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Families In Transition
BC Families in Transition (formerly the Separation and Divorce Resource Centre) is a non-profit organization that provides psychological counselling, emotional support, legal information, and referral services in relation to separation, divorce, and family re-organization. We assist adults, children, teens, couples, and families to make informed choices and rebuild their lives.
BC Families in Transition (formerly the Separation and Divorce Resource Centre) is a non-profit organization that provides psychological counselling, emotional support, legal information, and referral services in relation to separation, divorce, and family re-organization. We assist adults, children, teens, couples, and families to make informed choices and rebuild their lives.
812 Broughton St. :: info@bcfit.org :: 250-386-4331
Rob Fleming - MLA Constituency - Victoria-Swan Lake
1020 Hillside Ave :: Marni Offman, Constituency Assistant :: rob.fleming.mla@leg.bc.ca :: 250-360-2023
Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services
Our Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Our Mandate Statement: Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services will provide child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to ... more...
Our Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Our Mandate Statement: Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services will provide child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to ... more...
3995 Quadra Street :: (250) 383-2990
The Law Centre
The Law Centre is a service of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law. The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Thousands of persons living in the Capital Regional District are served annually. Free legal representation for those persons who qualify for legal assistance. Examples of cases dealt with at The Law Centre include: - criminal matters - divorce, support and other family law matters - human rights complaints - c... more...
The Law Centre is a service of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law. The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Thousands of persons living in the Capital Regional District are served annually. Free legal representation for those persons who qualify for legal assistance. Examples of cases dealt with at The Law Centre include: - criminal matters - divorce, support and other family law matters - human rights complaints - c... more...
1221 Broad Street :: reception@thelawcentre.ca :: (250) 385-1221
Victoria Women's Transition House
Call us for information and support: * 24-hour crisis line: 385-6611 * In an emergency, call the police at 911 Email us at info@vwth.bc.ca Shelter Crisis line: 385-6611 Business: 250-380-7527 Community Office #100-3060 Cedar Hill Rd. Phone: 250-592-2927
Call us for information and support: * 24-hour crisis line: 385-6611 * In an emergency, call the police at 911 Email us at info@vwth.bc.ca Shelter Crisis line: 385-6611 Business: 250-380-7527 Community Office #100-3060 Cedar Hill Rd. Phone: 250-592-2927
#100-3060 Cedar Hill Rd. :: info@vwth.bc.ca :: 250-592-2927 | 24H Crisis: 250-385-6611
Programs
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone. They believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere. Outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world, they work to improve people's lives through campaigning and international solidarity. Their mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human r... more...
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone. They believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere. Outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world, they work to improve people's lives through campaigning and international solidarity. Their mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human r... more...
Amnesty International :: info@amnesty.com ::
City of Victoria Youth Council (CVYC)
We are a diverse group of youth ages 14 to 24 who hang out, live, work or go to school in the City of Victoria. We’re passionate about our community and we love to dream big, and do big! We take action and raise awareness about issues important to youth, host neat events and collaborate with local organizations and City Council to include youth perspectives and experiences at City Hall and in our community, among many other fun things! We believe that young people are capable and talented i... more...
We are a diverse group of youth ages 14 to 24 who hang out, live, work or go to school in the City of Victoria. We’re passionate about our community and we love to dream big, and do big! We take action and raise awareness about issues important to youth, host neat events and collaborate with local organizations and City Council to include youth perspectives and experiences at City Hall and in our community, among many other fun things! We believe that young people are capable and talented i... more...
Kluane Buser-Rivet, Council Coordinator :: info@cvyc.net :: 250 356 0876
Dare to Stand Out: A National Hepatitis C Forum
About Dare to Stand Out: A National Hepatitis C Forum Date: December 4-7, 2012 Locations: Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre and Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario Cost: Free Age Range: 15-17 Maximum Forum Participants: 120 Purpose: To address the need for diversifying the preventative messaging available around hepatitis C, as well as how discrimination increases transmission of hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). Program: Four days of activitie... more...
About Dare to Stand Out: A National Hepatitis C Forum Date: December 4-7, 2012 Locations: Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre and Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario Cost: Free Age Range: 15-17 Maximum Forum Participants: 120 Purpose: To address the need for diversifying the preventative messaging available around hepatitis C, as well as how discrimination increases transmission of hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). Program: Four days of activitie... more...
Loresa Novy :: hepc@jersvision.org :: 613.400.1875
Threshold Housing Society
We provide transitional, semi-independent, housing for youth on Vancouver Island. We run a house for 4 girls (Holly House) and a house for 4 boys (Mitchell House). Residents agree to attend weekly house meetings, complete one chore per week, meet monthly with the house supervisor, and attend a regular day-program (school, work, &/or training). Holly House contact: 250-381-1799 Mitchell House contact: 250-380-0079
We provide transitional, semi-independent, housing for youth on Vancouver Island. We run a house for 4 girls (Holly House) and a house for 4 boys (Mitchell House). Residents agree to attend weekly house meetings, complete one chore per week, meet monthly with the house supervisor, and attend a regular day-program (school, work, &/or training). Holly House contact: 250-381-1799 Mitchell House contact: 250-380-0079
Kyra Henry :: info@thresholdhousing.ca :: 250-383-8830
Transgender/Gender Variant Support Group
Please note, that this group is postponed until after summer. For other support options and resources, check us out at www.southislandpridecentre.ca Support and discussion group for Transgender, Gender- queer and Gender variant youth, 25 and under. Every Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm @ Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre. The purpose of this group is to bring together transgender, genderqueer and gender variant , youth to share experiences, talk about the issues around gender identity, and learn... more...
Please note, that this group is postponed until after summer. For other support options and resources, check us out at www.southislandpridecentre.ca Support and discussion group for Transgender, Gender- queer and Gender variant youth, 25 and under. Every Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm @ Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre. The purpose of this group is to bring together transgender, genderqueer and gender variant , youth to share experiences, talk about the issues around gender identity, and learn... more...
Kelzey Shoup :: tru2U@southislandpridecentre.ca :: 250.514.7233
Victoria Best Babies
Offering support for expectant & new mothers and fathers. Victoria Best Babies (VBB) is a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program principally funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and sponsored by the Fernwood Community Neighbourhood Resource Group. The program provides prenatal and postnatal support to pregnant women living in the City of Victoria. VBB staff consists of a Program Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, Outreach Worker, Family Response Worker. All staff have specific training in... more...
Offering support for expectant & new mothers and fathers. Victoria Best Babies (VBB) is a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program principally funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and sponsored by the Fernwood Community Neighbourhood Resource Group. The program provides prenatal and postnatal support to pregnant women living in the City of Victoria. VBB staff consists of a Program Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, Outreach Worker, Family Response Worker. All staff have specific training in... more...
Germaine Asplin :: Germaine@fernwoodnrg.ca :: 250-381-1552
Young Parent Outreach Program
Young Parent Outreach is a dynamic resource program providing services to young pregnant women, young moms and dads, and their children in the Greater Victoria area. These services - provided by the Cridge – are designed to give young pregnant women and young moms and dads the help they need to have healthy babies and to be effective, successful parents.
Young Parent Outreach is a dynamic resource program providing services to young pregnant women, young moms and dads, and their children in the Greater Victoria area. These services - provided by the Cridge – are designed to give young pregnant women and young moms and dads the help they need to have healthy babies and to be effective, successful parents.
Nicole Andrews :: nandrews@cridge.org :: 250 995 6421
Youth Outreach Services
The Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) recognizes that the needs of children & youth in the military community are diverse. We are pleased to offer one-on-one support for children & youth - as well as resources for individuals and agencies that support children & youth.
The Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) recognizes that the needs of children & youth in the military community are diverse. We are pleased to offer one-on-one support for children & youth - as well as resources for individuals and agencies that support children & youth.
Youth Services Coordinator :: mfrc@shawcable.com :: 250-363-7647
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