Life Skills Program
A goal oriented program that recognizes goals are fluid and may change from time to time. Goals are client directed and can include but are not limited to housing, school, employment and coping skills for mental health.
Focuses on learning, growing and personal development
Helps youth engage or reengage with educational and employment systems
Provides goal based program, revolving around developing healthy coping skills and life skills
Supports youth to strengthen relationships with family/caregivers and community supports
About Life Skills
Youth Support Workers work in collaboration with the youth’s support system to ensure the youth’s time in the Life Skills program benefits their long term goals. The program emphasizes a positive attitude towards learning, growth and personal development.
The program is designed for youth, ages 12-19, who may or may not be attending school, are having difficulty finding or maintaining employment, experiencing barriers that may be impacting their ability to maintain in school/home, and/or are unable to sustain independence without additional supports.
Contact Life Skills
Hours + location:
Life Skills Youth Support Workers are available Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm to work with youth both in an office setting through scheduled appointments along with working collaboratively in an outreach and community based capacity. The SIL program is located at the Main YES building at 533 Yates Street.
For more information contact:
Office Line: 250-383-3514
Email: lifeskills@vyes.ca