Additional Resources

• Internet Resources
• Counselling Resources
• Mental Health & Addictions Services
• Crisis & Suicide Intervention
• Prepared Meals
• Other Support Services

INTERNET RESOURCES

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association - National Directory of Hospice Palliative Care Services
• BC Bereavement Helpline
• BC Council for Families
• Living Lessons national initiative providing resources for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals involved with end-of-life care in Canada
• Bereaved Families of Ontario
• Compassionate Friends
• The Family Caregivers Network Society
• Growthhouse
• Griefnet
• Canadian Virtual Hospice
• Youthspace
• Teens And Death
• Bereavement Self Help 
• Hospice Foundation of America
• Internet Resources for Teens

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

Pet Loss Counselling

• Pacific Animal Therapy Society (PATS) 250-389-8047
• Pet Loss Support Group

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
• NEED2: Suicide Prevention, Education and Support

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
• BC Cancer Agency 250-519-5500
• Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333
• 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
• BC Families in Transition

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

Travel and Accommodation

• VIHA Website – useful links for patients and their loved ones should they need to travel for non-emergency care.