Building a community of support for survivors of political violence and torture
Through our community partnerships, our goal is to support survivors overcome the legacy of oppression and live with dignity.
What we do
We collaborate with health professionals, social service agencies, immigrant settlement workers and the broader community to ensure that the needs of survivors of torture are recognized and met at all levels.
Interconnectedness Initiative
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture and their communities.
Interested in learning more or getting involved?
Help us support survivors of torture in our community.
News, updates & events
Background Paper: Drug Trafficking, Substance Use, Immigrants and Refugees
Despite decades of global drug control efforts, primarily led by the US throughout the 20th…
A conversation with Dr. Nancy Clark & Alejandro Argüelles Bullón, February 27th
Decolonizing our Language
A few months ago, we wrote an article sharing our learning about terminology we were…
Seminar: Making Healthcare More Accessible for Immigrants & Refugees
Thursday November 20, 2025, 10am to 12pm Where: Online, Zoom Who: Workers in settlement, counselling,…
Why is VCST no longer using the term “stakeholder”?
If you have been keeping up with VCST’s communications via our website and our social…
