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Immigrant and Refugee Services - Victoria

Child Services, Condition Specific Support, Employment, Food, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services

Provided by Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)

Services that aim to help immigrants and refugees adapt to life in Victoria.

The following services are offered:

Newcomer Wraparound Support Program: This program is designed to support newcomers facing overwhelming or complex barriers towards settlement and integration in Greater Victoria.
Emergency Food Supplies Delivery Initiative: Delivers groceries, hygiene supplies, family activity kits, and informational materials to newcomer families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deliveries will be done every Thursday between 11:30am - 2:00pm and recipients will be contacted ahead of time via text and phone call. Call or email the centre to request this support service.
BC Settlement and Integration Services (BC SIS) Program: Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to the province. The program targets newcomers who are not eligible for federal settlement services.
Immigrant Women’s Projects: This initiative is dedicated to providing relevant and accessible information to immigrant women on female-related issues. It offers monthly educational activities that inform newcomer women on health, safety, and wellbeing issues.
Pathways 2 Professions & Trades (P2PT): An Immigrant Youth Employment Program that provides a combination of life and employability training.
Enable Program: Supports the needs of immigrant and refugee, children and youth between the ages of 6-25. All of the services are designed to address their academic, social and emotional needs as they transition into Canadian Society. Program activities include art therapy, homework tutoring, summer camp, drop-in activity nights, and english improvement classes. A schedule is available online.