Reconnect Youth Services at Alex House

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Reconnect Youth Services at Alex House

1-1 workers, support, outreach, resources & programs for youth and families, primarily in the South Surrey/White Rock area.

Free, voluntary & confidential services. Our Youth and Family Workers provide a variety of supports including looking for housing, mental health and wellness, school and education, substance use and harm reduction, employment and volunteer opportunities, budgeting and financial resources, community connections, and so much more. If you are looking for someone to talk to, want to find out how to ge

t support, or aren't sure where to start, Youth Workers are available. Families and caregivers looking for support and resources can also contact us. Contact us by phone 604-538-5060 or email reconnect@alexhouse.net or message us on Facebook and Instagram to speak to a worker from our team. Please note, workers are not available 24/7. If you are in crisis, please contact the crisis line at 604-951-8855 or 1-800-784-2433. The Kids Help Phone is also available by phone at 1-800-668-6868 or by text at 686868.

04/11/2025

This Sunday April 13th, a whole day of sustainability events are happening at Camp Alex in Crescent Beach! Yard Sale and Clothing Exchange from 10-3, and Repair Cafe from 1-4pm.
Walk, bike, transit or drive down to 2916 McBride Avenue to check it out and take part, and meet neighbours and community members there too. 🌎

04/10/2025

Y-Mind for youth ages 13-18 starts in May! This group helps youth learn to cope with stress and worries.

This FREE group will be facilitated by Alex House Youth Workers and will be held Tuesdays May 6 to June 24 at the Youth Space from 6:00-7:30pm.

Y-Mind is for youth ages 13 to 18 experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Learn proven coping skills and meet peers who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.

Please contact Simi at snagra@alexhouse.net for more information and to register.

04/01/2025

April Youth Space Calendar has dropped!! Lots to look forward to this month including cooking, games, art, sports, yoga, and many more opportunities for connection. All activities are FREE and based on your ideas!

03/30/2025

📣 We are so excited to share this free upcoming event for White Rock & Surrey & area youth ages 13-19!

You’re invited to the Youth Unfiltered Dialogue, an in-person event designed by youth, for youth to talk about what matters most to you: mental wellness, relationships, boundaries, self-care, substances, identity, social media, and more!

📅 Date: April 15th (Tuesday)  📍 Location: White Rock Community Centre  🍕 Food: FREE pizza & drinks @ 4:00 PM  🎤 Speakers & small-group conversations: 4:30–6:30 PM

You’ll get to connect with other youth (ages 13-19), share your thoughts, and see your ideas captured LIVE in a graphic art piece. 🎨
No pressure—just a space to be real and talk about what’s important to you.
Want more info? Check out the link below. Register and you’ll receive a text reminder before the event.
https://form.typeform.com/to/tMetI1Ba

✅ Confidential ✅ Youth-only ✅ Resources for mental health & wellness

Youth Unfiltered is an event co-created by Tides of Change Community Action Team, SSWR Child & Youth Committee, community partners, youth focus groups & volunteers.

Questions? Connect with Andree 587-983-8879
Email: apatenaude@sourcesbc.ca

03/17/2025

Parents & Caregivers of children&youth of all ages are invited to join us for a FREE online series on Thursdays April 3-24 from 6:30-8pm.
Join for all four sessions or as many as you can to connect with other parents, to hear ideas, information, examples and practical strategies for understanding, supporting and connecting with your kiddos.

Register at this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/zc7qHwZHjw

This series covers many topics of parenting including connection, communication, big feelings, learning about the brain, making sense of behaviours, problem solving together, repair when things go sideways and much more. Practical strategies, examples and helpful resources are provided each week. Contact: parented@alexhouse.net or call/text 778-239-5960 for more information or registration support.

03/10/2025

Positively Parenting starts soon!! Thursdays April 3-24 from 6:30-8pm
FREE and open to parents & caregivers of children and youth of all ages. It will take place ONLINE using Teams.

Registration at this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/zc7qHwZHjw

This series covers many topics of parenting including connection, communication, big feelings, learning about the brain, making sense of behaviours, problem solving together, repair when things go sideways and much more. Practical strategies, examples and helpful resources are provided each week. Contact: parented@alexhouse.net or call/text 778-239-5960 for more information or registration support.

03/06/2025

Updated!! March Youth Space Activity Calendar is here! Spring Break Out-Trips to look forward to, baking in the kitchen, volleyball clinic and much more!

03/04/2025

NEW event for Youth!! Youth Gathering for Change is a free, one day event for IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, low-income, and newcomer youth ages 14-18 to have a chance to learn more about how colonialism and discrimination in history and presently shapes our cultural and self-identities. Using hands-on activities, we will also discuss strategies for bridging gaps in understanding and tools for fostering resilience and empowerment.

There will be food, an activity by the beach, and participants will all receive a gift for their participation. This event takes place Wednesday March 19th in Crescent Beach, South Surrey.
Youth can sign up using the QR code on the poster. They can also reach out by text or email to ccardle@alexhouse.net or 778-239-4931 for more information and any questions.

02/12/2025

February 11 (2/11) is National 211 Day! Every year on this day United Ways and 211 service partners across the country come together to celebrate 211 and raise awareness of its crucial role in helping people and communities thrive.

211 is a free, confidential information and helpline service for anyone looking for community and social resources close to home. In British Columbia, support is available in more than 240 languages and can be reached by dialing or texting 2-1-1 at any time of day or night or by visiting bc.211.ca The White Rock Pier is one of many landmarks across the country that will be lit up in red lights today to mark this day.

02/04/2025

New moth, new calendar of activities and schedule for the Youth Space! Free, drop-in programs for youth ages 10-13 and 14+.

12/24/2024

Wishing everyone all the best for a warm and peaceful winter season.

12/13/2024

Please note our office closures this winter at our Vine Youth and Family Centre location ❄️ The Vine Youth Medical clinic is open Dec.18 but will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan.1. The SS/WR Youth Space calendar with closure dates is posted on this page and

12/12/2024

The Youth Space is getting ready for the annual Holiday Dinner on December 20th and YOU are invited! 🎶 🎁 ❄️ 🥘 Register by Monday December 16th by emailing youthspace@alexhouse.net or scanning the QR code on the flyer. Spots are available on a first come first serve basis. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have not had a chance to visit the Youth Space before, we invite you to register and join us and meet the staff team, other families, youth and neighbours.
We are so appreciative of all of the youth who help plan and volunteer at this event, along with community members and funders who help make it possible.

12/06/2024

December calendar for has dropped! Lots to look forward to this month, including some sign-up activities like an out-trip for ages 10-13 and the annual Holiday Dinner. Note some closures as well- Dec16 and 25-27.

12/04/2024

Support connection and care in the community by donating ew items such as food, toiletries, games and gifts to help make the holidays brighter for all.
Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated.

10/17/2024

Upcoming opportunity for youth aged 15-18 to share their voice and work together to identify and address key issues that impact the mental health and wellness of youth in our community. This program will take place over 4-6 months and includes an hourly honorarium for participants. The Agenda Gap is presented by UBC and in partnership with Alex House and the Youth Space. To learn more, fill out the interest form via the QR code on the poster or contact ccardle@alexhouse.net

10/04/2024

Do you have any new, unopened toiletries to donate? Our resource cupboard needs re-stocking, and we are looking for donations of things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, face wash, soap, body wash, and more.
Any size, from travel size to full size containers is appreciated! This helps us support youth, young adults and families to access these items. Thank you!

10/02/2024

October calendar of groups, activities and more happening at the Youth Space this month!
Come help make decorations, plan for a Hallowe’en party, join the Compassion Cafe and much more!

Address

15455 Vine Avenue
White Rock, BC
V4B2T3

Telephone

+16045385060

Website

http://www.alexhouse.net/

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