Pathways | Youth Services

Youth Services

Education, Employment, Housing / Shelter, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services

Provided by Milieu Family Services

Offers a variety of services for youth.

Milieu offers a variety of services for youth to reach their goals and become active members in their community, including:

Youth Advisory Committee: Provides an opportunity for youth to share their opinions, develop their leadership skills and earn volunteer hours.
SYVC Activity Group: Offers a variety of activities for youth ages 13 to 18 to join during the spring, summer and winter holiday breaks that provide an alternative option to stay engaged in positive peer interactions. MCFD referral is required.
Teen Activity Group: TAG is a positive referral-only peer group intended for high-risk youth aged 12-14. Have fun, meet friends, discover new skills and participate in recreational and art activities at no cost. Activities include such things as rock climbing, laser tag, swimming, water parks, movies and batting cages. TAG meets Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Referrals are provided by an MCFD Social Worker.
Teens who SHINE Group: Empowering youth through skill building and activities to promote emotional development and resilience. Youth learn to understand and manage emotions, effective coping strategies and the importance of empathy. MCFD referral is required.
REC (recreation) Group: Youth aged 12 to 18 from the community can join this group without a referral which is also open to the public.
Resource Room: Youth aged 12 – 24 can access the Resource Room on a drop-in basis from 9 am – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday where they will find internet, computer and telephone access, assistance with resume writing, help with finding housing, assistance in accessing educational services or other community services and information on other available supports. Youth workers are available to provide one-on-one assistance.
Transition to Adult Services: provides Transition to Adult services and offers creative and flexible support services to youth in the Vancouver area. Youth must be referred by MCFD. Using one-to-one outreach services and groups, youth workers help youth achieve their goals, learn new skills and become more self-reliant. Services are generally provided for six months but can continue up to one year.
South Vancouver Learning Centre (SVLC): Offers services to at-risk youth aged 12 – 18 years in grades 8, 9, and 10 that build on existing strengths and provide opportunities in academics, literacy, life skills, vocational skills, self-care, volunteer and community involvement and computer skills. Youth can attend for a full day, in the evening or part-time depending on their needs.