We believe IN the capacity of all people.
At YES we dedicate ourselves to helping youth and their families achieve their goals while respecting their individuality and recognizing their diverse and sometimes challenging needs. Our commitment to healthy lifestyle choices creates an atmosphere where youth can feel safe and supported as they progress toward their goals. We believe everyone should be treated with equality, dignity, respect, and acceptance.
Thank you for giving me the courage to change my life.
Female, 17
addressing a range of issues
Substance Use
Mental health
Securing Employment
Homelessness
Transitioning to adulthood
Basic Needs
Educational Needs
Family Breakdown
Community Impacts
in 2020-2021 we helped over 1200 individual youth and families
Basic needs
YES provided basic needs (meals, showers, clothing etc.) to over 800 youth in 2020-2021.
Substance Use
63 youth accessed the Specialized Youth Detox program in 2020-2021.
Safe Nights
The Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter provided 228 youth a safe bed in the community in 2020-2021.
Families
175 parents received services to facilitate improved family relations in 2020-2021.
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Thank you
YES wants to say a big thank you to the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Victoria Commandery for awarding us with a $10,000.00 grant in December. This grant will help us continue to combat the food insecurity many youth face by supplying...
We are hiring!
YES currently has three openings: -A Part-Time Youth and Family Support Services Counsellor -A Part-Time Life Skills Counsellor -A Full-Time Outreach Counsellor If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please visit our jobs sections for more...
Housing Support Fund
Did you know that this year YES launched a Housing Support Fund for the youth and families it serves? This fund allows YES to support individuals with: -Emergency Rental Funding -Groceries -Bus Passes -Moving Expenses -Furniture/home goods We have seen how this fund...
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
YES would to thank our following funders for their continued support through the years. Without this support we would not be able to continue to offer these vital programs to the youth and their families in our community.
Main Office
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm
contact our main office: 250-383-3514
Alliance Club
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-6:00pm Fri: 10:00am-2:00pm
contact our Alliance Club: 250-361-3923