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YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region

Provides a safe, healthy, and affordable environment to support families in Metro Vancouver as they connect and get active. Programs and services help to empower children, youth, adults, families, seniors, newcomers, and job seekers to thrive and reach their full potential. Operates Bettie Allard YMCA, Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA, Langara Family YMCA, Robert Lee YMCA, and Tong Louie Family YMCA. The administrative head office also oversees YMCA programs and services in Kamloops and in Northern BC. Offers financial assistance to access YMCA programs for those with financial barriers. Administration hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

www.gv.ymca.ca

Contact

Phone 1: 604-939-9622
Email: information.request@bc.ymca.ca

Address

Head Office, 10-620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, V3M 1J2

Mailing Address

Head Office, 10-620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, V3M 1J2

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Canadian Fitness Connection

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free eight-week program for immigrants age 19 and older.

A free eight-week program for immigrants age 19 and older. Program combines fitness and recreational activities with workshops about living and working in Canada. Participants must have permanent resident status, be a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Includes a complimentary two-month YMCA membership. Registration is required. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/newcomer-services
Address

No address available
Program combines fitness and recreational activities with workshops about living and working in Canada. Participants must have permanent resident status, be a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Includes a complimentary two-month YMCA membership. Registration is required. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).

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Mailing Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Phone 1: 604-374-5465

Email: connections@bc.ymca.ca

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - Burnaby

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families.

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves Burnaby. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 9 am to 8 pm Thursdays; and 8:30 am to 3 pm Saturdays; closed from 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month. Funded by the City of Burnaby and by Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Website

gv.ymca.ca/ccrr
Address

3rd Floor-4460 Beresford Street
Burnaby, BC, V5H 2Y8
Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves Burnaby. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 9 am to 8 pm Thursdays; and 8:30 am to 3 pm Saturdays; closed from 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month. Funded by the City of Burnaby and by Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Mailing Address

3rd Floor-4460 Beresford Street
Burnaby, BC, V5H 2Y8

Contact

Phone 1: 604-294-1109

Fax: 604-931-3440

Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - Coquitlam

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families.

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 9 am to 8 pm Wednesdays; and 8:30 am to 3 pm Saturdays; closed from 3 pm to 4:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month. Funded by Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/ccrr
Address

1130-C Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P5
Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 9 am to 8 pm Wednesdays; and 8:30 am to 3 pm Saturdays; closed from 3 pm to 4:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month. Funded by Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Mailing Address

1130-C Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P5

Contact

Phone 1: 604-931-3400

Fax: 604-931-3440

Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - New Westminster

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families.

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves New Westminster. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; and 10:30 am to 6 pm Tuesdays. Funded by Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/ccrr
Address

10-620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, V3M 1J2
Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers, including start-up and administrative information, registry listing, workshop and networking opportunities, and access to a toy and resource library. Serves New Westminster. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; and 10:30 am to 6 pm Tuesdays. Funded by Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Mailing Address

10-620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, V3M 1J2

Contact

Phone 1: 604-931-3400

Fax: 604-931-3440

Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca

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Citizenship Preparation and Participation

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Free 10-week program to support adults age 19 or older in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test.

Free 10-week program to support adults age 19 or older in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Must be a Permanent Resident or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Registration is required. Program is offered in person and/or online. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/newcomer-services
Address

No address available
Must be a Permanent Resident or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Registration is required. Program is offered in person and/or online. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Mailing Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Settlement Case Manager: 778-990-4856

Fax: 604-684-3256

Email: connections@bc.ymca.ca

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Connect2Work

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
12 other services offered by this agency

A free pre-employment program that focuses on employability and life skills for newcomer youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome barriers to work.

A free pre-employment program that focuses on employability and life skills for newcomer youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome barriers to work. Program includes skill-building workshops, one-on-one employment coaching, English as a Second Language (ESL) support, and networking opportunities. Workshops are held from 10:30 am to 12 noon on Saturdays at Robert Lee YMCA. Registrants must have permanent resident status, be a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel); a separate program for temporary foreign workers is also available.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/newcomer-services
Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2
Program includes skill-building workshops, one-on-one employment coaching, English as a Second Language (ESL) support, and networking opportunities. Workshops are held from 10:30 am to 12 noon on Saturdays at Robert Lee YMCA. Registrants must have permanent resident status, be a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel); a separate program for temporary foreign workers is also available.

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Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Phone 1: 604-689-YMCA (604-689-9622)

Email: connect2work@bc.ymca.ca

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Social and Educational Events

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Provides free programs that helps newcomer immigrants individuals and families integrate into life in Canada.

Provides free programs that helps newcomer immigrants individuals and families integrate into life in Canada. Includes weekly conversation clubs, monthly social and educational events, and courses. Participants must be permanent residents. Social and educational events include activities such as local guided hikes, cultural celebrations, and workshops on employment and volunteering. Events happen at various locations throughout Vancouver and Burnaby; registration is required for each event. Accepts participants year-round; must be a permanent resident, a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/newcomer-services
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No address available
Includes weekly conversation clubs, monthly social and educational events, and courses. Participants must be permanent residents. Social and educational events include activities such as local guided hikes, cultural celebrations, and workshops on employment and volunteering. Events happen at various locations throughout Vancouver and Burnaby; registration is required for each event. Accepts participants year-round; must be a permanent resident, a convention refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).

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Mailing Address

c/o YMCA Immigrant Services, 2nd Floor-955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Phone 1: 604-374-5465

Phone 2: 604-685-8066

Email: connections@bc.ymca.ca

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Teen Mind Medicine/Youth Mind Medicine

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free, early intervention program for Indigenous teens and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety.

A free, early intervention program for Indigenous teens and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety. Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Teen Mind Medicine group is for adolescents ages 13 to 18 and Youth Mind Medicine group is for young adults ages 18 to 30. Program is facilitated in person or online by mental health professionals in a culturally responsive way and delivered by Indigenous-serving organizations across BC in partnership with YMCA. Accepts self-referrals; no diagnosis of anxiety is required. Funded by the Province of BC.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness
Address

No address available
Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Teen Mind Medicine group is for adolescents ages 13 to 18 and Youth Mind Medicine group is for young adults ages 18 to 30. Program is facilitated in person or online by mental health professionals in a culturally responsive way and delivered by Indigenous-serving organizations across BC in partnership with YMCA. Accepts self-referrals; no diagnosis of anxiety is required. Funded by the Province of BC.

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Mailing Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Phone 1: 604-673-6170

Email: mindmedicine@bc.ymca.ca

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Y Mind Teen/Y Mind Youth

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free mental wellness program for teens and young adults who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress.

A free mental wellness program for teens and young adults who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Y Mind Teen group for adolescents ages 13 to 18. Y Mind Youth for young adults ages 18 to 30. A maximum of 12 participants per group meet in person and virtually for seven weeks with two mental health trained facilitators; no YMCA membership is needed. Accepts self-referrals; no diagnosis of anxiety is required. Serves BC.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness
Address

No address available
Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Y Mind Teen group for adolescents ages 13 to 18. Y Mind Youth for young adults ages 18 to 30. A maximum of 12 participants per group meet in person and virtually for seven weeks with two mental health trained facilitators; no YMCA membership is needed. Accepts self-referrals; no diagnosis of anxiety is required. Serves BC.

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Mailing Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

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Phone 1: 604-673-6182

Email: ymind@bc.ymca.ca

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YBEAT (Youth Breakthrough to Employment and Training) - Fraser Valley

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment.

A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment. Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skills, job search and coaching support, short-term training and certification, and mental and physical wellness; this is followed by a 12-week work placement. Participants receive a cash completion bonus and a six-month YMCA gym membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or confirmed refugee living in Fraser Valley. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC; administered by Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/ybeat
Address

No address available
Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skills, job search and coaching support, short-term training and certification, and mental and physical wellness; this is followed by a 12-week work placement. Participants receive a cash completion bonus and a six-month YMCA gym membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or confirmed refugee living in Fraser Valley. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC; administered by Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

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Mailing Address

Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA, 45844 Hocking Avenue
Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1B4

Contact

Supervisor (cell): 236-522-1277

Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA: 604-792-3371

Email: youthbeat.fv@gv.ymca.ca

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YBEAT (Youth Breakthrough to Employment and Training) - Metro Vancouver

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment.

A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment. Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skills, job search and coaching support, short-term training and certification, and mental and physical wellness; this is followed by a 12-week work placement. Participants receive a cash completion bonus and a six-month YMCA gym membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or confirmed refugee living in Metro Vancouver. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC; administered by Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/ybeat
Address

No address available
Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skills, job search and coaching support, short-term training and certification, and mental and physical wellness; this is followed by a 12-week work placement. Participants receive a cash completion bonus and a six-month YMCA gym membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or confirmed refugee living in Metro Vancouver. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC; administered by Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

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Mailing Address

Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Contact

Administrative Assistant (cell): 778-386-0853

Robert Lee YMCA: 604-685-8066

Email: youthbeat@bc.ymca.ca

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YMCA at Home

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Provides free virtual programs, and activities including exercise videos, family activities, and wellness programs.

Provides free virtual programs, and activities including exercise videos, family activities, and wellness programs. Membership programming includes monthly challenges, fitness and workout instructions, healthy eating plans, meditation and leadership development programs; and kids and family activities such as sing-along songs, arts and crafts. Fees without membership is $5.99 monthly; subsidies are available through local YMCA office.
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www.ymcahome.ca/about
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No address available
Membership programming includes monthly challenges, fitness and workout instructions, healthy eating plans, meditation and leadership development programs; and kids and family activities such as sing-along songs, arts and crafts. Fees without membership is $5.99 monthly; subsidies are available through local YMCA office.

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Youth Employment Bootcamp - Surrey

Provided by YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region
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A free program that focuses on employability and life skills for youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers.

A free program that focuses on employability and life skills for youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers. Program runs from one to four weeks, followed by a work experience placement. Includes certifications, a living allowance, and a three-month YMCA membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, confirmed refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Service is offered in person in Surrey. Funded in part by Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy - Skills Link Program.
Website

www.gv.ymca.ca/YEB
Address

Tong Louie Family YMCA, 14988 57th Avenue
Surrey, BC, V3S 7S6
Program runs from one to four weeks, followed by a work experience placement. Includes certifications, a living allowance, and a three-month YMCA membership. Participants must be un- or under-employed, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, confirmed refugee, or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Service is offered in person in Surrey. Funded in part by Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy - Skills Link Program.

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Tong Louie Family YMCA, 14988 57th Avenue
Surrey, BC, V3S 7S6

Contact

Admin Assistant (cell): 604-306-7934

Tong Louie Family YMCA: 604-575-9622

Fax: 604-575-3132

Email: yeb@bc.ymca.ca

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YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region

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Canadian Fitness Connection

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - Burnaby

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - Coquitlam

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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) - New Westminster

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Citizenship Preparation and Participation

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Connect2Work

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Social and Educational Events

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Teen Mind Medicine/Youth Mind Medicine

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Y Mind Teen/Y Mind Youth

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YBEAT (Youth Breakthrough to Employment and Training) - Fraser Valley

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YBEAT (Youth Breakthrough to Employment and Training) - Metro Vancouver

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YMCA at Home

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Youth Employment Bootcamp - Surrey

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