Directions Youth Services

24hr services for homeless, street-entrenched or at risk youth. Call 604-633-1472 ext 1 to speak with a youth worker 24/7

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

#DayofListening #FSGV is dedicated to protecting our clients and providing #support so marginalized communities can thrive. As we approach #CanadaDay, take this moment to #listen, #learn and #explore ways in which we can work towards #truth and #reconciliation

[RCYBC Youth @RCYBCyouth]

From our amazing Social Media Youth Team: wellness with the Medicine Wheel. #covidandkidsbc #medicinewheel

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

Thanks to @RCYBC, @TrilbySmith @dylscoh etc. for naming ways our systems of care fail young people. Great recommendations -doable, achievable, affordable - to keep #youth safe & create stable futures for them. @Directions_FSGV is ready to implement.

[Trilby Smith @TrilbySmith]

Them: What have you been up to for the past few months?

Me: "A Parent's Duty: Government's Obligation to Youth Transitioning to Adulthood"

Please read and share this vital report, which I was honoured to research and write with @RCYBC and @dylscoh - a labour of love... 1/

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

THANK YOU @Wondershare!

[Wondershare @Wondershare]

We visited @Directions_FSGV with a donation of 600 cloth masks, made exclusively for the at-risk youth they care for in Vancouver. ❤️

Thank you, Directions Youth Services, for supporting the community with us!

#WondershareCares #SharingApart #MasksSaveLives

[First Call @FirstCallBC]

June 29, 5-8 pm Powerful film that will move your heart. Better support for youth from care is essential!
@FBCYICN @AuntLeahs @RCYBC @Directions_FSGV @BYRCvancouver @PLEA_BC @mccrearycentre @YWCAVAN

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

For people who use substances, download Lifeguard App, and after using, if you don’t respond to an alarm, EMS will be alerted. #opioidcrisis #druguseduringpandemic https://t.co/ZVPmxbNI5s

[Streetworks @StreetworksAB]

Hey YEG - we are experiencing a brutal increase in overdoses. Please take great care of yourself and your friends. Don’t use alone. Go slow. Have someone with naloxone near by. Be aware of your tolerance level - it may be less if your use has stopped for awhile. We love you.

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

Good news.

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

It’s always a great time to make a financial contribution to @VanFamServices but especially now with this matching donation. This will help @Directions_FSGV serve #youth struggling with #COVID__19 AND the #opioidcrisis.

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

Always an ally. #LGBTQ #IDAHOT2020 #loveislove #respect4all

[First Call @FirstCallBC]

Thanks to @RCYBC @RCYBCyouth for these helpful messages about how to stay safe! #covidandkidsbc @Directions_FSGV @FBCYICN @BYRCvancouver @PCRS_BC @check_your_head @WestcoastFamCtr @PeerNetBC

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

We give good youth work. #TAYWD

[SARAVYC @SARAVYC]

In 2019, most trans and non-binary youth (63%) who took our survey reported experiencing severe emotional distress; however, those with supportive families, safe schools, and/or a legal name change were less likely to do so. https://t.co/RvjkvCaA07
#CTYHS2019 #MentalHealthWeek

[SARAVYC @SARAVYC]

Please share this paid research participant opportunity with anyone who is male, South Asian, living in #Canada, gay or bisexual, and between 19 to 25 years old. #LGBTQIA #LoveWins https://t.co/bQgFULiCd5

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

@Directions_FSGV is providing essential services to #youth experiencing #homelessness throughout the pandemic. We’ve got food, bathrooms, shelter, #harmreduction supplies and caring people. #takingcareofeachother

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

- Talk to our staff if all this COVID-19 activity, or if anything else, is making you anxious. #wearehere #unconditionalsupport #youth

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

WE ARE OPEN:
- Please help us keep our spaces safe for everyone:
- When you come in, let us know if you are feeling physically unwell.
Use available hand sanitizer and wash your hands frequently.
#youthhomelessness #covid19Canada /2

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

- Avoid touching your face.
- Give people space and please don’t be insulted or hurt if we are standing a bit further than usual.
- Eat a healthy meal (made by our staff and volunteers).
#youthhomelessness #covid19Canada

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

All Directions Youth Services programs continue to provide service to youth.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
Please call the drop in centre if you’ve got questions. [phone]
#youthhomelessness #covid19Canada

[Directions Youth Services @Directions_FSGV]

Thx @MegaphoneMag for the shout out. It takes a village. Thanks for all you do.

[Megaphone Magazine @MegaphoneMag]

@Directions_FSGV supports youth who are homeless, 24/7 all year.

Along with a daily meal, emergency shelter and other supports, they provides pre-employment training and offers art programs - all on top of running a detox centre, safe houses and a supportive housing program.