Annual Report (2015-16)

Youth and School-Based Services

Youth Supported Independent Living The YSIL Program provides housing and supports to young people living with a mental illness.

STARR Out-of-school, group-based activities to help kids develop leadership and relationship skills. 1,245 children served 367 caregivers served

Youth and School-Based Services

Surrey Youth Independent Housing Program

Options for Schools OFS is a partnership program with Surrey School District 36. Youth in need of support are identified and provided with specialized services to ensure they can stay in school.

SYIH serves homeless youth between the ages of 16-24 who want to pursue their educational or vocational goals.

83% of clients are between the age of 13-19 years

150 children and youth actively receiving services

Suicide Prevention Education and Counselling SPEAC provides risk assessment, crisis intervention and counselling to youth

Sexual Abuse Counselling SAC provides support to children and youth from Surrey where sexual abuse has either been disclosed or is suspected.

affected by, thinking about or having attempted suicide. Suicide prevention workshops are also provided.

THE COUNSELLORS ARE VERY SENSITIVE TO MY DAUGHTER’S NEEDS. SHE ALWAYS CAME OUT SMILING AND LAUGHING

WHEN SHE CAME IN UNHAPPY OR SAD.

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