PLEA Community Services Society of BC

Offers children, parents, caregivers, and service providers the information and practical tools they need to keep young people safe from all forms of sexual exploitation. Includes workshops created for schoolchildren covering discussions on sexual exploitation, men's issues in sexual assault, consen...

Develops collaborative relationships with community partners to promote youth development. Works with employers to create employment opportunities, and with landlords to improve access to safe and stable housing. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Port...

Offers intensive counselling services to youth and families who have risk factors that contribute to antisocial behaviour, family breakdown, and out-of-home placements for youth. Counselling is designed to address family functioning, and sessions can include the youth and their family members who ar...

Supervises youth who have been placed on a curfew as a condition of bail or probation order. Curfews are monitored by telephone and supported by random in-person checks in the Lower Mainland. Referral from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is required. Serves Bowen Island, Maple...

Residential addiction treatment program for young women ages 12 to 18 on probation. Participants reside in PLEA family care with families trained in detox, stabilization, and support recovery, while receiving day, evening, and weekend treatment at a separate facility. The six-month program includes ...

Drop-in groups for LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 18. Offers movie and game nights, guest speakers, and other group activities in a supportive environment. Contact local representative for details. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).Ridge Meadows: 604-708-2648, genoutrm@plea.bc...

Community-based, one-to-one services for youth on court order. Staff works with the participant to assist in their development of educational, vocational, interpersonal, and social skills. Referral required from MCFD. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Por...

A one-to-one volunteer mentoring program available to children and youth who face challenges at home, at school, or in the community. Children/youth are matched with adults who act as positive role models and who encourage them to participate in activities that allow them to experience success and b...

Pairs volunteer mentors with young adults age 19 and over who live in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows, and who are transitioning to independence from Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) guardianship or a Youth Agreement. Aim is to assist the young adults in developing resiliency to overco...

Provides voluntary support services for sexually exploited youth ages 19 and under, including those who are victims of human trafficking. Assesses youth and develops a treatment plan that may include substance misuse treatment, education, housing, and one-to-one support. Also connects youth with com...

Provides voluntary support services for sexually exploited youth ages 19 and under, including those who are victims of human trafficking. Assesses youth and develops a treatment plan that may include substance misuse treatment, education, housing, and one-to-one support. Also connects youth with com...

Offers intensive, short-term mediation to help improve family communication and create better understanding. Serves families in crisis, including when youth have left the home or are at risk of leaving home. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Referrals are through th...

Provides opportunities for youth ages 16 to 19 who are not enrolled in school and have little or no job experience. Combines life skills training, employment readiness training, work experience, and consistent support and encouragement. Also supports employers to provide and maintain employment for ...

Provides free and confidential discussion groups for transgender youth ages 13 to 25 who live within the Fraser North catchment area (Burnaby to Maple Ridge), and also for their parents and guardians. Provides youth with peer support, information, and resources necessary to identify and address thei...

Maintains staff-supported homes for youth ages 18 and under facing significant behavioural or developmental issues. Develops and implements individualized service plans in cooperation with youth and their support networks, to promote a wide variety of developmental outcomes. Works to create a safe a...

Four-month addiction treatment program for BC male youth ages 12 to 18 on probation. Participants reside in a PLEA family care home with caregivers trained in detox, stabilization, and support recovery. At a separate facility, they receive day, evening, and weekend treatment, including counselling (...

Provides one-on-one support on an outreach basis to youth, helping youth develop life skills, address risks and challenges, and build positive connections within their community. Workers help youth to identify and work on goals in areas such as family, peers, and community, as well as help youth rec...