Peer Support Centre
UVic Student Union Building, rm B035
Our trained student volunteers are here to listen, offering non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support while helping fellow students navigate next-step resources and student life at UVic.
EMAIL: peersupport@uvss.ca
PHONE: 250-472-4317
UVic Counselling Services
Student Wellness Centre
Counselling Services can help you make the most of your university experience. They offer free professional, confidential, inclusive support to currently registered UVic students.
PHONE: 250-721-8563
Men’s Trauma Centre
3491 Saanich Rd, Victoria BC
We are here to support to any man*: cis, gay, bi-sexual, trans, non-binary, 2spirit, queer, gender fluid+, who has experienced emotional, physical or sexual trauma in childhood or as an adult.
PHONE: 250-381-6367
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is committed to providing accessible voice, text and chat crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, including postvention programs. Provides 24/7 support via phone, online, and text.
PHONE: 1-888-494-3888
CRISIS TEXT SERVICES: 250-800-3806
Foundry, Victoria
546 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
Foundry Victoria offers a range of wellness services for young people ages 12-24, including physical and mental health care, substance use supports, social services and peer support. Not sure what service or support you need? Just come in and talk with someone!
PHONE: 250-383-3552
EMAIL: frontdesk@foundryvictoria.ca
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
231 Regina Ave, Victoria BC
VNFC aims to to encourage and promote the well-being of Urban Aboriginal People, by strengthening individuals, family, and community
PHONE: 250-384-3211
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
511 Constance Ave, Victoria BC
Offers counselling for individuals and families, as well as support groups for mental health and trauma
PHONE: 250-385-2635
EMAIL: info@enh.bc.ca
Arbour Counselling Centre
4277 Quadra St, Victoria BC
Offers sliding scale counselling based on overall household income.
PHONE: 250-479-9912
Citizens Counselling
941 Kings Rd, Victoria BC
Counselling services for adults by trained volunteers. Sliding scale rates dependent on household income, from $10-$60.
PHONE: 250-384-9934
EMAIL: connect@citizenscounselling.com
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
201-3060 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria BC
Offers individual and group counselling, as well as support to friends and family of assault survivors. Additional support with the criminal justice system also offered.
PHONE: 250-383-3232
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