Recruitment for McGill University Study
Urban Resilience for Kids
UROK is a program for young people living with a caregiver affected by mental health. The group is designed for children ages 8-18. Participants are given the opportunity to interact with safe and supportive adult role models, allowing them to form healthy attachments through acceptance and long-term participation in the program.
UROK Pandemonium is a program for youth aged 13-18, who are living with a mental health challenge. It offers young people a social and secure setting to participate in community activities that help them face and conquer personal obstacles. The groups help to build resiliency and instill confidence in children and youth. Through monthly recreation outings, they create connections while engaging in fun activities.
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Directions Youth Haven
Directions Youth Haven is a low-barrier, short-term emergency residential program available to street-involved youth in Vancouver aged 16 to 19 of all genders and orientations.
Directions Youth Supports, a part of Family Services of Greater Vancouver, serves young people under 25 who are facing crisis or experiencing homelessness due to abuse, neglect, substance addiction, or mental health issues. Services include secure locations for support, temporary or transitional accommodation, and drug detox programs.
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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)
Broadway Youth Resource Centre provides a one-stop shop offering a variety of social, educational, health, employment, housing, and life skills services is available.
Phone: 604-709-5720 |
Youth Clinic - East Van Youth Clinic
The East Van Youth Clinic provides drop-in health services to youth and young adults, without the need for an appointment.
Eligibility: Young people up to the age of 24 Details:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 1669 East Broadway, Vancouver Phone:(778) 871-7132 |
Peak House - Treatment Program
Peak House is a ten-week residential program for young people in British Columbia who are struggling with drugs or alcohol. It is a voluntary and live-in program.
Email: admin@peakhouse.ca Phone Number: 604-253-2187 Eligibility: Youth aged 13-18 experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol Location: 2427 Turner St, Vancouver |
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 |
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.
Phone Number: 604-873-1865 Location: 3981 Oak St., Vancouver |
LEAP Playwriting Intensive Course
LEAP—Learning Early About Playwriting—is a free and interactive program for young people in the B.C. Lower Mainland who are interested in playwriting. The LEAP program seeks young people interested in creative writing for the theatre who are passionate, engaged, and inquisitive storytellers.
Participants learn the basic principles of playwriting, share their work with classmates, and provide feedback to one another in a safe and supportive environment. Students also receive feedback from theatre professionals and have their plays workshopped and presented to the public in staged readings. Details:
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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, providing access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support, and social services.
Centre Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Primary Care Drop-in: 1:00 - 4:30 pm Walk-in Counselling: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm Contact Information: Email: icymph@providencehealth.bc.ca Phone: 604-806-9415 |
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 and SEED Employment Programs
The CAVE and SEED support programs assist young people with entering the workforce or moving on to further education. Programs can include career exploration, occupational certificates, skills training, or work experience placements that connect them to employers.
CAVE Career and Vocational Exploration:
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Gastown Vocational Services |
The Gastown Vocational Services program:
Email infoGVS@vch.ca Location: 288 - 2750 East Hastings St., Vancouver Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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, dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of your through connection and education.
The Core Connector Initiative:
Phone: 604-209-0214 Email: hello@adamsapples.ca Location: 3702 West 10th Ave., Vancouver |
Mind Your Mind
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Mindyourmind's mission is to create interactive tools and innovative resources that build capacity and resilience in the areas of mental health, wellness, and engagement with technology.
Details:
The Program's Approach:
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Youth Mindfulness Resources
Mindfulness can be practiced in many different ways, and can be done at almost any time. Dr. Dzung Vo, Dr. Jake Locke, and Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital have recorded some mindfulness meditations they use in the outpatient mindfulness groups at BC Children's Hospital.
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. Details:
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Socialize with Meetup.com
Meetup.com is the world's largest network of local groups. It is an easy way 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.
Types of Groups Include:
Meetup also has groups that are young adult related. |