SEXUAL HEALTH
All of the following resources have been tested and reviewed by VYMHC members as to ensure they are accessible, confidential, and free or low-cost. Only the best resources made the cut.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list of mental health resources. This is simply a collection of resources that VYMHC members have tested and approved. For a more comprehensive list, visit bc211. If this list contains any errors, please contact us. Last updated 16/5/2021.
Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic
Address: 2A-2379 Bevan Ave.
Call: 250-656-4143
As the only youth clinic on the Saanich Peninsula, this service provides confidential support for all young people aged 12-24. This includes physical healthcare, mental health and substance use treatment options, and sexual healthcare. The clinic has family physicians, counsellors, a psychiatrist, a youth worker, and First Nations elder, who makes sure that the space is safe and welcoming to all young folks.
Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686-868
This hotline provides 24/7 counselling, information, and referrals to all Canadian youth under 20 years old. Crisis responders are trained, knowledgeable volunteers who are capable of supporting youth through extremely difficult situations. Those wishing to access the service can text, call, Facebook message, or live chat and do not need an internet connection or data plan.
Victoria Youth Clinic (The Foundry)
Address: 818 Douglas Street
Call: 250-383-3502
This clinic provides youth ages 12-24 with mental and sexual health supports including professional counselling, peer support, substance use treatment, gender affirming care, and harm reduction education. Staff can also help youth file taxes, seek income assistance, find housing, and navigate other community supports.
AVI Health and Community Services
Address: 713 Johnson St - 3rd Floor
Call: 250-384-2366
This clinic provides outpatient services for individuals living with HIV, AIDS, or HCV, people who use drugs, and people with penises who have sex with other people with penises. AVI offers outpatient opiate replacement therapy, withdrawal support, harm reduction education and services, and more.