The current economic and political climate can pose novel and unique challenges to members of our community. The VSCA Board has suspended all membership fees for the foreseeable future to ensure all our community members are able to access membership benefits. We are committed to the wellbeing of our community and its members, and we encourage you to access the supports offered by VSCA as well as other resources provided below. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest events and news.
The following services and supports are offered by other community partners:
- Access the Victoria Community Services Directory here
- Quadra Village Community Centre Resource List: (14 pages) List of food, shelter, health and wellbeing resources as well as a crisis and suicide prevention line 24/7 (1-800-784-2433). Further financial support details at the end of the document. Community Resources (April 1,2020)
- Local non-profit Living Edge provides specializes in providing free groceries (both fresh and shelf-stable goods) on a weekly basis at various locations around town. Locations open weekly. Check out their website for details. https://livingedge.ngo/
- ImmunizeBC is stepping up efforts to support access to immunization for the neurodivergent community. Parents whose children require special arrangements can contact Vancouver Island Health Community Health Services at 1-888-533-2273 – Option 1, between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, 7 days a week.