The Youth Resource Centre (YRC) is a collection of inter-disciplinary services focusing on the needs of “at-risk” and “high-risk” youth and youth with families in conflict in Abbotsford.  Youth (12 to 18 years old) receive the services they need when and where they need them, with priority placed on youth safety, healthy development and positive family, peer and community relationships.  We welcome youth with or without youth justice issues to access our full range of services.  It is our desire to have a single point of entry for youth with flexibility for youth to move between programs.

We provide Outreach Services

• Street Outreach: Youth will be supported as they attempt to leave street involvement and/or reconnect with their families. The focus is on ensuring the youth’s basic safety needs are met such as help to find food, shelter or medical attention

• Family Outreach: Individualized service for youth and families experiencing conflict. They will receive help in improving communication skills, providing conflict resolution and getting connected to community resources. (Ministry referrals only)

• Independent Living and Youth Agreement Support: Outreach service for youth who live on their own to support them in the transition to independence. The focus is on life skills and increasing confidence, self-esteem, health, communication skills and supporting education or work. (Ministry referrals only)
  
• SEY (Stop exploiting youth) program: Outreach support for youth who are on the ICE list of the Abbotsford Police Department and are sexually exploited or at high risk of sexual exploitation.
  
• Family Development (Rapid Response): An 6 week intensive program for families with children ages 0-18 years to reduce the family’s crisis or conflict and promote harmony in the home. (Ministry referrals only)

Youth Justice Services (Ministry referrals only)

• Intensive Support and Supervision Program: Youth is supported in participating in pro-social activities and programs. A worker will also monitor compliance with court orders and facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration in the community.
  
• Community Work Service: It provides community work service opportunities for youth probationers in Abbotsford and allows them a sense of accountability and an opportunity to build quality relationships with the community increasing self-esteem and motivation.
  
• Education Support Program: Youth on probation are supported in transitioning back into school with a comprehensive program that assists in academic achievement, personal development and developing family supports.

Group Services

• Parent of Teen Group: A weekly group for parents of teenagers that offers support and tools and strategies for effective parenting at this age.
  
• Teen Groups: A series of gender-based groups are offered that address issues that cause conflict for youth. Topics include self care, self esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, critical thinking.

Referrals from all sources are welcome for group services 

And

• Youth Mentorship Project: Youth are provided with a positive adult role model to increase youth resiliency and success.
  
• Youth Advisory Councils: A place for at risk youth to have a voice and provide input in how we deliver programs.

Contact us

Phone: 604.870. 4YRC (4972)

Fax: 604. 850.0731

e-mail: info@yrc.ca

or visit our website:
Youth Resource Centre Website