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Saanich
Emergency Program
760 Vernon Ave
Victoria, BC V8X 2W6
Ph: (250) 475-7140
Provides for continuity in government and the preservation of life and property
through a coordinated response by elected officials, municipal departments, volunteer
services and such outside agencies as may be able to assist during a major emergency
or disaster.
Saanich
Historical Artifacts Society
7321 Lochside Drive
Saanichton, BC V8M 1W4
Ph: (250) 652-5522
The society is dedicated to collecting, restoring, housing and demonstrating
artifacts from our rural past. The collection includes household, agricultural
and industrial artifacts dating from before 1900. The 29 acre site
includes
a museum, outdoor exhibits, blacksmith shop, historic church and other
buildings. The summer fair includes steam engine displays (trains/tractors/etc.).
Saanich
Legacy Foundation
PO Box 48204
Victoria, BC V8Z 7H6
Ph: (250) 727-9191
Purpose is to better the Saanich community through grass roots promotion and
development.
Saanich
Parks and Recreation Services
780 Vernon Ave
Victoria, BC V8X 2W7
Ph: (250) 475-5406
Purpose is to provide accessible programs and services to the residents
of Saanich and Greater Victoria.
Saanich
Peninsula Hospital Site, VIHA
2166 Mount Newton X-Road
Saanichton, BC V0S 1M0
Ph: (250) 652-7519
Acute and extended care hospital.
Saanich
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
201 - 2453 Beacon Ave
Sidney, BC V8L 1X7
Ph: (250) 656-3616
Ph: (250) 656-0525 (Visitor Centre: Mar 1 - Oct 31)
The Chamber is dedicated to meeting the needs of the business
community on the Saanich Peninsula. Also operates two Visitor Centres on the
Peninsula.
Saanich
Police Department, Block Watch
760 Vernon Ave
Victoria, BC V8X 2W6
Ph: (250) 475-4365
Facilitate community participation in crime prevention program, specifically
Block Watch.
Saanich
Volunteer Services
1445 Ocean View Road
Victoria, BC V8P 1J8
Ph: (250) 595-8008
A one-on-one direct volunteer service for those who need help to live
independently.
Salt
Spring Island Community Services
268 Fulford-Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K6
Ph: (250) 537-9971
Purpose is to support and strengthen individual families and communities of the
Southern Gulf Islands.
Salvation
Army - Addictions Rehabilitation Centre
525 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1M2
Ph: (250) 384-3396
Rehabilitation program; community residential centre (1\2 way house) for
inmates; short term hostel accommodation and long term private room and
board accommodation for adult men; persons without funds may be assisted.
Salvation
Army National Recycling Operation
3948 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC V8X 1J6
Ph: (250) 727-7823
Recycling operation which runs 7 thrift stores for those in need and individuals
with limited resources. Also recycles a variety of other materials including
paper/cardboard.
Salvation
Army Regional Development of BC and Yukon
300 - 777 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E8
Ph: (250) 386-6304
Canvassing for the Red Shield Appeal
Santas Anonymous
c/o C-FAX 825 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E5
Ph: (250) 920-4633
Collecting toys and gifts for distribution at Christmas.
Sandringham
Care Centre
1650 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8R 1H9
Ph: (250) 595-2313
To provide residents with a homelike environment that provides support,
safety and opportunities for people with psycho geriatric needs to find
meaning and acceptance in their later years of life.
Scouts Canada
664 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1
Ph: (250) 668-0983
Purpose is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value
system based on the Scout Promise and Law. Offers programs for youth aged
5-26.
Selkirk Place
385 Waterfront Crescent
Victoria, BC V8T 5K7
Ph: (250) 880-0388
Provides individualized care and support for adults with complex and
assisted living health needs, within a comfortable residential setting.
Sendial
738 - 203 Kimta Road
Victoria, BC V9A 6T5
Ph: (250) 480-7351
Grocery shopping service for seniors.
Seniors
Serving Seniors
109 - 1022 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8V 3P6
Ph: (250) 382-4331
Offers a current information and referral service - represent interests
and concerns of senior citizens - identify and assist in developing programs
and establishing services.
Shekinah
Homes Society
3034 Donald Street
Victoria, BC V9A 1Y2
Ph: (250) 595-1014
Provides person centred support for adults with developmental disabilities in
a residential setting.
Sierra
Club of Canada - Victoria Chapter
302 - 733 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C7
Ph: (250) 386-5255
Environment activities dedicated to the preservation of wilderness and
other natural areas. Provides outings, lectures, posters, publications.
Silver Threads
- Victoria
1728 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2G7
Ph: (250) 388-4268
Social and recreational activities for seniors in Victoria.
Silver Threads
- Esquimalt
527 Fraser Street
Victoria, BC V9A 6H6
Ph: (250) 386-6108
Social and recreational activities for seniors in Esquimalt.
Silver Threads
- Saanich
286 Hampton Road
Victoria, BC V8Z 1H1
Ph: (250) 382-3151
Social and recreational activities for seniors in Saanich area.
Single
Parent Resource Centre
602 Gorge Rd. East
Victoria, BC V8T 2W6
Ph: (250) 385-1114
Provides support and counselling for single parents.
Songhees
Band Council
1500B Admirals Road
Victoria, BC V9A 2R1
Ph: (250) 386-1043
Governing body for the Songhees Band. Provides one-on-one educational support
to high school students to help them succeed.
Sooke
Options for Community Living
108 - 2145 Townsend Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 0H3
Ph: (250) 642-6364
Purpose is to support children, youth and adults with developmental and physical
disabilities and their families.
South
Island Centre for Counselling and Training
3821A Cedar Hill X Road
Victoria, BC V8P 2M6
Ph: (250) 472-2851
Guided by our core values, we provide professional services to
individuals, families and organizations, facilitating personal
and relational wholeness.
South Island Dispute Resolution Centre
108-1218 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1T9
Ph: (250) 383-4412
Mediation and reconciliation.
South
Park Family Festival Society
508 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8V 2P7
Ph: (250) 589-5055
Purpose is to celebrate families with one day of great entertainment, food and
fun activities for the whole family.
SPCA
- Victoria
3150 Napier Lane
Victoria, BC V8T 4V5
Ph: (250) 388-7722
Dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic,
farm and
wild animals.
St.
Ann's Academy
Provincial Capital Comm., 623 Pandora Avenue
Victoria, BC V8W 1N8
Ph: (250) 953-8828
To enable residents and visitors to learn about the heritage of building/grounds,
to refurbish the grounds to provide open space and heritage interpretation.
Approximately 10% of the building has been retained as a heritage site,
restored and opened to the public. The building was built by the Sisters
of St. Ann who provided an educational, spiritual, cultural and social
contribution to the community.
St. John's
Ambulance
941 Pandora Avenue
Victoria, BC V8V 3P4
Ph: (250) 388-5505
Instruction in First Aid, Health Care in the Home, Home Nursing, Babysitting,
Child Care (Senior and Junior Groups), CPR -Heartsaver Basic I and Basic
II. Provides qualified volunteer First Aid attendants at public events.
St.
Vincent de Paul
101 - 831 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1M1
Ph: (250) 382-2767
Emergency assistance to anyone who is in need of food, clothing, furniture
and referral, regardless of race, creed, religion etc. Store provides
clothing, furniture, etc. at minimal cost.
Swan
Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake Road
Victoria, BC V8X 3W1
Ph: (250) 479-0211
To foster appreciation of nature and provide experiences that will develop
personal responsibility for the care and protection of the environment.
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Tall
Ships Society
28 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1H9
Ph: (250) 384-2005
Supports the values of youth education through training in traditionally
rigged sailing ships. Activities include raising awareness of the region's
maritime heritage.
Ten
Thousand Villages
330 - 777 Royal Oak Drive
Victoria, BC V8X 4V1
Ph: (250) 727-7281
Provides a retail venue for disadvantaged artisans in third world countries
and to promote fair trade.
Threshold
Housing Society
900 Vancouver Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3V7
Ph: (250) 381-1799
To provide long-term transitional housing for youth at-risk of homelessness.
TLC
The Land Conservancy of B.C.
2709 Shoreline Drive
Victoria, BC V9B 1M5
Ph: (250) 479-8053
To protect plants, animals, natural communities and landscape features
that represent diversity of life, by protecting the lands and waters
they
need to survive. Also protects areas of scientific, historical, cultural
and scenic value.
Together Against Poverty Society
415-620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Ph: (250) 361-3521
Assist people who live below the poverty level with advocacy, information,
support and other poverty issues.
Tourism
Victoria
4th Floor - 31 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1J1
Ph: (250) 414-6999
Promotes the region and welcomes visitors to Greater Victoria to share
the year-round tourism experience, for the growth and enrichment of its
members and the community.
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Umbrella Society for Addictions & Mental Health
901 Kings Road
Victoria, BC V8T 1W5
Ph: (250) 380-0595
Promotes health around substance use issues and provides advocacy and support
to those impacted by substance use. Services include advocacy and support on
an individual level as well as with families and educational presentations on
substance and mental health issues to service providers and community agencies.
United
Way
1144 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3K8
Ph: (250) 385-6708
Campaign to raise funds for non-profit organizations.
UVic
Alumni Association
University of Victoria
PO Box Box 3060
Victoria, BC V8W 3R4
Ph: (250) 721-6012
To encourage a life long relationship between UVic alumni and their university.
UVic
Anti-Violence Project
University of Victoria
SUB Room B 027
Victoria, BC V8W 3P3
Ph: (250) 472-4388
To support and empower people of all genders who are affected by sexualized
violence - both survivors and allies, within the university community.
UVic
English Language Centre
ELC Division of Continuing Studies
University of Victoria
PO Box 3030, Stn CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3N6
Ph: (250) 721-6185
Helps international students communicate better in English. The Centre
provides 3 ESL sessions per year, each lasting 3 months. In addition to
formal classes, the agency offers a drop-in self access tutorial centre.
UVic
Family Centre
PO Box 1700 Stn CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Ph: (250) 472-4062
Purpose is to foster growth, development and well-being of individuals,
groups, families and their community as a whole. Activities include parent
and tot drop-in, culture club, toy / book / video library, ESL classes,
coffee and conversation and guest speakers.
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V.I. Addiction Recovery Society
PO Box 48055
Victoria, BC V8Z 7H5
Ph: (250) 480-1342
Provides a safe environment for men recovering from addiction. The main
focus is Foundation House which is a supportive recovery home for 16 men
who are working to overcome alcohol and drug dependency.
V.I.
Arts Festival Society
Box 197
Nanaimo, BC V8R 5K9
Ph: 1-877-554-3378
Purpose is to provide life long learning experiences in arts and culture for
young
audiences.
V.I.
Kidney Patients' Association
Box 5145 Stn B
Victoria, BC V8R 6N4
Ph: (250) 595-3650
Purpose is to help patients who are experiencing renal disease with comforts
and well being. Association provides supports for dialysis patients, hospital
equipment,
patient
advocacy and emergency
funds to cover travelling costs
V.I. Persons
Living with HIV/AIDS Society
330 - 1105 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8V 3P9
Ph: (250) 382-7917
Provide HIV+ persons with a safe and supportive environment. Three main
programs are Treatment Library, peer support and life enhancement.
Vic
West Community Y
521 Craigflower Road
Victoria, BC V9A 6Z5
Ph: (250) 388-6120
Daily care of children 3-5 years and 6-12 years of age, youth and adult
recreational programs and general interest activities.
Victoria
AIDS Resource & Community Service Society
F1284 Gladstone Ave
Victoria, BC V8T 1G6
Ph: (250) 388-6220
Personal and home care services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Victoria
AM Association
PO Box 1442, 189 Dallas Road
Victoria, BC V8W 2X2
Ph: (250) 381-1611
Purpose is to promote Victoria and Vancouver Island as a vacation and
convention destination, in cooperation with the community, tourism industry,
tourist associations, public, private and non-profit sectors.
Victoria Area Parole
323 - 816 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W9
Ph: (250) 363-0105
To encourage and assist offenders to become law-abiding citizens.
Victoria
Brain Injury Society
102 - 651 Queens Ave
Victoria, BC V8T 1L9
Ph: 1-877-554-3378
Purpose is to provide community support and rehabilitation services to persons
with acquired brain injury and their families in the South Vancouver Island region.
Victoria
Children's Museum
613 Pandora
Victoria, BC V8W 1N8
Ph: (250) 886-6113
To develop and establish the Victoria Children's Museum for children
aged 2-12 years.
Victoria
Community Dev.& Leisure Services Dept.
633 Pandora Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1N8
Ph: (250) 361-0364
Provides recreation programs for people of all ages in the City of
Victoria.
Victoria
Community Police Stations
850 Caledonia Avenue
Victoria, BC V8T 5J8
Ph: (250) 995-7399
Crime prevention through community education and awareness. Five community
stations: Blanshard, Fairfield, Fernwood, James Bay and Vic. West.
Victoria Community Resources Society
1212 Royal Oak Drive
Victoria, BC V8X 3T8
Ph: (250) 658-4962
Supports individuals with multiple disabilities at home and in the community
for a better quality of life. Society has 2 group homes and runs both
a residential program and a day program.
Victoria
Conservatory of Music
839 Academy Close
Victoria, BC V8V 2X8
Ph: (250) 386-5311
To provide musical training for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Victoria
Cool-Aid Society
103 - 749 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8W 1N9
Ph: (250) 383-1977
Provides shelter and other social services for citizens of the Capital
Regional District and for transient persons.
Victoria
Dragon Boat Festival
PO Box 32079
3651 Shelbourne Street
Victoria, BC V9P 5S2
Ph: (250) 472-2628
Host an annual Dragon Boat race and cultural event.
Victoria
Emergency Management Program
1234 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3M8
Ph: (250) 920-3377
The organization plans for and responds to extra-ordinary emergency
situations affecting the City of Victoria.
Victoria
Free-net Association
220 - 4252 Commerce Circle
Victoria, BC V8Z 4M2
Ph: (250) 727-7057
Provides free and low cost access to the Internet for the citizens of Victoria.
Victoria
General Hospital Site, VIHA
1 Hospital Way
Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5
Ph: (250) 727-4134
Public hospital, including acute care. It is the pediatric and obstetric
care centre for lower Vancouver Island.
Victoria
Global Village Store
535 Pandora
Victoria, BC V8W 1N5
Ph: (250) 380-1530
Store supports cooperative and self-help groups around the world in their efforts
to
make
a
living
through
alternative trade.
Victoria
Heritage Foundation
City Hall, #1 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
Ph: (250) 383-4546
Administers grants on the city's behalf for the conservation of protected heritage
residential structures in Victoria. Also undertakes educational projects to promote
the conservation of Victoria's heritage.
Victoria
Highland Games Assoc.
671 Hoy Lake Road
Victoria, BC V9B 3P9
Ph: (250) 474-3216
The organization promotes Scottish culture in Victoria. Activities include the
Highland Games, dance competitions and workshops, annual Tartan Parade, piping
and drumming, and heavy event competitions.
Victoria
Hospice Society
1952 Bay Street, Richmond Pavilion
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
Ph: (250) 370-8715
Care for the terminally ill patient and support for the family.
Victoria
Immigrant & Refugee Centre
305 - 535 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1K7
Ph: (250) 361-9433
Assists in settlement and adjustment of immigrants and refugees. Offers
free employment services, support and counseling services and English
classes.
Victoria
Independent Film & Video Festival
PO Box 8419
Victoria, BC V8W 3S1
Ph: (250) 389-0444
The Festival's vision is to establish an annual independent film event
in Victoria with a worldwide reputation that is deeply anchored in the
local community and that will eventually become a milestone in the career
of young artists and filmmakers.
Victoria International Airport, Redcoat Program
201-1640 Electra Blvd
Sidney, BC V8L 5V4
Ph: (250) 656-1258
This project is to enhance the efficiency and friendliness of the airport.
Victoria
Medical Heritage Society
190 - 2334 Trent Street
Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3
Ph: (250) 598-6021
Purpose is to restore the Pemberton Operating Room on the grounds
of the Royal Jubilee Hospital, as well as to maintain the restored
building as a public medical
museum and medical archives, incorporating the history of medicine in Victoria.
Victoria
Opportunity for Independent Campus Education Society (VOICES)
6325 Oldfield Road
Victoria, BC V8M 1X8
Ph: (250) 656-4407
Purpose is to promote and provide inclusive education at post-secondary
institutions to people with developmental disabilities.
Victoria
READ Society
201 - 2361 Quadra St
Victoria, BC V8T 4E3
Ph: (250) 388-7225
Purpose is to teach children and adults literacy, math and ESL. Provides
Adult Basic Skills and English as a Second Language classes. The
agency teaching approach is based on flexible programming, small classes
and
supportive individualized help.
Victoria Riding for the Disabled
PO Box 43032
Sidney, BC V8X 3G2
Ph: (250) 744-4019
Introduce disabled people to horse-back riding.
Victoria
Sailing Foundation (VSF)
200 - 1815 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8T 5A4
Ph: (250) 995-2873
To assist in the rehabilitation of youth at risk and people with disabilities
through the sport and recreation of sailing in a safe and controlled environment.
Victoria
School of Ideal Education
1270 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC V8V 3R4
Ph: (250) 595-5002
To provide holistic education: K-Grade 5, in a small, nurturing environment.
Victoria
School of Writing
1256 Oliver Street
Victoria, BC V8S 4W9
Ph: (250) 595-3000
VSW provides accessible instruction in the craft of writing and supports
the community of writers. Activities include: one week of intensive workshops
in July, weekday evening and weekend courses in falll and winter, an exhibition
in early May showcasing the infrastructure supporting readers and writers,
a postcard story contest, administering the Victoria Book Prize and readings.
Victoria
Shakespeare Society
2646 Victor Street
Victoria, BC V8R 4E2
Ph: (250) 598-4211
Produces the Shakespeare Festival, other theatrical productions, and provides
education theatre resources in the community.
Victoria Stroke Recovery Association
Box 31042
301 - 3980 Shelbourne St
Victoria, BC V8N 6J3
Ph: (250) 383-2623
Offers support to stroke victims and families, as well as various forms
of therapy.
Victoria
Symphony
846 Broughton
Victoria, BC V8W 1E4
Ph: (250) 385-9771
Purpose is to develop, attract and hold individuals as music lovers for
life. Victoria Symphony currently produces over 50 concerts a year. Programming
also includes educational concerts for children, working with local youth
through the Symphony Youth Council and the Music in the Schools Program.
Victoria
Women's Sexual Assault Centre
511 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Ph: (250) 383-5545
Counselling services, 24 hour crisis and information line, emergency accompaniment
to hospital (SART), Victim Services Program, prevention program and community
education.
Victoria Youth Empowerment Society
533 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1K7
Ph: (250) 383-3514
To assist in helping youth at risk to remove themselves from the environment
of the street. Provides referrals to various agencies.
VIDEA
407 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Ph: (250) 385-2333
To raise awareness and inspire action on a variety of global issues. Current
initiatives include Breakthrough for Africa, Communities in Action and Canadian
and African partnerships.
View
Royal Public Library Association
45B View Royal Ave
Victoria, BC V9B 1A6
Ph: (250) 479-2723
Provide information and recreation library services to the residents of
View Royal.
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Wear
2 Start Society
216 - 733 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C7
Ph: (250) 472-9327
To outfit unemployed, economically disadvantaged women with clothing, shoes and
accessories
for interviews.
Westcom
Medi-lend Society
567 Goldstream Ave
Victoria, BC V9B 2W4
Ph: (250) 478-5373
To provide a no cost medical equipment loan service to the West Shore communities.
Also provides disabled parking decals.
West
Shore Parks & Recreation
1767 Island Highway
Victoria, BC V9B 1J1
Ph: (250) 478-8384
Community Recreation Centre.
WIN
812 Cormorant Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1R1
Ph: (250) 480-4006
To support women and children in moving toward self-sufficiency. Priority is
given to women coming out of Transition House. Programs include New Start, Gift
Certificate Program, Community Gifts in Kind and Bursary Program.
Withdrawal
Management & Supportive Recovery Services, Mental Health & Addictions,
VIHA
1125 Pembroke Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1J3
Ph: (250) 213-4436
Provides a short-term refuge for people who are under the influence of
substances.
Women's
Transition House (Victoria)
Box 5986 - Stn. B
Victoria, BC V8R 6S8
Ph: (250) 592-2927
Housing and counseling for victims of family violence (women & children
only). Emergency shelter for 2 weeks.
Worklink
Employment Society
2234 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 1X1
Ph: (250) 478-9525
Provides employment services to residents of the Western Communities.
A new project is the Seniors' Computer Access Centre, the goal of which
is to teach seniors how to use the internet and computers. The project
also aims at building community capacity through intergenerational contact
between youth volunteers and clients.
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Young
Parents Support Network
404 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Ph: (250) 384-0552
To strengthen young families by providing the support, encouragement and
information necessary to meet their families' needs. Provides a range
of services including parenting support, parenting workshops, advocacy,
referrals, outreach and social events.
Youth Custody Centre
PO Box 9219 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V9W 9J1
Ph: (250) 708-2207
Operating a series of programs, i.e. schooling, recreation, arts and crafts,
woodworking, etc. for young offenders in a youth facility.
YW/YMCA
880 Courtney Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1C4
Ph: (250) 386-7511
A variety of programs normally run in Y's - Athletics, some crafts, etc.
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