Victoria Youth Empowerment Society

Victoria Youth Empowerment Society The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society [YES] offers services for youth and their family/caregivers throughout the Capital Region.

YES welcomes all members of our diverse youth community. Inbox us to reach one of our counsellors! We offer the following diverse programs to provide opportunities for growth and success to youth and their families, all at no cost:


Daytime Youth Drop-In:

Drop-In to 533 Yates Street during the day (Monday to Friday) for help with housing, employment, basic needs, drugs and alcohol, mental health

or just support and a safe place to be! We have phones and computers available for you to use, counsellors for you to talk to, and snacks. Alliance Club:

Looking for a safe place to hang out in the evening? We welcome all youth ages 13 to 19 who may be hanging out downtown. We provide supper and snacks, access to showers and laundry, free hygiene products and clothing, along with recreation and leisure activities including access to computers, free internet access, pool table, video games, television/movies, board games, music, arts and crafts, and books. Alliance Cub is open Monday to Thursday 3pm – 9:30pm at 533 Yates Street


Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter:

Need somewhere to sleep tonight? Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (KEYS) provides youth 13 to 18 with emergency shelter when they have no other safe housing alternatives. (ages of 13-18) who are in crisis and have no safe housing alternatives. KEYS accepts referrals and provides assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week. Admission is voluntary and the consent of the legal guardian is required in order for a youth to access services. Life Skills Program:

Need one-on-one or group support with housing, employment, relationships, school, family or other ares of your life? Life Skills Counsellors will help youth ages 12 to 19 develop the tools and skills necessary to successfully transition to independence. Supported Independent Living Program:

Need help transitioning to independence? The Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) assists current and former youth in care (ages 15-23) with housing and personal support to create a smooth transition to independence and adulthood. Summer Opportunities Program:

Looking for something healthy and safe to do over the summer months? The Summer Opportunities Program (SOP) provides youth (ages 13 to 19) with fun and healthy recreational activities and outings. Specialized Youth Detox:

Need drug and alcohol support? Specialized Youth Detox (SYD) is a 5 bed non-medical withdrawal management facility serving the youth of Vancouver Island. SYD is a voluntary program for youth (ages 13 to 18) that require acute physical detoxification. The program offers youth the ability to stay up to 10 days to detox and stabilize both physically and emotionally. Youth & Family Support Services:

Looking for family counselling and support? The Youth and Family Support Services Program (YFSS) consists of two counsellors who provide short term support and longer term counselling to youth (ages 12-19) and their families. Youth Services Outreach Program:

Are you looking to get connected to services and receive some short term support to get your life on track? Our Youth Services Outreach Team provides youth (ages 12 – 19) with short-term support to resolve current and emerging issues,facilitate prevention/diversion, and provide referrals and crisis intervention to reduce risk to youth and their families.

Haircuts at Alliance Club next Monday (July 21st) 3pm - 5:30pm. Free for youth aged 13-19!
07/18/2025

Haircuts at Alliance Club next Monday (July 21st) 3pm - 5:30pm. Free for youth aged 13-19!

Join us in the Youth Food Pantry for a cooking class on Tuesday, July 22nd from 1-3pm! We will be learning how to make h...
07/18/2025

Join us in the Youth Food Pantry for a cooking class on Tuesday, July 22nd from 1-3pm! We will be learning how to make home-made pasta sauce and meatballs and as always you will have a portion to take home!

Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: foodpantry@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Join us next Thursday, July 24th from 3-5pm for a trip to Beacon Hill Petting Zoo and Drive-In! We will pet some goats a...
07/18/2025

Join us next Thursday, July 24th from 3-5pm for a trip to Beacon Hill Petting Zoo and Drive-In! We will pet some goats and grab a snack!

Free for youth ages 13-19! Please Contact Grace if you plan to attend - you have the option of meeting at YES and walking over or meeting at the zoo for 3pm! wellness@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Join us in Wellness next Thursday, July 17th from 3-5pm to make some tie dye! Shirts and supplies will be included - Con...
07/11/2025

Join us in Wellness next Thursday, July 17th from 3-5pm to make some tie dye! Shirts and supplies will be included - Contact Grace with your shirt size and to let her know you're coming!

Free for youth 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: wellness@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Join us in the Food Pantry on Tuesday, July 15th from 3-5pm to learn how to make breakfast burritos! We will make some t...
07/11/2025

Join us in the Food Pantry on Tuesday, July 15th from 3-5pm to learn how to make breakfast burritos! We will make some together, eat a portion and take a portion home.

Contact Grace for more information: foodpantry@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

The youth food pantry is in search of some back to school supplies! We are looking for all things stationary and school ...
07/09/2025

The youth food pantry is in search of some back to school supplies! We are looking for all things stationary and school related! Please donate if you can or share this post. For any questions or inquiries please contact Grace: foodpanty@vyes.ca or (250) 580 7394

Happy Pride!! We truly believe the world is a better place with q***r youth in it!
07/06/2025

Happy Pride!! We truly believe the world is a better place with q***r youth in it!

Join us in Wellness next Thursday, July 10th from 3-5pm to paint some small planter pots!Free for youth ages 13-19! Cont...
07/04/2025

Join us in Wellness next Thursday, July 10th from 3-5pm to paint some small planter pots!

Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: wellness@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Join wellness this Thursday, July 3rd from 3-5pm for an open art night! We have lots of different mediums to work with a...
06/30/2025

Join wellness this Thursday, July 3rd from 3-5pm for an open art night! We have lots of different mediums to work with and create!

Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: wellness@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Join us for some cooking classes in the food pantry this month! Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more inform...
06/27/2025

Join us for some cooking classes in the food pantry this month! Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: foodpantry@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Wellness schedule for July! Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: wellness@vye...
06/27/2025

Wellness schedule for July! Free for youth ages 13-19! Contact Grace for more information and registration: wellness@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

Call for donations! We are always accepting donations in the Youth Food Pantry, here is a list of things we are looking ...
06/20/2025

Call for donations! We are always accepting donations in the Youth Food Pantry, here is a list of things we are looking for in the next few months.

You can drop off donations to us between 10am-4pm! We are located at 533 Yates St. For more information or questions contact Grace: foodpantry@vyes.ca or (250) 580-7394

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Victoria, BC

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+12503833514

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We offer the following diverse programs to provide opportunities for growth and success to youth and their families, all at no cost: Daytime Youth Drop-In: Drop-In to 533 Yates Street during the day (Monday to Friday) for help with housing, employment, basic needs, drugs and alcohol, mental health or just support and a safe place to be! We have phones and computers available for you to use, counsellors for you to talk to, and snacks. Alliance Club: Looking for a safe place to hang out in the evening? We welcome all youth ages 13 to 19 who may be hanging out downtown. We provide supper and snacks, access to showers and laundry, free hygiene products and clothing, along with recreation and leisure activities including access to computers, free internet access, pool table, video games, television/movies, board games, music, arts and crafts, and books. Alliance Cub is open Monday to Thursday 12:30-7:30pm and Fridays 12:30-2:30pm at 533 Yates Street Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter: Need somewhere to sleep tonight? Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (KEYS) provides youth 13 to 18 with emergency shelter when they have no other safe housing alternatives. (ages of 13-18) who are in crisis and have no safe housing alternatives. KEYS accepts referrals and provides assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week. Admission is voluntary and the consent of the legal guardian is required in order for a youth to access services. Life Skills Program: Need one-on-one or group support with housing, employment, relationships, school, family or other ares of your life? Life Skills Counsellors will help youth ages 12 to 19 develop the tools and skills necessary to successfully transition to independence. Supported Independent Living Program: Need help transitioning to independence? The Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) assists current and former youth in care (ages 15-23) with housing and personal support to create a smooth transition to independence and adulthood. Summer Opportunities Program: Looking for something healthy and safe to do over the summer months? The Summer Opportunities Program (SOP) provides youth (ages 13 to 19) with fun and healthy recreational activities and outings. Specialized Youth Detox: Need drug and alcohol support? Specialized Youth Detox (SYD) is a 5 bed non-medical withdrawal management facility serving the youth of Vancouver Island. SYD is a voluntary program for youth (ages 13 to 18) that require acute physical detoxification. The program offers youth the ability to stay up to 10 days to detox and stabilize both physically and emotionally. Youth & Family Support Services: Looking for family counselling and support? The Youth and Family Support Services Program (YFSS) consists of two counsellors who provide short term support and longer term counselling to youth (ages 12-19) and their families. Youth Services Outreach Program: Are you looking to get connected to services and receive some short term support to get your life on track? Our Youth Services Outreach Team provides youth (ages 12 – 19) with short-term support to resolve current and emerging issues,facilitate prevention/diversion, and provide referrals and crisis intervention to reduce risk to youth and their families.