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Multidisciplinary, Intersectional, and Online Counselling Practice. We believe in mind-body-𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 connection and offer services beyond the talk.

30/04/2025

Answering FAQs about previous post re: CVAP support.

We've gotten feedback that many folx are not sure what CVAP can help with. Possible coverage for expenses (pending approval from CVAP) listed in the post above.

Please share widely.

Q: How long does an application take? What is entailed?
A: Time depends on the person accessing support. It's a rather lengthy application that requires some information gathering but it's not a convoluted process. There is no limit to support being offered with CVAP applications and navigating related systems through Abby at this time.

Q: Are sessions confidential?
A: Yes - even though this isn't counselling, your information will not be shared without your consent.

Q: Is this virtual or in person?
A: Currently all virtual unless there's an accessibility need for otherwise.

Q: Can family members and friends attend sessions for emotional or logistical support?
A: Absolutely. Bring anyone and everyone who will feel supportive for you through this process.

Q: How do we book in?
A: Please email or text Abby at 778 775 7504 or connect@venturouscounselling.com because the online schedule through Janeapp is limited. We can arrange for a time sooner than/outside the availability online.

Q: Why are you offering this as a counselling agency?
A: Abby has been working in victim services supporting folx to fill out CVAP applications and navigating related systems for over a decade and thought this particular positioning might be useful. Government funding can be a convoluted system to navigate and we hope to be able to streamline the process for anyone affected by the tragedy. If there are other ways that might be more useful, please let us know.

30/04/2025

Sharing a community members gofundme page. Please donate if you can and/or share widely within your networks.

"This past year, she and her husband worked together to make the necessary ends meet to leave the UK and start a new chapter of their lives with their baby Noa in Canada.

Just a month ago, Vancouver welcomed a new family from the UK.

Following the tragic events that took place at the Lapu-Lapu day festival, our Ate Eloisa was rushed to the hospital unconscious as she endured severe trauma to her head, a collapsed lung, and broken spinal cord.

Fortunately she was attended by the incredible team of doctors and nurses at VGH where she underwent a successful surgery to reattach and stabilize her spine. Although Ate Eloisa may never walk again, her spirit remains strong and with her family.

To this day she continues to fight for her recovery.

Knowing our Ate Eloisa, she would rather fight this battle alone than with the help of her community. We however believe she is the most deserving person of any help and support she can get.

We hope that this fundraiser will give her the time she needs to focus on her recovery from this traumatic life-altering experience."

28/04/2025

In response to the tragedy and in solidarity with the Filipinx community, we are offering free / lower cost sessions for folx who have been affected at Lapu Lapu day. Sessions are offered virtually and EMDR slots are available. Link in bio to book, please put a note in your booking so we know to add an adjustment for your sessions.

Specific details for each counsellor:

Abby offering 3 free sessions, EMDR option and support with filling out CVAP applications for further counselling support.

Sarada and Parveen offering 3 free sessions.

Julianna offering lower cost services.

More to come, save this post for updates.

20/04/2025

It's been exactly one week since our communities of care community building fundraiser for P@lestinian resistance. Thank you SO MUCH for all your support - to everyone who donated, bought tickets, came to hang out, shared our event, organized and facilitated with us, we couldn't have done this without you!

Together we were able to gather $1159.53 to donate to through Crips for eSims
Please check out their work and contribute if you can!

We are so so grateful for how much this community is dedicated to mutual aid and collective care, and are so stoked to connect with you all again soon!

13/04/2025

Communities of Care is TOMORROW!!

Check out our decked out event schedule to support us in building community, all for P@lest!nian resistance.

There's still time to get your tickets. Bring your friends, family, kids, & pups. Link in bio for tickets.

Can't make it but want to still support the cause? Our online raffle is LIVE. Check out the amazing prizes from our community partners!

09/04/2025

There's only 4 days left till Communities of Care, our community building fundraiser for 🍉 resistance!

Check out the activities we're hosting, the amaaaazing online raffle, and don't forget to bring your donations for our unhoused kin with distro disco!

Bring your friends, family, kids and pups - all are welcome.

This is a mask mandatory event. KN95 masks will be provided for adults and CANe99 masks for kids. (And stickers for masks too!)

Link in bio for both event and raffle tickets. See you there!!

06/04/2025

Communities of care is happening in less than a week! We're so excited to have you join us in building community together as we raise funds for P@lest!nian resistance.

Bring your friends, family, kids, pups, there'll be games and dancing and art and all around fun to be had!

Huge thanks to for hosting us and

If you're joining us bring anything that makes you comfortable - blankets, cushions, games, and don't forget donations for our unhoused kin with !

Not able to make it? Our raffle is 🔥 and online. Check out the amazing prizes to be won from our so very generous community partners

04/04/2025

🎟️ The Communities of Care Raffle is NOW ONLINE!
Check our link in bio!!

Join us in building community care through this incredible raffle featuring amazing local businesses and artists! Whether you can make it to our April 13th event or not, you can participate in this initiative for collective care and community support.

✨ Incredible prizes thanks to our amazing community partners include:

🚲 Bike Kitchen Intensive Tune-Up ($393 value)

☕️ Agro Roasters Gift Box w/ Aeropress ($135 value)

🍽️ Tamam Fine Cuisine Gift Card ($100)

📚 Massy Books Gift Card ($50)

📖 Wildfire Bookshop Selection

🏊‍♀️ YMCA Passes & Bingo Cards

🎨 Local Artist Prints

Event Details:

📅 April 13th, 11:30am-5pm

📍 The Birdhouse, Vancouver

No one turned away for lack of funds

Sliding scale tickets available

*Mandatory masking as part of our collective care approach

Ways to Support:

1. Get your raffle tickets (link in bio!)

2. Share with your networks

3. Bring friends to the event

We acknowledge this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations.

30/03/2025

✨ Masking as Collective Care ✨

At Communities of Care, we know that caring for each other means taking real steps to keep our community safe. That’s why this is a mask-mandatory event—because protection isn’t just personal, it’s communal.

We also recognize that no space can be 100% risk-free. Food and drinks will be provided, and part of the event will take place outdoors. Our goal is harm reduction—minimizing risk while still making space for connection. Volunteers will be checking in throughout the event to remind participants of the mask policy.

By masking, we’re protecting disabled folx, immunocompromised community members, elders, and everyone we share space with. Masks will be provided. Thank you for helping us create a safer, more caring community. 💛

Check out our link in bio for more info and to register!
Share & tag this post with your community members and organizations who aren’t afraid to take a stance against gen0cide.

27/03/2025

Community care is built by all of us. ✨

is a mobile free store redistributing essential supplies to unhoused and underserved folks in the Downtown Eastside. The need is constant, and mutual aid means showing up however we can.

At Communities of Care (April 13, 11:30-5 at the Birdhouse), we’re hosting a donation drive—bring what you can:
⛺️ Tents, tarps, sleeping bags
🧦 New socks & underwear
🧴 Toiletries & rain gear
📱 Old phones (with chargers)
🎒 Backpacks, locks, & more

If it’s clean, in good condition, and useful—you’d be surprised how much it matters. Let’s stock the bus together. 🚍💛

21/03/2025

We’re so excited to have The Bike Kitchen at our Communities of Care event! 🛠️ They provide students and the wider community with an accessible space to learn about bike repairs, share resources, and support one another.

Join us as they offer free minor repairs on-site, keeping our community rolling smoothly. Don’t miss this chance to get your bike tuned up and connect with this incredible initiative! ✨

Check out our link in bio for more info and to register!
Share & tag this post with your community members and organizations who aren’t afraid to take a stance against gen0cide.

19/03/2025

Community is more than just a group of people—it’s the way we show up for each other, hold space, and grow together ✨

What does community mean to you?

Join us for a day of radical community building, mutual aid, and collective resistance at The Birdhouse!

Check out our link in bio for more info and to register!
Share & tag this post with your community members and organizations who aren’t afraid to take a stance against gen0cide.

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