Youth Services - For Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Youth
Indigenous Services, Services for Children, Services for Youth, and Social / Recreational
Provided by Carrier Sekani Family Services
Provides wrap-around and low-barrier supports to children and youth ages 8 - 29 years old.
The CSFS Youth Services program provides cultural, recreational, educational, and land-based opportunities that increase protective factors for youth through year-round programming and 1:1 service delivery. The program also offers wrap-around, low-barrier resources that support youth from its eleven member Nations, as well as those living in urban centers or away from home (Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake).
All Youth Services programming is open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous individuals. Specific programs and services are organized by age and gender. Individualized services are also available to any youth (ages 8 - 29) referred by a community-based professional, or by self-referral.
Prince George Niwh Hiskakkak Habibeh (For Our Children):
Provides youth empowerment services in a safe, welcoming space that embraces youth engagement. The programming instills cultural pride while actively participating in reconciliation for brighter futures for Indigenous youth.
Provides youth empowerment services in a safe, welcoming space that embraces youth engagement. The programming instills cultural pride while actively participating in reconciliation for brighter futures for Indigenous youth.
Programs offered include:
- Walk Tall
- Youth Support Services: Intensive Youth Social Workers
- Elder Youth Mentorship ( Beading & language groups)
- Youth Pantry / Food Bank
- Youth Advisory Council
- Nk’esiy’ “I Love You” PRIDE Group
- Niwh Khinek “Our Language” Program
- Whu Neh Nee - Wise One's Study Group (Academic Support)
Read more about each of the services offered at Niwh Hiskah Habibeh. View the monthly calendar for upcoming programs here.
Prince George Sk’ai Zeh Yah Drop-In Centre:
The centre provides a safe and healthy environment for those who are homeless, ages 16 - 29 years old. They ensure low barrier services, including access to social and health programs. The drop-in space offers immediate supports to youth who need necessities and/or a safe place. These include hot breakfast and lunch, access to laundry facilities, hygiene items, bus tickets and so much more. In addition, the High-Risk Youth Services program offers a variety of activities and groups including Peer Recovery, and Guy’s Group.
The centre provides a safe and healthy environment for those who are homeless, ages 16 - 29 years old. They ensure low barrier services, including access to social and health programs. The drop-in space offers immediate supports to youth who need necessities and/or a safe place. These include hot breakfast and lunch, access to laundry facilities, hygiene items, bus tickets and so much more. In addition, the High-Risk Youth Services program offers a variety of activities and groups including Peer Recovery, and Guy’s Group.
Vanderhoof Syoh Youth Centre:
Syoh 'My House' is the Vanderhoof youth centre, providing services to youth in and around Vanderhoof, including a drop-in lunch program, and after-school groups. The Syoh passenger van safely transports youth to and from services. Youth can access life skills and recreational opportunities through the youth centre in a 1:1 or group setting. Staff facilitate workshops in communities and partners with Saik’uz, Nadleh, and Stellat’en First Nations.
Syoh 'My House' is the Vanderhoof youth centre, providing services to youth in and around Vanderhoof, including a drop-in lunch program, and after-school groups. The Syoh passenger van safely transports youth to and from services. Youth can access life skills and recreational opportunities through the youth centre in a 1:1 or group setting. Staff facilitate workshops in communities and partners with Saik’uz, Nadleh, and Stellat’en First Nations.
Burns Lake Youth Services:
The Burns Lake Youth Services team collaborates with six of the Nations we serve: Cheslatta, Skin Tyee, Nee Tahi Buhn, Wet’suwet’en, Burns Lake Band and Lake Babine Nation to plan and deliver Youth Services programs, including the Standing Strong Program, Youth Hang-out Zone, and additional programming such as community kitchens, and Walk Tall.
The Burns Lake Youth Services team collaborates with six of the Nations we serve: Cheslatta, Skin Tyee, Nee Tahi Buhn, Wet’suwet’en, Burns Lake Band and Lake Babine Nation to plan and deliver Youth Services programs, including the Standing Strong Program, Youth Hang-out Zone, and additional programming such as community kitchens, and Walk Tall.
Website: https://www.csfs.org/services/youth...
250-564-5643 (Prince George, Niwh Hiskak Habibeh)
Public email: ysreception@csfs.org
835 3rd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 3C7
250-645-5476 (Prince George, Sk'ai Zeh Yah Drop-In Centre)
1575 2nd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 3B8
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
250-567-0091 (Vanderhoof, Syoh Youth Centre)
Public email: YSVH@csfs.org
171 East Columbia Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (additional after-school programming available upon inquiry/intake)
250-692-3997 (Burns Lake, Youth Services)
Public email: BL_YS@csfs.org
492 Highway 16, Burns Lake, British Columbia, VOJ 1E0
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (additional after-school programming available upon inquiry/intake)
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Community-based professional referral, or by self-referral.
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Carrier Sekani Family Services:
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- Health and Wellness Counselling Program - For Children, Youth, and Families
- Family Preservation and Maternal Child Health (On Reserve)
Availability
Service area: Burns Lake, Prince George, Vanderhoof + show cities
Service Types Provided
Indigenous Services
Services for Children
Services for Youth
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
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