The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society is a non-profit located in Victoria, BC. The organization provides prevention, intervention, treatment and education for youth, their families/caregivers and the broader community. Services offered by YES include: youth and family counselling, community outreach, after hours pager access, referrals, assessments, specialized interventions, a missing youth system, assistance with health issues, advocacy, meeting basic needs (shelter, food, clothing, hygiene etc.), emergency crisis response (including emergency/crisis shelter services), community development, life skills training, independent living support/transitional planning, consultation and assistance with issues related to addictions, mental health, employments, housing, education, etc.