Community Health and Social Service Programs
Valleyview Treatment Centre Medical Walk-in Clinic
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
The Vancouver Island Crisis Society provides short term emotional support 24 hours/7 days a week via the telephone, online Crisis Chat at www.vicrisis.ca and Crisis Text @ 250-800-3806 from 6 to 10pm every night during times of crisis. We are the public access to Mental Health Crisis Response Services Island wide. We value the principles of confidentiality, non-judgmental acceptance and respect for diversity, personal empowerment and cooperation.more info
Vancouver Island Lodge
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
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)
Early learning at the library for parents and children. Babytime; Toddlertime ; Storytime. Call for most up to date schedules. Early literacy kits for parents and service providers to borrow. Tote boxes contain books, puppets, CDs and DVDs and activity book.more info
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) - Chemainus
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) - Ladysmith
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) - South Cowichan
VictimLink BC
VictimLink BC (1-800-563-0808) is a toll-free, BC-wide telephone help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VictimLink BC provides information and referral services to all victims of crime, and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence. The service provides information and support in 130 languages, including 17 North American Aboriginal languages.more info
