Programs for At-Risk Youth and Children

Child Services, Education, Employment, and Youth Services

Provided by Nanaimo Youth Services Association

Various social programs for at risk youth and children.
The following programs are offered:
  • Blade Runners: A four week provincial employment-based program designed for youth aged 16 to 30 who have encountered barriers or challenges in finding and/or keeping employment.
  • Employment Keep it!: Designed for youths aged 16 to 30 who are unemployed, not attending school and who are in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers. In the program, individuals will participate in four weeks of paid in-class training, followed by 60 hours of paid work experience.
  • Supportive Living Program: The Supportive Living Program provides life-skills support to youth who are referred to it by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The program operates on both an individual and group basis, with the goal being to help youth assume responsibility and be successful while living independently.
  • Kids4Kids: An after-school program which embraces the diversity of the children and seeks to provide opportunities for youth to gain knowledge, life and pre-employment skills and social interactions to help them reach their full potential. The program operates one day per week at Georgia Avenue Community School in Nanaimo and is targeted at those aged 9 to 12 years of age.
  • Jump In: Offers youth the opportunity to express their creativity through various art forms, exploring outdoors, engaging in life-skills workshops, and receiving First Aid and Barista training. Participants in the program are youth between 15 and 18 who are looking to have some fun during the summer months. All referrals for the program are through the Ministry of Children and Family Development Special Needs team.

250-754-1989

Toll Free: 1-855-922-0220

Website: https://nysa.bc.ca/about-us/

Nanaimo Youth Services Association - 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia

250-334-8138 ext. 229

NYSA Comox Valley - 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay, British Columbia

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
Availability

Service area: Courtenay, Nanaimo + show cities

Service area cities: Courtenay and Nanaimo

Service Types Provided
Child Services
Education
Employment
  • Employment Support
Youth Services

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