Local Mental Health Resource Booklet

“We can’t let social distancing become isolation” – Health Minister Adrian Dix. March 26/20.

If you want to help the seniors you know, call them – just a friendly chat. These are stressful times, a friendly voice can help.

Mental Health Booklets

A full list of community resources is in the free booklet published by Black Press:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW- Mental Health, We’re In It Together containing the Greater Victoria 2020 Resource Guide. It is available in some grocery stores or download at www.VicNews.com/E-EDITIONS scroll down to Special Editions

Anxiety resulting from fear of contracting COVID19, having enough food or social isolation can lead to depression, a feeling of hopelessness. Common symptoms of depression include sadness, loss of interest, feeling confused, difficulty sleeping. If you or someone you know are experiencing any of these symptoms, help is available. Learn more at healthlinkbc.ca or Victoria.cmha.bc.ca

Safe Seniors, Strong Community

Available by simply dialing 211, the Safe Seniors program provides support and resources to older adults living at home who are isolated because of COVID-19. When Calling the phone line, seniors are matched with volunteers in their community who want to help.

SVSS is proud to be able to offer this service to Saanich Seniors. We now have 26 Volunteers supporting over 42 clients during the COVID-19 crisis through this program.

UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Protect Yourself From Fraud

Andrea and Katie, law students at UVic, recently worked with Saanich Volunteer Services Society and Pro Bono Students Canada to produce a brochure on how to spot scams and what to do if you have become a victim of a potential scam.

Use the arrow on the right to scroll to page 2, or click directly on the image to view a full downloadable and printable PDF version. This brochure is also available in print form at our office.

Fraud Brochure Page 1

Fraud Brochure Page 2