Youth Services

Providing wrap-around and low-barrier supports to children and youth ages 8 – 29 years old

About the Program

Our Youth Services program provides cultural, recreational, educational, and land-based opportunities that increase protective factors for youth through year-round programming and 1:1 service delivery. Our program also provides wrap-around and low barrier resources.

Who We Serve

We provide support for youth from our eleven-member Nations, and those located in Urban Centers or away-from-home (Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake). Individualized services are also available to any youth (ages 8 - 29) referred by a community-based professional, or by self-referral.

All Youth Services programming is open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous individuals. Specific programs and services are organized by age and gender.

Niwh Hiskak Habibeh (Prince George) | Sk'ai Zeh Yah (Prince George) | S'yoh (Vanderhoof) | Burns Lake Youth Services

Niwh Hiskak Habibeh "For Our Children"

The Prince George Niwh Hiskakkak Habibeh (For Our Children) team provides youth empowerment services in a safe, welcoming space that embraces youth engagement. Our programming instills cultural pride while actively participating in reconciliation for brighter futures for Indigenous youth.

Programs at Niwh Hiskak Habibeh

Walk Tall
Youth Support Services: Intensive Youth Social Workers
Elder Youth Mentorship ( Beading & language groups)
Youth Pantry / Food Bank
Youth Advisory Council
Nk’esiy’ “I Love You” PRIDE Group
Niwh Khinek “Our Language” Program
Whu Neh Nee - Wise One's Study Group (Academic Support)

View our monthly calendar for upcoming programs here

Sk’ai Zeh Yah Drop-in Centre

The centre provides a safe and healthy environment for those who are homeless, ages 16 - 29 years old. We ensure low barrier services, including access to social and health programs. The drop-in space offers immediate supports to youth who need necessities and/or a safe place. These include hot breakfast and lunch, access to laundry facilities, hygiene items, bus tickets and so much more. In addition, the High-Risk Youth Services program offers a variety of activities and groups including Peer Recovery, and Guy’s Group.

Syoh

Syoh 'My House' is our Vanderhoof youth centre, providing services to youth in and around Vanderhoof, including a drop-in lunch program, and after-school groups. The Syoh passenger van safely transports youth to and from services. Youth can access life skills and recreational opportunities through the youth centre in a 1:1 or group setting. Our staff facilitate workshops in communities and partners with Saik’uz, Nadleh, and Stellat’en First Nations.

Burns Lake Youth Services

Our Burns Lake Youth Services team collaborates with six of the Nations we serve: Cheslatta, Skin Tyee, Nee Tahi Buhn, Wet’suwet’en, Burns Lake Band and Lake Babine Nation to plan and deliver Youth Services programs, including the Standing Strong Program, Youth Hang-out Zone , and additional programming such as community kitchens, and Walk Tall.

How to Get Referred!

Youth Services referral forms are available HERE.

Sk'ai Zeh Yah referral forms are available HERE

Use the information at the top of the referral forms to learn where to send the completed form.

Office Locations

PRINCE GEORGE PROGRAMS

Niwh Hiskak Habibeh Youth Services

835 – 3rd Ave
Prince George,V2L 3C7

250-564-5643
ysreception@csfs.org

Sk'ai Zeh Yah Youth Centre

1575 - 2nd Ave
Prince George, BC V2L 3B8

250-645-5476

Hours: 9am-4pm Monday to Friday

VANDERHOOF YOUTH SERVICES (SYOH)

171 East Columbia Street

Vanderhoof, BC

V0J 3A0

250-567-0091

YSVH@csfs.org

Hours: 9am-4pm Monday -Friday (additional after-school programming available upon inquiry / intake).

BURNS LAKE YOUTH SERVICES

492 Highway 16,

Burns Lake, BC

VOJ 1E0

250-692-3997

YSVH@csfs.org

Hours: 9am-4pm Monday -Friday (additional after-school programming available upon inquiry / intake).

Contact

Youth Services Manager (Niwh Hiskak Habibeh): Julian Lowley, 250-564-5643

High Risk Youth Services Manager (Skai Zeh Yah): Sarah Cootes, 250-645-5476 Ext. 1779

Vanderhoof & Burns Lake Youth Services Manager: Erin Johnson, 250-567-2900 Ext 2018