Resources

On-campus

Anti-Violence Project: (250) 372 4388
Access UVic: (250) 472-4389
Counselling Services: (250) 721-8341
Health Services: (250) 721-8492
Human Rights & Equity Office: (250) 721-7007
Native Students' Union: (250) 472-4394
Peer Helping Centre: (250) 721-8343
Pride: (250) 472-4393
Students of Colour Collective: (250) 472-4697
UVic Security / Emergency Line: (250) 721-7599

Off-Campus

AIDS Vancouver Island: (250) 384-2366
BC Families in Transition: (250) 386-4331
Camosun College Women's Centre: (250) 370-3484
The Cridge Transition House for Women: (250) 479-3963
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria: (250) 388-4728
Island Sexual Health Society: (250) 592-3479      
Kids Help Phone: (800) 668-6868
LawLINE: (866) 577-2525
The Law Centre: (250) 385-1221
Men's Trauma Centre: (250) 381-6367
Prostitute Empowerment Education & Resource Society: (250) 388-5325
Project Respect: (250) 383-5545
Single Parent Resource Centre: (250) 385-1114
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS): (250) 361-3521
Trans Alliance Society: (604) 684-9872
Vancouver Island Crisis Line: (888) 494-3888
Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition: (250) 382-3012
Victim Link: (800) 563-0808
Victim Services: (604) 660-5199 
Victoria Disability Resource Centre: (250) 595-0044
Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre: (250) 361-9433
Victoria Native Friendship Centre: (250) 384-3211
Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre: (250) 383-3232
Victoria Women’s Transition House: (250) 592-2927
Women's Emergency Shelter – Sandy Merriman House: (250) 381-2847

Advocacy Groups

There are five constitutional advocacy groups within the UVSS. Each has a democratic governance structure and serves the interests of traditionally marginalized groups on campus including the following:

Native Students’ Union (NSU)

The Native Students’ Union works to empower Aboriginal students in order to benefit from the technical and academic learning available at UVic. the NSU also provides a forum through which Aboriginal students can maintain strong cultural ties with other Aboriginal students in the post-secondary education system. The NSU offers support and encouragement in the form of regular meetings and social events. If you are interested in participating, call the NSU for more information.

Room: SUB B023
Phone: 472-4394
Email: nsu@uvicnsu.ca
Web:http://uvicnsu.ca/

ACCESS UVic! Association of Disabled Students

ACCESS UVic! is a student advocacy group that promotes the full participation and inclusion of disabled students at the University of Victoria. ACCESS UVic! works towards providing a safe and supportive environment and welcomes all self-identified disabled students. ACCESS UVic! advocates for individual accommodation and also for systemic changes to the university that will make post-secondary education more accessible to all. To get involved, call or drop by the Disability Advocacy Centre in the SUB.

Room: SUB B102
Phone: 472-4389
Email: access@uvss.uvic.ca
Web: www.accessuvic.ca


UVic Pride Collective

The UVic Pride Collective is a social and political group advocating on behalf of queer people (including but not limited to gay, lesbian, trans, bi, two-spirited, straight, questioning, asexual, & other-identifying persons). We are open and welcoming to all queer and queer-friendly persons! Our office (SUB 118) is open for drop-in most school days, and is a place where queer & queer-friendly people can hang out, network & make awesome new friends. We have a resource library, DVDs, peer support/referrals, lots of awesome social events, a high school outreach team that is always eager for volunteers, and a positive, safe environment for everyone.

Drop by the office for more information about upcoming events, or join us on our listserve & facebook groups.

Room: SUB B118
Phone: 472-4393
Email: uvicpride@uvss.uvic.ca
Web:http://uvicpride.ca

Anti-Violence Project (AVP)

The Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is your on-campus sexual assault centre. Trained volunteers and staff provide confidential emotional support, information, and referrals to people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence, and their supporters. All of our services are free of charge and you do not need an appointment to see a support worker. Additionally, the Anti-Violence Project offers educational workshops and social action and awareness initiatives. Please stop by to find out more about our programs and services, or to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Room: SUB B027
Phone: 472-4388
Email: avp@uvss.uvic.ca
Web:http://antiviolenceproject.org

Students of Colour Collective

The UVic Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) welcomes and encourages all self-identified students of colour at UVic to become active members. SOCC advocates on behalf of all students of colour by initiating a progressive, anti-racist mandate. SOCC supports all marginalized peoples in their struggles against oppression, whether it is due to gender, sexuality, ability and/or class. For more information about resources, activities and how to get involved, check out the SOCC bulletin board outside the SOCC office.

Room: SUB B020
Phone: 472-4697
Email: socc@uvss.ca
Web: www.uvss.uvic.ca/socc

Other UVIC links

uvic women's studies department
anti-DOTE: multiracial girls and women's network
vancouver island public interest research group
the university of victoria
uvic students' society
United Steelworkers of America Local 2952 Blog

Gender Advocacy & Women's Centre's Accross Canada

University of Winnipeg Women's Centre, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba
2110 Centre, Concordia University, Montreal Quebec
Union for Gender Empowerment, McGill University, Montreal Quebec

Feminist links

Feminism/Feminist Theory
Racism and LGBTTIQ Websites
PAR-L - A Canadian Electronic Feminist Network
S.P.O.T. - the tampon health website
Cybergrrl