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YES would like to thank the United Way Southern Vancouver Island for choosing YES as one of the recipients of their 2022-2023 grants. This grant will allow us to pilot a Youth Wellness Project aimed at providing social, cultural, and recreational activities for youth...

The Board of Directors of the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society is happy to announce that effective May 2nd, 2022, Julie-Ann Hunter will assume responsibility as Executive Director.  Julie-Ann has been with the Agency for 15 years; starting as a front-line counsellor...

YES' main office and Alliance Club drop-in will be closed Friday, April 15th, and Monday, April 18th for the Easter long weekend. If you require assistance during this time, please contact the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter at 250-386-8282. The shelter is open all...

Just a reminder that our main office and Alliance Club drop-in will be closed on Monday, the 21st for the long weekend. If you require assistance, please contact the Emergency Youth Shelter at 250-386-8282.

Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES) is a firmly established, accredited, and successful non-profit organization in Victoria, BC, who strives to meet the needs of youth by working in partnership with families and the community to deliver safe and supportive...

Happy New Year. YES is hiring for multiple positions currently including our Youth Outreach Program and Drop-In. If you would like more information, please visit the jobs section of the website. Thank you.

The annual Alliance Club Christmas party is going ahead, just at a different location!  Youth can join us on December 22nd at the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (2117 Vancouver street) from 12:00pm-6:00pm to enjoy a meal and receive a Christmas present. If you have...

Due to extreme rain damage, the 533 Yates st location of YES will be closed for the day. This location includes our Alliance Club Drop-in, which will also be closed for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update the community as soon as possible. In...

Position title:          Withdrawal Management Counsellor – Full Time Program:                   Specialized Youth Detox (SYD) Reports...

Thank you to the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Victoria Commandery for their generous donation. This grant will support the youth we serve and ensure that they get their essential needs met, including groceries, clothing and so much...

YES is hiring for our Youth and Family Support Services Program. Position Summary: The Youth and Family Counsellor offers support to youth (12-19 years of age) and their parents/caregivers in resolving conflict, managing crisis, developing new effective communication...

September 30th marks the first national Truth and Reconciliation Day. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led day to honor the survivors of residential schools and their families, and remember those who did not make it home. Today we reflect and...

YES is hiring for our full time Specialized Youth Detox Intake Coordinator Position. If you would like more information, please go to the jobs section of our site. Job Posting:  Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Position Title: Withdrawal Management Intake...

YES would like to thank the City of Victoria for their continued support of the Agency. The 2021 Strategic Plan Grant will go towards ensuring that youth have access to drop-in services and are able to get their core needs met.

YES is proud to announce that The Alliance Club is a recipient of the 2021 Community Recovery Program. The Agency would like to thank the Victoria Foundation for their continued support of the work we do to help vulnerable youth and families. The Community Recover...

Position title:          Withdrawal Management Counsellor – Full Time Program:                   Specialized Youth Detox (SYD) Reports...

The Summer Opportunities Program began this week! Next week's activities include: Monday: Bubble Tea Tuesday: Paint Your Own Mug Wednesday: Board Game Cafe Thursday: Music Bingo Friday: Make Your Own Sundae Activities are run out of the Alliance Club and start at...

Thank you so much to the 100+ Women Who Care Victoria for selecting YES as the recipient of their June giveaway! The generous donation of 15K will go far in supporting the youth YES serves.

Starting July 5th, YES's Summer Opportunities Program returns! This program offers youth (13-19) the chance to participate in recreational group activities throughout the summer. The summer program is run out of the Alliance Club drop-in at 533 Yates st. Activities...

The Alliance Club and YES main office will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Monday, April 5th for the Easter long weekend. If you require assistance, please contact our 24/7 Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter at 250-386-8282.

YES has two new job opportunities available: A full time Supported Independent Living Counsellor Position Summary: The Supported Independent Living Counsellor provides the support necessary to ensure the successful transition of youth and young adults who are on Youth...