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The Bridge - Youth & Family Services

Child Services, Family / Parenting, Housing / Shelter, Public Health, and Youth Services

Provided by The Bridge - Youth & Family Services

Works together with children, youth, parents and families to build healthy and positive relationships within their families and communities.

Offers programs and services that include:

Foster home support: Provides training, support, consultation and education to foster parents
Family Counselling: Provides counselling support for families with children under age 19 Promotes healthy children and healthy families through intensive, supportive and community-based activities. Designed for families who are experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges that may be impacting a child
Youth Transitions: Supports young people ages 15 through 19 to acquire the skills necessary to facilitate a competent transition to adulthood by providing support of a counsellor while they are parenting, attending treatment, educational or pre-employment program or involved in an active job search
Kelowna Youth in Care Network: A forum for youth ages 14-24 presently and previously in Ministry care to discuss matters affecting them and participate in positive group activities. The program provides opportunities for leadership and encourages healthy lifestyles.
The Path: Supports and houses young people with complex needs in approved homes. The program is designed for youth under 18 years of age who are in care with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and who are transitioning from group home care. The program assists youth to develop life management skills necessary for a successful transition to adulthood
Etcetera: A weekly facilitated program where youth ages 11-14 and 15-18 who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and their allies can meet supportive peers in a safe environment. Etcetera sessions include social activities, special events and empowerment and healthy relationship discussions.
Therapeutic Equine Program: Provides youth with healthy activity and information to encourage healthy habits. Horses have a great capacity to help with healing and overall wellness.
Youth Outreach: Provides support for youth who are resistant to conventional office-based services and remain at risk of homelessness, exploitation, self-harm or abuse.
Youth Recovery House: A voluntary live-in program for young people aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing problematic substance use.
Early Years at The Bridge: Provides counselling support for families with children under age 19. Promotes healthy children and families through the enhancement of communication, parenting education and relationship-building skills.