Counselling
We provide confidential counselling services to youth aged 13- 18 and their families living in Metro Vancouver. It provides an avenue for youth and their family members to develop strategies to prevent conflicts from escalating in the future.
WHY we do it...
The goal is to reduce the risk factors that contribute to antisocial behaviour, family breakdown and out-of-home placements.
HOW we work...
Our counselling service is free, confidential and voluntary. It is provided as part of an integrated network of outreach services that are tailored to meet the unique strengths, needs and circumstances of each youth referred to us, and their parents or guardians.
WHERE we do it...
We provide counselling to families living in Anmore, Belcarra, Katzie First Nations Communities, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Vancouver, and the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody) areas.
What we do…
Through a series of sessions with our counsellors, youth, parents/guardians are supported in developing strategies to prevent conflicts from escalating in the future. Services are intended to be short term, typically no more than 6 months, although there are exceptions based on the unique needs of those served.
We also work with each individual to ensure they can access the additional supports or services they require.
We accept referrals from probation officers and social workers working for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). For Anmore, Belcarra and Tri-Cities referrals call 604 761 7060 For referrals in Katzie First Nations Communities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows call 604 476 2821.
