VICCIR

VICCIR has more than 20 counsellors, all of whom are experienced Master's level members of their professional associations. They are from diverse backgrounds, speak several languages, and are specially trained and supervised to meet the specific needs of VICCIR clientele.

We also have a team of trained and supervised clinical interpreters, many of whom have lived experience of the issues facing our clients.

In addition, we have a growing number of volunteers who assist our clients with a wide range of issues and facilitate the smooth running of the organization.

VICCIR's principal activity is to provide mental health counselling to immigrants and refugees living on Vancouver Island.

We offer our services on a sliding fee scale, based on clients' ability to pay. We work with specially trained interpreters as required. In this way we seek to remove barriers to quality service and care for both individuals and families, whatever their economic or cultural context.