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Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
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https://www.vsac.ca/ Healing, Education, Prevention 201-3060 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 3J5 linktr.ee/vsac
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VSAC's Comfort & Tea drop-in group for survivors is happening this afternoon! This group is held weekly at the VSAC office on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM.

We have snacks with gluten free options available- Please feel free to bring any creative projects you're working on!

We hope to see you there!
Mindfulness with Metta is happening tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon via Zoom!

Join us Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 PM on Zoom for a brief and gentle Mindfulness practice.

Zoom meeting link: buff.ly/44ENpXH
Meeting ID: 690 2734 0777
Every year, we're inspired by the compassion of our volunteers—VSAC couldn't do this work without them💜

Current roles include SART support, community outreach, office help, & more.

Learn more and apply here: www.vsac.ca/volunteer

📸 Photo from the Volunteer Recruitment Fair at Camosun Interurban.
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Office will be closed this Monday, October 13th, for Thanksgiving, and reopen at 9AM on Tuesday, October 14th.

SART services will remain open and accessible 24/7 through our Service Access line:

Service Access Line: 250-383-3232 or Email: [email protected]
We did it — $29,726 raised at the 2025 Triathlon of Compassion!
Huge thanks to our incredible fundraising champions for making it happen 💜

#TriOfCompassion #SupportSurvivors #BelieveSurvivors #YYJEvents #CommunityInAction
VSAC invites you to our Queer & Trans Circle Drop-In- a monthly space to connect, make art, and enjoy snacks in a supportive environment.

Next session: Tuesday, October 14th
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Location: The VSAC Office, 201-3060 Cedar Hill Road
Ongoing: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
VSAC invites youth survivors ages 16–19 to our monthly Youth Circle Drop-In. Join us for Black-Out Poetry to explore self-expression through art in a welcoming space.

Next session: Tues, Oct 28
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Location: 201-3060 Cedar Hill Rd
Every 4th Tuesday of the month
Did you know the Triathlon of Compassion has been bringing our community together since 1992?

That’s 33 incredible years of swimming, biking, and running in support of survivors.

Let’s keep the compassion going 💜

#TriOfCompassion #SupportSurvivors #BelieveSurvivors #YYJEvents #CommunityInAction
Join us on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, for the 33rd edition of the Triathlon of Compassion at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.

Early registration is open now so make sure to register before December 31st!

Every dollar raised helps fund free, vital services for survivors of sexualized violence.
Gender Equality Week is a time to reflect on the ongoing barriers that prevent true equality for women, girls, non-binary people, and LGBTQ2+ communities.

This week is a reminder that gender equality cannot exist without safety, dignity, and respect for all.
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre invites you to our Queer & Trans Circle Drop-In- a monthly space to connect, make art, and enjoy snacks in a supportive environment.

Next session: Tuesday, August 12th
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Location: The VSAC Office, 201-3060 Cedar Hill Road
VSAC’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Volunteer intake will be closing tomorrow (August 1st) at noon!

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, go to app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrgani... to learn more and apply today!
Join us this afternoon from 12:15-12:45 for Mindfulness with Metta via Zoom! Click the link to join ->
Zoom meeting link: buff.ly/44ENpXH
Meeting ID: 690 2734 0777
VSAC's Comfort & Tea drop-in group for survivors is taking place this afternoon! This group is held weekly at VSAC on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM.

We have snacks with gluten free options available- Please feel free to bring any creative projects you're working on!

We hope to see you there!
Mindfulness with Metta is happening this afternoon on Zoom!

Join us Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 PM for a brief and gentle Mindfulness practice. There is no check-in or chatting in the group, and microphones and cameras will be off.

Zoom meeting link: buff.ly/44ENpXH
Meeting ID: 690 2734 0777
VSAC’s Youth Circle is taking place this evening, Tuesday July 22nd!

It’s open to girls, women and all trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse survivors of sexualized violence, aged 16-19.

Head to www.vsac.ca/group-counse... or contact [email protected] for more information!
We’re looking for volunteers to join our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)! Volunteer intake will be open until August 1st at noon.

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, go to www.vsac.ca/volunteer to learn more and submit your application!
VSAC’s Queer & Trans Circle drop-in group is happening tomorrow—July 8th!

The group is facilitated by LBGTQ+ counselling staff and there will be snacks and art supplies available. Personal experiences of sexual assault will not be shared.

When: monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:00-5:30 PM
🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈

Join us this Sunday, July 6th after the parade for a fun-filled celebration of Pride! We’ll be hosting a table at Macdonald Park in James Bay.

Stop by to say hi, grab some resources, and connect with us 💜✨

#PrideInThePark #YYJPride #VSAC #SupportSurvivors #Pride2025
Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Volunteer intake is now open! Please direct any questions or comments to Riven Gail (zi/hir/hirs and he/him/his), Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected].

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, head to www.vsac.ca/volunteer.
Looking for 12 new volunteers to join our Sexual Assault Response Team. This is more than a volunteer role—it’s a commitment to walking alongside survivors and continuing to learn and unlearn. Apps open July 1.

Scan the QR code in the poster to learn and apply.
It's Canadian Multiculturalism Day—a time to honour & celebrate the diverse cultures of those who live on this land & to recommit ourselves to building an equitable and just world.

At VSAC, we share these values & honour Indigenous Peoples and cultures, acknowledging that Canada is Indigenous land.
Did you know that VSAC runs a Comfort & Tea drop-in group for survivors on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM?

We have snacks with gluten free options available :). Please feel free to bring any creative projects you're working on!

We hope to see you there!
Saturday is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to celebrate & honour Indigenous people & their culture & traditions.

We know the importance of culturally relevant forms of support & healing. Coming together in celebration can be an important part of healing!

Events: www.indigenousbc.com/events/
Time is running out but it’s not too late! You can still register and fundraise for the Triathlon of Compassion this Sunday (June 22nd)!

You don't have to be a pro athlete to participate. The TOC is a great beginner triathlon for a great cause—race for survivors with us!

www.vsac.ca/events