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Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Encourages and promotes the well-being of urban Indigenous people by strengthening individuals, family, and community. Services are available to anyone in the community, though the priority is for Indigenous people. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction does on-site sessions for income assistance, ID and form assistance; see calendar for dates and times. The Elders' Room provides a place for elders to relax, have tea, watch television, have meetings, and share stories. Also offers various programs and events to stimulate a positive, supportive, and creative environment for Indigenous youth; drop-in hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Also operates child care; fees charged, registration required. Offers Food Hampers to existing clients, internal referral only. Serves Greater Victoria area. Intake hours are 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Also operates an extreme weather response shelter between November 1 and March 31 when weather is extreme. Nonprofit society.

Website

www.vnfc.ca

Contact

Phone 1: 250-384-3211
Fax: 250-384-1586

Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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8 services offered by: Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Aboriginal Homeless Outreach Program

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Supports individuals and families of Indigenous descent who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house.

Supports individuals and families of Indigenous descent who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Provides prevention, housing education, and advocacy services including support with housing applications, workshops on renter rights and responsibilities, support with basic apartment set up, and rent subsidies. Also supports with residential tenancy issues including landlord disputes, and eviction notices. Provides links to culturally appropriate services, as well as referrals to other support such as health care, counselling, and addiction recovery services. Serves Greater Victoria area. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

www.vnfc.ca/programs-services/health-services
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Provides prevention, housing education, and advocacy services including support with housing applications, workshops on renter rights and responsibilities, support with basic apartment set up, and rent subsidies. Also supports with residential tenancy issues including landlord disputes, and eviction notices. Provides links to culturally appropriate services, as well as referrals to other support such as health care, counselling, and addiction recovery services. Serves Greater Victoria area. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-384-3211

Fax: 250-384-1586

Email: reception@vnfc.ca

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Awakening The Warrior Within

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Four-week, part-time program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal men and women age 19 and over to examine their relationship with family violence, and gain a deeper understanding of family violence and its impact on self, family, and community.

Four-week, part-time program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal men and women age 19 and over to examine their relationship with family violence, and gain a deeper understanding of family violence and its impact on self, family, and community. Women's program runs 10 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Men's program runs 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Serves individuals living on and off reserve in the South Vancouver Island Region. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; intake hours are 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www.vnfc.ca/programs-services/awakening-the-warrior-within
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Women's program runs 10 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Men's program runs 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Serves individuals living on and off reserve in the South Vancouver Island Region. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; intake hours are 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

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231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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Phone 1: 250-384-3211

Fax: 250-384-1586

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Community Kitchen

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides free hot lunches on Fridays, as well as healthy snacks and pantry items to community members who are vulnerable.

Provides free hot lunches on Fridays, as well as healthy snacks and pantry items to community members who are vulnerable. Also offers educational programs to those interested in life and cooking skills. Programs help teach the cultural preparation of food while focusing on traditional knowledge transfer between elders and youth. Funded by United Way BC.
Website

www.vnfc.ca/programs-services
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Also offers educational programs to those interested in life and cooking skills. Programs help teach the cultural preparation of food while focusing on traditional knowledge transfer between elders and youth. Funded by United Way BC.

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231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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Phone 1: 250-384-3211

Fax: 250-384-1586

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Drug and Alcohol Services Program

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides services to Indigenous individuals who identify needing support with substance use issues.

Provides services to Indigenous individuals who identify needing support with substance use issues. Services include referral to counselling, wellness and recovery support groups, and referral to treatment and other community services. Intake through the Friendship Centre. Serves Greater Victoria area. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

vnfc.ca/health-and-wellness
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Services include referral to counselling, wellness and recovery support groups, and referral to treatment and other community services. Intake through the Friendship Centre. Serves Greater Victoria area. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-384-3211

Fax: 250-384-1586

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Siem Lelum (Respected House)

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides safe, affordable, supportive housing for Aboriginal people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; tenants may be single young adults ages 19 to 25 who are working and/or in school, young families, or grandparents raising grandchildren.

Provides safe, affordable, supportive housing for Aboriginal people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; tenants may be single young adults ages 19 to 25 who are working and/or in school, young families, or grandparents raising grandchildren. Services include life skills and parenting skills training. Application is through the agency. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

https://vnfc.ca/property-management-housing-solutions/#siem-lelum
Address

120 Gorge Road East
Victoria, BC, V8T 1E1
Services include life skills and parenting skills training. Application is through the agency. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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Phone 1: 250-383-1283

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VNFC Shelter

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides year-round, high-barrier overnight emergency housing on mats for individuals of all genders, ages 19 and up, who are experiencing homelessness.

Provides year-round, high-barrier overnight emergency housing on mats for individuals of all genders, ages 19 and up, who are experiencing homelessness. Couples are welcome. Services include dinner and light breakfast; transportation to and from designated pickup locations; showers and on-site laundry facilities; and referrals to housing, income supports, and other basic needs. Storage space is not available; guests must carry all belongings in and out each day. Pets are not permitted. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on site or around the neighbourhood. Individuals may not be admitted while intoxicated but may be offered transportation to the Sobering Centre. Intake is by phone (no walk-ins) daily between 3:30 pm and midnight; voicemail will indicate if all beds have been filled. Referral accepted from self only. Shelter hours are 8 pm to 7 am. Shelter is not wheelchair accessible; guests must be able to walk unassisted and manage stairs independently to access washroom and laundry facilities. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

vnfc.ca
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Couples are welcome. Services include dinner and light breakfast; transportation to and from designated pickup locations; showers and on-site laundry facilities; and referrals to housing, income supports, and other basic needs. Storage space is not available; guests must carry all belongings in and out each day. Pets are not permitted. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on site or around the neighbourhood. Individuals may not be admitted while intoxicated but may be offered transportation to the Sobering Centre. Intake is by phone (no walk-ins) daily between 3:30 pm and midnight; voicemail will indicate if all beds have been filled. Referral accepted from self only. Shelter hours are 8 pm to 7 am. Shelter is not wheelchair accessible; guests must be able to walk unassisted and manage stairs independently to access washroom and laundry facilities. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

Contact

Phone 1: 250-886-1360

Email: shelter@vnfc.ca

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VNFC Shelter - Seasonal Shelter

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides seasonal, high-barrier overnight emergency shelter on mats for individuals of all genders, ages 19 and up, who are experiencing homelessness.

Provides seasonal, high-barrier overnight emergency shelter on mats for individuals of all genders, ages 19 and up, who are experiencing homelessness. Couples are welcome. Operates until April 30th. Services include dinner and light breakfast; transportation to and from designated pickup locations; showers and on-site laundry facilities; and referrals to housing, income supports, and other basic needs. Storage space is not available; guests must carry all belongings in and out each day. Pets are not permitted. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on site or around the neighbourhood. Individuals may not be admitted while intoxicated but may be offered transportation to the Sobering Centre. Intake is by phone (no walk-ins) daily between 3:30 pm and midnight; voicemail will indicate if all beds have been filled. Referral accepted from self only. Shelter hours are 8 pm to 7 am. Shelter is not wheelchair accessible; guests must be able to walk unassisted and manage stairs independently to access washroom and laundry facilities. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

vnfc.ca
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Couples are welcome. Operates until April 30th. Services include dinner and light breakfast; transportation to and from designated pickup locations; showers and on-site laundry facilities; and referrals to housing, income supports, and other basic needs. Storage space is not available; guests must carry all belongings in and out each day. Pets are not permitted. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on site or around the neighbourhood. Individuals may not be admitted while intoxicated but may be offered transportation to the Sobering Centre. Intake is by phone (no walk-ins) daily between 3:30 pm and midnight; voicemail will indicate if all beds have been filled. Referral accepted from self only. Shelter hours are 8 pm to 7 am. Shelter is not wheelchair accessible; guests must be able to walk unassisted and manage stairs independently to access washroom and laundry facilities. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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Phone 1: 250-886-1360

Email: shelter@vnfc.ca

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Wellness Clinic

Provided by Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Provides a variety of free and low-cost wellness services for Aboriginals including acupuncture, community massage, and physiotherapy services; appointments are required.

Provides a variety of free and low-cost wellness services for Aboriginals including acupuncture, community massage, and physiotherapy services; appointments are required. Students under supervision provide free nutritional consultations; offered in partnership with Pacific Rim College. The Community Health Clinic provides health-related information and resources on various topics on a drop-in basis, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm every second Wednesday of the month. The Herbal Clinic provides free consultations on medicinal herbs used to treat a range of conditions; herbal tinctures, teas, and capsules are dispensed by donation. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded in part by United Way Southern Vancouver Island.
Website

https://vnfc.ca/health-and-wellness/
Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6
Students under supervision provide free nutritional consultations; offered in partnership with Pacific Rim College. The Community Health Clinic provides health-related information and resources on various topics on a drop-in basis, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm every second Wednesday of the month. The Herbal Clinic provides free consultations on medicinal herbs used to treat a range of conditions; herbal tinctures, teas, and capsules are dispensed by donation. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded in part by United Way Southern Vancouver Island.

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Mailing Address

231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8Z 1J6

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Phone 1: 250-384-3211

Fax: 250-384-1586

Email: intake@vnfc.ca

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Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Website

Contact

Address

Mailing Address

8 services offered by: Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Aboriginal Homeless Outreach Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Awakening The Warrior Within

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Community Kitchen

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Drug and Alcohol Services Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Siem Lelum (Respected House)

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

VNFC Shelter

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

VNFC Shelter - Seasonal Shelter

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Wellness Clinic

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Mailing Address

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