The Distress Phone Services provide confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
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Help is Available!
At the Youth Crisis Line, they are there for you if you are worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone. The phone lines are available in over 140 languages using a language service. Let them know which language you require, and they will try and provide an interpreter.
A 24 hour phone line, website and smartphone app providing immediate support, counselling or assistance.
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Kids Help Phone is a free and anonymous service that supports young people as they build the skills and abilities they’ll need to improve their emotional health and well-being. In addition to an array of counselling options, they offer young people a wide range of online resources and work tirelessly to share young people’s perspectives on a societal level – locally, nationally, and globally.
Need help right now? Call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor.
Need help but not urgently? Visit websites to find support:
Kids Help Phone: http://kidshelpphone.ca
BroTalk: http://www.brotalk.ca
Resources Around Me: https://kidshelpphone.ca/resourcesaroundme/welcome.html
Kids Help Phone promises that all calls and live chat are anonymous and confidential. Kids Help Phone professional counsellors provide free support to young people across Canada in both English and French.
24/7 Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Live Chat: Wed- Sun 6pm to 2am EST
http://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/AskUsOnline/Chat-counselling.aspx
App: https://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/PhoneUs/AlwaysThere.aspx
A 24 hour, multilingual help line about bullying, gang activity, harassment, intimidation, sexual exploitation and other issues.
Read More →
Are you in danger? Is someone you know being threatened? Want to make a difference?
Call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 and talk one-on-one to a YAV Line support worker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or e-mail us at info@youthagainstviolenceline.com.
If you’re in any way concerned about your safety or the safety of others, we can help. Anything you say is kept completely confidential and you remain totally anonymous – we don’t have call display either. And, because the YAV Line is a multilingual service, we can talk to you in your language.
Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department.
Youth safe house program provided by Hollyburn Family Services
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The North Shore Youth Safe House is a two tier, multi-component resource for youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in need of a safe bed where their immediate basic needs can be met. The upper floor of the home is a four bed 24 hour staffed resource providing short-term emergency accommodation and support services designed to return the youth to a stabilized family home or alternate living environment. The lower level of the home is a separate, two bed longer-term resource designed to provide transitional support towards independent living.
– Are you at risk of harm or abuse?
– Do you need a safe place to stay?
– Are you afraid to go home? Do you have problems at home?
– Are you couch surfing, been kicked out of home or evicted?
– Are you a parent or caregiver in need of a place to turn?
The Safe House is staffed by caring and friendly youth workers 24 hours a day, 7-days a week and utilizes an Integrated Case Management approach to provide the community supports required to meet the complex needs of high risk youth. Residents of the Safe House have access to:
– Family Support Workers, Parent-Teen Mediation and Transitional Youth Workers provided by Hollyburn Family Services under contract with the Ministry of Children and Family Development
– Drug and Alcohol Assessment provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
– On-going and after-care support of Community Youth Outreach Workers funded by the three North Shore municipalities
– Nutritious meals, a clean room and bed, baths, showers, and laundry facilities
– Referral to other required services such as medical help, mental health support, educational and vocational counselling
Referrals:
Individuals may self refer to the North Shore Safe House. We also accept referrals from: Family, Friends, School Counsellors, Youth Workers, Alcohol & Drug Counsellors, Social Workers, Police / RCMP, Community Nurses, Mental Health Workers, and other concerned individuals.
If you or someone you know is a North Shore youth, aged 13-18, needing a safe place to stay, call our 24-hour toll-free line at 1-877-78-YOUTH (1-877-789-6884) to speak with someone who can help.
The North Shore Youth Safe House is licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health.
At HealthLink BC, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search the online Directory to find health services near you. Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night.…
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At HealthLink BC, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search the online Directory to find health services near you.
Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night. On weekdays, you can speak to a dietitian about nutrition and healthy eating. At night, we have pharmacists available to answer your medication questions.
A 24-hour help line for abused children & youth or those that are concerned about them.
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Abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual. Abuse can be abandonment, desertion, neglect, ill-treatment, or failure to meet the physical, emotional needs or medical needs of a child. Abuse can be stopped.
If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you can call the 24-hour Helpline for Children toll-free at 310-1234 (no area code is required).
Who Can Call?
Children
A child who is being abused at home, at school, in the play ground – anywhere – can call for help.
Parents
Parents who are afraid they might hurt their child can call for help.
Community Members
If you know a family where a child is being abused, call the Helpline. You can call anonymously.
There is always a social worker at the end of the phone willing to listen, someone to take action, someone who cares.
A 24 hour website that provides immediate information, support and resources.
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YouthInBC.com supports young people in distress, and those concerned about them, by providing the community’s youth the opportunity to receive non-judgmental, free online crisis intervention counselling, information and resources from highly trained volunteers. This online support is now easily accessible through smartphones, allowing youth access to real-time, online support anywhere.
YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre.
I’ve worked in the field of Children & Youth for over 12 years. During this time I’ve dedicated my time in supporting them in Sports, Martial Arts, Play and of course in navigating through their adolescence.
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A 24 hour, multilingual help line about bullying, gang activity, harassment, intimidation, sexual exploitation and other issues.
Read More →
Are you in danger? Is someone you know being threatened? Want to make a difference?
Call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 and talk one-on-one to a YAV Line support worker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or e-mail us at info@youthagainstviolenceline.com.
If you’re in any way concerned about your safety or the safety of others, we can help. Anything you say is kept completely confidential and you remain totally anonymous – we don’t have call display either. And, because the YAV Line is a multilingual service, we can talk to you in your language.
Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department.
Youth safe house program provided by Hollyburn Family Services
Read More →
The North Shore Youth Safe House is a two tier, multi-component resource for youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in need of a safe bed where their immediate basic needs can be met. The upper floor of the home is a four bed 24 hour staffed resource providing short-term emergency accommodation and support services designed to return the youth to a stabilized family home or alternate living environment. The lower level of the home is a separate, two bed longer-term resource designed to provide transitional support towards independent living.
– Are you at risk of harm or abuse?
– Do you need a safe place to stay?
– Are you afraid to go home? Do you have problems at home?
– Are you couch surfing, been kicked out of home or evicted?
– Are you a parent or caregiver in need of a place to turn?
The Safe House is staffed by caring and friendly youth workers 24 hours a day, 7-days a week and utilizes an Integrated Case Management approach to provide the community supports required to meet the complex needs of high risk youth. Residents of the Safe House have access to:
– Family Support Workers, Parent-Teen Mediation and Transitional Youth Workers provided by Hollyburn Family Services under contract with the Ministry of Children and Family Development
– Drug and Alcohol Assessment provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
– On-going and after-care support of Community Youth Outreach Workers funded by the three North Shore municipalities
– Nutritious meals, a clean room and bed, baths, showers, and laundry facilities
– Referral to other required services such as medical help, mental health support, educational and vocational counselling
Referrals:
Individuals may self refer to the North Shore Safe House. We also accept referrals from: Family, Friends, School Counsellors, Youth Workers, Alcohol & Drug Counsellors, Social Workers, Police / RCMP, Community Nurses, Mental Health Workers, and other concerned individuals.
If you or someone you know is a North Shore youth, aged 13-18, needing a safe place to stay, call our 24-hour toll-free line at 1-877-78-YOUTH (1-877-789-6884) to speak with someone who can help.
The North Shore Youth Safe House is licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health.
Child protection services, family support and youth mental health services provided by the MCFD.
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Multi-disciplinary team consisting of child and youth clinicians and a psychiatrist. Referring problems include anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD and other mental health issues. Centralized intake process for infants, children and youth 0-18. Free.
Victim Support Program for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence or criminal harassment.
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Hollyburn’s Victim Support Program provides a range of support services free of charge to women, children, youth, and men, who have been victims of:
Relationship violence
Family violence
Sexualized assault (recent or historic)
Criminal harassment.
We provide service to residents of North and West Vancouver, including Bowen Island. We are also able to support individuals outside these areas who are a victim of the above crimes and the matter is scheduled in North Vancouver Provincial Court.
If necessary, services can be provided during non-business hours and/or in a community setting in order to meet your unique circumstances and needs. Coordinated links with multi-language services will be available when required.
Hollyburn also offers fee for service counselling for individuals who have access to Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) funding. For information on our CVAP registered counsellor, please see the Counselling section on our website.
Individuals may refer themselves or access this services through a referral from a family member, community professional, police officer, or police-based victim service.
A 24 hour website that provides immediate information, support and resources.
Read More →
YouthInBC.com supports young people in distress, and those concerned about them, by providing the community’s youth the opportunity to receive non-judgmental, free online crisis intervention counselling, information and resources from highly trained volunteers. This online support is now easily accessible through smartphones, allowing youth access to real-time, online support anywhere.
YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre.
Counselling services for children and youth provided by Family Services of the North Shore.
Read More →
Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.
YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.
PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.
Program for children and youth who have been exposed to abuse, threats, violence or substance misuse.
Read More →
The Adolescent & Children’s Empowerment Program provides services for children between 3 & 18 years of age who have witnessed or experienced abuse, threats or violence in the home. The ACE program is open to children who reside on the North Shore. The ACE program provides assessments, referrals and age appropriate support groups for children and adolescents, individual counselling for children & adolescents, support to parents, group and individual counselling for parents (as time permits) and prevention activities for schools. Through the ACE Program, young people are provided services in a safe, supportive environment where they can express and explore their feelings through art, play and discussion. Participants share with their peers, learn new coping strategies and are empowered through their experiences.
Read More →
I’ve worked in the field of Children & Youth for over 12 years. During this time I’ve dedicated my time in supporting them in Sports, Martial Arts, Play and of course in navigating through their adolescence.
Read More →
The Distress Phone Services provide confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Read More →
Help is Available!
At the Youth Crisis Line, they are there for you if you are worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone. The phone lines are available in over 140 languages using a language service. Let them know which language you require, and they will try and provide an interpreter.
A 24 hour phone line, website and smartphone app providing immediate support, counselling or assistance.
Read More →
Kids Help Phone is a free and anonymous service that supports young people as they build the skills and abilities they’ll need to improve their emotional health and well-being. In addition to an array of counselling options, they offer young people a wide range of online resources and work tirelessly to share young people’s perspectives on a societal level – locally, nationally, and globally.
Need help right now? Call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counsellor.
Need help but not urgently? Visit websites to find support:
Kids Help Phone: http://kidshelpphone.ca
BroTalk: http://www.brotalk.ca
Resources Around Me: https://kidshelpphone.ca/resourcesaroundme/welcome.html
Kids Help Phone promises that all calls and live chat are anonymous and confidential. Kids Help Phone professional counsellors provide free support to young people across Canada in both English and French.
24/7 Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Live Chat: Wed- Sun 6pm to 2am EST
http://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/AskUsOnline/Chat-counselling.aspx
App: https://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/PhoneUs/AlwaysThere.aspx
A 24 hour, multilingual help line about bullying, gang activity, harassment, intimidation, sexual exploitation and other issues.
Read More →
Are you in danger? Is someone you know being threatened? Want to make a difference?
Call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 and talk one-on-one to a YAV Line support worker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or e-mail us at info@youthagainstviolenceline.com.
If you’re in any way concerned about your safety or the safety of others, we can help. Anything you say is kept completely confidential and you remain totally anonymous – we don’t have call display either. And, because the YAV Line is a multilingual service, we can talk to you in your language.
Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department.
Victim Support Program for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence or criminal harassment.
Read More →
Hollyburn’s Victim Support Program provides a range of support services free of charge to women, children, youth, and men, who have been victims of:
Relationship violence
Family violence
Sexualized assault (recent or historic)
Criminal harassment.
We provide service to residents of North and West Vancouver, including Bowen Island. We are also able to support individuals outside these areas who are a victim of the above crimes and the matter is scheduled in North Vancouver Provincial Court.
If necessary, services can be provided during non-business hours and/or in a community setting in order to meet your unique circumstances and needs. Coordinated links with multi-language services will be available when required.
Hollyburn also offers fee for service counselling for individuals who have access to Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) funding. For information on our CVAP registered counsellor, please see the Counselling section on our website.
Individuals may refer themselves or access this services through a referral from a family member, community professional, police officer, or police-based victim service.
A 24 hour website that provides immediate information, support and resources.
Read More →
YouthInBC.com supports young people in distress, and those concerned about them, by providing the community’s youth the opportunity to receive non-judgmental, free online crisis intervention counselling, information and resources from highly trained volunteers. This online support is now easily accessible through smartphones, allowing youth access to real-time, online support anywhere.
YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre.
Counselling services for children and youth provided by Family Services of the North Shore.
Read More →
Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.
YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.
PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.
Program for children and youth who have been exposed to abuse, threats, violence or substance misuse.
Read More →
The Adolescent & Children’s Empowerment Program provides services for children between 3 & 18 years of age who have witnessed or experienced abuse, threats or violence in the home. The ACE program is open to children who reside on the North Shore. The ACE program provides assessments, referrals and age appropriate support groups for children and adolescents, individual counselling for children & adolescents, support to parents, group and individual counselling for parents (as time permits) and prevention activities for schools. Through the ACE Program, young people are provided services in a safe, supportive environment where they can express and explore their feelings through art, play and discussion. Participants share with their peers, learn new coping strategies and are empowered through their experiences.
I’ve worked in the field of Children & Youth for over 12 years. During this time I’ve dedicated my time in supporting them in Sports, Martial Arts, Play and of course in navigating through their adolescence.
Read More →
A 24 hour, multilingual help line about bullying, gang activity, harassment, intimidation, sexual exploitation and other issues.
Read More →
Are you in danger? Is someone you know being threatened? Want to make a difference?
Call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 and talk one-on-one to a YAV Line support worker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or e-mail us at info@youthagainstviolenceline.com.
If you’re in any way concerned about your safety or the safety of others, we can help. Anything you say is kept completely confidential and you remain totally anonymous – we don’t have call display either. And, because the YAV Line is a multilingual service, we can talk to you in your language.
Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department.
At HealthLink BC, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search the online Directory to find health services near you. Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night.…
Read More →
At HealthLink BC, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search the online Directory to find health services near you.
Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night. On weekdays, you can speak to a dietitian about nutrition and healthy eating. At night, we have pharmacists available to answer your medication questions.
Victim Support Program for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence or criminal harassment.
Read More →
Hollyburn’s Victim Support Program provides a range of support services free of charge to women, children, youth, and men, who have been victims of:
Relationship violence
Family violence
Sexualized assault (recent or historic)
Criminal harassment.
We provide service to residents of North and West Vancouver, including Bowen Island. We are also able to support individuals outside these areas who are a victim of the above crimes and the matter is scheduled in North Vancouver Provincial Court.
If necessary, services can be provided during non-business hours and/or in a community setting in order to meet your unique circumstances and needs. Coordinated links with multi-language services will be available when required.
Hollyburn also offers fee for service counselling for individuals who have access to Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) funding. For information on our CVAP registered counsellor, please see the Counselling section on our website.
Individuals may refer themselves or access this services through a referral from a family member, community professional, police officer, or police-based victim service.
I’ve worked in the field of Children & Youth for over 12 years. During this time I’ve dedicated my time in supporting them in Sports, Martial Arts, Play and of course in navigating through their adolescence.
Read More →
A 24 hour website that provides immediate information, support and resources.
Read More →
YouthInBC.com supports young people in distress, and those concerned about them, by providing the community’s youth the opportunity to receive non-judgmental, free online crisis intervention counselling, information and resources from highly trained volunteers. This online support is now easily accessible through smartphones, allowing youth access to real-time, online support anywhere.
YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre.
Counselling services for children and youth provided by Family Services of the North Shore.
Read More →
Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.
YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.
PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.