Beacon Community Services
Mission Statement
We deliver compassionate, innovative community services that foster self-sufficiency, volunteerism and well-being.
Locations Served
Program Areas
| Program | Description | Age Range | Website | Phone | Program Category | Indigenous Services | Last Updated | Organization | |
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| Homelessness Prevention Program | We offer short-term rental subsidies and weekly staff check-ins to foster successful tenancies for youth ages 24 and younger and/or individuals recently released from incarceration. Our program aims to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals, and is designed to empower and guide participants toward sustainable housing solutions, contributing to their overall well-being. |
Under 24 | Website | 250-415-9469 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| JETS (Jumpstart Employment, Training & Skills) | 7-week pre-employment program, participants are paid a living allowance based on minimum wage during the 7 week classroom component. helps individuals find employment or return to school. Our seven-week pre-employment program for youth ages 16–30 offers minimum wage compensation during the group training, which features interactive sessions in an open circle format. |
16-30 | Website | 778-265-2585 | Employment | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Outreach & Support Services | A Youth Support Worker provides individual or group support to facilitate awareness and life skill development for youth and their families, aiding in the youth’s successful transition to adulthood. Services include, but are not limited to, fostering positive relationships with the youth and their identified family, with the goal of raising awareness of life choices and encouraging personal growth and self-confidence, while preserving their connections to family and community. |
Website | Use website contact form | 236-638-1167 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Saanich Peninsula Restorative Justice | Restorative justice serves as an alternative to the court system, stepping in when local police, school administrators or Crown Counsel identify that harm has occurred in our community due to crime or conflict. |
Website | 250-656-0134 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Engagement Program | volunteer and work experience opportunities. YEP partners with a number of diverse community groups to provide youth volunteers for community events and programs—many involving an intergenerational component, such as volunteering at SHOAL Centre events. |
13-18 | Website | 250-656-5537 | Employment | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Housing Program | Housing Type | Beds/Units | Max Stay | Age Range | Restrictions | Amenities | Referral Process | Website | Phone | Last Updated | Organization | |
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| Out of the Rain Shelter | Emergency Shelter | 15 | First come first serve daily | 15-25 | October 15 until April 15, 8:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m |
Two trained staff members are available to lend support with resources and referrals. A warm meal in the evening and a light breakfast the following morning are available. |
No sign up required |
Website | 250-415-3856 | Aug-2024 |
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| Meares Street | Supportive Housing | 48 | 19-27 | Two daily meals and have access to laundry facilities, harm reduction support and group programming |
All applicants for Meares are selected from the BC Housing Supportive Housing registry. |
Website | 236-638-1167 | Aug-2024 |
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