UROK Pandemonium
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Urban Resilience Opportunities for Kids
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Directions Youth Haven
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Culinary Skills Training Program
Service Location 239 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 2C4 BC 604-838-3533 604-681-1125 |
Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)
2455 Fraser Street 604-709-5720 |
Youth Clinic - East Van Youth Clinic
Thursday: Closed Friday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1669 East Broadway Phone:(778) 871-7132 |
Peak House - Treatment Program
Email : admin@peakhouse.ca Phone Number : 604-253-2187 Eligibility : Youth aged 13-18 (inclusive) experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol LOCATION 2427 Turner St |
UNYA - Overly Creative Minds (OCM)
Email : ocm.manager@unya.bc.ca Phone Number : 604-353-3570 Eligibility : Indigenous youth 11-24 LOCATION 1618 E Hastings St |
Directions Youth Services Centre
PROVIDER PROFILE Hours of operation : Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Email : directions@fsgv.ca Phone Number : 1-866-249-6884 Eligibility : At-risk, homeless, or street-involved youth and young adults under 25 LOCATION 1134 Burrard St |
Streetohome - Youth Support Recovery Homes
Streetohome and Pacific Community Resources are collaborating to create two substance-free recovery homes for young people.
Email : info@streetohome.org Phone Number : 604-629-2711 Eligibility : Youth between the ages of 16 and 18/young adults between 19 and 25 LOCATION 103, 525 Seymour St, Vancouver |
Easter Seals - COMPASS Program
Compass is a program designed to assist young adults with disabilities in transitioning to independent living, employment, and adulthood.
Age Group: 17-27 years (This is an approximate age group. Please contact us if you’re outside this age group and would like to participate.) Email : info@eastersealsbcy.ca Phone Number : 604-873-1865 Eligibility : Persons with diverse abilities LOCATION 3981 Oak St |
STAND Foundation
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The goal of the STAND Foundation is to provide educational and skill-development opportunities to underserved young adults in Greater Vancouver.
standfoundation@live.com Phone Number : 604.764.5944 Website : LOCATION #550-800 West Pender |
Pals Autism Society Adult Program
The Ministry of Education has designated PALS Autism Society in British Columbia as a special education school for children and teenagers with autism.
Mon-Fri 8-5:30pm Email : info@palsautismschool.ca Phone Number : 604-872-7257 Eligibility : Young adults, aged 19-29, who have autism or other neurodevelopmental disabilities LOCATION 101- 2020 Yukon St, Vancouver |
Coast Mental Health - Coast Young Adult Program
The Young Adult Program is designed for individuals ages 19 to 30 and is based out of the Coast Clubhouse.
youngadults@coastmentalhealth.com Phone Number : 778-222-5246 Eligibility : Young adults ages 19 to 30 recovering from mental illness LOCATION 293 E 11Th Ave |
Young Adult Disability Database
The YADDB is a new database launching in 2022, which aims to highlight disabled voices in Young Adult literature.
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Are You Under 25?
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Foundry Vancouver-Granville is a support center for young people ages 12-24, providing access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support, and social services.
All young people 12-24 with valid BC MSP cards can access Foundry services. Covid-19 update: Foundry centres are now re-introducing in person services, but will continue to offer select services virtually – over the phone or video chat. Please call Foundry Vancouver-Granville at 604-806-9415 for the most up to date information on service availability. |
Coping Using Mindfulness - 'What Youth Say' + Resources
Life can be challenging:
Click the button to check out links to learn more about mindfulness, how it might help, to try out simple practices, and to find out what apps and other tools exist that may help. |
Aged 18-30? Learn to Manage Anxiety Series
“Youth Mindfulness has allowed me to truly accept my anxiety rather than try to get rid of it. I have learned that acceptance is a huge part of moving forward and managing my anxiety… The Youth Mindfulness group allowed me to be myself and openly share my experiences with others. Mindfulness group did an amazing job of creating a safe, trustworthy, respectful and non-judgmental space. I will carry this positive experience with me forever and will continue to refer this program to others that would find this helpful and supportive.”
Past Participant, Summer 2018 |
Where and When?
Register: youthmindfulness@gv.ymca.ca or call 604.673.6178 The Youth Mindfulness Program is a FREE 7-week program for 18-30 year olds experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety, stress, worry, etc. The program is facilitated by clinical counsellors who use mindfulness practices and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help participants change their relationship to their anxiety and help them live rich, full and meaningful lives. Previous participants have reported decrease in anxiety and an increase in overall well-being as well as feeling more resilient, empowered and connected after taking the program. Participants learn healthy coping skills, connect with other youth in the community, and get support all in a safe and friendly environment. The program is overseen by Masters in Counselling Graduates and it is part of the Y Mind initiative. The group provides a safe, supportive environment where youth can meet others who have had similar experiences and includes:
If anxiety is impacting your life and preventing you from doing what you want or need to do, this group can help support you. Join us to learn mindfulness techniques, get helpful tools and resources, and meet other like-minded youth. Attending an information session is mandatory prior to participating in the program. Register for an upcoming information session by emailing us (please include your contact information and birth date). Above are details for the Vancouver program...if you prefer, there is also a program you can ask us about that is happening in Surrey. |
Employment
CAVE Program
CAVE Career and Vocational Exploration is for youth 15-29 looking to find their fit in the workplace. Participants get real tools and training to find and keep a steady job. CAVE is a great training option for youth to build their workplace skills and confidence, identify job goals, and create a plan to get there. *You do not need to be a student to receive this service* |
Gastown Vocational Services The program:
Email infoGVS@vch.ca Hours 9AM-5PM Days Monday-Friday |
Wellness Resources
Adam's Apples Foundation
Adam's Apples Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit organization established to address and prevent mental health issues facing youth today.
P: (604) 837-0217 E: hello@adamsapples.ca 3702 W. 10 Ave |
Mind Your Mind
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Mindyourmind's mission:
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Youth Mindfulness Resources
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way: "on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment” (Jon Kabat-Zinn). Much of our stress and pain comes from being pulled away from the present moment.
Check out some great mindfulness audio resources. |
Social
Meetup.com
Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting up face-to-face. More than 9,000 groups get together in local communities each day, each one with the goal of improving themselves or their communities. Meetup also has groups that are young adult related. |