Youth and Family Services

All of our programs address housing instability, life skills, mental health and social / community connections. Individually, supportive recovery addresses specific needs with regard to youth using substances. Turning Point addresses specific needs with regard to safety (youth at risk of sexual exploitation, trans, homelessness). Youth Prenatal Parenting Program (YP3) addresses specific needs to prenatal care, young parenting, and often MCFD involvement & advocacy.

All of our programs are voluntary, open to young people of all genders and will reside in a care home situated in South Vancouver Island.

RISE Youth Drop-In

RISE Youth Drop-In is a welcoming, low-barrier space where young people can connect, build relationships, and spend time in a safe and supportive environment. Youth can drop in, connect with caring staff and peers, take part in activities, access food and snacks, and learn about other programs and supports available in their community. Whether they’re looking for a place to hang out, meet new people, get support, or simply have a positive place to belong, Sooke Youth Drop-In is here to help youth feel connected, supported, and valued.

Drop-in runs Mon-Wed 2:45pm – 6:00pm at Mason Hall, 6544 Throup Rd, Sooke

Youth Drop-In Groups – starting October 15, 2026

Thursdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Westshore Club 345 Wale Rd, Colwood

CSAAN Kitchen – starting September 25, 2026

CSAAN Kitchen is a welcoming space where youth can learn, connect, and build confidence through cooking and food-based activities. Participants develop practical kitchen skills, explore healthy eating and food literacy, and discover the joy of preparing and sharing food together. Through hands-on experiences and supportive relationships, CSAN Kitchen helps young people build skills, independence, and confidence they can carry with them beyond the kitchen.

Fridays 6:30pm – 8:30pm 1233 Clarke Rd, Central Saanich

Turning Point

Turning Point is a short-term residential program for youth experiencing personal safety issues. The duration of the program is typically 4-6 months. Youth work one-on-one with a Youth & Family Counsellor to set goals, connect them to resources, and develop a transition plan, of returning to the family home or accessing a Youth Agreement. Youth are required to have a day plan for Turning Point, such as going to school and/or working.

The Youth Prenatal (YP3)

The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) helps young women (aged 16-24 years) who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting. The program helps them to improve their chances to have healthy pregnancies, develop safe, positive parenting skills and increase coping and decision-making skills. The program specifically supports vulnerable youth who are at risk of becoming homeless and who may have substance use issues. By placing them in a stable Care Family suite for up to 1 year, they are supported as they learn independent living, parenting and life skills.

For more information, please contact nmackay@bgcsvi.org 250-686-9109.