Our shared vision is to create a space that provides integrated health and wellness

services to youth on a drop in basis in a safe and supportive environment.

Contributing Partners• Chilliwack Community Services - Youth Outreach Services• Chilliwack Division of Family Practice - Family physicians and pediatricians• Chilliwack Senior Secondary - Counselling & Psychology• Fraser Health Authority - Aboriginal Health & Community nurses • Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society /

Xyolhemelyh• Ministry for Children and Family Development - Aboriginal Child and Youth

Mental Health, Child and Youth Mental Health & Youth Services• Pacific Community Resource Society - Addiction Counsellors• Sto:lo Nation Health Services• University of the Fraser Valley - School of Social Work & Human Services

Why does Chilliwack need a Youth Health Centre?

• McCreary Report, 2012, grades 7-12– 12% youth who thought they needed medical care

did not or were unable to access services– 16% of youth reported a mental health condition,

and of that 61% didn’t access emotional or mental health services because they didn’t want their parents to know

– 18% considered suicide, 10% attempted suicide

Why does Chilliwack need a Youth Health Centre?

• Community survey shows highest rate of unattached patients are in this age group.

• Many youth begin using alcohol and drugs in early adolescence. Regular use peaks at close to 50% of the population between the ages of 18-20 (2002 NSDUH).– McCreary Report showed 1 in 10 had tried alcohol

and 2 in 10 had tried marijuana by the age of 12.

Our Philosophy of Care1. Low-Barrier Access - Confidential and comprehensive access with

youth friendly staff. No appointment needed, can self refer.2. One-Stop Service Integration - Provide integrated physical,

mental, and social services while encouraging youth to consider any existing natural supports.

3. Early Detection and Intervention 4. Family Doctor Connections - Once a relationship is established,

we can be a bridge to matching the youth to a family doctor.5. Building Youth Capacity - Helping youth take responsibility for

their own health.

Where and when will this happen?Neighbourhood Learning Centre – CSS

The psycho-social component will begin in January 2015 with the support of 5 intern students from the School of Social Work & Human Services at UFV. They will be supervised by an MCFD or PCRS staff.

Sardis Site - TBCThe medical component will begin in Spring 2015. There are currently 3 family physicians and 1 pediatrician interested in working with the youth to provide longitudinal care.

How you can help• We need money and in-kind contributions for:– Administrative support for scheduling, keeping

supplies in stock, and liaising with the youth– Furniture to make the NLC space more youth

friendly– Supplies – medical, food, beverages, signage, etc.

Youth Health Centre Psycho-Counselling Component

Start Date: Tuesday, January 6th

Time: 1-8pm

Who we serve: Ages 12-24

Purpose: Mild to moderate counselling and addictions drop-in

Program Coordinator – Brandi Carlow

• Child and Youth Care Graduate• Former CYMH practicum student• Youth as Gatekeepers Sardis Seniors• Mom of teens• Bridge between sites (NLC and Sto:lo)

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Training and Quality Improvement• December 16th Dr. Glen Paddock– Brief solution focused

• December 23rd and January 6th Practice with simulated clients– Students who will give feedback at the end

Communications • Youth Simulators • Youth as Gatekeepers• Duncan O’Maney (BC Lions) – Will talk to athletic

teams• Word of Mouth• Admin Lunch Dec 16th

• Newspaper columns• CYC and CHC

Benefits• Low Barrier in school• Use of youth networks for communications• Family SMART plans

Work in progress

Thank You!

Our shared vision is to create a space that provides integrated health and wellness

services to youth on a drop in basis in a safe and supportive environment.