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.

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Thank you for giving me the courage to change my life.

Female, 17

addressing a range of issues

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Substance Use

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Mental Health

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Securing Employment

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Homelessness

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Social Isolation

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Transitioning to Adulthood

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Basic Needs

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Educational Needs

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Family Breakdown

Community Impacts

in 2021-2022 we helped over 1200 individual youth and families

Basic needs

YES provided basic needs (meals, showers, clothing etc.) to over 700 youth in 2021-2022.

Substance Use

84 youth accessed the Specialized Youth Detox program in 2021-2022.

Safe Nights

The Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter provided 216 youth a safe bed in the community in 2021-2022.

Families

150 parents received services to facilitate improved family relations in 2021-2022.

THE LATEST

Check out what’s new with our programs and initiatives.

Summer Youth Activity Workers

Summer Youth Activity Workers

We are looking for two individuals to join our organization for the summer to provide engaging recreation activities for youth in our Alliance Club Drop-In program! The Summer Youth Activity Workers, alongside the Alliance Club Youth Support Counsellors, will be...

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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society is looking for a Youth and Family Outreach Counsellor to join our team. The Youth and Family Counsellor provides a variety of services to at-risk youth (12-19 years of age) and their families in the Core Victoria area. The Youth...

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Thank You!

Thank You!

YES would like to say thank you to the Victoria RBC branch for their generous donation of $10,000.00 as part of their 125th Anniversary event. These funds support YES to provide much-needed services to the youth and families of Victoria. We feel fortunate to have been...

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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

 250-383-3514

Alliance Club 

Mon-Thurs 10:00am-6:00pm  Fri: 10:00am-2:00pm

 250-361-3923

After hours phone support

Please call:
the Kiwanis Emergency Shelter
250-386-8282