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 (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 Care 1.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 - TBC The medical component will begin in Spring 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 6 th Time: 1-8pm Who we serve: Ages 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) INSERT PICTURE

Training and Quality Improvement December 16 th Dr. Glen Paddock – Brief solution focused December 23 rd and January 6 th 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 16 th 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.