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Shelbourne Community Kitchen
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Community Resource DirectoryLast updated March 5,2022
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CategoryNameToll Free PhonePhoneWebsiteEmail AddressNote
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AdvocacyAction Committee of People with Disabilities250-383-4105https://actioncommittee.ca/info@tapsbc.caSocial assistance, tenancy, and disability issues
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Ask an Advocateaskanadvocate.caaction committee@shaw.caFor individuals with disabilities
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BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)1-888-815-5511250-381-7303http://www.bcands.bc.ca/bcands@bcands.bc.caIndigenous person living with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability or health information and support services
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Burnside Gorge Community Assoc250-388-5251https://burnsidegorge.ca/Separations, divorces, and family changes
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Disability Alliance BC1-800-663-1278disabilityalliancebc.orginfo@burnsidegorge.caHousing outreach
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Family Services of Greater Victoria1-877-386-4333250-386-4331https://www.fsgv.org/reception@icavictoria.orgImmigrants, refugees, and employment
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Human Rights Coalition250-382-3012vihrc.orgidhhc@idhhc.caGeneral, disability, legal assistance
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ICA of Greater Victoria250-388-4728https://www.icavictoria.org/ed@jhsbc.caFor those in the criminal justice system
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Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre1-800-667-5448250-592-8144https://idhhc.ca/General advocacy, family justice, and mediation
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John Howard Society250-217-1281https://johnhowardbc.ca/info@ldabc.caChildren, youth, and disabilities
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Justice Access Centre1-800-663-7867250-356-7012advocates@vihrc.comLegal assistance and rights
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Learning Disabilities Association of BC250-370-9513https://www.ldabc.ca/reception@drcvictoria.comdisability, employment, and unemployment
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Office of the Seniors Advocate BC1-877-952-3181250-952-3181info@vircs.bc.cageneral advocacy and employment
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Povnetpovnet.orgreception@vnfc.cahousing, tenancy, family, and health care
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Seniors First BC1-866-437-1940604-688-1927https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/getting-help/getting-legal-help/info@seniorsadvocatebc.camonitors and analyzes seniors services and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues in five areas: health care, housing, income support, community support and transportation.
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TAPS250-361-3521https://www.tapsbc.ca/find an advocate and resources
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Victoria Disability Resource Centre
250-595-0044 (phone & TTY)
https://drcvictoria.com/online advocacy resource
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre250-384-3211https://www.vnfc.ca/info@bcceas.caService for people 55+ who need access to legal help
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VIRCS250-361-9433https://www.vircs.bc.ca/Support for people with disabilities
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Counselling Services1UP Single Parent Resource Centre250-385-1114https://www.singleparentvictoria.ca/info@southislandcounselling.orgSubsidy counseling program for 16 years or older, couples, and families
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Citizens Counselling Centre250-384-9934Addictions counsellors, mental health liaison, Indigenous health support worker
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Men's Therapy Centre1-866-793-6367250-381-6367http://www.menstrauma.com/info@citizenscounselling.com
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Pacific Centre Family Services Association1-866-478-8357250-478-8357https://www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org/info@1-up.ca
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South Island Counselling250-472-2851https://www.southislandcounselling.org/copy-of-our-workshopsaccess@vsac.ca
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre250-384-3211https://www.vnfc.ca/jeff@menstherapycentre.ca
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Victoria Sexual Assault Centre250-383-3232pacificcentre@pcfsa.orgChild, youth, adult counselling
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Dental ServicesBC Healthy Kids Program1-866-866-0800https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/health-supplements-and-programs/healthy-kidsThrough MSP until age 19
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BC Ministry of Social Development Dental1-866-866-0800https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements/dental
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Camosun College Dental Clinic250-370-3184https://camosun.ca/programs-courses/school-health-and-human-services/dental-clinicsmile@camosun.ca
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Cool Aid250-385-1466https://coolaid.org/how-we-help/health-services/medicalreception@CoolAid.orgHealth care, mobile health care, dental clinic
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Families and Children1-UP Single Parent Resource Centre250-385-1114https://www.singleparentvictoria.ca/info@1-up.caserves the varied and changing needs of single parent families
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Affordable Child Care Benefit1-888-338-6622https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit/report-changes
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BC Council for Families604-678-8884https://www.bccf.ca/bccf@bccf.caOnline parenting courses, Mother Goose programs
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BC Healthy Kids Program1-866-866-0800https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/health-supplements-and-programs/healthy-kidsThrough MSP until age 19
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BC Representative for Children & Youth1-800-476-3933rcybc.carcy@rcybc.caif concerned about well being
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Best Babies Victoria250-381-1552https://accessmidwifery.ca/resources/best-babies-programs/support and programs for expectant and new parents. Support includes nutrition and lifestyle counselling, food supplements, community kitchens, prenatal classes and referrals to community resources.
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BGC South Vancouver Island250-384-9133https://bgcsvi.org/admin@bgcsvi.orgprovide a safe, supportive place where children, youth, and families can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters1-877-475-1114250-475-1117https://victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/provides direct service to children in their community by matching volunteers and youths in quality mentoring relationships.
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Canada Child and Family Tax Benefits1-800-387-1193https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits.html
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Child Abuse or Neglect Helpline310-1234 (no area code needed)1 800 663-9122https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/child-abuse-and-neglectMinistry of Children/Family
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Child Care Resource & Referral250-382-7000referrals@childcarevictoria.ca
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Child Support Guidelines1-888-373-2222250-356-7012https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/family-law/child-support/guidelinesThe federal child support guidelines are the rules for calculating the amount of child support one parent must pay to the other parent to help support their child or children.
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Family Resource Programs of BC250-590-5706https://frpbc.ca/admin@frpbc.caDedicated to promoting and supporting families with children prenatal to 6 years old
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Family Services of Greater Victoria1-877-386-4333250-386-4331https://www.fsgv.org/British Columbia’s premier agency for all family members facing change and challenges in their relationships
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support line1-855-474-9777https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/call/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-support-lineGRGline@parentsupportbc.ca
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Healthlink BC811Health Information Line -speak to a health services navigator, who can help you to find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.
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Hulitan Family & Community Services Society250-384-9466https://www.hulitan.ca/First Nations children, youth, and family services
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Military Family Resource Centre Esquimalt250-363-2640250-363-2640https://esquimaltmfrc.com/emfrc@shaw.ca
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Ministry of Child & Family Programs1-877-387-7027https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/children-and-family-development/ministry-contact
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Pacific Centre Family Services1-866-478-8357250-478-8357https://www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org/pacificcentre@pcfsa.org
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Pacific Postpartum Support1-855-255-7999604-255-7999https://postpartum.org/admin@postpartum.org
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Saanich Neighbourhood Place250-360-1148https://www.snplace.org/admin@snplace.org
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HealthAVI (AIDS Vancouver Island)1-800-665-2437250-384-2366http://avi.org/info@avi.orgEducation, prevention, and support services for HIV/AIDS
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Fair Pharmacare1-800-663-7100https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents/who-we-cover/fair-pharmacare-planmspenquiries@hibc.gov.bc.ca
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Foundry Victoria Youth Clinic250-383-3552https://www.victoriayouthclinic.ca/frontdesk@foundryvictoria.caAges 12-24
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Health Link BC811Health information services line: Talk to a nurse
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Horizons Holistic Health Clinic250-800-1220https://horizonsholistichealth.com/info@horizonsholistichealth.comMassage and Naturopath
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Island Health1-877-370-8699250-370-8699https://www.islandhealth.caInfo@islandhealth.ca
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Island Health Aboriginal Liaison Nurse (Alert Bay)250-370-8847https://www.islandhealth.ca/sites/default/files/2019-02/aboriginal-health-liaison-nurse-alert-bay.pdf
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Island Health Home Support Serviceshttps://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/home-care-services/home-support-servicesInfo@islandhealth.caHome care services
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Island Sexual Health250-592-3449https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/
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MSP Premium Assistance1-800-663-7100mspenquiries@hibc.gov.bc.ca
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Pacific Animal Therapy Society250-590-9082https://patspets.ca/info@patspets.caPet therapy
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Red Cross Health Equipment Loan250-382-2043https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/health-equipment-loans/advanced-short-term-program/victoria-office-advanced-equipment-programShort term and long term equipment loans
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Royal Jubilee Hospital1-877-370-8699250-370-8000https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/hospitals-health-centre-locations/royal-jubilee-hospital-rjh
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital250-544-7676https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/hospitals-health-centre-locations/saanich-peninsula-hospital
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Songhees Health & Wellness Centre250-386-1043https://www.songheesnation.ca/community/songhees-wellness-centreinfo@songheesnation.comProvides education, health and social services to the Songhees nation
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Trans Care BC1-866-999-1514http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/about/news-stories/2020/covid-19-update-gender-affirming-surgeriesTranscareteam@phsa.caGender affirming surgeries
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Victoria Community Health Co-operative250-415-9272https://victoriahealthcooperative.com/vichealthcoop@gmail.comorganize and support wellness program
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Victoria General Hospital250-727-4212https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/hospitals-health-centre-locations/victoria-general-hospital-vgh
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Victoria Youth Clinics - James Bay250-388-7841Ages 12-24
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HousingBC Housing - Victoria Regional Office1-800-287-2807250-475-7550bchousing.orgvanislandregion@bchousing.orgThose seeking a residence
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Pacifica Housing - Administrative Office250-385-2131pacificahousing.caCommunity programs, outreach, and homing
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Greater Victoria Housing Society250-384-3434greatervichousing.orginfo@greatervichousing.orgAffordable rentals (those seeking a residence)
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ChfBc (BC Co-op Housing)1-866-879-5111250-384-9444info@chf.bc.caCo-op housing (CHF members)
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Vic BC Residential Tenancy Branch1-800-665-8779250-387-1602https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/contact-the-residential-tenancy-branchHSRTO@gov.bc.caTenants starting disputes
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Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre1-800-665-1185tenants.bc.caTenancy hotline, Tenants in disputes
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Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)250-361-3521tapsbc.caResidential tenancy legal advocate, Tenants in disputes
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BC Non-Profit Housing Association1-833-227-0708bcnpha.caadmin@bcnpha.caNon profit housing sector development (BCNPHA members)
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Housing Subsidies & Tax CreditsBC Homeowners Grant1-888-355-2700250-387-0555gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/home-owner-grantSenior, veteran, and disabilities
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BC Housing - Rental Assistance Program1-800-257-7756bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/RAPRental assistance, Low income working families
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BC Housing - SAFER Subsidy for Seniors1-800-257-7756https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/SAFERvanislandregion@bchousing.orgCan request form by mail (Seniors 60+)
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BC Property Tax Deferment1-888-355-2700250-387-0555https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxesTaxDeferment@gov.bc.caFor age 55+, surviving spouse, disability, children
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Home Adaptations for Independence1-800-257-7756604-259-1211http://hafi.ca/info@hafi.caMinor home adaptations for seniors/disabled
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Legal SupportBC Justice Reformhttps://www.justicebc.ca/JusticeReform@gov.bc.caInfo on justice reform and family justice
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Civil Resolution Tribunaltel:1-844-322-2292civilresolutionbc.caOnline civil resolution tribunals for strata and small claims (No legal advice)
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Court Info for New Immigrants1-604-760-5727courtinformation.caLegal toolkit to help new immigrants in BC
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Lawyer Referral Service1-800-663-1919604-687-3221Find a suitable lawyer to solve a legal problem
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Legal Aid BC1-866-577-2525https://legalaid.bc.ca/Legal advice
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Legal Aid BC - Brydges Line1-866-458-5500legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/brydgesLineFree emergency access to criminal lawyers
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Mediate BC Home1-877-656-1300https://www.mediatebc.com/info@mediatebc.com
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MOSAIC Interpretation/Translation1-877-475-6777604-254-9626https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/interpretation-translation/info@mosaicbc.orginterpretation and translation services.
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My Law BC1-604-601-6000mylawbc.comFamily Law
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Pro Bono Society of BC1-877-762-6664https://www.accessprobono.ca/Legal services to families with limited means