Youth
The goal of the North Shore Neighbourhood House Youth Services is to provide youth outreach services to our community through our various neighbourhood locations and through partnership with other community service providers. We believe youth are valued members of our community; we work to support young people in a variety of ways.
If you are interested in meeting new friends, taking part in fun local road trips or just want a place to hang out or an ear to listen, take a look at our calendar or drop by to see what we have to offer. Everyone is welcome!
Youth Support
Youth Outreach Workers
If you are in need of our services, please fill out our referral form and send to tprescott@nsnh.bc.ca. Our youth outreach workers are trained to provide support, guidance and referrals in a non-judgmental way. Our goal is to make you feel safe, supported and respected
Our outreach workers can help you with:
- One-to-one support, temporary or ongoing
- Drug and alcohol education
- School problems
- Family issues
- Job and resume skills
- Providing advocacy and information
- Referrals to other services
- And lots more!
Special Needs Teen Club
Teen Club is a Out of School care Program for special needs teenagers aged 13 to 18 that focuses on social and life skill development through exposure to a wide variety of leisure activities.
The teens attending the program are referred by Community Living British Columbia. They have a wide variety of challenges: Autism, Down Syndrome, William’s Syndrome, general developmental delays, hearing and visual impairments, psychiatric disorders and learning disabilities. Staff work with social workers, school staff, psychologists/psychiatrists, neurologists, behaviour therapists and families to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
Teen Club provides high quality programming that includes a balance of in-house and community based activities; these include sports, drama and music programs, game days and outings to locations in the community. For more information contact Roberta Niccoli-Morrison at roberta@nsscdp.com
Activities
Young Parents Program
Being a young parent comes with unique challenges and responsibilities.
The House administers the Young Parent Program (for youth ages 13-24 years) on the North Shore. Our program provides:
- One-to-one support with our Family Support Worker
- A regular group drop-in
- Parenting classes
- Out-trips
- Ongoing advocacy and support
We are partnered with the North Vancouver School District
Contact Family Support Worker at nsnhfsw@nsnh.bc.ca
Need Help Now?
NS Youth Safe House (24 hours)
1-877-789-6884
Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Youth Help Line (24 hours)
(604) 310-1234
24 hours
Youth Crisis Line (24 hours)
(604) 872-3311
Rape Crisis Line (24 hours)
(604) 255-6344
Suicide Support Line (24 hours)
1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433)
24 hours
Kids Help Line (24 hours)
1-800-668-6868
Police / Fire / Ambulance (24hours)
911
