Replacing stigma and barriers with access and compassion

Feeling lost when looking for mental health care is too common. We’re here to help.

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria was founded in 2018 to address the increasing demand for accessible mental health services and resources in the community.

We are an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that work collaboratively with various service providers and organizations to better support the diverse mental health needs of people in Greater Victoria, British Columbia.

What We Do

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Finding mental health services can be a daunting process. The MHS is here to guide community members as they search for services that work for them. We are here for you, whether you are looking for help for the first time or switching service providers. Currently, our resource navigation service occurs online. Please contact admin@mhsvictoria.org to access this services. Tell us about your circumstances and what you are looking for. We can assist you from there!
**Coming soon**: MindMap - MHS’s Mobile App for service navigation! Click here for more

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Education & Training

Education is the key to reducing stigma and increasing awareness in our community! The MHS offers workshops to businesses, schools, and the public. Currently, our workshops are taking place online. Our Workshops cover topics including wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic, self care, mental health in the workplace, and how to support loved ones with mental illnesses. In addition to our own workshops, we have also partnered with NEED2 to offer subsidized suicide prevention training.

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Community Events

Community is one of our six core values. We love to connect with the community members and hear their stories. We sell artwork, offer free service navigation assistance, and hold safe spaces for all. We have hosted conversations cafes and presented at public events including International Overdose Awareness Day, World Mental Health Day, farmers markets, and many others! Due to COVID-19 pandemic, our community events have slowed down. Please stay tuned for information on future events!

Instagram Campaigns

Primary immunodeficiencies can be challenging, but there are many ways to support yourself and your loved ones through it

#mentalhealth

Take care of yourself like you’re someone you care about - here are a few affirmations to start this practice

#selfcare #selftalk #mentalhealth

Self Care Sunday 💛💙

There’s a lot of ways to take care of yourself throughout the week - take a look through some global practices and try to find inspiration for this upcoming week.

#mentalhealth #beautifulbc

Self Care Sunday

#mentalhealthmatters #loveyourself

Today, and every day, we wear pink to stand up against bullying and support mental health awareness. 💖

Let’s create a world where kindness shines brighter than any shade of pink.

#PinkShirtDay #EndBullying #MentalHealthMatters

Today we celebrate International Mother Language Day!

Everyone, regardless of their first language, should be able to access resources in cyberspace and build online communities for exchange and dialogue. With every language that disappears every tw

Simple ways to practice gratitude that can be beneficial for supporting great health,
happiness, and wisdom in ourselves and our communities

#gratitudejournal #mentalhealthmatters #gratefulness

Self care Sunday

🧘The benefits of meditation

✨Only five minutes per day can make a big
difference for your mental, physical and spiritual health

🩵 Did you already add it to your list of resolutions for this year? Never too late to start!

#Dai

Self care Sunday ✨

May this be a great guide to a lighter Monday

#mentalhealth #mondaymotivation #victoria

Thinking about starting Therapy?

These slides provide a guide to some of the process and things to think about along the way.

#mentalhealth #therapy #victoria

We had the pleasure of putting on a workshop about mental wellness with the of Victoria Brain Injury Society this past November.

We talked about mental health struggles, their consequences in our daily life and
strategies to manage them.

It was an

December 18th marks International Migrant Day; a day set aside to commemorate the significant contributions of migrants while highlighting the challenges they still face today.

This day serves as a crucial reminder to respect the rights of migrants,

Self Care Sunday - it’s okay to unplug

#mentalhealth #victoria #unplug #selfcaresunday

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which was created to raise awareness of the harsh realities that many women face. In a world that should be free from fear, it’s crucial to shine a light on the issue

Movember began as a movement to raise funds and awareness about men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer, and today, the movement had grown to encompass increasing awareness of not only these two cancers, but also men’s m

Happy Halloween🎃from our team !

#funfacts#halloween#mentalhealth#october#victoria#victoriabc#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthmatters#happyhalloween#costume#bluepumpkin

DANCING FOR SELF CARE

#mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness#selfcare#dance#dancing#physicalhealth#bodyawareness#positivity#mentalhealthmatters#mentalwellness

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

We are always looking for passionate volunteers to contribute to our ongoing mental health iniatives

Email: admin@mhsvictoria.org
Address: Currently operating remotely. If you have any leads on potential locations, please send us an email!

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Replacing stigma and barriers with access and compassion

Feeling lost when looking for mental health care is too common. We’re here to help.

What We Do

Mental Health Service Navigation

Education & Training

Community Events

Instagram Campaigns

Contact