Additional Resources
- Internet Resources
- Counselling Resources
- Mental Health & Addictions Services
- Crisis & Suicide Intervention
- Prepared Meals
- Other Support Services
INTERNET RESOURCES
- BC Bereavement Foundation
- BC Council for Families
- Bereaved Families of Ontario
- Compassionate Friends
- The Family Caregivers Network Society
- Growthhouse
- Griefnet
- Canadian Virtual Hospice
- Youthspace
- Bereavement Self Help
-
Hospice Foundation of America
COUNSELLING RESOURCES (SOUTH ISLAND)
Lay Counselling—General
- Beacon Community Services 250-655-5309
- Citizens Counselling Centre 250-384-9934
- South Island Centre for Counselling and Training: Emmanuel Baptist Church 250-472-2851
- Single Parent Resource Centre 250-385-1114
- Sooke Family Resource Society 250-642-5152
General Counselling & Support—Individuals and/or Families
- BC Families in Transition 250-386-4331
- Beacon Community Services 250-655-5309
- Boys & Girls Club 250-384-9133
- Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society 250-385-2635
- Men’s Trauma Centre 250-381-6367 Toll Free: 1-866-793-6367
- Pacific Centre Family Services Association 250-478-8357
- Salvation Army Community & Family Services 250-386-8521
- Sooke Hospice 250-642-4345
Grief Counselling & Support—Groups
- Colwood Family Counselling 250-474-2303
- Compassionate Friends 250-478-9270
- Living & Learning through Loss 250-413-3114
- Rainbows
Private Practitioners—Grief Counselling
There are a number of counsellors in private practice in the Victoria area who offer grief counselling as well as general counselling services. Please check the Yellow Pages or call Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services at 250-370-8868 for additional information.
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
- BC Mental Health & Addictions
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Elderly Outreach & VISTA 250-953-3966
CRISIS & SUICIDE INTERVENTION
- Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888
- Suicide Intervention Line 1-800-784-2433
PREPARED MEALS
- Better Meals
- Chef on the Run 250-595-3151
- Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry 250-595-3212
- Clare’s Creative Cuisine 250-388-0154
-
Meals on Wheels
- Beacon Community Services 250-595-6650
- Spitfire Catering 250-655-0122
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
- Aids Vancouver Island 250-384-2366
- Alzheimer Society of BC 250-382-2052
- Disability Resource Centre 250-595-0044
- Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria 250-388-4728
- James Bay Community Project 250-388-7844
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 250-475-6233
- Emergency / Crisis (toll free): 1-800-665-6233
- Pacific Animal Therapy Society (PATS) 250-389-8047
- Seniors Serving Seniors 250-382-4331
- Victim Services 250-995-7351
- Victoria Regional Transit System - Accessible Services
- Women’s Newcomer Clubs - Evening group or Daytime group
Families & Parenting
- Capital Families Association 250-391-4320
- Family Caregivers Network 250-384-0408
- Parents Together 250-474-6468
- Single Parent Resource Centre 250-385-1114
Legal
- Dial-a-Law 1-800-663-1919
- Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-663-1919
- Legal Aid - Legal Services Society 250-388-4516
Volunteer Services
- Capital City Volunteers 250-380-0660
- Oak Bay Volunteer Services 250-595-1034
- Saanich Volunteer Services Society for Seniors 250-595-8008