Community
Resources
Looking for community resources beyond Power To Be? Explore inclusive programs, services, and organizations designed to help you connect, grow, and access what you need.
OUTDOOR & NATURE
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Various CRD resources to explore nature at your own pace:
cool local nature outings
environmental awareness education via fun activities
accessible trails in the CRD parks
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Hands-on workshops to learn about dirt, gardening, and composting
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Community-run orchard with nearly 200 fruit trees and vines offers many ways to learn and contribute.
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Youth leadership program started by Dr. Jane Goodall with a focus on addressing biodiversity loss, environmental inequality, and climate change.
ACCESS & ADAPT
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Explore organizations and services that cater to people with disabilities:
Victoria disability Resource centre provides advocacy, resources, and support navigating services and systems
Access Now offers help in finding accessible places
Active Abilities Canada provides resources and guidance for inclusive recreation and physical activity programming across communities
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RAD Society offers adaptive equipment rentals that enable people of all abilities to participate in outdoor recreation
Angle Oar provides adaptive kayaking equipment to support inclusive paddling experiences
Creating Ability offers adaptive equipment and solutions to support participation in recreation and daily life
University of Victoria:
CARSA Climbing Wall offers adaptive climbing programs designed to make climbing accessible to a wider range of abilities
CanAssist designs custom technologies and programs that improve independence and accessibility
COMMUNITY & INCLUSION
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ICA provides settlement support, English classes, employment support, dedicated youth & family programs, and more to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Victoria.
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Weekly online drop-in for 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals living with disabilities or chronic illness, offering connection and peer support in an inclusive space.
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Monthly support group for parents and caregivers of trans and gender-diverse youth, focused on education and affirming parenting.
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Hosts biannual retreats for Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and gender-diverse youth, creating safe and affirming spaces for connection and growth.
MENTAL HEALTH
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Wilderness school and counselling services with focuses on resilience, healing, and personal development.
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Nature-informed counselling services that support mental health and personal growth through connection with the outdoors.
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Explore horseback riding and horse care as a therapeutic aid to enrich participants’ physical, psychological, and social well-being with activities suitable for children and adults with diverse abilities.
Let’s Work Together
We are always looking to expand this list! If you know of a resource that could benefit our community, we’d love to hear from you. Please leave us a message below or email us at: info@powertobe.ca
