Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
Here To Help is a web site geared towards mental health and substance use information. It features a ton of up-to-date information on both, ideas & skills to help manage these issues, screening self-tests, and support in the form of their discussion forums or by email.
Posted: September 3rd, 2010 under Drugs, Alcohol & Addictions, Life skills, Mental Health, Resources.
The YMCA of Vancouver is a resource for women and their families that provides programs and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Posted: February 10th, 2009 under Counseling & Supports, Employment & Unemployment, Life skills, Resources.
SUCCESS is a multi-service agency with a mandate to promote the well-being of all Canadians and immigrants. Services are delivered in five major areas: social services, employment services, business & economic development services, training & education services, and health services. They also run a Chinese Help Line in Mandarin & Cantonese.
Posted: November 27th, 2008 under Counseling & Supports, Employment & Unemployment, Immigrant & Multicultural Services, Life skills, Resources.
Directions Youth Services Centre is a drop-in centre for street-entrenched youth, with programs ranging up to 24 years old. Services include hot meals, showers, laundry, one-on-one workers, employability training and Dusk2Dawn, an evening peer support program.
Posted: July 8th, 2008 under Drugs, Alcohol & Addictions, Employment & Unemployment, Life skills, Resources.
Watari offers support and resources to youth around substance misuse, life skills training and street issues. Programs include: Youth Day Treatment Program, Community Addictions Counselling Team and the Transition to Independence Program.
Posted: June 13th, 2008 under Counseling & Supports, Drugs, Alcohol & Addictions, First Nations Services, Life skills, Resources.
The Gathering Place is a community centre that caters to the disadvantaged residents of the Downtown South community. Services include a low-cost cafeteria, health centre, reading room and a c0nnected education centre.
Posted: June 13th, 2008 under Employment & Unemployment, Life skills, Resources.