Youth Empowerment Society (YES)
Mission Statement
First, to assist youth to remove themselves from the high risk environment of the street and make the transition to healthier and more constructive life situations and Second, to help youth and families make positive choices, which will prevent involvement in at risk behaviour or connection with the street scene.
Locations Served
Program Areas
Community Building, Education, Employment, Health and Wellness, Housing, Outreach| Program | Description | Age Range | Website | Phone | Program Category | Indigenous Services | Last Updated | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Club | Provides a safe, healthy alternative for youth to ‘hanging out’ in the downtown core and a connecting point for street entrenched youth who may wish to explore a more positive lifestyle. Services include meals, shower and laundry facilities, hygiene products, clothing, computer and TV access, WiFi and drop-in support. The Alliance Club is a safe and welcoming place for youth of all genders and identities. |
13-19 | Website | 250-361-3923 | Community Building, Food | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Anxiety Group | The group provides a learning experience for youth to make meaningful connections not only to other youth experiencing anxiety but also connections within themselves when it comes to their own coping skills and self awareness. |
13-18 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Daytime Youth Drop-In | Youth receive assistance and support to meet their needs which may include: emergency housing/shelter, drug and alcohol counselling/withdrawal management, mental health support, food/basic needs, drop-in facilities, individual/family support, life skills training, independent living support/transitional planning, linking/referrals and outreach services. Services are available Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm. |
13-18 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Community Building, Food, Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Down to Earth | Down to Earth is a free outdoor program geared towards engaging youth with outdoor oriented activities. Its goal is expose youth to healthy recreations and teach them the skills necessary to do so. Outings take place bi-weekly and include hiking, paddle boarding, and fishing. |
13-18 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Community Building | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Life skills (YES) | A goal oriented program that recognizes goals are fluid and may change from time to time. Goals are client directed and can include but are not limited to housing, school, employment and coping skills for mental health. |
12-19 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Education | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Shift | This group is designed to be an inclusive and safe space where youth can access support related to their gender identity and come together for peer connections. |
13-19 | Website | 250-361-3923 | Community Building, Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Specialized Youth Detox (SYD) | A voluntary non-medical withdrawal management program for all youth who want support with detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Harm reduction strategies, Post detox planning, Supportive and compassionate environment, Recreational activities, Group and individual support/counselling. |
13-18 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Supportive independent Living (SIL) | The program integrates accommodation support, personal management skill building and individual support services as components in order for youth to make a smooth transition to living independently. |
15-23 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| You(th) Can Cook | You(th) Can Cook is a free community kitchen and garden for at-risk youth. The program helps youth build nutrition, budgeting, and cooking skills. You(th) Can Cook is interactive and engaging, involving guest speakers, local chefs, games and prizes. Youth are also given the opportunity to obtain their Food Safe certification. Youth are also welcome to bring a support worker to attend classes with them if requested. |
13-18 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Education, Food | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth and Family Support Services (YFSS) | The objective is to provide the necessary interventions required to support the safety, well-being and reunification of youth and their families by increasing the family’s capacity to deal with the issues that have caused family challenges. |
12-19 | Website | 250-386-1401 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Can Garden | Community garden situated at the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter that provides youth with the opportunity to learn how to grow their own produce and take-home healthy fruits and vegetables at no charge. |
13-18 | Website | 250-386-8282 | Community Building, Food | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Services Outreach (YSOT) | The Outreach program provides initial and immediate contact with youth, ages 12-19 and their families in need of services. This program provides emotional and practical support and crisis intervention to reduce risks to youth and their families.Youth Support Workers are available Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm to work with youth both in an office setting through scheduled appointments along with working collaboratively in an outreach and community based capacity. |
12-19 | Website | 250-220-8938 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Wellness Program | The program offers a variety of activities like board game cafe, bug zoo, movie night, arts and crafts. Wellness workshops include topics on anxiety, art, cooking, financial literacy, gender identity and sexual health. |
12-19 | Website | 250-383-3514 | Community Building, Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Food Pantry | The VYES Youth Food Pantry provides youth aged 13-19 access to healthy, culturally relevant food options, household items, hygiene products, and clothing. The Food Pantry also offers skill building workshops around food, cooking, and budgeting for grocery trips. The Food Pantry is a welcoming, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed space that is youth friendly. All of the food, supplies and workshops are free of charge. The pantry will be open Mondays and Tuesdays from 12pm – 5pm starting November 2024. These hours may be subject to change. |
13-19 | Website | Use website contact form | Food | No | Dec-2024 |
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| Housing Program | Housing Type | Beds/Units | Max Stay | Age Range | Restrictions | Amenities | Referral Process | Website | Phone | Last Updated | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (KEYS) | Emergency Shelter | 10 | 13-18 | Youth 16 years and under require the verbal consent of their legal guardian to access. |
Access to basic needs services (including meals, showers, clothing, hygiene products). Assistance with job searches, resume building and skills for independence |
Referrals are accepted directly from youth, families, MCFD, and/or other community service providers. |
Website | 250-386-8282 | Aug-2024 |
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