All of the programs listed below utilize our Youth Care Homes, which are individual homes in the community that provide caring and consistent family environments for vulnerable youth. Youth Care Homes are available for sexually exploited youth, youth undergoing substance abuse counselling and young women who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting, as well as youth involved in the Youth Justice system, including the Connections program. Care families provide youth with a safe and supportive home while they access Boys & Girls Club's programs. Each care home has a Youth Support Worker available to provide support for the care family, the youth and the youth's family of origin.
Care Home Parenting Program (CHPP)
Care Home Parenting Program (CHPP) helps young women who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting (aged 16-21) through a combination of housing, life skills training and counselling. The program specifically supports women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Through supported independent living in a stable and caring environment, the young moms can acquire the skills needed to reach their potential as independent women and skilled parents.
Anyone can make a referral to the Care Home Parenting Program.
Supportive Recovery Care Homes
Supportive Recovery Care Homes are designed to provide a safe, supportive home for youth wanting to deal with their drug and alcohol issues who may also be dealing with other issues, including mental health challenges. Youth accepted into the program are between the ages of 13 and 19, male, female, or transgender, and have voluntarily asked to be in this program.
Referrals are made by the youth’s Alcohol and Drug Counsellor with Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Turnabout
Turnabout is a program for youth who are on probation and experiencing difficulties with their family or Ministry placement. While in the program, youth work toward increasing their life skills and, where appropriate, bridging the gap between them and their families.
Referrals are made by a Youth Probation Officer.
Turning Point
Turning Point is a program for youth between the ages of 12 to 19, male, female or transgendered, who are dealing with issues of personal safety.
Referrals are invited from any concerned individuals.
Withdrawal Management Program
The Withdrawal Management Program offers a non-medical detox in a private, safe and supportive care home setting. The Youth Withdrawal Management Program is divided into two tiers: Tier I acute detox is 7 -10 days of 24 hour supervised care; Tier 2 detox provides youth with an opportunity to stay an additional 20 days in the care home depending on the youth's recovery needs and transition plans. The program is open to youth between the ages of 13 to 19 years old who are in need of detox services.
Intake Process
Referrals for all of the above programs should be directed to:
Dalyce Dixon
Supervisor - Youth and Family Services
Phone: 250.384.9133 ext. 216
Email: ddixon@bgcvic.org