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Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre

Helping Children Heal Mary Manning Centre (MMC) serves more than 200 children and families every year.

We offer support to the child or children who were abused and all family members affected by the abuse. MMC staff work with families, schools, police and professionals in family services, child protection and community living services to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach to supporting children and families. We have various programs tailored to give each client individual plans to help overco

me the trauma of abuse. The Mary Manning Centre uses the client self-rating scale in conjunction with assessment tools to create a client-centered, collaborative individual treatment plan with individual goals. The therapist will review the plan and progress with the client to work towards your goals during the course of service. The agency makes its services accessible to all, and accommodates the needs of children and parents who have disabilities. For more information and contact please visit www,marymanningcentre.com

05/04/2026

May 4-10th is Mental Health Week in Canada. Here at VCAPCC, we are taking the time to acknowledge this week and the importance of talking about mental health.

The Canadian Mental Health Association introduced Mental Health Week in 1951. Since then, this week has highlighted the importance of promoting awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging mental wellness.

This year’s theme is ‘Come Together, Canada’, which highlights the powerful role that connection plays in strengthening our mental health.

VCAPCC serves children, youth and families who have been impacted by physical and sexual abuse, as well as witnessing violence, and other trauma. To kick off Mental Health Week, we want to discuss signs of unhealthy and healthy relationships - this can be with friends, family members or romantic partners.

Comment below other signs of healthy or unhealthy relationships. 💛

04/21/2026

We are so grateful to receive a Community Board Grant from & .

This support will go towards our Child Abuse Trauma Counselling Program (CATC). Our CATC program provides support for children, youth and caregivers in Greater Victoria who have experienced physical and/or emotional child abuse, neglect or who have witnessed domestic violence.

With this grant, VCAPCC can continue to provide CATC services at no cost, and continue being a place where families, children and youth can come to heal. 💛

04/17/2026

Click to learn more about our (free) counselling services and programs at VCAPCC ➡️

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please utilize the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 or call 911 for emergency services.

04/16/2026

We need to invest in our children and youth.

A powerful and important message put forward by our Executive Director, Laura Vye. 💝

04/10/2026

April 6-12th, 2026 has been proclaimed in the province of British Columbia as “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Week”.

This week offers a chance to reflect on the effects of childhood sexual abuse and the demographics most impacted. This proclamation highlights the important, protective factor of a trusted person in a child’s life that will listen to and believe their disclosure, as well as take the necessary supportive action.

Community education and clinical services are pillars in the addressing of childhood sexual abuse. The sexual abuse intervention program (SAIP) offered at VCAPCC and throughout the province of British Columbia is a critical component of support for children, youth and their families.

This week, and every week, we at VCAPCC reflect on the undeniable statistics of those who are impacted by childhood sexual abuse. In this reflection, we strive to create an environment where survivors of this experience and their families can come to heal. 💛

04/08/2026

Our team was honoured to be at the 3rd Annual Wellness Fair at Vic High today. We had so many amazing conversations with students and fellow community organizations, and left feeling empowered. We look forward to continuing to participate in this event in the years to come!

03/31/2026

On this International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate and uplift transgender and gender diverse people around the world. We see you, we support you and we stand with you - today and every day. 🩷🩵🤍

03/16/2026

Swipe to learn about the (free) services our Specialized Child and Youth Victim Services team offers! ➡️

03/11/2026

This week highlights the importance of prevention, education, enforcement and intervention efforts aimed at addressing the sexual exploitation of children and youth.

Fuchsia-coloured ribbons serve as a symbol of recognition and awareness for this week. 💝

Learn more and access resources here:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/publications/crime-prev-series2-sexual-exploitation-children-youth.pdf

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/exploitation

03/08/2026

Today, we celebrate ALL women. Happy International Women’s Day 💛✨

02/27/2026

We are very grateful to be awarded the winning pitch for this wonderful event put on by 100menvictoria. This will truly make a difference for the children, youth and families we serve in our community!

02/25/2026

This Wednesday, we wear pink. Kindness looks good on everyone. Choose words that lift others up, stand with someone who feels alone, and speak up when you see harm. You never know the impact one small act of courage or advocacy can have. Stand up against bullying, today and everyday. 👚 🩷

Address

101-1208 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC
V8W3B9

Telephone

+12503856111

Website

http://www.vcapcc.com/

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