Pathways | Youth Programs for Homless and At-Risk Youths

Youth Programs for Homless and At-Risk Youths

Education, Financial, Food, Indigenous Services, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth

Provided by Watari Counselling & Support Services Society

Provides programming to at-risk and homeless youth in Vancouver.

Eastside Integrated Youth Outreach: Support vulnerable youth ages 12-24 with outreach, counselling referrals, one to ones, and a food pantry. Click here to contact the youth team.

Youth Excelling and Attaining Housing (YEAH!) program 18-month housing subsidies to youth without stable housing or at risk of losing their homes. It promotes wellness, stability, and community integration, preparing participants to maintain independent housing confidently. The YEAH Parenting Program provides young parents with additional support, combining housing stability with resources to strengthen parenting skills and create nurturing family environments. Click here to contact the youth team.
Not currently accepting referrals.

Who can participate? Youth who:

Are aged 16 to 24, or referred before turning 25
Are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Need financial assistance, based on individual assessments
Are willing to attend appointments with the YEAH Program Case Manager
Are connected with at least one other professional who provides support
Are willing to live in Metro/Greater Vancouver
Attend monthly life-skills sessions
Maintain contact with another professional support person at least once per month
Are working toward becoming more financially independent
Have a plan to work toward life goals, such as education and/or employment
Agree to follow the program guidelines and voluntarily wish to participate

The YEAH! Parenting Program (formerly known as TTIPII): Program follows the same guidelines and principles of the YEAH! program. However, this program targets homeless pregnant or parenting youth between the ages of 16 and 24. This 18-month program provides housing support and rental subsidies for youth who are navigating challenges related to substance use, mental health, and parenting. With a strong focus on building self-reliance, the program offers support in developing life skills, critical thinking, and healthy community relationships.
Not currently accepting referrals.

“Stop, Think, Assess, & Respond” (S.T.A.R. Program): Educates grades 4-7 across Greater Vancouver on drugs, safety, and community using interactive quizzes and role plays. Adapting since 2000, it addresses vaping, social media, and other relevant issues, building resiliency and healthy decision-making. Click here to contact the youth team.

The ICOP Program: Provides intensive one-on-one support services tailored for Aboriginal youth. It includes outreach, activity-based counselling, and life skills support within trusting relationships between youth and their dedicated worker. Click here to contact the youth team.

The Passages Program: Offers workshops and events designed for self-identified urban Indigenous girls aged 12-16, currently residing in the foster care system. Click here to contact the youth team.

604-254-6995

Public email: info@watari.ca

Website: https://watari.ca/youth-programs/

#200, 678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R1

Cost: No cost