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Adrienne Carter featured by the United Way
From the web site of the United Way of Southern Vancouver Island: Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees...
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Nov 25, 20213 min read
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VICCIR Fundraiser October
Please join us on Friday October 22 & Saturday 23 for Working Across Cultures – Language, Family and Refugee & Immigrant Mental Health....
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Sep 29, 20211 min read
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Communicable Disease Plan
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of VICCIR clients, staff and their families, as of September 13, 2021, we...
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Sep 28, 20213 min read
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Become a VICCIR Ambassador
VICCIR centres itself in supporting the mental health of immigrants and refugees and provides invaluable mental health services that are...
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Sep 12, 20213 min read
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BCPVPA Partnership Award
At the beginning of June of this year, VICCIR was honoured to receive a 2021 Partnership Award from the BC Principals’ and Vice...
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Jul 30, 20212 min read
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Anti Racism at VICCIR
A slide from the session, showing the social, health and well-being effects of racism, data drawn from Racism in Greater Victoria: a...
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Jul 25, 20212 min read
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A Heart of Many Colours
L-R Kelly King, Veronica Cooper, Tracy Yerrell, Adrienne Carter. We received this spectacular gift from Veronica Cooper. A Heart of Many...
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Jun 18, 20212 min read
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Voices with Impact Virtual Film Festival
From June 21 to June 25 Art With Impact will be hosting a free, online short film festival focused on stories of Black and immigrant...
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Jun 15, 20211 min read
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Mayor Helps' Statement
Statement from Mayor Helps on the Targeted Act of Violence Against a Muslim Family in London, Ontario June 7, 2021 In support of...
VICCIR
Jun 8, 20211 min read
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Multicultural Mental Health Resources
Welcome to the Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre (MMHRC). Responding to Cultural Diversity in Mental Health The MMHRC provides...
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May 11, 20211 min read
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Syrian family's sweet success in Nova Scotia
Via Global News - click on this link for more info. Halifax is now home to a renowned chocolate store that is run by a family from Syria,...
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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Syrian refugees in Victoria
CBC article 5 years on, Syrian refugees in Victoria reflect on hardships and successes in a new home, posted February 27 2021 by Adam van...
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Mar 2, 20213 min read
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Parenting for Arabic Speaking Parents & Caregivers
After several successful parenting online courses in English, VICCIR in collaboration with Dr. Alison Miller is about to launch a new...
VICCIR
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Health & Wellbeing for TFWs
ICA will be hosting, in partnership with VICCIR - a workshop for Temporary Foreign Workers on health and well being. All migrant workers...
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Jan 21, 20211 min read
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New E-Learning from AMSSA
AMSSA has just released the newest E-learning Module “Self-care and a Healthy Workplace in the Settlement and Integration Sector”! This...
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Jan 21, 20211 min read
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From the Victoria Multifaith Society
"We hope that the thoughts expressed in this small video resonate with people. It’s undeniable that the health of the planet is in...
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Jan 3, 20211 min read
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Jan 3, 20210 min read
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A Pandemic Update from Adrienne Carter
Adrienne Carter reviews VICCIR's transition into working online during COVID-19.
VICCIR
Oct 17, 20202 min read
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Thank you Donors and Funders
We would not be able to do our important work without those individuals and organizations who support VICCIR. Thank you those who donate...
VICCIR
Oct 17, 20201 min read
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New Community Services Worker: Abeer Smadi
"My name is Abeer Smadi. I’ve worked for 8 years in the United Nations supporting displaced communities to thrive again in unknown and...
VICCIR
Oct 17, 20201 min read
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