Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
FamilySmart - Parent & Youth in Residence Program
Offered by Family Smart - Vancouver
In short
Parent in Residence and Youth in Residence are young people and families with lived experience in child and youth mental health.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families; Youth, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A fresh start, Someone who has been through it
- Where
- Ste. 1000 - 355 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2
- How to reach
- Contact through Family Smart - Vancouver: (604) 878-3400 · info@familysmart.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Parent in Residence and Youth in Residence are young people and families with lived experience in child and youth mental health. The PiR/YiRs utilize each other and their collective experience and expertise to come alongside young people, families and service providers. The PiR/YiRs have a team of peers and a management team that supports the valuable work they do.
The PiR/YiRs provide peer support, mentoring, system navigation, and access to information, resources, networks and education. Our team of PiR/YiRs currently work in many BC communities, hospitals, and other sites providing Child & Youth Mental Health Services and in Edmonton, Alberta at CASA Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health.
Who can use it?
Youth or young adult with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 878-3400, email info@familysmart.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (604) 878-3400
- info@familysmart.ca
- Website
- http://www.familysmart.ca
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Ste. 1000 - 355 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2
Ste. 1000 - 355 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2Vancouver, British Columbia
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