Counseling & Supports
Urban Native Youth Association
Phone: 604-254-7732
Address: 1618 East Hastings, Vancouver BC V5L 1S6
Web: www.unya.bc.ca Email: info@unya.bc.ca
Operates a variety of programs and services for Native youth aged 13-24. These include:
- Education & Training
- Personal Support (youth workers, counsellors, outreach, mediation and a drop-in centre)
- Residential Programs (Aboriginal Youth Safehouse and residential alcohol & drug programs)
- Sports and Recreation Program
Their web site has a listing of upcoming events and regularly schedules activities:
Helpline for Children (MCFD)
Toll-free in BC (no area code needed): 310-1234
Web: www.safekidsbc.ca/helpline.htm
The Helpline for Children is the Ministry of Child and Family Development’s toll-free line for reporting of suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Ministry social workers are also available to help support families in difficulty, since placing youth in care isn’t always the best or only way to help.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
24-Hour Distress Line Phone: 604-872-3311 Toll-free: 1-866-661-3311
1-800-SUICIDE BC-wide toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Provides the following services:
- The Distress Line – 24-hour support and crisis counselling
- YouthInBC.com – web-based hotline for youth: noon to 1am every day
- Community Education Program – Stress Management and Suicide Prevention school-based workshops, as well as professional development presentations
Counselling BC
Web site that provides a directory of over 175 psychologists, counsellors and other professional therapists. Search by office location, area of practice, therapeutic approach, language or name.
Kids Help Phone
Toll free: 1-800-668-6868 (anywhere in Canada)
Web: www.kidshelpphone.ca
Provides free, confidential, anonymous counselling over the phone 24/7, by online chat or via questions posted on their site, to young people up to age 20. Website provides space to share stories and connect with other youth, as well as a Topic Library about common issues and concerns facing children and youth.
Live Chat Counselling also available from 6pm to 11pm EST, Thursday to Sunday.
Odyssey I and II
Odyssey I: 604-299-6377, 518 Howard Ave., Burnaby BC
Odyssey II: 604-879-8853, 2875 St. George St., Vancouver BC
Web: http://www.bgc-gv.bc.ca/content.asp?L=E&DocID=45
Odyssey is a program that provides services to youth and their families who are affected by substance abuse. They provide a wide range of services: individual, family and/or group counselling, drop-in, social/recreational activities, referrals, drug/alcohol information and education. The programs offer a supportive atmosphere where youth feel comfortable to explore alcohol and drug related issues and consider options for fostering a healthier lifestyle.
No fee for service. Self-referrals are fine.
Offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver
