Child, Youth, And Family - Children / Youth Support - Support / Life Skills

Provides children and youth the highest quality volunteer based mentoring programs.more info

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

Helping families in Central Vancouver Island achieve a healthier lifestyle, and improve overall physical and emotional well-being. more info

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

Provides services to connect and empower youth ages 16-30.more info

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

Drop-in centre for teens ages 13-18.more info

The children who witness overdose trauma support group program; Shine Program is a program designed to connect children ages 9-12 in the Nanaimo area, which have witnessed overdose with loved ones or effects related to substance use. This program was designed due to the opioids epidemic and needs from the community. The 8-week trauma informed, psychoeducational program will help children to gain the skills to manage their emotions and feelings in a safe and supported environment with children who may have similar experiences. They will be able to express themselves through art, music, drama, games and group dialogue. In this program the children will be provided the opportunity to learn and share in a fun environment. more info

TNT is a community developed, safe teen network that gives high school youth a way to stay safe in today's world.more info