SACY Leadership and Resiliency Program

Provided by: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Vancouver

Service Description

Leadership and community engagement program for youth attending select schools in the Vancouver area. Program includes weekly group activities, monthly community service and monthly adventure trips. Participants can take part in arts and crafts workshops, learn practical life skills and explore outdoor activities like camping, snowsports, watersports and rock climbing. The program explores topics such as alcohol and drug use, sexual health and community engagement. Provides opportunities for mentorship and peer engagement. Aims to build leadership and communication skills, develop healthy coping strategies and promote goal-setting. The program is partnered with Supporting and Connecting Youth (SACY), the Vancouver School Board's healthy substance use initiative. Runs year round, at eight locations.

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