Offers free workshops for older adults and training to community groups on financial literacy, abuse/neglect, awareness/prevention of bullying, residential tenancy, and government benefits. Funded by the Province of BC.

Provides free, confidential, multilingual phone information and referral about community resources for victims of crime, as well as immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour o...

Provides information, emotional support, and referrals to people age 50 and over who are victims of a crime or of abuse, including family and sexual violence. Support is also provided to anyone who has witnessed the abuse of an older adult. Assistance is provi...

Designated agency responsible for looking into situations of suspected abuse, neglect, and self-neglect involving vulnerable adults who are unable to seek support and assistance. Specially trained staff in hospitals and community programs respond to and invest...

Provides educational workshops about elder abuse to seniors, and encourages seniors to stay active. Workshop topics include self-awareness, meditation, physical activity, and elder abuse. Runs three times per month for three hours. Registration required.

Provides supportive, transitional housing for single older women (cisgender and transgender) ages 45 to 64 who have left abusive relationships as of a year or more. Provides 21 affordable, one-bedroom suites (including one wheelchair accessible suite) where wo...

Provides activities, support, and recreational and social opportunities for seniors ages 65 and up in the Creston Valley. Offers physical activity programs, daily phone calls to seniors who may be socially isolated, educational and learning opportunities, assi...

Provides victim services to individuals of any age or gender who have been victims of child abuse, sexual assault, relationship violence (including elder abuse and any other form of family violence), and stalking. Victims may or may not be involved with the cr...

Assists women who are victims of intimate partner violence, as well as female and male victims of all ages who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, or other family violence. Services include court orientation and acco...

Assists women who are victims of intimate partner violence as well as female and male victims of all ages who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, or other family violence. Services include court orientation and accom...

An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...

Provides 32 units of supportive housing to women ages 45 and up who have been impacted by violence. Shared spaces include a communal kitchen, exterior courtyard, laundry room, and common lounges. Other services include accompaniment, activity groups, advocacy,...

Offers a variety of programs for seniors age 55 and older. Services include recreation and fitness programs, social events, health and wellness, arts and crafts, and information and referral to community resources. Annual membership fee is $55 which can be use...

A community activity centre for seniors age 55 and over. Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and social services. Activities include physical fitness, sports, visual arts, performing arts, games, special events, and outings. Services include free ...

Provides long-term support and advocacy to vulnerable seniors ages 55 and over to help them maintain their independence and community inclusion. Services include housing search assistance and housing loss prevention, health care navigation support, food securi...

Provides assistance and support to older adults and third parties assisting older adults, who are dealing with abuse or mistreatment as well as assistance to navigate systems that impact older adults. Services are provided through a helpline, victim services, ...

Information and referral line provides intake for legal and victim service programs as well as assistance to older adults and third parties to navigate the systems that impact an older adult, including situations of abuse, neglect or self-neglect. The line als...

Uses restorative approaches to deal with family conflict situations that involve emotional, physical, and/or financial abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. Referrals accepted from Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), North Shore Disability Resource Ce...

Designated agency responsible for looking into situations of abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, and self-neglect involving adults unable to seek support and assistance on their own due to restraint, physical or mental limitation, illness, disease, injury, or o...

Reports of suspected abuse or neglect of adults can be made to the Public Guardian office in situations of financial abuse. The Public Guardian is the only office that ultimately has the authority to handle financial abuse, legal issues, and health care decisi...

Reports of suspected abuse or neglect of adults can be made to the Public Guardian office in situations of financial abuse. The Public Guardian is the only office that ultimately has the authority to handle financial abuse, legal issues, and health care decisi...

Works to protect the legal rights and interests of vulnerable British Columbians. The Public Trustee is an independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to balance protection with autonomy to ensure that people may live as they cho...

Responds to all requests for the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC to act as a substitute decision maker for a vulnerable adult. Investigates if there are concerns about the actions of a substitute decision maker, or there appears to be a need for a decision m...

Provides a cultural hub for the Filipino Canadian community by hosting social events, recreational activities, and meetings. The Victoria Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA) cultivates and celebrates Filipino culture and traditions. The Victoria Filipino-Cana...

Provides emotional and practical support, advocacy, and referrals to women age 55 and over who have or who are still experiencing abuse by a family member, intimate partner, or someone in a position of power such as a landlord or caregiver. Serves women who ar...