Provides a range of community support services, including individualized case management, conversational English classes, and employment support services. The Youth Development Program provides mentorship by pairing children and youth with supportive adult rol...

Screening and referral telephone line that provides youth and adults access to free withdrawal management services (detox), counselling, medication (methadone maintenance programs), and addiction housing. People who require detoxification receive immediate scr...

Provides a range of mental health and substance use services for Vancouver residents age 17 and over for non-urgent, urgent, and non-emergent intervention: goal is to provide optimal pathways for people to access the appropriate resources in a timely and clien...

Provides contact information, locations and meeting times for Al-Anon, which is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who meet for mutual help and support in dealing with the effects of alcoholism; Adult Children Groups for adult children of alco...

Provides alcohol and drug prevention programs that focus on building resiliency; offered at all elementary and secondary schools in the Burnaby School District.

Provides outreach and individual counselling for youth ages 13 to 24 (primary focus is on youth ages 13 to 18) who would like to change their relationship with alcohol and drugs. Staff provide support based on individual goals and needs; support may include he...

Provides youth with skills and support to face challenges in their lives. Website features wellness checks and personal stories that aim to end the stigma of anxiety, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and depression. Living Life to the Full for Youth is an eig...

One-stop centre providing a range of social, education, health, education, housing, employment, substance use, and life skills services. Services include alcohol and drug counselling and mental health counselling. The BYRC Resource Room offers youth ages 13 to...

Provides short-term, intensive, inpatient support for youth ages 13 to 18 years of age who are experiencing serious concurrent mental health and substance use concerns. A multidisciplinary team provides support services with a holistic approach by offering ass...

Central intake team provides access to supported transitional housing and treatment at Directions Youth Haven, Peak House, and Vancouver Youth Support Recovery Program (Sequoia House and Alder House) for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 with substance use ...

Offers staffed residential care for children and youth ages 12 to 18 with autism and/or complex mental health challenges. Residential homes are built around the needs of the child or youth to ensure their success. Referral by Ministry of Children and Family De...

One-stop centre for youth and families to access a drop-in resource room for support, food, laundry, and showers, as well as programming for social, health, education, housing, substance use, employment, and life skills services. Services include addiction cou...

Counsellors provide individual counselling to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24, helping them recognize and positively deal with issues affecting mental well-being. Support from counsellors is non-judgemental and culturally relevant, and can help youth with stres...

Provides individual and group addiction counselling to children, youth, adults, and families, mainly in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Strathcona communities. Uses a client-centred, harm-reduction approach. Also offers preventive and early intervention prog...

Through phone and web-based consultation, supports community care providers with information, advice, and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth with mental health and substance use concerns. Multi-disciplinary team in...

Offers a stabilization and transitional living home to male youth and young adults ages 19 to 24 who have current or recent mild to moderate substance use issues. Provides a holistic approach to help residents overcome barriers prior to transitioning into appr...

Inpatient program provides 24-hour medical supervision and support for adults ages 19 and up who want to withdraw and stabilize from the physical effects of alcohol and other substances; also available for youth ages 14 to 18. Services include medical manageme...

Supports the RCMP in delivering the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) keep'n it REAL (kiR) program to BC school children in Grades 5 and 6. The program empowers children with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to become safe and responsible c...

Offers therapeutic counselling and life skills programs to youth ages 15 to 25 who are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and addiction issues resulting from childhood trauma and abuse; family counselling is also available. Programs are designed to empow...

Provides a medically safe residential program for clients ages 15 and older who are detoxing from drugs and alcohol, including methadone. Services include assessment, withdrawal management, and crisis intervention counselling. Average length of stay is five da...

Boundaries Program provides therapy and education to children age 12 and under who are exhibiting sexualized behaviour. Services include planning and behaviour management education for families and caregivers. Connect Parent Program is for parents of children ...

Provides free integrated health and social services for youth ages 12 to 24 and their families. Mental health care, substance use services, primary health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services are accessible under one roof. Other services i...

Provides a range of wellness services for young people ages 12 to 24 and their families. Offers youth peer support by young adults with lived experience navigating the health and wellness systems. Through Mental Health Intake, clinicians do assessments and pro...

Provides free integrated health and social services for youth ages 12 to 24 and their families. Mental health care, substance use services, primary health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services are accessible under one roof. Peer support is ...

Residential program for young people ages 12 to 18 who have social and/or behavioural challenges. Uses an individualized, relationship-based approach to treatment. Assists youth to develop self-awareness, social skills, sensitivity to the needs and rights of o...