24hr services for homeless, street-entrenched or at risk youth. Call 604-633-1472 ext 1 to speak with a youth worker 24/7
Vancouver, British Columbia
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From our amazing Social Media Youth Team: wellness with the Medicine Wheel. #covidandkidsbc #medicinewheel
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June 29, 5-8 pm Powerful film that will move your heart. Better support for youth from care is essential!
@FBCYICN @AuntLeahs @RCYBC @Directions_FSGV @BYRCvancouver @PLEA_BC @mccrearycentre @YWCAVAN
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Directions Youth Services retweeted
Hey YEG - we are experiencing a brutal increase in overdoses. Please take great care of yourself and your friends. Don’t use alone. Go slow. Have someone with naloxone near by. Be aware of your tolerance level - it may be less if your use has stopped for awhile. We love you.
Directions Youth Services retweeted
Thanks to @RCYBC @RCYBCyouth for these helpful messages about how to stay safe! #covidandkidsbc @Directions_FSGV @FBCYICN @BYRCvancouver @PCRS_BC @check_your_head @WestcoastFamCtr @PeerNetBC
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In 2019, most trans and non-binary youth (63%) who took our survey reported experiencing severe emotional distress; however, those with supportive families, safe schools, and/or a legal name change were less likely to do so. ow.ly/QlFT50zjxdJ
#CTYHS2019 #MentalHealthWeek
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Learn more about Healing Spirit House, replacement facility for The Maples, treatment programs for teens & families. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019… @CMHABC #Mentalhealth @Directions_FSGV @PCRS_BC @check_your_head @mccrearycentre #bcpoli
Directions Youth Services retweeted
@Directions_FSGV is a great organization that helps street entrenched and homeless youth up to 24 years old. They have a wide range of services from a 24-hour drop in to a detox. Check them out!
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Big news! We can now help more young people. Details here: bit.ly/2J6AOpg Help let youth know! #advocacy #tuitionwaiver #AYA #RCYBC
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Last week, six people lost their lives to a suspected overdose in #Vancouver. Read what we’re doing to respond to the crisis here: ow.ly/ADpr50uthGD @VanFireRescue @VancouverPD *Data subject to change upon release of BC Coroners Service Report.
Directions Youth Services retweeted
UN report highlights systemic violence against Indigenous women, supports MMWIG inquiry findings, reports @JustinBrakeNews
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"My hope is that the Auditor General’s report has imparted a sense of urgency on
MCFD and all of government that has clearly not been there over the past many years." -- Read the Rep's statement on MCFD's use of contracted residential agencies. rcybc.ca/sites/default/files…
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The Good Night Out Street Team (GNO), which patrols the Granville entertainment district at night to keep partygoers safe, is currently on hiatus due to a lack of funds.
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TransLink could be on verge of improving overnight transit service out of Vancouver ow.ly/fHKL30p0hcS #TransLink #SkyTrain #vanpoli #Vancouver
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#CAEH19 arms policy makers, funders, researchers, advocates, community leaders and front line workers with the inspiration, information, tools and training they need to end homelessness. Want to learn more? Visit: conference.caeh.ca
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@ElizabethSaewyc, director at @UBCNursing & @SARAVYC, found in 2015 that "nearly 1 in 4 aged 19-25 reported being physically forced to have sex, more than 70% reported sexual harassment & 44% reported threatening cyberbullying."
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Directions Youth Services retweeted
FACT: Affordable housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing are all tools that can help stabilize individuals and families to get them out of shelters and off of streets: bit.ly/2Vsm1wX. Learn more via @HomelessHub
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Hey #VANCOUVER let’s help out @Directions_FSGV Help those less fortunate in this hot weather!
They really need summer stuff - if you're interested in helping out, they need sunscreen very much & summer clothes. Here is their wish list of much appreciated items! #CharityTuesday – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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Has your summer body and summer habits changed since last year? Consider donating what you no longer use/need! Check the list below and make a difference today!
Directions Youth Services retweeted
Young people can often pinpoint where intervention would've prevented their #homelessness. We have to start intervening earlier & when it's most critical. Here's how: bit.ly/2SQEGxm
@SteveGaetz @KaitlinJSchwan @melanieredman @DaveKFrench @ErinDej #yearofprevention
