Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST)

Provides trauma-focused psychological counselling to refugees who have experienced trauma as a result of torture, political violence, or other traumatic event. Also provides documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process. Counselling is available in person, by phone,...

A weekly psychosocial support group for refugees who are working through their refugee claim. Provides an integrated approach addressing the immediate mental health and settlement needs of refugees during their first few months in Canada. Sessions are held in multiple languages with interpretation s...

A support line for refugees as well as service providers (including mental health and primary health professionals, settlement workers, and social service providers) working with refugees throughout British Columbia. Provides information, referrals, and case consultation. Service providers can call ...

A 10-week, experiential learning program by Zoom for individuals with refugee backgrounds as well as for citizens; program is offered in English. The program will focus on bridging the personal and collective experience of social injustice with advocacy-informed skills building, and the capacity for...

A network of women who immigrated from countries affected by conflict, and who continue to overcome challenges related to integrating and creating a home in Canada. Resources are shared with newcomer women from similar backgrounds acting as a bridge between available resources and the needs of immig...