Youth Outreach

This program is offered in partnership with Community Schools in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, and Pender Harbour. The program is free and confidential.

What the program offers

The Youth Outreach team supports youth aged 12–23 by:

• Helping youth connect with local resources
• Sharing information that supports informed decision-making
• Encouraging strengths, skills, and leadership
• Building understanding of youth experiences across the community

We can connect youth with information and supports related to:

• Drug and alcohol awareness
• Sexual health
• Employment and training
• Community connection
• Youth events, spaces, and activities

You’ll find our team out in the community - at beaches, skate parks, community centres, and other local hangout spots - offering support, answering questions, and building positive relationships with youth.

What you can expect 

Youth Outreach is free and confidential. Youth Workers can help with questions, offer support, and connect youth to the most helpful services for their situation.

While our primary role is outreach, we do offer short-term, focused support when needed. When ongoing or specialized one-to-one support is helpful, our team will work alongside youth to bridge them to the right services.

You can reach the Youth Outreach Team by phone or text at 604‑865‑0178, or on Instagram at @scyouthoutreach.

To see where we’ll be next—including pop-ups, community events, and school visits—check out the latest updates on our Instagram page.

How you can take part

Anyone can refer themselves or someone else to the Youth Outreach Program.

A secure online referral form is available here.

Youth under 14 require a parent/guardian’s consent for any in‑person one‑to‑one support arranged through a referral.

If immediate or after-hours support is needed, youth and caregivers can also reach out to:

• Kids Help Phone – 24/7 support by phone or text: 1‑800‑668‑6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
• Helpline for Children – 310-1234
• MCFD Helpline/reporting line for child protection – 1‑800‑663‑9122