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Youth Programs
Youth and Family Development Programs aim to enhance
personal well-being, strengthen family functioning and increase personal
responsibility, confidence and healthy decision-making. Emphasis on a
client-centered approach within a continuum of care model, which focuses on the
health, resiliency and resourcefulness of individuals. Services are provided in
a safe and respectful environment where diversity and connection to community is
valued.
- Edmonds Youth and Family Resource Centre
- Parent Teen Mediation
- Youth and Family Development Work
- Youth Source
- The best Youth Links on the Internet
Edmonds Youth and Family Resource Centre
Edmonds Youth and Family Resource Centre offers drop-in support services to
at-risk youth. This service provides a safe welcoming environment for youth to
hang out, have something to eat, learn about community resources, access crisis
and goal orientated counseling or talk to a youth worker about issues that are
relevant to them such as alcohol and drug misuse, family conflict, relationships
and school. A self-esteem/life skills building girls group and a parenting group
are also offered through this resource.
For more information about the Edmonds Youth and Family Resource Centre, call
the Purpose Society at 604.526.2522.
Parent Teen Mediation
Parent Teen Mediation offers services to youth, parents, caregivers and
guardians who are experiencing family conflict. Parent Teen Mediators help to
negotiate agreements, increase communication skills and reestablish healthy
connections within the family or the care giving environment. This service will
be of value to youth, parents, caregivers and guardians of youth that are
experiencing family conflict.
This is a fee for service program. For more information about the Parent Teen
Mediation Program, call the Purpose Society at 604.526.2522.
Youth and Family Development Work
The Youth and Family Development Program is designed to assist families with
youth age 13-18, who could benefit from conflict resolution, mediation, and/or
parent education to resolve or manage crisis and avoid family breakdown.
Typically, there is concern about the safety and well being of the youth. In
most situations, MCFD, or a community professional, has identified the youth as
being at-risk.
For more information about the Youth and Family Development Program, call the
Purpose Society at 604.526.2522.
Youth Links Buddy Program
The Youth Links Buddy Program offers opportunities for newcomer youth to build
relationships with volunteer youth using a peer group-mentoring model of service
delivery. This program helps to ease the transition newcomers face as a result
of moving to a new country. Newcomers who participate in this program will have
the opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy fun activities and increase their
English language skills.
For more information about the Youth Links Buddy Program, call the Purpose
Society at 604.526.2522.
Youth Source
Youth Source provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere for youth. Youth have access
to a wide array of services through this resource. They can access free medical
care, talk to an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, youth worker or therapist, take a
shower, do their laundry or access the emergency food cupboard. Youth are also
welcome to hang out and participate in recreational activities. We also provide
advocacy and referral services for youth on issues such as shelter, income
assistance, legal services, family mediation and school issues.
Internet Links for Youth
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