The following list* represents some of the provincial & local community resources that can help you meet any emergency food, shelter & crisis needs. Note that by clicking the links you will be navigating away from the IMFCSS website.
Crisis Resources
Emergency Crisis Resources:
- 24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1.888.494.3888
- Victimlink BC: 1.800.563.0808 (24-hr crisis line)
- Victoria Sexual Assault Centre: 250.383.3232 (24-hr info/crisis line)
- Men’s Trauma Centre: 250.381.MENS (6367) | 1.866.793.6367
- Victoria Women’s Transition House: 250.385.6611 (24-hr crisis line)
- Sandy Merriman House: 250.408.1408 (women’s shelter)
- Annie’s Place Transition House: 250.642.2591 | 250.480.5461 (24-hr emergency pager)
- Cridge Transition House: 250.479.3963 (24-hr emergency line)
Child & Youth Resources:
- Online crisis support at youthspace.ca (30 years and under)
- 24-hour helpline for children: 310.1234 (no area code required)
- Kids help phone: 1.800.668.6868
- Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (KEYS): 250.386.8282 (24-hr line)
Child Protection Resources:
- If you think a child or youth under 19 is being abused or neglected, it is your legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker: 1.800.663.9122 (24-hr line)
- If a child is in immediate danger, please call the police (911 or your local police) to intervene
Community Resources
Food
The greater Victoria coalition to end homelessness actively maintains a list of the community meals & food banks in Victoria & surrounding communities. Visit their website to access this resource.
Short-term Emergency Shelter
If you are in need of emergency shelter, check the city of Victoria website for a list of shelter beds and extreme weather protocol mats in Victoria and the surrounding communities.
Subsidized & Supportive Housing Options:
Health & Dental:
- Medical emergency: dial 911
- Nurse info line: dial 811
- Royal Jubliee Hospital
- Victoria General Hospital
- Victoria Cool Aid Society Community Health Centre
- Victoria Youth Clinic (ages 12-24)
- Victoria area Walk-in Clinics (check Medimap for clinic wait times)
- Island Health (formerly VIHA)
Frequently Used Phone Numbers
- Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction: 1.866.866.0800
- Ministry of Children & Family Development Esquimalt 1st floor (Aboriginal intake & family services): 250.952.4041
- Ministry of Children & Family Development Esquimalt 2nd floor (Aboriginal CYMH, adoption & guardianship): 250.952.4073
- Ministry of Children & Family Development emergency/after-hours contact: 1.800.663.9122
- Victoria Native Friendship Centre: 250.384.3211
*The links & resources provided by this website are for information only & do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the third-party services indicated. Our agency accepts no responsibility or liability for any of the information contained on the linked sites.