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Caring for Communities Health and Safety Conference
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | The Federation of Community Social Services BC (FCSSBC), Canada
Join us at the Caring for Communities Health and Safety Conference on April 9th and 10th in Prince George. Hosted by the Federation of Community Social Services of BC and CSSHSA, this two-day event will cover vital topics such as mental health, decolonization, and trauma-informed workplaces, specifically for the community social services sector. Choose from engaging pre-conference workshops and breakout sessions. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and enhance your skills.
Register now!

Caring For Communities Health and Safety Conference
2025-04-09 09:00 - 2025-04-10 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC, in partnership with the Community Social Services Health and Safety Association, invites you to join us for the Caring for Communities Health and Safety Conference.
This two-day event will bring together professionals, advocates, and community leaders to explore key topics in workplace health and safety — mental health, decolonization and more — all through the lens of the community social services sector.
Day 1: Preconference
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Choose from a variety of full-day training workshops:

Mental Health First Aid
Introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Day 2: Caring for Communities Conference
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Plenary sessions including:

Keynote: Warren Hooley
Trauma Informed Workplaces
A cultural connection with the PGNFC Youth and Community Services Team

Your choice of breakout session:

Women in Safety
Boundaries and Respectful Assertiveness
Culture of Care & De-escalating Crisis at Work

For full session details, please click here: https://fcssbc.ca/health-safety-conference-agenda/

Drop-in Floor Hockey for Individuals with Diverse Abilities (18yrs+)
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | SJ Willis High School, 923 Topaz Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 2M2, Canada
This is a FREE event. Participants of all levels and abilities welcome!
All the equipment is provided and all that is needed is athletic wear and water bottle.
This is an opportunity to meet others, be active and have fun. It is held every Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:30 at SJ Willis Educational Center in Victoria. If an individual has a support worker, they are welcome to come as well.
Please note: The volunteer staff does no personal care.
At SJ Willis, the gym is huge and if you want to just come and hang out in the gym during this time without playing floor hockey, this is also an option.
When: Every Wednesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Where: SJ Willis High School (Gym)
2970 Glasgow St,
Victoria, BC
V8T 5B9

Mental Wellness - Y Mind Teen (13-18) & Youth (18-30)
2025-04-15 17:45 - 2025-04-16 18:45 (America/Vancouver)
Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be.
Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety (individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stress that significantly impacts their ability to perform daily activities likely require more support than what Y Mind is intended to provide). Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.
To participate, you may self-refer, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety, and you do not need to be a Y member.
Y MIND TEEN – AGES 13-18
Y Mind Teen is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of stress and worry to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and educators and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.
Registration Information:
The Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Westhills Y (Langford) and Downtown locations. If you are not able to attend these for any reason, both virtual and in person groups are available to those in other parts of BC and Vancouver Island. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area.
The dates and times for our next information sessions and a registration link are below:
Downtown Y In Person Information Session:
Tuesday April 15th at 5:45 pm @ 851 Broughton Street
or
Tuesday April 22nd at 5:45 pm @ 851 Broughton Street

Downtown Y In Person Program Sessions:
Tuesdays April 29th – June 10th, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ 851 Broughton Street
We are looking for interest in offering a Westhills Teen group. Please register below to attend an information session on April 9th @ 5:45 PM at our Association Services office, 202-1314 Lakepoint Way. With enough interest we can form a group at that location.
The registration process for Y Mind Teen includes attendance at an Information Session (either online or in person, depending on the site) and a brief intake meeting with one of our facilitators to determine if the group is a best fit for the teen.
REGISTER ONLINE
*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam.

Y MIND YOUTH – AGES 18 – 30
The Y Mind Youth programs are delivered in person, in Victoria, at the Downtown Y on Broughton St. Online groups are available with enough interest or through our partner sites on Vancouver Island as well as other Y’s across BC.
If stress is impacting your life and preventing you from doing what you want or need to do, this group is for you. Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety/stress to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.

Registraton Information:
The Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Downtown Y in Victoria in Spring 2025 (depending on interest). Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area.
All participants must register and attend one of our virtual information sessions and a one-on-one intake to register for the program. The dates and times for our next Victoria information sessions and a registration link are below:
Downtown Y In Person Information Session:
Wednesday April 16th 2025 at 5:45pm @ 851 Broughton Street
or
Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 5:45pm @ 851 Broughton Street
Downtown Y In Person Program Sessions:
Wednesdays May 21 – July 2, 2025 6pm – 8:30pm @ 851 Broughton Street

Y Mind Youth is being offered in the Westshore by Pacific Centre Family Services at 324 Goldstream Ave. If you are interested in that group, please contact Julia at jleggett@pcfsa.org
REGISTER ONLINE
*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam.

Connect and Learn - Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
ONLINE EVENT: Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
Anxiety in our kids can show up as anger, and that can make parenting extra challenging. Discover some strategies that can help us before, during, and after these hard moments.
Learn from Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Join us to watch a video presentation together and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers.
6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
Register Here

Virtual Service Provider Course on Brain Health
2025-05-02 11:30 - 2025-06-06 13:00 (America/Toronto)
You are invited to take part in a research study titled, Promoting brain health: A national capacity building project for aging adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, family caregivers and service providers.
A group of researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are studying a virtual education program for aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), family caregivers, and service providers from across Canada. This online course is designed and delivered by family caregivers, alongside medical and mental health experts specializing in the care of adults with IDD.
Who Should Attend?
Health and social service providers working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities aged 40 years or older
Dates: Every Friday, May 2 to June 6, 2025 | 11:30am-1:00pm Eastern time
Program Highlights:

Attend six weekly 90-minute Project ECHO sessions at the scheduled time above
Participate with other service providers across Canada and receive resources
Complete 3 online questionnaires that take about 20-30 minutes each
Before the course, at the end of the course, and 14 weeks after the end of the course
Receive a gift card at the end of the study for participating

View our Flyer | Register Now: https://redcap.link/9uja13v6
Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect any present or future services provided by CAMH. Any information collected for this study will be confidential.
For more information or support, please contact the CAMH research staff by email at BrainHealthIDD@camh.ca or by phone 437-328-6761.

Community ASIST Workshop individual registration
2025-05-05 09:00 - 2025-05-06 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Need2 Office, 2390 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC, V8N 1V7, Canada
ASIST is a two-day workshop that provides suicide first aid training to participants. This training provides participants with the competencies needed to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.
You do not need to work in the health or mental health field to take ASIST. We need people in all roles in the community to be ASIST trained to create a suicide-safer community!

The cost of the workshop is $325. Student rate is available upon request.

The workshop will take place at the NEED2 office.
Lunch, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided

To register visit our website here
Questions; email communityeducation@need2.ca

Step into Nature: A Community Walking Group for Wellness
2025-05-20 14:00 - 2025-06-10 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | James Bay
Tuesdays, May 20 – June 10
2:00–3:00 PM
Meeting in James Bay (exact location shared upon registration)
Join us for a free four-week walking group supported by ParticipAction! Each week, we’ll take a gentle, peer-guided stroll through the scenic neighbourhoods of James Bay, exploring Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road waterfront. This is a great way to move your body, meet new people, and enjoy the fresh air in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
All abilities welcome
No cost to participate
Register at: hello@socialgatheringplace.ca

Let’s walk, connect, and feel good—together.

Parents Day 2025
2025-05-24 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 3S3, Canada
Join Us for Our Annual Parent Day Celebration!
Calling all single parents and their children in Victoria!

Come celebrate with us at 1UP for a special day just for you.

When: May 24th, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Where: Beckwith Park: 857 Beckwith Avenue, Victoria BC

This fun-filled event is open to all single parents and their kids—let’s connect, enjoy some great activities, and celebrate the amazing strength of single-parent families.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Slam Dunk! Wheelchair Basketball
2025-05-26 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spencer Middle School, 1026 Goldstream Ave, BC, V9B 2Y5, Canada
A wheelchair basketball event in partnership with: Victoria Wheelchair Sports, Access West Shore Society, Westshore Basketball & Spencer Middle School.

For more info, contact:
accesswestshore@gmail.com
All are welcome!
Halftime show by Spencer Music & Cheer

Breaking Free: History of Deinstitutionalization for People with Disabilities in British Columbia
2025-05-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 2A1, Canada
Supports for people with intellectual disabilities have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression, charitable beliefs, pseudo-science, human rights, and economic priorities. Join us in a conversation about the history, values, and beliefs that guide our movement and are vital to sustaining ourselves – and the vision of community living for all citizens.
Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2A1
Date and time: Thu, May 29, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Organizer: South Island Education Committee, cmyra@beconnectedsupport.ca

Balance & Breathe - A Mindful Movement Workshop
2025-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Island Community Mental Health, 125 Skinner Street, Victoria, B.C., V9A 6X4, Canada
We’re excited to introduce our next wellness offering — Balance & Breathe: A Mindful Movement Workshop, starting Thursday, June 5th, from 4:30–5:30 PM at Island Community Mental Health (125 Skinner Street).
This free, four-week series is designed to help you slow down, move gently, and tune into the wisdom of your body. Guided by our wonderful facilitator Lindsay, each session will include a combination of light stretching, guided flow, and free-form movement. No experience needed — just come as you are.
Open to all bodies and all abilities
A safe and supportive space
Register by emailing: hello@socialgatheringplace.ca
Spots are limited, so be sure to save yours soon. Let’s breathe, balance, and move together.

Walk and Fun Fair for Down Syndrome Awareness
2025-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 3S3, Canada
Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness

June 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

On Sunday, June 8th, we’re hosting our annual Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness and Family Fun Fair at Beckwith Park in Saanich. This is a fantastic community event you won’t want to miss!
The fun runs from 10am to 2pm:

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Get ready for the walk with fun activities, games and bouncy castles for all ages! There will also be snacks and pizza.
11:30 AM: Lace up your shoes and join us for a walk to raise awareness for Down syndrome.

Plus, we have some special surprises in store! There might just be an appearance from your favorite superheroes or princesses! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so stay tuned for information on how you can help spread the word and raise critical funds to support programming for the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome community.
Donate, create teams or join as an individual.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) by MHRP
2025-06-10 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | MHRPI SI Boardroom, 941 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC, V8T1W7, Canada
Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island will be facilitating another Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). There is no fee to participate.
WRAP is an evidence-based personal relapse prevention plan that supports participants with developing their own personal wellness plan. In this workshop participants will learn about wellness tools and create action plans to put them into practice in their everyday life. Participants learn how to maintain their wellness by recognizing stressors and early warning signs and by developing coping strategies including having a crisis plan. This workshop is offered several times a year and is co-facilitated by two trained WRAP facilitators.
The next WRAP will be held in-person for six Tuesdays from 1:30pm-4pm at MHRP SI Boardroom on the following dates:
June 10th
June 17th
June 24th
July 8th
July 15th
July 22nd
Please share this with anyone who might be interested. To register, please visit: https://mhrp.ca/programs-and-services/program-request-form

Brew for a Cause
2025-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Parent Support Services of BC, Dublin Crossing Vancouver 466 SW Marine Dr, BC, Canada
A Pubnight Fundraiser!

Join us for our Pub Night Fundraiser and enjoy a fun-filled evening of food, drinks, trivia, prizes, and good company, all for a great cause!
This pub night fundraiser is raising money to keep our Parenting Support Groups running. These groups are essential spaces where parents and caregivers find the guidance, connection, and resources they need to navigate parenthood.
Your contributions will help cover the costs for snacks, venue rentals, transportation, child care and guest speakers for our support groups.
Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today to reserve your spot!
Your ticket includes:
✅ One burger (beef, chicken, or Beyond Meat) with fries
✅ One drink (local draft beer, house wine, hi-ball, juice, soda, tea, or coffee)
*Trivia entry sold separately.

Wed, June 11, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dublin Crossing Vancouver
466 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC

Tickets $30 each
(or 4 tickets for $100)

Get Tickets!

Diverse Destinations
2025-06-13 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 4V2, Canada
Diverse Destinations is a free summer presentation series for people with physical disabilities, families, and friends. Hosted by Technology For Living and supported by the Victoria Foundation, it features accessible travel tips, real-life stories from disabled adventurers, and highlights like the new Hullo ferry service.

Family Sunday: Family Pride Day
2025-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Our Pride Family Sunday is bursting with colour and joy!
Create huge, vibrant flowers to add to our rainbow arch, experience the excitement of portrait drawing in our exhibition spaces, and discover how to make art in response to poetry.
Family Sundays are included with admission.
Admission is always free for the following groups:

Visitors age 25 and under
AGGV Members and See Art Pass holders
Indigenous peoples
Support workers

Family Sunday happens every third (and sometimes fourth) Sunday of the month from October – June, and is an afternoon of exploring hands-on art-making and ideas for all ages. This recurring program often features special guests like storytellers, artists, performers or musicians.
LEARN MORE

Paraplay Days on the Dock
2025-06-15 14:00 - 2025-06-22 16:00, 2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gorge Narrows Rowing Club, 2940 Jutland Rd #105, Victoria, BC, V8T 5J9, Canada
Engage in a variety of sports coached by various athletes and coaches! Get a chance to meet international level para athletes and coaches! Program will be hosted on Sunday’s, time of day will vary based on scheduled sports. Program is hosted at PISE & various locations throughout the Greater Victoria Area. Registration for each program closes the Friday prior to program. Program is possible through funding from OneAbility Questions? Email play@pise.ca

Questions?
For inquiries about Kids and Youth programs, email us at: play@pise.ca
For inquiries about Adult Programs email us at: programs@pise.ca

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Gorge Narrow Rowing Club
Cost: FREE
Reg: #7705
Note: Para Rowing with Gorge Narrows Rowing Club

Register Now

Colour Your Summer with GVPL's 2025 BC Summer Reading Club!
2025-06-20 - 2025-09-06 | Greater Victoria Library
Join us for a summer of reading, creativity, and connection. The 2025 Summer Reading Club (SRC) runs from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, September 6, and is open to children aged 14 and under.

Pick up your SRC reading record starting Friday, June 20 at any GVPL branch.

How It Works

• Visit any GVPL branch to pick up your free SRC package, which includes your reading record and everything you need to get started.
• Read—or be read to—for 20 minutes or more each day. You can read in any format, in any language, and in any location.

• Track your progress on your reading record. One number equals one day of reading.

• Return to the library each week to collect your sticker and prize.

• Complete seven weeks of reading to earn a medal and celebrate your achievement.

Programs and Activities

Our goal this summer is to encourage kids and families to connect with their local branch and enjoy all the BC Summer Reading Club has to offer. Program highlights include:

Virtual Programs
Creative Colouring Workshop with Lauren Achtem
Tuesday, June 24 | 3:30–4:30 pm | Online via Microsoft Teams | Ages 8–13
Join this year’s BC SRC artist Lauren Achtem to design and draw a habitat for the SRC critters.

To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Lauren Achtem” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Registration closes June 23.

In-Person Programs
Magic Mango Monsters with Meneka Repka
Friday, July 25 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Juan de Fuca Branch | Ages 8–12
Create your own monster bookmark and learn about book illustration. Includes a reading of The Mango Monster by Derek Mascarenhas.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Meneka Repka” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Limited drop-in space may be available.

Comic Camp with Seraji
August 11–15 | Esquimalt Branch
• Kids’ Camp (Ages 8–12): 10:30–11:30 am
• Tween/Teen Camp (Ages 13–18): 1:00–3:00 pm
Join comic artist Seraji for a week-long workshop and create your own mini-comic.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Comic Camp” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number.

Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-18
VTRA offers Spring Break and Summer Camps to kids and teens with diverse abilities! As well as Adult Workshop in June.

Note: Participation in camps requires completing the regular intake process for VTRA programs, including completing the physician’s forms.

If you are not a current participant, please fill in an inquiry form HERE
For more information, visit here: https://www.vtra.ca/summer-programming
