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VICCIR assists immigrant and refugees who are suffering from the psychological and emotional wounds

Many immigrants, especially refugees, have suffered from overwhelming experiences, including loss of country, loss of loved ones, and exposure to violence. At VICCIR, we understand the complexity and unpredictability of the effects of such experiences. Our professional counsellors have the tools to guide clients towards healing. Their overall objectives are to help each client make sense of her or

his experiences and emotions, increase self-mastery and resilience, and restore a sense of meaning to life, relationships and membership in the community. The Centre offers a variety of counselling programs, each eight to ten weeks in length. A fee is established in the first session, though no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay.

08/18/2026

VICCIR's 2026 AGM is happening soon! Please submit your dues in order to attend the meeting. You can either use the QR code next to the photo image or goto this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/viccir/

The AGM will be held at 4pm on Tuesday, September 22nd in the banquet room next door to VICCIR's office at #100 - 850 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC (located in the courtyard of the hotel).

Thank you for your continued support! The Team 🙂 at VICCIR.

08/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

*Updated Sessions!*
The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees invites you to Women’s Voices, a safe and confidential place where women who have experienced gender-based violence can meet, share, and support each other in a healing process.

VICCIR is offering a free, online support group starting on Tuesday, August 4th from 3:00pm-4:00pm and continuing for eight weeks.

Women’s Voices is a support group aimed at women who want a space to process their experiences related to gender-based violence and intergenerational trauma.

The sessions will be facilitated by registered clinical counsellors from VICCIR and will focus on strengthening resilience and promoting emotional well-being.

To register, scan the QR code on the poster, head to https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Womens_Voices_, or email: [email protected]

06/23/2026

The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) invites you to a support group for Iranian post-secondary students. Living abroad during difficult moments can raise many complex emotions. This support group will provide you with the space to hear how others are managing and offer ideas and strategies to support your well-being.

This online session will be a safe, inclusive, and confidential place for all Iranian students to come together and process the challenges of the current moment. The group will be led by Dr. Shabnam Nobohar, an experienced clinical and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and will be facilitated in Farsi. The session will last 60 minutes and will include time for conversation and reflection.

Depending on the needs and desires of the group, future sessions will be held. Participation is cost-free for all and requires a stable internet connection.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/P5XWMWF

06/19/2026

Big dreams, little hands, and lots of smiles! Over three weeks, kindergarten children in one of VICCIR's school-based programs explored what they love, treasure, and hope for through art. They created clay hearts, treasure boxes, and magic wands, sharing their ideas and imagination every step of the way. The joy and excitement they showed as they took their creations home was truly heartwarming. A special thank you to Miriam, one of VICCIR's wonderful art therapists, for helping nurture creativity, belonging, and hope in these young learners.

06/19/2026

This Saturday, 20th June - World Refugee Day! World Refugee Day is marked every year on June 20 to honor the courage, rights, and dignity of people forced to flee conflict and persecution around the world.

This World Refugee Day 2026, we pause to recognize the strength and resilience of refugees and displaced people worldwide, and to reaffirm the global call for safety, protection, and the chance to rebuild their lives.

VICCIR – The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees – has been providing clinical mental health counselling to immigrants and refugees on Vancouver Island for 10 years, and we are only able to continue offering this critical, trauma-informed support thanks to the generosity of our donors.

World Refugee Day is marked every year on June 20 to honor the cour...

05/27/2026

We are proud to highlight the ongoing collaboration between VICCIR and the Cowichan Intercultural Association, supporting the emotional wellbeing of Ukrainians in the Cowichan Valley through the Ukrainian Support Group.

This initiative creates space for connection, community, inclusion, and access to culturally responsive emotional support.

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Victoria, BC

Telephone

+17784041777

Website

http://www.viccir.org/

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