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Left Coast News: For folks in the Victoria region in need of immediate assistance, and those who want to connect with others to help facilitate progressive change.
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:33:46 -0800From: Janine Bandcroft < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >For folks in need of immediate assistance, and those who want to connect with others to help facilitate progressive change. (This list is incomplete and unverified - please forward any additions or corrections.) DisAbilities ACTION COMMITTEE OF PEOPLE WITH DisAbilities To empower the disabled community with information about available services, rights to access funding, advocacy. Steven Palmer ~ Advocate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Carol Romanow ~ Advocate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.actioncommittee.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 250-383-4105 BC ABORIGINAL NETWORK on DISABILITY SOCIETY (BCANDS) PO Box 36006, 1153 Esquimalt Road Victoria, BC V9A 3N7 1-800-815-5511 (250) 381-7303 VANCOUVER ISLAND INVISIBLE DISABILITY ASSOCIATION http://www.ldpride.net Environment CITY GREEN Empowering people and organizations to enhance their health, save money, and reduce their environmental impact. We are a non-profit community initiative of All About Canada Foundation. Info: 12 Centennial Square Phone (250) 381-9995 http://www.citygreen.ca COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY MAPPING PROJECT Provides mapping and learning resources and opportunities for schools, neighborhoods and communities wishing to undertake sustainable community development and planning projects. 521 Superior Street Victoria BC Canada V8V 1T7 Tel (250) 360-0799 Fax (250) 386-3449 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www3.telus.net/cground/index.htm CONSERVATION CONNECTION http://www.conservationconnection.bc.ca CRD ROUNDTABLE on THE ENVIRONMENT The Roundtable is the voice of the community at the CRD on environmental matters of regional concern-issues relating to pesticides, climate change, development of a suite of indicators to measure the health of our environment in our region Chair: Denise Savoie, City of Victoria Councillor <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FOREST ACTION NETWORK (FAN) Edward May (250) 388-0403 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GEORGIA STRAIT ALLIANCE #12 Centennial Square, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1P7 (250) 381-8321 (ph) http://www.georgiastrait.org Peter Ronald, Marine Habitat Program Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GREATER VICTORIA COMPOST EDUCATION CENTRE 1216 North Park Street (250) 386-WORM(9676) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.compost.bc.ca HABITAT ACQUISITION TRUST To conserve natural environments on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, British Columbia, by preserving habitats and promoting stewardship. We do this in three main ways: acquisition of significant lands, conservation covenants (easements) and community projects aimed at environmental education and stewardship. <http://www.hat.bc.ca>www.hat.bc.ca telephone: (250) 995-2428 fax: (250) 920-7975 SIERRA CLUB OF CANADA, BC CHAPTER 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC 386-5255 http://www.sierraclub.ca/bc/ SUSTAIN UVIC Our Campus, our community. UVic Sustainability Project Sedgewick C147 250-721-7355 web: http://uvsp.uvic.ca email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it More info: http://demandsmartgrowth.org VANCOUVER ISLAND VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION Info: 386-2100 http://www.islandveg.com VEINS OF LIFE WATERSHED SOCIETY 1229 Esquimalt 383-2086 VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY, DEEP ECOLOGY Living with spiritual integrity - workshops offered through UVic Interfaith Chaplain Services, with resources from the Northwest Earth Institute. Info: 721-8338 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WESTERN CANADA WILDERNESS COMMITTEE Ken Wu or Heidi Sherwood 651 Johnson Street http://www.wildernesscommitteevictoria.org WILDWOOD ECOFORESTRY TOURS This is a guided walk around Wildwood. The focus of the discussion is on ecology and also how the management of the forest provides a modest harvest for human use, while maintaining bio-diversity and ecological productivity. Every Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration is not required, but you may phone 250.245.5540 to confirm. WOMEN IN THE WOODS Protecting BC Forests! Marya Nijland Ph: 592-6484 <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.womeninthewoods.org YOUBOU TIMBERLESS SOCIETY For more information call (250) 749-3261 or E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://savebcjobs.com Ethnic Diversity BLACK HISTORY AWARENESS SOCIETY For information, call Me-Kon at 727-6454 or mh < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > CAF? SYMPATICO Sponsored by Central America Support Committee (CASC) and Canada-El Salvador Action Network (CELSAN) http://www.vcasc.org/ CAPITAL REGION RACE RELATIONS ASSOCIATION This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.geocities.com//phoenixstar20032003/CRRRA INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER VICTORIA Services for immigrants including: settlement workers, ESL classes, support groups, interpreters, etc. 930 Balmoral Rd Victoria BC V8T 1A8 ph: 250-388-4728 PUENTE THEATRE SOCIETY If you have a story you would like to tell about your own experience as an immigrant to Canada - whether you've just arrived or you've been here for many years - we at PUENTE Theatre Society would love to hear it. Your story might be humorous or moving, it might be about your vision of Canada before you arrived, about your first job, about learning English, about disappointments or pleasant surprises, it might be about anything at all - please tell us. (250) 592-4367 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 1647 Fell Street, Victoria, BC, V8R 4V9 http://www.puentetheatre.ca VICTORIA COALITION FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE Building Community Support for Survivors of Torture and Trauma http://www.vcst.ca/ VANCOUVER IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE CENTRE SOCIETY A service to help immigrants and refugees. Services include: settlement workers, ESL classes, pre-employment programs,etc. 300-535 Yates St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Z6 250-361-9433 <http://www.vircs.bc.ca>http://www.vircs.bc.ca <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Housing, Shelter, Food, Other necessaries COOL AID SOCIETY Helping with housing and shelter needs, offering programs to support men, women, youth, and children. (They also help facilitate a dental clinic) #102-749 Pandora Ave. Victoria, BC V8W 1N9 (250) 383-1977 http://www.coolaid.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FOOD NOT BOMBS Free Vegetarian Meals for All. Saturdays, 1:00 pm, Johnson St. Bridge This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it HILL HOUSE TRANSITION HOUSE Emergency shelter, information, support and counselling for abused women with or without their children. 24 hour crisis line. 479-3963 MARGARET LAURENCE HOUSE Safe and supportive second stage housing for women with children who have left abusive relationships. 995-0058 NEED CRISIS AND INFORMATION LINE Call for crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and service referral information, including emergency mental health services. 24 hours a day. 386-6323 PENINSULA COMMUNITY SERVICES Offers youth & mental health services, children's services, employment services, home support, seniors' hotline, Wakefield Manor, thrift shops, volunteer services including income tax preparation, volunteer drivers, senior peer counselling, youth employment program. http://www.peninsulaservices.com or 656-0134 PROSTITUTES EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION & RESOURCE SOCIETY (PEERS) Dedicated to the empowerment, education, and support of prostitutes, assist individuals who desire to leave the sex industry and strive to increase public understanding. #211 - 620 View St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1J6 250-388-5328 <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it SHELTER AID FOR ELDERLY (SAFER) Provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of BC who are 60 or over and pay rent. Seniors may be eligible if they pay more than 30% of household gross monthly income toward rent, are 65 or over and entitled to Old Age Security, are 60-64 and a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, have resided in BC for 12 months prior to applying, or have lived in Canada for 10 continuous years as an adult. SAFER rent subsidy forms are available at Peninsula Community Services Volunteer Centre, and PCS volunteers can help seniors fill out the forms. Contact Muriel Loretto - 655-0641 or Harry Atkinson - 652-4988 for more information. SOOKE TRANSITION HOUSE Emergency shelter, information, support and counselling for abused women with or without their children. 24 hour pager. 480-5461 (Pager) SPOUSAL ASSAULT VICTIM SUPPORT PROGRAM Support and court preparation to victims of abuse in intimate relationships. Information about the role of the criminal justice system and police involvement. (Victoria) 356-1201; (Western Communities) 391-2864 STOPPING THE VIOLENCE PROGRAM Individual and group counselling for women who are currently experiencing abuse or who are survivors of abuse in an intimate relationship. (Victoria) 592-2927, Ext 13; (Western Communities) 478-8357 VICTORIA WOMEN'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE Individual and group counselling for survivors of sexual assault. Assistance in reporting to police, and court and hospital accompaniment. 24 hour crisis line. Crisis Line: (250) 383-3232 Business: (250) 383-5545 941 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8V 3P4 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.vwsac.com/ VICTORIA WOMEN'S TRANSITION HOUSE SOCIETY Emergency shelter, information, support and counselling for abused women with or without their children. 24 hour crisis line. 385-6611 crisis line This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.transitionhouse.net/
Local Politics ALL ISLANDS COALITION This is comprised of members from each Coalition from all over the Islands. This group meets every 5 -6 weeks in Nanaimo and serves as the catalyst for joint events of protest against the Liberal Government. Contact can be made with: June Ross - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Bob Wilson - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . BC CITIZENS FOR PUBLIC POWER BC Liberal legislation passed last week would deprive over 52,000 British Columbians of their right to fight BC Hydro privatization. BC Citizens for Public Power announces largest class action sign-up in Canadian history and will challenge authority of Bill 10 in court. Suite 608-207 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7 Phone: 604.681.5939 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.citizensforpublicpower.ca BC POLICY PROBE Info: http://www.globalproblematique.net/bcpolicyprobe or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it BROAD COALITION Representatives from the NDP and Green parties connect for the purposes of building bridges and cooperating for the benefit of all. Info: Susan Clarke < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > or 478-6906. CANADIAN ACTION PARTY Monthly coffee meetings for interested parties to meet and discuss political problems (federal and provincial) and possible solutions. From: derek skinner < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > or 381-7553 GREEN PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Post Office Box 8088 Victoria B.C. V8W 3R7 For information or to get involved, please contact us at (250) 382-8378 or by email at <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MID-ISLAND COALITION FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES Contact June Ross- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mission Statement - To create opportunities to build and protect just and strong communities in British Columbia. Peace, Earth & Justice News Contact: Al Rycroft, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This free email news service provides news, opinion and analysis of peace, environment (earth) and justice issues. Stay informed with postings often days, weeks and months ahead of the mainstream media, and often never covered in the mass market. You choose the amount of email you want, by selecting your issues and regions. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA GREEN PARTY Contact Orion Carrier - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it VICTORIA COMMUNITIES SOLIDARITY COALITION Mission Statement: To constructively unite in solidarity, standing in defense of the right of citizens to a decent and healthy life. To be active in direct and mass ways in support of those currently, and especially urgently, under attack by the power base. We operate on the principles of being mutually supportive of each other, free of racism, sexism, agism, ablism, or any other forms of discrimination. Info: Bob - 480-0533 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://members.shaw.ca/solidarity This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.victoriasolidarity.org COMOX VALLEY PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH COMMITTEE Part of the Community Action for Justice www.comoxvalley.com/cvpirc Peace and Social Justice Organizations Amnesty International (AI) We've all got questions; together we've got the answers. Regular discussion meetings and action with others to resist capitalist globalization and war, and build a better world. Information call 250-385-3934 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PEACE EARTH AND JUSTICE LINKS http://pej.ca (follow to Links): Peace: An extensive collection of information, campaigns, links and much more. Earth/Environment: Local to global links to a wide variety of environmental web sites. Justice: Links to many justice organizations. Governments and Political Parties: Government information and services, politicians and parties. Media: Visit the sites of the mainstream and alternative news media. VICTORIA CAMPAIGN AGAINST WAR AND SANCTIONS on IRAQ VCAWSI does not support violence, racism, anti-muslim, anti-semitic, sexist or heterosexist language, actions or behaviours. http://www.vcawsi.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Deanna Dean: 250-385-0493 VICTORIA PEACE COALITION Info: Ph: 250-478-6906 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , http://vicpeace.ca VICTORIA WOMEN IN BLACK Victoria Women in Black invite people of all faiths and genders to join our vigil in support of non-violent approaches to conflict in the Middle East. We stand for justice as the basis of security for Israelis and Palestinians, an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, and an end to violence against all civilians. Contact Debbie Yaffe, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 721-6261 at the University of Victoria. WOMEN IN BLACK SILENT VIGILS - for a world without war and violence Information: Terry 595-7519 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS We have seen a phenomenal CHANGE in the attitude of passersby and we feel we are helping people to give themselves permission to think WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER....NO MORE WARS. Every Wednesday night, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Cenotaph / War Memorial at the Legislature - Belleville & Government Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Women, Men, Families, and Children ALCOHOL/DRUG INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE For information on alcohol and other drugs, the names and locations of local counselling services, and of self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, AlAnon, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Narcotics Anonymous and others. 24 hour service 7 days a week. 1-800-663-1441 BC SOCIETY FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE Individual support and counselling for male victims of abuse. 381-0493 BRIDGES EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN http://www.bridgesforwomen.ca CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & COUNSELLING SOCIETY OF GREATER VICTORIA 210, 1175 Cook St Victoria, B.C., V8V 4A1 250-385-6111 CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION (CAFCA) 250-595-4423 #5 - 230 Menzies St Victoria BC V8V 2G7 http://www.cafca.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CHILD PROTECTION This site is posted for educational and reference purposes related to Child Protection issues and concerns. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.rwnicholson.com CHILD RESCUE Heather Clarry < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > or http://www.childrescue.ca CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE PROGRAM Helps children aged 3 to 18 recognize abusive behaviour, look at alternatives to violence and break the inter-generational cycle of abuse. Individual and groups. Support for caregivers. 592-2927, Ext 11 CRIDGE CENTRE FOR THE FAMILY Programs include: individual counselling and support groups for women leaving abusive relationships, low cost rental housing, daycare, etc. 384-8058 FAMILY VIOLENCE PROJECT Assessment and counselling for men who have abused their wives or girlfriends and want to stop. Women's program for partners of men in the men's program. 380-1955 GREATER VICTORIA POLICE VICTIM SERVICES Greater Victoria area police departments and RCMP detachments provide support services to residents of Victoria, the Western Communities and Sidney, through the Greater Victoria Police Victim Services Program. 995-7351 FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER COMMUNITY CIRCLE This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it HELP LINE FOR CHILDREN Call to report child abuse and neglect. 310-1234 LINKS TO LEARNING For people with children with autism e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PARENTS IN CRISIS Support groups for parents of children aged 0 - 13. 384-8042 PARENTS TOGETHER Problem solving and support groups for parents who are concerned about their teenager's behaviour. 474-6468 SEPARATION AND DIVORCE RESOURCE CENTRE Pre-separation consultation and individual counselling for people of all ages affected by divorce or separation. Groups for adults and children on issues related to family separation. 386-4331 SOUTH ISLAND METIS NATION SIMN < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > SINGLE PARENT RESOURCE CENTRE Provides single parents, caregivers, and children with opportunities for learning and growth through resources and services 602 Gorge Rd East Victoria, B.C. V8T 2W6 385-1114 <http://singleparentresourcecentre.org>http://singleparentresourcecentre.org STATUS OF WOMEN ACTION GROUP 383-7322 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it THIRDSPACE WOMEN'S PUBLICATION We're a community and academic paper looking for cutting edge articles, essays, artwork, rants, comic strips, photography and poems. We currently accept submissions from anyone, regardless of gender, but allow only women and their children to come to collective meetings and production. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (250) 721-8353 http://uvss.uvic.ca/~thirdspace UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA WOMEN'S CENTRE University of Victoria, SUB B107 (250) 721-8353 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it VICTIM INFORMATION LINE Trained resource people give advice and information about the services in your community to help victims of crime. Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. 1-800-563-0808 VICTORIA ELDER ABUSE PROJECT A program designed to support and provide assistance to families with Elder Abuse Issues. 370-6638 VICTORIA FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SOCIETY Counselling and support 2541 Empire Street Victoria, B.C. V8T 3M3 380-1955 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <http://www.familyviolence.ca>http://www.familyviolence.ca WOMEN USING VIOLENCE COUNSELLING PROGRAM For women who use violence towards an intimate partner. 598-9715 Other Progressive Organizations AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International Canada's new campaign calls for impartial investigation and prosecution of human rights violations, controlling of arms and intelligence transfer, promotion of international standards for law enforcement, solidarity with human rights defenders, support of safety for refugees abroad. Info: "Roy Ball" < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > http://www.amnesty.ca ANTI-POVERTY COALITION 388-9181 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CEDCO) 201-531 Yates Street Victoria, BC 360-0852 http://www.cedco.bc.ca COMMUNITY SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL 1141 Fort Street 383-6166 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.qolchallenge.ca http://www.communitycouncil.ca COUNCIL OF CANADIANS Founded in 1985, The Council of Canadians is Canada's pre-eminent citizens' watchdog organization, comprised of over 100,000 members and more than 70 Chapters across the country. Contacts in Victoria, BC: Freda Knott (604) 642-5120 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Saul Arbess (board) (250) 383-5878 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.canadians.org LOCAL EXCHANGE TRADING SYSTEM (Barter & Trade) http://www.lets.victoria.bc.ca/ NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Services and programs such as education, employment, social, health and community outreach for urban aboriginal people. 384-3211 PIVOT LEGAL SOCIETY (Vancouver) Pivot Legal Society is dedicated to advancing the interests of marginalized persons through legal education, law reform, and strategic legal advocacy. We rely heavily upon the efforts of skilled and dedicated volunteers, both in order to deal with tight economic times, and to enable us to deal with exceptional demands on our services. However, recent developments have overwhelmed us, and we need to grow quickly to deal with new demand. For more information about Pivot visit http://www.pivotlegal.org Pivot Legal Society 2985 W. 14th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2X5 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PROJECT RESPECT Here is a quick description of the program: Phone: (250) 383-5545 Peace, http://www.unitariancongregation.org/victoria/ http://www.islandnet.com/~unitnvic SENIORS ADVOCACY GROUP To protest cuts that have impact on the quality of life for seniors now, and in the future Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (250) 360- 1068 http://www.vcn.bc.ca/srsnetbc/ VANCOUVER ISLAND PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP PO Box 3035 Stn CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P3 Physical address: Student Union Bldg, SUB B120-122, UVIC Phone: 250-472-4386 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.vipirg.ca VANCOUVER ISLAND COMPASSION SOCIETY (VICS) A safe and affordable source for therapeutic cannabis distribution and research. 250-360-8955 |
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