Interconnectedness Initiative
Twelve mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island have joined forces to support survivors of torture and their communities
As a coalition of agencies and individuals responding to the needs of survivors of torture and their families, VCST works to increase public awareness of survivors in our communities. Part of our work is to research strengths and opportunities among our stakeholder organizations in our Interconnectedness Initiative.
We conducted interviews with our stakeholders to learn about the programs and services available to survivors of torture. We also did some reviews and analysis and made our insights available in a series of reports.
Working in community
The agencies we’re proud to work alongside include:
- The Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)
- Vancouver Island Counseling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR)
- DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DCRS)
- Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
- Inter-Cultural Association (ICA)
- Rainbow Refugee
- Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets – Refugee Program
- Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre (VIRCS)
- Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
- Men’s Therapy Centre
- Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS)
- Cowichan Intercultural Society (CIS)
Fourth Case Conference Report
The fourth case conference of the I.I. took place on March 27, 2025, with the participation of 13 people from seven organizations
Interconnectedness Initiative Research Report: Stakeholder Strengths & Opportunities
Interconnectedness Initiative research report and key findings.
Interconnectedness Initiative: Second case conference report
“Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to address sensitive cases among survivors of torture in the region, and to bring forward the experiences of the project’s…
Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report
The project, funded by the Victoria Foundation, has undertaken a comprehensive approach to address the needs of survivors of torture in our community.
Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture and their communities.
The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture
Through the collective efforts of the VCST, stakeholders, supporters, and funders, these ten identified actions will be fulfilled to support survivors of torture, their families, and their communities.
Funded by the Victoria Foundation
