
Youth
CVYS is a busy place with lots going on! You may enjoy connecting with friends by attending one of our groups, maybe you are looking for help with finding work, or perhaps you just need someone to talk to.
We are here for you!

Parents
CVYS offers FREE and confidential counselling and support services for teens age 13-19 and their families. You are welcome to browse our site and find out all about CVYS and the types of things we offer for you and your teen.
Change IS possible!

Happening Right Now!
We have several programs running at CVYS at any given time. Take a look at some of the programs happening NOW! Read our Blog for current updates!
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The Lighter Side of COS
"Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude. I like fun!" - Colleen C. Barret, President of Southwest Airlines.
At CVYS.....we choose fun! Come check out our lighter side!
Come take a look!

Resources
Here you will find a list of reading material, phone numbers, and links to websites that you may find helpful.

Testimonials
I felt so welcome. Thank you!
I learned my strengths and got over some of my fears.
Art Supplies Donation
We are so grateful to those in our community who are able to make donations. We'd like to say a big thank you to Neil and Stephanie Ballard at Clairity. The youth in our Art Group will be so excited to start new projects with this donation!
Holiday Donations
Thank you to the students at Ecole Cobblehill for your creative donations of 100 handmade gift bags full of scarves, cookies, hats, and other gifts of love. They will be greatly appreciated by the families and youth at CVYS.

The Orange Door Project
The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign takes place at all The Home Depot stores across Canada for the month of December. Buy a $2 ‘paper door’ at the Duncan Home Depot checkout or donate online. 100% of funds raised will benefit Cowichan Valley Youth Services. Together, we can put an end to youth homelessness in Canada. Learn more at orangedoorproject.ca.


A Great Big THANK YOU!!!
Youth Voice
Happy International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia!
Checking in with LRP

Since the New Year, The Leadership and Resiliency Program has been busy working with our three youth groups in Lake Cowichan, Chemainus and Duncan. The LRP is a three component program which includes workshops on various resiliency topics, providing service learning through volunteer opportunities in the community and partaking in…