Youth-Specific Support
For more information: https://www.chha.ca/yan/
Young Adults Network
The Young Adults Network (YAN) is a non-profit network of young adults aged 18-35 with varying degrees of hearing loss that strives to educate communities about hearing loss, to provide resources and support to young adults with hearing loss so they can become productive members of society, and to foster connections and active leadership amongst our membership.
Foundry
Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports – online and through integrated service centres in communities across BC.
Directions Youth Services
Directions Youth Services (a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver) offers low-barrier programs and services to support youth under the age of 25 who are in crisis or experiencing homelessness as a result of abuse, neglect, substance use, or mental health challenges. We welcome and serve all youth. Vancouver-specific .
Provincial Family Services
Provincial program that provides support to Deaf or Hard of Hearing youth or young adult up to age 24 with planning for transition to adulthood including support with access to resources.
IDA Institute Growing up with Hearing Loss
Growing Up with Hearing Loss is an interactive platform to help children and young adults with hearing loss and their families successfully manage key transitions and use them as opportunities to learn, grow, and discover new things about themselves and the world.
Vancouver Parents Transition Group
The Vancouver Parents Transition Group is an education and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The group meets once per month and features guest speakers who provide information and support to families.
Family Smart
Parent peer support Provides help for children and young people by helping their family and other caring adults.
Community Living BC Transition Planning
Transitioning to adulthood planning for youth with disabilities; for some youth, transition planning includes applying for support through Community Living BC.
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