Youth

Our Youth Program is designed to serve youth in varying age groups including middle years (Grades 6 and 7), high school students (Grades 8 to 12), and older youth (18 to 24 years of age). We offer one-to-one support for youth as well as a wide variety of registered and drop-in social activities. Our fun and engaging programs promote social and emotional learning and resiliency. Our Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) support and advocate on behalf of young people facing behavioral, developmental, social, and protection issues.

YOWs provide basic support, intervention, and risk assessments, and refer clients to other professional services when the issues are complex. YOWs work with young people on an individual or group basis, offering practical and emotional support and helping them to develop skills, foster independence, resiliency, and make positive changes in their lives.

Programs and Services

Join us! Below is a list of our services, drop-in and registered programs, try-it programs, workshops, and events. Click on the links to learn more.

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Our Youth Programs

Drop-In Programs

Our Youth Outreach Workers provide on site drop-in programs that foster community engagement in fun, safe and supervised settings that include activities like games clubs, drop-in art, and sports. Check our Calendar and Instagram for updated schedules.

Registered Programs

Our Youth team collaborates with multiple different community members and partners to provide diverse experiences and activities for youth. Sometimes these activities can only accommodate a certain number of participants to keep the activities low-barrier and free of cost. Registered programming will be announced ahead of time for all interested individuals to have time to sign up.

School Outreach Programs

During the school year we offer programs and services at:
Norgate Xwemélch’stn Elementary: grades 6 – 7, After School Program with on-site activities and out-trips
Carson Graham Secondary: grades 8 – 12, one-to-one support and lunch visits
Handsworth Secondary: grades 8 – 12, one-to-one support and lunch visits
Mountainside Secondary: grades 8 – 12, one-to-one support and lunch visits

One-to-One Support

Our Youth Outreach Workers offer one-to-one support, listening, and advocating for youth in need. They assist with a range of topics such as problems at school, anger management, anxiety, self-esteem, job search, and family.

Referrals

We accept referrals from parents/guardians, self-referrals from youth, health practitioners, and community organizations. We have a variety of educational information on topics relating to youth. We can also assist in making referrals to other community health and social service organizations. Use the following QR code and Link for self-referrals, and 3rd party referrals. Link to referral form: https://forms.office.com/r/4tDdmdHMET