Victim Services - Greater Victoria

12/19/2025

We're hiring a full-time Victim Services Case Manager! See our website below for more information about this opportunity and how to apply.

https://www.gvpvs.org/opportunities/employment/

12/01/2025

Victoria Hospice offers a variety of bereavement support groups, workshops, and grief-related events during the holiday season and beyond. Thank you for the important work you do for your community!

We will support you before and after the death of a loved one with in-person counselling, support groups, access to information and education and referrals.

12/01/2025

Thank you Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee for highlighting our work! Also, thank you for all the work you do in our community!

Essential Services

Greater Victoria Police Victim Services
https://www.gvpvs.org

Fact Sheets and Brochures
https://www.gvpvs.org/resources/fact-sheets-brochures/

WHO WE SERVE - Victim Services supports victims of crime and trauma including family members and witnesses. Highly trained staff provide emotional and practical crisis support plus ongoing support services including information on your police file, police procedures, the court system, referrals to community supports, assistance with Crime Victim Assistance applications and Victim Impact Statements.

Victim services provides support to victims of:

Assault
Arson
Break & Enter
Threats
Criminal Harassment (Stalking)
Domestic Violence
Fraud
Fire
Hate crime
Homicide
Human Trafficking
Missing Persons
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Robbery
Sexual Assault
Sudden Death
Su***de/Attempted Su***de

Please note that there are some situations that are beyond the services Victim Services are mandated to perform, are too dangerous to the staff or will not help victims."

11/18/2025

Today is National Grief and Bereavement Day in Canada. On this day, we would like to support grief literacy by highlighting the grief resources on our website for those living with grief and bereavement.

https://www.gvpvs.org/resources/fact-sheets-brochures/

11/15/2025

Thank you BC Bereavement Helpline for putting this webinar dedicated to remembering those who died by su***de and supporting those living with this loss.

Date and Time:
Nov 19, 2025 07:00 PM - 8:30pm PDT
Register via the link in bio.

Join us for a heartfelt webinar dedicated to remembering those who died by su***de and supporting those living with this loss.

This gentle session will create space for reflection, understanding, and connection while fostering hope and compassion within our communities.

Let’s come together to remind one another that no one in BC grieves alone.

Facilitators
Jessica Wolf Ortiz is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with more than 20 years of experience and the author of Overcoming Su***de Bereavement: The Stories of Those Left Behind. She brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work supporting individuals and families affected by su***de loss.

Brad Martin, BCBH Board President and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, draws on his background in law enforcement and therapeutic practice to guide those navigating traumatic loss with empathy and care.

Together, they offer lived experience, compassion, and professional insight into the healing process that follows su***de loss.

10/20/2025

Thank you Living Wage BC, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, Vantage Point, Living in Community and BC Policy Solutions for raising awareness and advocating on this important issue.

10/08/2025

We are pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report! We look forward to the future and know that we must rely on our partners, our funders, donors, board members and most importantly our police and justice partners to succeed. We extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all of those involved in assisting Victim Services as we support those who need our services.

https://www.gvpvs.org/about-us/reports/

10/01/2025

Volunteer with us! We are currently seeking new civilian members to join our Board of Directors. Also, feel free to share our post with your networks to connect with those who may want to contribute their skills and experience to Victim Services.

https://www.gvpvs.org/opportunities/volunteer/

09/30/2025

Today on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Victim Services recognizes that reconciliation is an ongoing process and we are committed to supporting our Indigenous communities in their journey toward healing and trust.

09/02/2025

🚸📚 The first day of school is here! As students return to the classroom, West Shore RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down!

✅ Obey the school zone speed limit
✅ Stop for school buses with flashing lights
✅ Yield to crossing guards & pedestrians
✅ Stay alert near crosswalks and traffic calming areas

Let’s work together to keep kids safe this school year!

09/02/2025

Want to meet me (ACE) and Sparky? Come to the Saanich Fire Department and Saanich Police Station for the Open house September 13th, 2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Join the fun!
Take part in games, live demonstrations and giveaways the departments have planned. Visitors can:

-Meet our fire fighters and police officers.
-Ride in the Saanich Emergency Program's Quake Cottage.
-Watch demonstrations for:
grease fires.
fire dispatch communications.
auto extrication and high angle rescue.
-Tour Fire and Police vehicles.
-Take part in the fire hose spray station.
-Learn more about the day-to-day work of Saanich Police Officers who are part of the Bike Squad, Canine Unit, Dive Unit, and Forensics Team.
-Goof around in the bouncy castle and at the face painting stations.

Parking for the event is available at the Saanich Municipal Hall.

07/24/2025

On International Self-Care Day, a reminder of activities that support your well-being.
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