Youth

COS 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

COS 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 COS and the types of things we offer for you and your teen.

Change IS possible!

Happening Right Now!

We have several programs running at COS 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 COS.....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.

100 Men Who Care

Thank you so much 100 Men Who Care! We are so over the moon! Your generous donations will go so far in supporting youth in this community we all love.

Youth Hub

In anticipation of our future Youth Hub at the Island Saving Center, we will be offering some groups/programming at the youth drop-in site (across from Cowichan High). We will be running a boys group, Leadership and Resiliency Program and other drop-in groups throughout the year so keep your eye out for more information on those as groups and times are to be announced!

Happy International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia!

Does it make sense to say “Happy International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia”? In some ways it does. I’m happy that we live in a country that recognizes others as human beings. I’m happy that in many communities people are not afraid to walk around hand-in-hand. I’m happy that we…

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…

Life Hacks

Here’s a fun list of some handy life hacks. How many have you tried? USE YOUR CELLPHONE LIGHT UNDERNEATH A WATER BOTTLE TO MAKE A LANTERN THAT DISTRIBUTES LIGHT BETTER THAN THE DIRECT BEAM. PUT A DRY TOWEL IN THE DRYER TO MAKE CLOTHES DRY FASTER. PUT A SMALL…

Be Thankful :)

“Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful…

A United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) member Agency, funded by the Province of British Columbia. Program funding through Service Canada and community donations.

Get an edge on life.

Life can be really tough.

We are here for youth and their families.