Cowichan Valley Youth Services – Page 11

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 13-18 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!

BLOG

The Lighter Side of CVYS

"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.

TRANSITIONS WORKSHOPS

COS is offering a series of workshops just for YOUTH age 16-24! We would like to help YOU enhance your skills to independence. Check out our January poster below! Attend as many as you like! No need to register, just drop in! We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Youth Employment Mentorship Program

Land Acknowledgment

We are honoured to offer you these services on the traditional, ancestoral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples. Particularly, we acknowledge with respect Quw’utsun’ Tribes, Stz’uminus First Nations, the Penelakut Tribe, Ditidaht First Nation, Malahat First Nation, Pacheedaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation and the Metis Nation. It is because of the ongoing care and protection of these lands by these Nations that we are able to work alongside you here, and for that we are truly grateful. With open hearts and respectful curiosity, CVYS is committed to decolonizing practices and offering spaces and programming that is safe and inclusive. Thank you.

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

Get an edge on life.

Life can be really tough.

We are here for youth and their families.

Purica Gala was a Success!!