For youth aged 13 to 19 and their families who have concerns regarding alcohol or any other drug use
For youth who are affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or any other drugs
Call 250-519-5313

VICTORIA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE

Web: Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

Support for people who have experienced recent or past sexualized violence
Mission is to support, empower and advocate for youth and adults as well as helping support families
Call 250-383-5545 or Email yesmeansyes.com

FOUNDRY – Victoria

Web: Victoria – Foundry –

For youth and young adults ranging from 12–24 years old
Provides services and programs covering:
- Physical ailments, substance use, sexual health, mental health, counselling and vaccines
Provides gender affirming care for trans, non-binary, two-spirited and gender diverse individuals
Call 250-383-3552 for an appointment

PACIFIC CENTER FAMILY SERVICES ASSOCIATION- Westshore

Web: Intake – Pacific Centre Family Services Association

Call 250-940-4373 (Voicemail is checked daily)
Counselling services – Students can self-refer
Digital referral forms available

LEARNING THROUGH LOSS

Web: Learning Through Loss

Call or Email: 250-413-3114 / info@learningthroughloss.org
Grief education and support for youth and families

Community Medical Services

ROYAL BAY WELLNESS CENTER

Web: Wellness Centre @RBSS | Royal Bay

Call: 250-519-3580 for an Appointment or Drop-in is fine
A Wellness Centre is a centralized location where students will find a number of health services for mental, sexual, and physical health, as well as health promotion strategies. It is a place where students can be assessed, treated, and referred to other programs or services as needed.
Students who are 12 and over can access these services
Students who are 13 can consent to their own care and maintain privacy

FOUNDRY – Victoria

Web: Victoria – Foundry –

For youth and young adults ranging from 12–24 years old
Provides services and programs covering:
- Physical ailments, substance use, sexual health, mental health, counselling and vaccines
Provides gender affirming care for trans, non-binary, two-spirited and gender diverse individuals
Call 250-383-3552 for an appointment

Food Security/Support

GOLDSTREAM FOOD BANK

Web: Get Help – Goldstream Food Bank

Phone: 250-474-4443

Email: goldstreamfoodbank@gmail.com

Visit us during our hours of operation 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM* on the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each month, or email us

Immigrant and Refugee Support Services

VANCOUVER ISLAND COUNSELLING CENTER for IMMIGRANTS and REFUGEES (VICCIR)

Web: VICCIR

Provides counselling at slide scale rates to immigrants and refugees living in Canada
Able to access trained interpreters, as required

INTER-CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT VICTORIA

Web: Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria

Welcoming newcomers with community connections and supports
Youth Groups
Family supports
Adult and Youth services

Reporting a student Absence at Dunsmuir.

Is your child absent, late, or signing out early? Please notify us by email rather than calling.

Email:
dunsmuir@sd62.bc.ca

your child’s teacher(s).

Important:

Subject line should include your child’s legal last name
In the body of the email, please include
- Your child’s first and last name
- Their teacher’s name
- The date of absence
- The reason for absence

To contact:
Office, press 0
General mailbox, press 5

Have you seen or heard something that concerns you?

Is someone or something bothering you or your friends at school?

The erase|Report It tool lets you send a secure, anonymous and confidential message to your school or school district’s safe school coordinator, who will follow up on it right away. You do not have to provide your name unless you want to.

Messages are only monitored during your school’s operational hours. If this is an emergency please call 911 immediately.

If you see or hear something, say something!

Visit the erase website to find resources for students, parents, and educators related to student safety, sexual orientation and gender identity, mental health and substance use.