Parenting, Child and Youth Programs - Greater Victoria
Addictions / Substance Use, Child Services, Family / Parenting, Housing / Shelter, Legal, Pregnancy Care, Sexual Health, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services
Provided by Boys and Girls Club
Programs include:
Licensed Before and After School Care: Children registered in this program have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as gross motor play, crafts, out trips, themed activities, sports, and a whole lot more! Click here for more information.
Children & Youth Camps: Summer, Spring & Winter Break, Pro-D Days. Click here for more information.
Youth Programs: Outdoor Adventure Program, W.I.L.D. Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development, and Programs for Female Identifying Youth (Provides an open-minded, welcoming and safe spaces for female-identifying youth to feel empowered to be themselves), Tweeny but Mighty (Tweeny but Mighty is a program for female-identifying youth ages 8 – 12. Tweeny but Mighty is a fun, supportive, and inclusive space for youth to be on a Friday night. The program focuses on self-esteem development through friendship, fun, and laughter. Click here to register for Youth Programs.
Youth & Family Programs: Programs address housing instability, life skills, mental health and social / community connections. Individually, Supportive recovery addresses specific needs concerning youth using substances. All of the programs are voluntary, open to all genders and reside in a care home situated in Greater Victoria.
Programs includes
- Turning Point: A short-term residential program for youths that addresses specific needs concerning safety (youth at risk of sexual exploitation, trans, homelessness.
- The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) program: Addresses specific needs to prenatal care, young parenting, and often MCFD involvement & advocacy.
- Best Babies: Offers support to pregnant women and their newborns up to 68weeks of age. Women attend weekly group sessions that cover topics including prenatal education, health, nutrition and infant care.
Programs for Youth Involved in the Justice System: Full-Time Attendance Program (Offers 2 community-based residential programs as an alternative to custody for male youths 12 to 18 years of age), Orchard House (Residential treatment program for youth experiencing substance use issues).
Parenting Programs: Provides nationally developed parenting programs for teens and pre-teens based on a model of education and group support.
250- 384-9133 (Main Office)
Public email: info@bgcsvi.org
Website: https://bgcsvi.org/programs/
#301, 1195 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 3N6
Service is available in English.
Cost: Fees may apply
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Boys and Girls Club:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Generation Q - LGBTQ+ Peer Group - Vancouver Island
- Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC
- Nexus Substance Abuse Counselling Services
Availability
Service area: Victoria
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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