Child, Youth, And Family - Children / Youth Support
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Provides children and youth the highest quality volunteer based mentoring programs.more info
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island
Child and youth centered organization dedicated to the growth and development of individuals through high quality recreation, care and enrichment programs that are open, innovative and fun. See "Description" for other Nanaimo locations.more info
Central Island Healthy Lifestyles: Shapedown BC
Helping families in Central Vancouver Island achieve a healthier lifestyle, and improve overall physical and emotional well-being. more info
Friendship Lelum Youth Safe House
Short-term emergency housing for youth ages 12-18 when at risk. Assists them leave the streets and to learn to live safe, healthy lives.more info
Hospice Youth Program
Offers a safe haven for teens ages 13-18 dealing with the death of a special person and a website designed for teens. Call about counselling, library resources and group programs.more info
Kid's Help Phone
Free anonymous and confidential 24/7 phone and online professional counselling service for youth. Large or small concerns.more info
MEND: MIND, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, DO IT!
MEND empowers children and families to become fitter and healthier. There are two MEND programs. MEND 5-7 is for children 5-7 years old and their families and MEND 7-13 is for children 7-13 years old and their families. Both programs are free, fun and interactive and support the entire family in adopting a healthy lifestyle.more info
Nanaimo Youth Services
NARSF Programs Ltd.
Provides a range of counselling, therapy, health and harm reduction services to individuals, children, youth and families, with funding provided by the Ministry of Children & Family Development and Vancouver Island Health Authority.more info
One Stop Youth Centre
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