Community Health and Social Service Programs

When yoga classes are taught from a trauma-informed perspective, it has been proven to be helpful for survivors. Yoga can be both stimulating and soothing and it is important that these classes provide an opportunity for participants to feel safe, soothed and secure while our qualified instructor uses trauma-informed skills to emphasize present-state awareness. more info

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) creates opportunities for a better life for every person in your community by tackling pressing social issues.more info

Upper Island Counselling Services (formerly Upper Island Assessment & Resource Service) was formed in 1987 through the joint efforts of union and management working together to provide a unique program for their employees and family members. Professionally trained, registered counsellors can address a wide range of clients’ personal concerns through assessment, short term counselling and referral services. more info

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is contracted by Island Health to provide the Vancouver Island Crisis Line service to the entire island, the islands of the Georgia Strait, and the mainland communities between Powell River and Rivers Inlet. We work in partnership with Island Health to provide public access to Mental Health and Substance Use services in the communities administered by Island Health. We are a registered non-profit agency whose services include 24-hour crisis lines, as well as crisis chat and crisis text services, through which we provide short-term nonjudgemental support, crisis intervention, information, and resources; regional support of Suicide Bereavement Support Group meetings; training in schools with youth, teachers, counsellors, and parents; and various workshops and customized training addressing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and communication skills for individuals and agencies throughout our communities.more info

Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

A dynamic, growing agency that has been providing individualized employment and life skills services to clients on Vancouver Island since 1992.more info

The Community Based Victim Service program provides support to survivors of violence in relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment, child abuse/assault, and other forms of family or sexualized violence.more info

RCMP Victim Service Programs provide support to victims, witnesses, family members and others who have been impacted by crime and trauma.more info

Provides volunteer support.more info