per child through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20. This will mean approximately $550 more for the average family. This benefit will be delivered as part of the scheduled CCB payment in May. Those who already receive the CCB do not need to re-apply.” Apply for CCB: Apply - Canada child benefit (CCB) | ||
GST Tax Credit | From Government of Canada website (April 6, 2020): “We are providing a one-time special payment starting April 9 through the Goods and Services Tax credit for low- and modest-income families and individuals. The average additional benefit will be close to $400 for single individuals and close to $600 for couples. There is no need to apply for this payment. If you are eligible, you will get it automatically. | ||
People Getting Income Assistance or PWD | May 4 update: Transit fares resuming on June 1; at this point top up will stop. It is unclear if this will be reflected in May or June cheques From Indigenous Harm Reduction Team( see Street Survival in COVID Times for details): April, May, and June cheques will be automatically topped up by $300 (starting on Apr 22). No application needed… There is also a $52 top up for people on PWD who get BC Bus Pass”. | ||
Climate Action Tax Credit | April 6 update from Government of Canada website: “A one-time enhancement to the climate action tax credit will be paid in July 2020 for moderate to low-income families: An adult will receive up to $218.00 (increased from $43.50). A child will receive $64.00 (increased from $12.75).” | ||
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | Restricting number of people allowed into the building; phone if possible. In-person Ministry offices remain open to serve applicants and clients. Call 1-866-866-0800 or use My Self Serve instead of coming into an office if you have:
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Federal Financial Support for Seniors | May 13 update: For those who are 65+ and receive Old Age Security (OAS), there will be a one-time, tax-free payment of $300 in addition to your regular cheque.For those who receive Guaranteed Income Security (GIS), there will be a one-time, tax-free payment of $200 in addition to your regular cheque.There is no need to apply; one-time payments will be automatically added.More information: Canada's Economic Response PlanMay 13 update from Government of Canada website:“We are temporarily extending GIS and Allowance payments if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed. This will ensure that the most vulnerable seniors continue to receive their benefits when they need them the most. To avoid an interruption in benefits, seniors are encouraged to submit their 2019 income information as soon as possible and no later than by October 1, 2020”.More information: Canada's Economic Response PlanApril 6 update from Government of Canada website:“We reduced the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25 per cent for 2020.”More information: Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) | ||
Students | May 11 update from Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides emergency financial relief to students and recent graduates who are unable to work, or unable to find work, due to reasons related to COVID-19. It is also available for those who are working but not making more than $1,000 (before taxes) over the four-week period for which they are applying. | ||
B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers | May 2 update: Apply now for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19: eTaxBC - Province of British ColumbiaTo be eligible for the emergency benefit, you must:
If you're eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and receive a CERB payment, then return to work, you may still be eligible for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers if all other requirements are met, provided you are not required to repay the CERB benefit. If you receive a payment and we later determine that you are not eligible for it, you may be required to repay it with penalties and interest. What You Need To Apply
You have until December 2, 2020 to apply. You can expect to receive payment within 10 business days after your application is approved. Documentation isn't required when you apply. However, all applications will be verified and we may ask you for proof of your eligibility at a later date.Fraud Alert: We will not contact you by text message. If you receive a text about the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, it may be fraud. If you’re not sure, call or email us directly. | ||
Support Fund for Former Youth in Care | April 6 update from Indigenous Harm Reduction Team (IHRT) (See Street Survival in COVID Times for details and most up-to-date info): “Up to $1,000 for youth age 18-29 who are financially strained as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Apply: Online application process” Free smartphone & plan for former youth-in-care: Online application process | ||
Federal Financial Support for Indigenous Peoples | From Government of Canada Website (April 6, 2020): “$305 million for a new distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund to address immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation communities. These funds could be used for measures including, but not limited to:
More information & how to apply (deadline is April 13, 2020): Indigenous Community Support Fund “$100 million to support a range of federal health measures, including support for preparedness in First Nation and Inuit communities. These funds will:
More information & how to submit request: COVID-19: First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports | ||
Taxes | Income Tax filing deadline has been extended until June 1, 2020.May 15 update from Income tax filing and payment deadlines: CRA and COVID-19:People receiving GST tax credits and/or Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments will continue to receive payments until the end of September 2020. If your 2019 tax return has not yet been assessed due to the extended deadline, payment amounts will be based on your 2018 return. If the government is unable to assess your 2019 tax return by early September 2020, your benefits/credits will stop as of October 2020, and you will have to repay payments from July 2020 onward. Submit your 2019 tax return as soon as possible. | ||
BC Hydro | Will make bill payment plans or allow bills to be deferred during this time with no penalty. Contact: 1 800 224 9376. | ||
Fortis BC | Fortis BC has waived late payment fees. No customer will be disconnected during this time. Contact 1-866-436-7847 for electricity and 1-888-224-2710 for natural gas | ||
ICBC | Customers on a monthly payment plan who are facing financial challenges due to COVID-19 may defer their payment for up to 90 days with no penalty. | ||
Bottle Depot | May 11 update: All Bottle Depot locations open from 9am-5pm daily. Locations include 4261 Glanford Ave., 655 Queens Ave., 3961 Quadra St. | ||
Renters & Homeowners | From Government of Canada website (April 6, 2020): “Funding for housing supports are increased to ensure people can maintain their housing in the event of job or income loss. BC Housing has temporarily suspended evictions of tenants in subsidized and affordable housing due to non-payment of rent. A temporary rent supplement will provide up to $500 per month paid directly to landlords. Applications for the supplement will open soon on the BC Housing website. Mortgage support includes: Permitting lenders to defer up to six monthly mortgage payments (interest and principal) for impacted borrowers: Consult your bank's dedicated COVID-19 page. Contact your financial institution for further mortgage assistance: Learn more: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada FCAC. | ||
Internet | Apr. 3 update: 1. TELUS (from Online access for families):
You are eligible for Internet for Good if you have received either:
OR
What if I haven't received a letter? If you have not received a letter, but believe you qualify, please submit your 2018 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) statement showing your family net income of less than or equal to $31,120 to TELUS at InternetForGood@telus.com. The Internet for Good account must be under the name of the individual named on page 1 of the CCB statement. Please note that TELUS will be recording your name, address as it appears on your CCB, email address and last four digits of your SIN. We will not be recording the names of your eligible children or your family net income. Once your application is approved we will email you back at that same address with a unique access code and instructions on how to sign up. 2. Government of Canada: Connecting Families | ||
TRANSPORTATION | |||
Victoria Transit | May 5 update: Fares will be collected again beginning June 1. Front door loading will also resume with safety measures taken to limit contact.Apr. 23 update: Transit is offering free bus rides for regular and handy-dart buses until May 31. Enter through rear doors unless ramp or lowering is needed | 250-382-6161 | |
HEALTH & WELLBEING | |||
Vancouver Island Crisis Line | From Vancouver Island Crisis Society: “The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is committed to providing accessible voice, text and chat crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, including postvention programs. We endeavour to provide emotional support during times of crisis, information about community resources, education intended to promote community wellness, and reduce the incidence of suicide. We value the principals of confidentiality, non-judgmental acceptance, and respect for diversity, personal empowerment, and cooperation”. | N/A | Call (for 24/7 support): 1-888-494-3888 Text (from 6-10pm daily): 250-800-3806 Website: The Vancouver Island Crisis Society |
Pandora Clinic | Apr. 3 update: Open to current patients only who don’t have access to telehealth option. Open from 10am-3pm and phones answered 9am-5pm. | 922 Pandora Ave., Victoria | (250) 294-6714 |
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society | May 7 update: Free counselling services for adults. See “Contact Us” link to register. | 511 Constance Ave., Victoria | 250-385-2635 |
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC | 24/7 Distress phone services. confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Interpreters available in over 140 languages. | N/A | 1-800-784-2433 Crisis Centre BC Youth: Live Youth Chat Crisis: Live Crisis Chat |
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) | 24/7 emergency response, emotional support & information to all people 13 years and older who have been sexually assaulted within the past 7 days. | N/A | 250-383-3232 or |
Men's Therapy Centre | One-on-one counselling for men over the age of 16. Counselors specialize in trauma, and are working remotely either by phone or Zoom. Accepting new clients; phones are checked once a day. Physical location is currently closed. | 847 Fisgard St., Victoria | 250-381-6367 Or |
STS Pharmacy | Still operating; restricting the number of people inside. | 820 Cormorant St, Victoria | (778) 433-7246 |
Cool Aid Community Health Centre | Apr. 26 update: Health Centre and Pharmacy hours: M-TH: 9-4:30, F: 9-3, Sat & Sun: Closed Patients encouraged to connect via phone appointments. For in-person consultations that are absolutely necessary, clients will continue to be assessed before entering the facility. The health centre’s counseling and pharmacy services continue to be available. | 713 Johnson St., Victoria | 250-385-1466 Or |
Cool Aid Dental Clinic | May 7 update: Closed until further notice. Receptionist available from 9am-1pm M-F to answer and direct calls. Dentists on-call and available for emergent and urgent calls only. | (250) 383-5957 | |
Doctors of the World | Nurses will do outreach on foot to assist community partners with distribution of wellness supplies & provide health information. See Indigenous Harm Reduction Team’s Street Survival in COVID Times for weekly schedules and most up-to-date info. | ||
Island Health Facilities | Only essential visits as of March 21. Eligible visitors must pass screening. Can’t have cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath; can’t have travelled outside Canada in past 14 days. | 250-370-8699 Or | |
Island Sexual Health (Youth Friendly) | M-F from 9-4pm: offering phone/video access to drs/nurses & sexual health services including emergency contraception, birth/bleed control, STI testing and treatment, sexual health symptom management, and free safer sex and bleed control supplies to all. Call ahead to set up appt. | 101-3960 Quadra Street | 250-592-3479 250-812-9374 text line for sexual health Q&A |
Covid Care Kit: Resources for Mental Wellness | Directly from author, Dr. Jean Thomas: provides “some tools to help make sense of these feelings and to cope with them in ways that feel better for you”. | ||
Foundry Victoria Youth Clinic (young people ages 12-24) | M-F phones answered from 10:30am-4:30pm. Services: Doctor, Nurse, Counsellors, Peer Support, Outreach. Offering virtual drop-in counselling (call to set up an appointment). Also offering province wide counselling services (call 1-833-308-6379 to book an appointment). Sessions available through chat, voice-only calls or video calls. | 818 Douglas Street | 250 383 3552 Or |
RESOURCES SERVICES | |||
bc211 | Information about local services & organizations Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Program: Matches seniors who need support with non-medical essentials, to volunteers in their community that are willing to help. To register for services, or to offer help, please fill in this form. | ||
VictimLINK | “24/7 multilingual phone line for victims of any crime. Crisis support and referrals, information on the justice system, resources”. | N/A | 1-800-563-0808 |
Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness | Closed; staff working from home. Email with general questions/needs. | 101-2860 Quadra St., Victoria | |
Senior Community Outreach Project (for seniors only) | Outreach line will be monitored Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30am-4:00pm. Seniors can leave a message with their name, phone number and request of how we can help. | N/A | (250) 889-4430 |
Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative | Currently offering the Crisis and Referral Program which provides resources, advocacy, some financial resources for women and their families in crisis. | or email: programs@womeninneed.ca | |
TAPS | Closed; new and existing clients encouraged to reach out. | 250-361-3521 Or | |
Burnside Gorge Community Centre | June 3 update: Providing most usual services in different ways, including food access, childcare, youth outreach, family self sufficiency, and housing outreach for families. Asking that community members do not visit centre unless they have an appointment. | 471 Cecilia Rd., Victoria | 250-388-5251 or |
Quadra Village Community Centre (QVCC) | June 3 update: Services expanding to include on-site or outdoor child, youth and family support. In addition, youth programs will be providing outdoor and on site access to youth workers as part of selected programs. Except for School Aged Childcare, public access to Quadra Village Community Centre's building is limited to pre-arranged appointments (drop-in appointments if available) related to the services above and no contact food pick up. Copying and faxing of important documents is available as we are able to provide it. School based staff Youth and Family Counsellors and Family Liason staff will be available based on the procedures and practices at each school. | 901 Kings Rd., Victoria | 250-388-7696 or Website: COVID 19 : Working Differently |
Quadra Village Community Centre (QVCC) Seniors’ Entitlement Services | June 1 update: Volunteer advocates supporting seniors, 55+, including: guidance, information, system navigation (financial, housing, healthcare, legal), support to address elder abuse and unexpected hardships. | 901 Kings Road | 250-388-7696 ext. 230 or ses@quadravillagecc.com |
Indigenous Harm Reduction Team (IHRT) | See Street Survival in COVID Times for the latest updates. | ||
Fernwood NRG | May 29 update: Fernwood Community Centre is closed to the public until further notice. Still providing emergency child care to essential service workers, operating Good Food Box program, and doing community outreach. | ||
Youth Empowerment Society – Alliance Club | Shortened hours 1pm-6pm M-TH, closed F-Sun. The Club is serving meals to go and has bags made up of toiletry supplies for youth to take. | 533 Yates St. | Addison Lee & Brianne Mendes: |
Our Place Society | May 23 update:
| 919 Pandora Ave., Victoria | 250-388-7112 Our Place Society: Home Our Place Society - Facebook |
Sanctuary Youth Center | May 29 update: Showers, laundry, internet use, clothing. Open Fri,Sat, Sun from 3pm-6pm | 767 Humboldt St., Victoria (basement of Church of Our Lord) | |
Out of the Rain (youth up to & including 25 years old) | (No recent updates): Breakfast and lunch from 9am-12pm, dinner from 4pm-7pm. Hygiene supplies, socks and laundry drop-off also available during meal times only. NO WASHROOMS available. | 1450 Elford St., Victoria | |
PEERS | May 19 update from Peers blog: Service Changes to Peers Until the End of June 2020 (Effective May 15th, 2020):
| Harm Reduction: 250-217-0410 Answered M-Th 10am-4pm; text anytime Night Outreach 250-744-0171 Answered M-F 6:30-10:30pm; text anytime Prevention: 250-217-5937 T-TH 12-4pm; text anytime | |
SUBSTANCE USE, HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES & SUPPORT | |||
Travelodge | May 27 update from AVI Health and Community Services: Services available from Vancouver Island Drug Checking Project, Monday to Friday from 1-5pm:
| 123 Gorge Road E. | Call or text: 250-415-7637 Facebook: AVI Health and Community Services |
AVI | See IHRT’s Street Survival in COVID Times for details and most up-to-date outreach information. | 713 Johnson St., Victoria | (250) 384-2366 |
Sobering Centre (Island Health) | May 26 update: Still operating with reduced beds. Open 24/7, self-referral. | 1125 Pembroke St. | Call: 250-213-4441 Website: Sobering & Assessment Centre |
Drug Checking (Substance UVic) | May 21 update from Vancouver Island Drug Checking Project: Free and confidential drug checking. In-person services at:
| 123 Gorge Road East 1056 North Park Rd., Victoria | |
Youth Empowerment Society Residential Programs: Specialized Youth Detox | May 24 update: Voluntary non-medical withdrawal management program for youth ages 13-18 is still running (with reduced spaces). Youth can self-refer. | Email: SYD@VYES.ca | |
Rock Bay Landing Overdose Prevention Unit | Staff will bring harm reduction supplies to the door, people not staying at RBL can’t go inside. | 535 Ellice St., Victoria | (250) 383-1951 |
LEGAL | |||
BC Civil Liberties Association COVID-19 Pandemic Response | Up to date information about your rights during this time. | ||
Victoria Probation | All phone reporting. Core programs cancelled. | 836 Courtney Street, Victoria | (250) 387- 6321 |
Victoria Parole | Office open. If clients are feeling sick they are to call to re-book appointments. | #1-1230 Government St., Victoria | (250) 363-3267 |
Victoria Courthouse | May 20 update from COVID-19 Provincial Court: “Provincial Courts around BC are open, but in keeping with advice from public health officials, people are strongly encouraged not to enter courthouses. Court Registries are not providing in-person services, but urgent applications can be made by email, telephone, fax or mail, depending on the type of case and court location”. | 850 Burdett Ave., Victoria | (250) 356-1478 |
RECREATION | |||
City of Victoria Parks | Starting May 14: “Tennis and pickleball courts, sports fields, and skate and bike parks are reopening... Close contact recreation facilities will remain closed, including playgrounds, basketball courts, outdoor gyms and the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre”. | ||
Youth Support, Services and Engagement Resource List can be found via:Youth Supports & Services Resource List (Updated daily Monday-Friday) | |||
Links to educational content, activities for wellness, movement, and fun, and financial supports: Virtual Resources for Parents & Caregivers |