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Kids Help Phone is deeply committed to sharing continued supports for First Nations youth who are leaving care and young adults who have already left care. Our free, online portal provides mental health resources and dedicated Indigenous programming to First Nations youth and young adults. ![]()
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Learn more by visiting: KidsHelpPhone.ca/SupportsForLeavingCare
"VICTIM SERVICES....it is not just about ‘tissues and teddy bears’. Our highly trained staff provide emotional and practical support as mandated by the British Columbia Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the rights under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights." ![]()
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BC Victims of Crime Act: www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96478_01![]()
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laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-23.7/page-1.htmlOur Annual Report is up! Victim Services is grateful for the support of our partners-our funders, donors, board members, volunteers, and most importantly our police and justice partners. We extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in assisting Victim Services as we support people in our community impacted by crime and trauma.![]()
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www.gvpvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-ANNUAL-REPORT-FINAL.pdf
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for Greater Victoria.![]()
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There are options for safer use:![]()
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- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO ![]()
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- To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787. ![]()
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- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677![]()
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- Check out Island Health’s Overdose Prevention Services page at ![]()
ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more![]()
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- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW
Multiple events across the region on Saturday marking the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day. Largest of them will be the South Island Powwow 2023, beginning at Noon at Victoria's Royal Athletic Park. It recognizes "Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency." 🧡
www.songheesnation.ca
Songhees Nation Council Website. This website is for the Songhees Nation and the Songhees Wellness Center including programming and events in Victoria, BC.
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(Re)visit our routinely updated website for VFCYJC news briefs and ongoing grant opportunities on the home page, an archive of our annual reports, links to family justice legislation, a directory of related service-providers and resources + more. 🌱
From Twitter
Congratulations to these Belmont students for their leadership in #youtharmreduction - we love youth support youth!
988 hotline for suicide prevention set to become active in Canada this November. This in the wake of last year's implementation of the 988 hotline in the US ...
Just announced: Stable annual funding to 68 sexual assault programs across B.C. "$10 million annually across BC to support the delivery of sexual assault programs that are victim-centred, trauma-informed, and co-ordinated, depending on client needs."
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