Navigating g g Support pp Services for Children, Youth and Families Workshop Mark Choi, W t Vancouver West V Prevention Consultant 604-984-3795 Vancouver Coastal Health Public Health Team Lead: Tara Deeth Target: Children & Youth (5-19) & their families • • • • • • • Public Health Nurses: contacts at each school Tobacco Reduction Coordinator Dietitian Be Real Clinician Dental Hygienist Hearing Clinic: Audiologist and hearing Technicians Vision Program: screening Technicians Vancouver Coastal Health Public Health Public health staff work with school staff, parents, children and community groups to provide: Health education Health consultation Health lth services i The services are specifically designed to support the health and well being of the population. well-being population Our Services Health education/consultation/teaching/promotion: Identify health issues for individual students, students foster coping skills and help students, families and school staff access health services Provide training for anaphylaxis management Reproductive health: Sex education, “Askable Parent” Program Head lice management Injury prevention Health fairs School Newsletters Communicable disease control: Hand washing, managing an illness outbreak, H1N1, school surveillance Our Services School immunization Youth clinics: 3 locations on the North Shore, up to age 19, on a drop-in basis Nutrition: Resources for healthy eating, support the BC Food and Beverage Guidelines at a school, Eat Well Play Well program Tobacco: Supporting smoke-free communities: Tobacco-Free Sports, tobacco education d ti and d resources for f schools h l Hearing, Vision and Dental screening in Kindergarten Be Real Clinic for Disordered Eating Clinician: Cindy Ross For youth between 11 and 19 years of age Operates by appointment at the West Vancouver Community Centre (1st Monday of the month) Referrals are required by parent, counsellor, family physician or self Youth can speak confidentially with a counsellor, pediatrician and a dietitian. Follow up care is available. available Provides a continuum of care (Prevention vs. Treatment How to contact us? Central reception: p 604-983-6700 On Call Public Health Nurse: 604-983-6714 School Nurse at each school Be Real Clinic: 604-983-6847 Youth Living With Loss Beth Clark: 778 995 5735 or beth.clark@vch.ca Youth ages 13 through 19 who are grieving the death off a family f i member or ffriend. i Referrals may be made by anyone at any time Individual assessment prior to attending the group Peer support pp g group p sessions held twice a month throughout the school year Program facilitated by clinical counsellors with the assistance of youth mentors and trained adult bereavement volunteers Child and dY Youth th Mental Health and Addictions Vancouver Coastal Health Program Overview Program Manager: Pat Townsley g Jacquie q Weiss Clinical Manager: Team Leader: Terry Bulych Child and Adolescent Program Jump Start Concurrent Disorders Program Therapeutic Day Program Child and Adolescent Program Target: Children & youth (0-18) with mental health issues • • • • • • • Assessments (psychiatric, psycho-social, psychoeducational) Behavioral consultation and support Individual and family counseling Outreach Parent education program Psycho-pharmacological information, evaluation & treatment Therapeutic social skills training Jump Start Target: Youth (13-24) who have substance misuse issues • • • C.A.T.S. (2008: 132) (2009: 177) Assessments individual and family therapy Assessments, Outreach therapeutic programming: Wired for Success,, Safe House,, Alternate Schools (KLASS, Access, Third Step, Youth Learning Center) Concurrent Disorders Program Target: Youth (13-18) who have both mental health and substance misuse issues • • • • Psychiatric consultations A Assessments t Individual and family therapy Outreach Prevention Target: parents, youth service providers, police, community, schools, teachers, students and aboriginal bands (Tsleil students, Waututh and Squamish Nation) WV Prevention Consultant NV Prevention Educator *Community engagement* Therapeutic Day Program Target: Youth with mental health issues who are unable to function in mainstream schools • • • • Group, individual and family counseling Individually tailored academic program Therapeutic activities Lunch program Child and Youth Mental Health Hospital Social Worker Liaison Target: Children and youth (6 - 18) in the ER / Pediatric ward due to mental health and / or substance misuse issues Case reviews at the ER C Case consultation lt ti Treatment/discharge planning Bridging services to community treatment/support Central Intake Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Referral Line 604.904 4336 MCFD Child & Youth Mental Health 604 904 4300 Intake & Assessment for Youth Masters Level Clinicians: direct service for children i and youth ((age birth i –19)with ) i significant i ifi mental health symptoms and functional impairment p Prevention services for youth at risk of developing mental health problems Psychiatric consultation - Dr Raman. Psychologist MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health Intake and Urgent Response: receive community referrals and assess for service. Urgent referrals: immediate follow up within 24 hours, hours includes crisis stabilization for up to 6 sessions. Generalized caseload: children and youth 6 and older. Clinicians are trained at a graduate level and in specific methods: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Parent Child Interactional therapy. py Infant Mental Health: children five and under who experience a disturbance in mental wellness as it relates to p emotions, behaviour and relationships. MCFD C&Y MH Groups • • • • Connect Parent Group: promotes an attachment perspective for parenting. Helps parents build skills to support their relationship with their child and clearly communicate i t expectations t ti and d sett limits. li it Cool Kids: for youth who experience anxiety or depression. DBT skills group: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is for people whose emotions create major problems in their lives (and perhaps in the lives of people around them). g how to regulate g their emotions, DBT clients are taught deal with the distressing situations in their lives, and improve relationships IPT group. Interpersonal psychotherapy is a program aimed i d att adolescents d l t experiencing i i mild ild d depression. i MCFD Youth Justice Youth (ages 12 –17)in conflict with the law Bail supervision Supervision of Court Orders with conditions Referrals for family mental health and alcohol and drug issues Short term residential services and referrals One to one workers (ISSP) Day programs, employment programs, alternative program referrals, wilderness programs Hollyburn Family Services 210 – 255 West 1st Street, North Vancouver Services to North Shore youth and families with children under the age of 19 years Providing centre based and community outreach services Range of services from group support and educational services, counselling and practical support services, and case management services. General information 604-987-8211 www.hollyburn.ca Hollyburn Family Services F Family il Centred C t d Services S i Family Support Program (604-987-1411) FASD/CDBC Family Support Program (778-8932141) In home counselling/parenting support/case management Parent Teen Mediation (acute issue) Parent Education Groups (Parenting Teens, Teens Under 12) Parenting support for families with FASD/CDBC child Victim Support Services (778-855-4566) Support to victims of family and relationship violence Practical, emotional, and informational support to children, youth, and adult victims Hollyburn Family Services Youth Centred Services Third Step (via NVSD44)(604-903-1250) Hollyburn y Hockey y Heroes ((604-987-8211)) Alternative school placement , grades 8-10, for students aged 13-17 Organized hockey for youth, 14-18,with financial/social barriers Youth Safe House (1-877-789-6884) Safe home environment for youth, 14-18 years, who have run away from home or are homeless ; for up to 14 days Y th workers Youth k assist i t in i managing i crisis i i and d supporting ti creation of sustainable plan for each youth Family Services of the North Shore Julia Staub-French/Mimi Hudson: 604 988-5281 www.familyservices.bc.ca Counselling C lli P Programs ffor children hild and d youth th address issues such as anxiety, depression, school problems, divorce, sexuality, bullying, parent/child t/ hild conflict, fli t abuse/violence b / i l att home, h and other problems. Clinical counselling services are available in English, Farsi, and French. Many programs are offered at no cost to North Shore residents. Clinical Counselling – Fee for service - sliding scale. ($15-$100) FSNS Programs Children Living in the Midst of Relationship Violence and Abuse Parenting i iin the Midst i off Relationship i i Violence i and Abuse Eating Disorder Support Group For Parents The Child & Adolescent Sexual Abuse Program – The Family y Support pp p program g Parent Education groups Jessie’s Legacy West Vancouver Youth Outreach Program & Ambleside Youth Centre Drop-in located at Ambleside Park, beside the SPCA 604 925 7233 604-925-7233 West Van Youth Outreach Ambleside Youth Centre ...Youth Youth Drop-In Drop In …One to One Support Work ….Youth Support Groups ….Outdoor Experiential Education / Day Out Trips ….work work experience program ….Outreach in Schools ….Project share / volunteer opportunities West Van School District: Y th Workers Youth W k What do we do? Prevention, support, problem solve, listen, coach, mediate, refer Confidential Individual or group Issues Body image Self--esteem Self Anxiety, depression, stress, sadness Bullying Alcohol, drug use, misuse Health/ Sex/Gender Social challengeschallenges-peer issues Friends family, Friends, family teacher teacher, school External Services and Referrals Speak to counsellors, teachers, administration Doctors, family physicians, Community nurses Youth Health ClinicsClinics-West VancouverVancouver-every y Tuesday y from 2:30 - 4:30. Vancouver Coastal Health Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services, Vancouver Coastal Health clinicians Be Real MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health Lawyers, y , court,, social workers and probation p officers Ambleside Youth Centre Hollyburn Family Services North Shore Crisis Services Julianna Buitenhaus: 604 987 0366 NSCSS has been providing services to women and children on the North Shore since 1979 SAGE Transition House 24 hour support pp line 604-987-3374 Adolescent and Children’s Empowerment Program Outreach services HOPE’s Place second stage housing program Good Stuff Connection Thrift Shop and Clothing Program Bowen Island HomeSafe Program North Shore Multicultural Society Youth Programs Jian Pablico 604 988 2931 Current Youth Programs The Purple Elephant Project The Purple Elephant Project (PEP) was created to address and combat racism online. In particular social networking sites are becoming a vital space for youth to communicate with one another. Unfortunately they are also spaces where racism is rampant and there is little accountability due to the internet’s anonymity. The PEP youth team is taking a proactive stance and have developed several strategies to combat racism online. The first strategy is the name: The Purple Elephant Project. NEONOLOGY A diversity workshop delivered to Grade 10 planning classes in the North Shore that dissects how racism and discrimination among youth affects their everyday social relationships and environment Its overarching goal is to create a environment. more welcoming and inclusive North Shore community through engaging not only immigrant and racialized youth but but, all youth. youth This is done within an open and safe space through innovative activities that support youth in understanding a brighter perspective. perspective theIDEA Inspiring Dreams Empowering Action The IDEA provides youth the opportunity to realize a personal goal or dream they have always wanted to achieve and empower them to make it happen with the support of other youth. Youth Workers Anti-Racism + Diversity advocacy and workshops Newcomer/Immigrant and Refugee youth support C Connection ti to t volunteer l t opportunities t iti Youth Empowerment Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland F Free Programs P include: i l d Big and Little Sister Program - matches meet 3-5 hours year to p provide support pp and friendship p to a week for a y girls aged 7 -17. Study Buddy Program – matches Study Buddy tutors with Little Sisters, aged g 7-17, for the p purpose p of academic support and guidance. They meet weekly for 1 hour for minimum 6 months. Go Girls! Healthy Body, Healthy Minds – group mentoring t i program ffor girls i l aged d 12 -14 14 to t encourage physical activity, healthy eating and a positive self image. www.bigsisters.bc.ca bi i t b For more information : 604-873-4525 ext 300 YWCA One Stop Career Shop FREE employment services for youth ages 15 – 30 FIRST stop for youth looking for work. One to One Employment Counselling Referrals to specialized programs and services Assistance with training packages and funding packages Access to a full resource centre: computers, internet, fax, photocopies, videos, resource materials, job boards Access to jobs not posted elsewhere Workshops on employment issues Hiring Fairs and other career industry information nights Presentation to grade 12 students job search 15 A Chesterfield Place – beside the Seabus at Lonsdale Quay Hours Mondays 10am-6pm Tuesday y – Thursday y 9:30am–5pm p and Friday 9:30am-4pm. (604) 988-3766 (drop in or make an appointment) YOUTH SERVICES IN WEST VANCOUVER Melanie Clark Youth Friendly West Vancouver: Policies and Practices Youth-Friendly Lots of great opportunities for youth to be involved and engaged in recreation, civics, arts & culture, volunteering and more in West Vancouver. Youth Services staff are encouraged to always strive for excellence and innovation in the program initiatives and services we offer to youth. Here are some great examples of our passion for intentional youth development and meaningful youth engagement at work: Civic Youth Strategy Created in 2002 to give the youth of our community a chance to directly affect the decisions that matter to them the most, and to give them a voice within the community and civic government. Youth Committees YAC SWAT TAG RAT Youth Week May 1st to 7th annually. West Vancouver is a founding partner of Youth Week and will be celebratin 15 years of participation in 2010. YOUTH SERVICES IN WEST VANCOUVER Facilities Ambleside Youth Centre – 1018 Marine Drive, Drive West Vancouver Youth Outreach Workers and related services (i.e. one-to-one, support groups, etc.) Drop-in (cool staff, movies, games, pool, cooking, snacks, etc.) Out trips, Gig nights, BBQs, events, workshops, employment programs, etc. AYC H Hours off O Operation ti W 3:00pm-6:00pm Th 3:00pm-9:00pm F, Sa 3:00pm-11:00pm West Vancouver Community Centre Youth Lounge – 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Drop-in (cool staff, movies, games, pool, cooking, snacks, etc.) Recreation programs, leadership programs, workshops, etc. BBQs, concerts, events Youth Lounge Hours of Operation Preteen Drop-in (for Grades 6 & 7): M, F 3:00pm-6:00pm Youth Drop-in (for Grades 8 to 12): F 3:00pm-11:00pm Sa 5:00pm-10:00pm Gleneagles Youth Garage – 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Drop-in (cool staff, movies, games, pool, cooking, snacks, etc.) Recreation programs, leadership programs, workshops, etc. BBQs, concerts, events Youth Garage Hours of Operation Preteen Drop-in (for Grades 6 & 7): F 3:00pm-7:30pm YOUTH SERVICES IN WEST VANCOUVER Programs We have lots of great recreation, arts & culture and leadership programs for youth at our various community centres across West Vancouver. Youth Volunteer Training & Certification Program Children’s sports, recreation, arts and culture programs Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre Birthday Parties and School Break camps Support for children and youth with disabilities Peer helpers during preteen and youth drop-in times at Gleneagles Community Centre, West Vancouver Community Centre, and Ambleside Youth Centre Community and Special Events Youth out Committees Co ttees Leadership Training Programs Babysitting courses First Aid Programs General Leadership Aquatic Leadership Arts & Culture and Recreation & Fitness Programs Pottery, Drawing, Sculpture, Acting, Dance, etc. Basketball, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Swimming lessons, Skating lessons, etc. Yoga, Group Fitness, Spin, etc. Drop-in Recreation Open Gym Public Swimming and Skating Weight Room and Personal Training opportunities