YOUTH SERVICES

Cowichan Valley Youth Services is your source for support. Whether you are struggling with school, relationships, anxiety, gender-identity, or emotional regulation, our team is here to walk alongside you.

We provide youth-focused, family-centered support that helps youth build confidence, strengthen connections, develop practical skills, and work towards the goals that matter to them.

YOUTH PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Youth Support & Outreach

Free, confidential support for youth ages 13-18.

Connect with one of our Youth & Family Support Practitioners today in-office or via mobile outreach, so you can choose the environment that's right for you.

“I’m interested in receiving support. What happens next?”

The first step is registration. You can register by calling 250-748-0232, by sending us a message on Facebook or Instagram, email us, or drop by our office at 294 Coronation Avenue.

Once you’re registered, our Welcome Coordinator will reach out to schedule a Welcome Appointment. This is a short 20-30 minute appointment that can be done in our office or over the phone.

After your Welcome Appointment and while you wait to be assigned a practitioner, we will stay in touch to see how you are doing and keep you updated on additional opportunities to receive support, such as art and hiking groups, or special events.

Learn more about the Youth Support Journey.

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Groups

We offer a variety of groups throughout the year including outdoors and art group, and Pro-D Day events.

For more information about what we currently offer, you can visit our calendar, call our office, at 250-748-0232 or visit us on Facebook!

Outdoors Group

For Youth 13-18

Connect with other youth and enjoy the outdoors together with CVYS staff!

Drop-off and pick-up is at the Cowichan Valley Youth Services office.

Support for Gender-Diverse Youth

Gender-Affirming Support Services

CVYS provides free, confidential, low-barrier gender-affirming support to youth aged 13-18. Our skilled Youth & Family Support Practitioners support and validate youth in their exploration of identity and help bridge gaps in communication and understanding within families to increase feelings of safety and renewed connection. CVYS also provides support to parents and caregivers of gender non-conforming youth through one-to-one and drop in parent coaching.

Gender-Affirming Clothing, Chest Binders & Trans Tape

CVYS is an official Qmunity Fitting Room Site for their Gender Supportive Wear Program. We offer a fitting room with instructions/education on how to utilize chest binders safely, and maintain a stock of gender-affirming clothing/accessories as well as Trans Tape for our youth clients to access free of charge.

2SLBTQIA+ Group Programming & Community Events

Throughout the year, CVYS offers group programming and community events intended to create safe, celebratory spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to gather in both recreational and therapeutic contexts. Examples of past events include a Halloween Drag Show and a Valentines’ Day Pride Gathering. Visit our Events Calendar on our website to view upcoming events.

Youth to Adult Transitional Support

Are you an employer curious about how you can help young people to RISE?

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RISE is an innovative, two-year empowerment program that builds on proven approaches to youth development, expanding opportunities and supports for young people across the Cowichan Valley. The program helps youth build confidence, stability, and essential life skills through tailored guidance in employment, education, housing, and personal growth.