Community Support

Umbrella is collaborating with several non-profit organizations in the Victoria area, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, who kindly donated stuffed animals for the pets at our various sites. The animals and residents absolutely loved them! We’re grateful for their gene...

Last week, Chris and Rachel had the opportunity to attend the Criminal Justice Info Fair at Camosun College. It was a fantastic way to connect with current students and alumni of the Criminal Justice program, network with community resources, ask questions, and gather mo...

The event Out of Harm’s Way: Insight, Innovation, and Action on the Toxic Drug Crisis, hosted by Peers Victoria Resource Society, kicked off with a compelling opening and led into insightful discussions on tackling the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Expert-led presentati...

On Tuesday, January 21, Evan and Rebecca had the pleasure of presenting to a group of grade 12 students at Spectrum Community High School. Their presentation was about everything that Umbrella offers and how easy it is to reach out for support. Evan and Rebecca shared the...

On Wednesday, January 8th, Umbrella had the opportunity to present to a grade 9 RAFT class at Esquimalt High School. The students were highly engaged and submitted thoughtful, anonymous questions about addiction and its impact on families and loved ones. We are excited ...