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1Up Single Parent Resource Centre
1Up, Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre, provides practical support, opportunities for growth and a sense of hope for one-parent families across Greater Victoria. Guided by skilled and committed staff and trained volunteers, we offer important services to create foundations for personal and community growth in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. The work we do here transforms lives creating stronger families and healthier children. It provides hope and the promise of a brighter futur... more...
1Up, Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre, provides practical support, opportunities for growth and a sense of hope for one-parent families across Greater Victoria. Guided by skilled and committed staff and trained volunteers, we offer important services to create foundations for personal and community growth in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. The work we do here transforms lives creating stronger families and healthier children. It provides hope and the promise of a brighter futur... more...
602 Gorge Road East :: Liz Bloomfield :: info@singleparentvictoria.ca :: (250) 385-1114
Access UVic!
Program description and goals: Access UVic! Is a non-profit society at the University of Victoria. It is dedicated to the full and equal participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life. They advocate for increased awareness, inclusion and accessibility both on campus and in society. Program information: A number of resources, programs and services are provided, specifically in the areas of academic accommodation, accessibility, on-campus housing, curriculum co... more...
Program description and goals: Access UVic! Is a non-profit society at the University of Victoria. It is dedicated to the full and equal participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life. They advocate for increased awareness, inclusion and accessibility both on campus and in society. Program information: A number of resources, programs and services are provided, specifically in the areas of academic accommodation, accessibility, on-campus housing, curriculum co... more...
Rose Mariana Robb :: execdirector@accessuvic.ca ::
AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI)
About: AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) is a community-based AIDS Service Organization (ASO). We provide education, support, and advocacy for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases. AIDS Vancouver Island provides integrated services to individuals with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, and our Street Outreach Services provides services for people who use drugs by injection. AIDS Vancouver Island has managed the country... more...
About: AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) is a community-based AIDS Service Organization (ASO). We provide education, support, and advocacy for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases. AIDS Vancouver Island provides integrated services to individuals with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, and our Street Outreach Services provides services for people who use drugs by injection. AIDS Vancouver Island has managed the country... more...
713 Johnson Street :: info@avi.org :: (250) 384-2366
Alliance Club (Drop-in Centre)
A downtown drop-in centre for youth who are 13-19 years of age. Open 3-10 pm from Monday to Thursdays. Dinner served at 5 pm. Laundry and shower facilities on site. Staff can provide supportive counselling, information, and referrals to other programs/service providers. Youth who have alternative places to eat are encouraged to do so. Victoria Youth Clinic also runs at this location on Mondays and Wednesdays.
A downtown drop-in centre for youth who are 13-19 years of age. Open 3-10 pm from Monday to Thursdays. Dinner served at 5 pm. Laundry and shower facilities on site. Staff can provide supportive counselling, information, and referrals to other programs/service providers. Youth who have alternative places to eat are encouraged to do so. Victoria Youth Clinic also runs at this location on Mondays and Wednesdays.
533 Yates Street :: office_manager@vyes.ca :: (250) 361-3923
antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls and Women's Network
Established in 2002, antidote is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women. What does... more...
Established in 2002, antidote is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women. What does... more...
521 Craigflower Road :: Rita Kozma :: rita@antidotenetwork.org :: 250-514-8210
Artemis Place
Artemis Place is an independent, integrated life skills and educational program which provides a unique alternative to traditional school for girls in our community who are overlooked by existing programs. Our students are girls at risk, often facing multiple barriers including poverty, violence, substance abuse, lack of family support and learning challenges. Our Alumni chose the name Artemis to represent the empowering nature of our program. Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was a powerful figu... more...
Artemis Place is an independent, integrated life skills and educational program which provides a unique alternative to traditional school for girls in our community who are overlooked by existing programs. Our students are girls at risk, often facing multiple barriers including poverty, violence, substance abuse, lack of family support and learning challenges. Our Alumni chose the name Artemis to represent the empowering nature of our program. Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was a powerful figu... more...
2610 Douglas St :: Lisa Ellis :: vsea@telus.net :: 250 598 5183
Beacon Community Services
Youth programs include: Springboard to Success paid employment program, Girls' Group, Teen Education and Motherhood (TEAM), and Community Action Supporting Youth (CASY Respite Home Program).
Youth programs include: Springboard to Success paid employment program, Girls' Group, Teen Education and Motherhood (TEAM), and Community Action Supporting Youth (CASY Respite Home Program).
10030 Resthaven Drive :: Administration :: 250.656.0134
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm.
The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm.
Beacon Hill Park
The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden. It is home to numerous species of ducks, birds and wildlife. A pair of Bald Eagles nests in one of the huge trees and regularly cause havoc for the large family of Great Blue Herons that also nest in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet quiet place for a walk, a summer's picnic, or you would like get in a bit of bird watching... more...
The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden. It is home to numerous species of ducks, birds and wildlife. A pair of Bald Eagles nests in one of the huge trees and regularly cause havoc for the large family of Great Blue Herons that also nest in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet quiet place for a walk, a summer's picnic, or you would like get in a bit of bird watching... more...
Beans and Greens Cafe
Beans & Greens is the kind of place where you can drop in, top up and chill out on your favorite caffeine powered beverage without getting an up-to-the-second update on what is happening in specialty coffee World... not that there is anything wrong with this! Beans & Greens appears to pride itself on the family friendly environment with a twist. Not only does it cater to kids, but also potted children... you know House plants. Yes, it is different but it works. Coffee is provided by Discovery ... more...
Beans & Greens is the kind of place where you can drop in, top up and chill out on your favorite caffeine powered beverage without getting an up-to-the-second update on what is happening in specialty coffee World... not that there is anything wrong with this! Beans & Greens appears to pride itself on the family friendly environment with a twist. Not only does it cater to kids, but also potted children... you know House plants. Yes, it is different but it works. Coffee is provided by Discovery ... more...
522 Admirals Rd. :: (250) 380-6336
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Programs
"Cool Cues" Social Skills Program
Cool Cues is a social skills building group for 8-10 year olds. The program will run for 6 sessions on Mondays after school from 3:30-4:45 PM at James Bay Community Project. Next session will begin in the summer. Call for more details. Topics include: making and keeping friends, bullying, building self-confidence, how to read social cues, and appropriate behaviour - explored through games, art, and crafts, group activities. Program is free but children must be registered. Open to ch... more...
Cool Cues is a social skills building group for 8-10 year olds. The program will run for 6 sessions on Mondays after school from 3:30-4:45 PM at James Bay Community Project. Next session will begin in the summer. Call for more details. Topics include: making and keeping friends, bullying, building self-confidence, how to read social cues, and appropriate behaviour - explored through games, art, and crafts, group activities. Program is free but children must be registered. Open to ch... more...
Janessa Bate :: jbate@jbcp.bc.ca :: 250-415-7721
Alliance Club
Program Information: The Alliance Club is an evening drop-in centre for youth( ages13-19). The Club provides a safe, healthy alternative for youth who may be hanging out in the downtown core, as well as providing a connection point for street entrenched youth who may wish to explore a more positive lifestyle. Services include an evening meal served nightly at 5pm, snacks served nightly at 8pm, fresh fruit is available daily, access to showers and laundry facilities, free hygiene products (... more...
Program Information: The Alliance Club is an evening drop-in centre for youth( ages13-19). The Club provides a safe, healthy alternative for youth who may be hanging out in the downtown core, as well as providing a connection point for street entrenched youth who may wish to explore a more positive lifestyle. Services include an evening meal served nightly at 5pm, snacks served nightly at 8pm, fresh fruit is available daily, access to showers and laundry facilities, free hygiene products (... more...
allianceclub@vyes.ca :: 250-361-3923
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 ::
Artworks
ArtWorks is for people who want to develop their artistic abilities. In this program, they learn new skills in a supported studio environment. They also participate in their community by exhibiting their art.
ArtWorks is for people who want to develop their artistic abilities. In this program, they learn new skills in a supported studio environment. They also participate in their community by exhibiting their art.
Suzanne Bessette :: sbessette@garthhomersociety.org :: 250-475-2270
AVI Youth Outreach
Prevention, education, intervention, crisis management
Prevention, education, intervention, crisis management
Zak Zawaduk :: zak.zawaduk@avi.org :: 250 384 2366 ext 2260
Baby Talk
Provides health and early parenting group education sessions, facilitated by public health nurses.
Provides health and early parenting group education sessions, facilitated by public health nurses.
info@viha.ca :: (250) 519-5311
Baby's Best Chance Handbook
Provides easy to understand, practical, evidence-based information about having a healthy pregnancy and birth experience, and caring for an infant. The handbook is available from public health nurses, physicians or midwives.
Provides easy to understand, practical, evidence-based information about having a healthy pregnancy and birth experience, and caring for an infant. The handbook is available from public health nurses, physicians or midwives.
info@viha.ca :: (250) 519-5311
Best Buddies
Program Description and Goals: Best-Buddies is a non for profit society that is dedicated to enhancing communities by providing one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students. It is grounded in the belief that friendship is important to the development of all individuals. The Best Buddies program gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to have experiences that most people take for granted - going for coffee, out to a movie, or simply enjoyi... more...
Program Description and Goals: Best-Buddies is a non for profit society that is dedicated to enhancing communities by providing one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students. It is grounded in the belief that friendship is important to the development of all individuals. The Best Buddies program gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to have experiences that most people take for granted - going for coffee, out to a movie, or simply enjoyi... more...
Gemma Fraser :: uvic@bestbuddies.ca ::
Beyond Graduation
The Beyond Graduation web site is an online resource and network designed to empower youth with disabilities by providing tools, information and resources needed to begin planning for a better future. It is a space for youth with ALL abilities to make new friends, explore interests and learn about options for the future. Whether you are a young person, parent, teacher, friend or someone looking to support a loved one on their journey to independent living - become an integral part of a much lar... more...
The Beyond Graduation web site is an online resource and network designed to empower youth with disabilities by providing tools, information and resources needed to begin planning for a better future. It is a space for youth with ALL abilities to make new friends, explore interests and learn about options for the future. Whether you are a young person, parent, teacher, friend or someone looking to support a loved one on their journey to independent living - become an integral part of a much lar... more...
info@planinstitute.ca :: 604-439-9566
Boys Night Out (Esquimalt)
Join one of our Teen Centre staff on an out trip to a local attraction in the city. It could be bowling, movies, swimming or the groups choice. Call Dan Pauls at 412-8523 for more info.
Join one of our Teen Centre staff on an out trip to a local attraction in the city. It could be bowling, movies, swimming or the groups choice. Call Dan Pauls at 412-8523 for more info.
Dan Pauls :: dpauls@esquimalt.ca :: 412-8523
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